# How Airdrops work 

By [Thevoicee](https://paragraph.com/@thevoicee) · 2024-01-13

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crypto airdrop is a way of distributing new coins or tokens to existing cryptocurrency holders or users who perform certain tasks. It is a marketing strategy used by blockchain startups to raise awareness and adoption of their projects.

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