Why Binance

1. Possibility of airdrop : Space ID, Arkham, Cyberconnect etc all did an airdrop

2. Possibility of exchange listing : If they backed the project, the possibility of listing it is also high.

Kontos

• Kontos is a layer-2 account protocol that uses zero-knowledge technology to offer a seamless user experience and unparalleled security.

• Kontos allows users to have a single account for multiple blockchains, eliminating the need to manage multiple accounts and assets across different networks.

• Kontos addresses the challenge of cross-chain interoperability by enabling users to transfer tokens between different chains with low gas fees.

• Kontos offers a readable address system and social recovery mechanism to improve security and usability.

• Kontos is a game-changer for the blockchain ecosystem, making it more accessible and inclusive for users.

What can you do

Get a OS domain for free

Follow their twitter to monitor regular campaigns

Use the platform

Links : Website Twitter 

Helio Protocol

Helio Protocol is a decentralized over-collateralized lending and liquid staking platform on the BNB Chain. It is a destablecoin protocol that uses BNB as collateral to mint HAY, a new stablecoin that is pegged to the US dollar. HAY can be used to borrow assets on the Helio Protocol, or it can be staked to earn rewards. The Helio Protocol is designed to be more decentralized and efficient than traditional lending and staking platforms.

https://helio.money/

Here are some of the key features of Helio Protocol:

• Over-collateralized lending: Loans on the Helio Protocol are over-collateralized, meaning that borrowers must deposit more collateral than the amount they are borrowing. This helps to protect lenders from losses in the event of a borrower default.

• Liquid staking: Users can stake their HAY tokens on the Helio Protocol to earn rewards. Staking is a process of locking up tokens in order to support the network and earn rewards.

• Destablecoin: HAY is a destablecoin, which means that it is not pegged to any underlying asset. This makes it more volatile than traditional stablecoins, but it also offers the potential for higher returns.

• Decentralized: The Helio Protocol is a decentralized platform, which means that it is not controlled by any single entity. This makes it more secure and resistant to censorship.

What can you do

1. Follow their twitter to monitor regular campaigns

2. Use the platform : stake tokens, provide LP rewards, take loans etc

Links : Website Twitter

Manta Network

Manta Network is a privacy-preserving protocol built on the Polkadot blockchain. It uses zero-knowledge proofs to allow users to keep their transactions private, even from other users on the network. Manta Network also offers a number of other features, such as zkNFTs and MantaPay, which make it a powerful tool for privacy-preserving DeFi applications.

Here are some of the key features of Manta Network:

• Zero-knowledge proofs: Manta Network uses zero-knowledge proofs to allow users to keep their transactions private. This means that other users on the network cannot see who is sending or receiving funds, or the amount of funds being transferred.

• zkNFTs: Manta Network supports zkNFTs, which are non-fungible tokens that are secured by zero-knowledge proofs. This makes zkNFTs more private and secure than traditional NFTs.

• MantaPay: MantaPay is a privacy-preserving payment solution that allows users to send and receive payments without revealing their identity.

What can you do

1. Mint some zkNFTs/zkSBTs

2. Use the platform

Manta ecosystem

Kinza Finance

Kinza Finance is a decentralized lending protocol that allows users to lend and borrow assets without the need for a centralized intermediary. It is built on the BNB Chain and uses zero-knowledge proofs to provide a secure and private lending experience.

What can you do

1. Follow their twitter to monitor regular campaigns

2. Use the platform : provide LP rewards, take loans etc

https://app.kinza.finance/

Links : Website Twitter

KiloEx

KiloEx is a decentralized perpetual exchange built on the BNB Chain. It is a next-generation exchange that offers a number of features that are not available on traditional exchanges, such as:

• Gas-less transactions: KiloEx uses a zero-knowledge proof-based architecture to verify transactions, which means that they do not require gas fees. This makes KiloEx a more affordable option for users.

• Market-neutral LP positions: KiloEx allows liquidity providers (LPs) to take market-neutral positions, which means that they can profit from market volatility without taking on any directional risk. This makes KiloEx a more attractive option for LPs.

• Hedging tools: KiloEx offers a number of hedging tools that allow users to protect their portfolios from market volatility. This makes KiloEx a more risk-management friendly exchange.

• Decentralized referral program: KiloEx has a decentralized referral program that allows users to earn rewards for referring new users to the platform. This makes KiloEx a more rewarding exchange for users.

What can you do

1. Follow their twitter to monitor regular campaigns

2. Use the platform : provide LP rewards, trade perps, join their referral program etc

Links : Website Twitter

Altlayer Network

AltLayer Network is a Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform that allows developers to deploy highly scalable and secure applications on multiple blockchains. It is designed to be a modular and pluggable framework that can be easily customized to meet the specific needs of developers.

AltLayer Network offers a number of features that make it a compelling option for developers, including:

• High scalability: AltLayer Network uses rollups to achieve high scalability, which means that it can process a large number of transactions per second. This makes it a good choice for applications that require high throughput.

• Security: AltLayer Network uses a number of security measures to protect users’ data, including zk-SNARKs and MPC. This makes it a secure platform for deploying applications.

• Modular architecture: AltLayer Network has a modular architecture that allows developers to easily customize the platform to meet their specific needs. This makes it a flexible platform that can be used to deploy a wide variety of applications.

• Pluggable framework: AltLayer Network is a pluggable framework that can be easily integrated with other blockchain platforms. This makes it a versatile platform that can be used to deploy applications on multiple blockchains.

What can you do

1⃣Follow @alt_layer to monitor regular campaigns

2⃣Hold OG / Oh Ottie NFTs

https://helio.money/app/loans/

Follow for pt2

LiFi

LiFi, a bridge aggregation protocol with DEX connectivity and cross-chain data messaging capabilities.

Just like the Layerzero team built Stargate, LiFi built the jumper exchange, you can swap tokens in one chain and across many chains, refuel gas on any chain and even buy crypto

They have raise $17.5m so far. According to a coindesk article on their fundraise,

Berlin-based Li.Fi helps developers navigate the increasingly fragmented collection of layer 1, layer 2 and layer 3 blockchains, the bridges that connect them and the decentralized exchanges that all exist in decentralized finance (DeFi). The firm offers an application programming interface (API) that developers can build on to create prototypes and go to market faster. source

Bungee Exchange

It’s a bridge aggregator like Jumper, you can swap and transfer tokens across many years and also do gas refuel. It is built by the socket tech team

It’s powered by Socket, Socket is a complete interoperability stack which allows asset & data transfer across chains, enabling developers to build truly cross-chain apps.

The socket tech is been used by the likes of metamask, synthetix, GMX etc

Metamask bridge

Metamask has gone beyond just a wallet for storing, sending and receiving crypto. You can swap tokens and now bridge from one chain to another.

Using the metamask bridge may qualify one for a possible, who knows the future. Remember they have over $720m in funding.

Zapper bridge

Like metamask, Zapper helps you store,send and receive tokens but they also have a swap and bridging function

Amount raised : $15m

Orbiter Finance

You can bridge across many chains, they run different Glaxe campaigns from time to time.

others include

📌 Zerion

📌 Via protocol

📌 Layerswap

📌 Portal Bridge

📌 Magpie

📌 Squid

📌 Owlto

⚠️ CAUTION

Bridges like everything out there are susceptible to hacks. when you bridge and received pegged assets on a chain, it’s advisable you swap it for something that is not pegged(something native to that chain).

The nomad hack is an example of what happens when you have assets that are pegged.

Notable bridge hacks include Ronin Bridge, Multichain, Nomad etc. learn more here

Be careful while you farm bridges airdrops

Dear reader, in this article i go over what wallets are, why some wallets may do an airdrop, previous accounts to support my claims and some major wallets to pay attention.

First things, what is a wallet

In the most basic terms, a wallet is an interface(mobile apps, browser extensions, hardware devices, hot or cold) that enables users to create blockchain accounts, access, send and receive crypto.

Wallets have evolved over the years, with lots of funding in this area, the user interface and also the user experience have dramatically improved.

is there history to support my argument?

TrustWallet : They were acquired by Binance and the TWT tokens were airdropped to Binance users

In my research i could not lay my hands of any who have done an airdrop but 2020 redefined the airdrop landscape. Before now, airdrop were done to avoid regulatory scrutiny, rather than sell tokens,you airdrop them, the likes of TON crystal etc are examples of such, other times they were forks that were used to reward an existing user base e.g Ethereum Classic.

Today, airdrops are marketing drivers, before now airdrops were unexpected, today users expect them and will avoid your platform if you do not .

Ethereum Name Service did the $ENS airdrop, it came like a shock. When Sushiswap did their airdrop, no previous Dex had done an airdrop to the best of my knowledge, the allure of free tokens almost crushed Uniswap.

Okay one may argue and say “what use is the token if they do issue one”, my reply will be “what use is the $OP, $ARB etc token”.

Another argument on this is that of L2 blockchain doing airdrops, when Near protocol, Aurora network, Solana etc launched their networks, there were no precedents for aidrop. The crypto world is changing.

https://www.coingecko.com/en/categories/wallets

Another point to support my argument is the already existence of crypto tokens : Exodus, Imtoken, Coin98, Blocto

Why they may do?

1. Fundraise : Many wallets have raised huge sums of money to build their infrastructure. Currently, they have no form of exit liquidity outside tokens.

2. Better UX : Wallets have gone beyond software or interface to access, send or receive crypto. Many offer users the ability to swap, stake etc right from the wallet

3. Business model : Many wallets charge a little extra fee for this services, this is how they make their money. Metamask made over $200m from swap fees alone. Since they are directly competing with dapps, they have no other option than do an airdrop. Remember users do not just want to use a platform, they want to get rewards(airdrops etc)

4. Competition : Have you noticed of recent that many projects are launching their own wallets, take 1inch, Uniswap etc they have their own wallet. The wallet landscape is huge because of the fees gotten from users interacting with the network. Imagine a high school that only dish out knowledge, whenever students want to go for lunch breaks, they go outside the school to buy food, they also go outside to buy books and other items, okay just imagine if the school have all those items in sale, how much will they make. The school can be likened to crypto wallets today, they want to offer you everything inside their app so that you will no reason to go outside.

This competition between fellow wallets and dapps for user attention is what we drive the next airdrop craze.

Possible airdrops

Metamask : The $MASK token have been teased by Joe Lubin for some time now, they have over $700m in fundraise. Consensys is the parent company behind Metamask, Infura, Linea L2 blockchain

Zerion : You can use the swap and bridge functions. According to Crunchbase, they have raised a considerable amount of money.

Rainbow : They have raised over $13m. Swap tokens, mint NFTs etc.

Argent : They are the king of account abstraction, they are top wallet on Zksync and Starknet. They have swap feature within the app along with other investment products that you can use.

Rabby : Debank the parent company behind the Rabby wallet have over $25m in funding. By using the rabby wallet and all the features it has,one might be setting himself for a possible Debank airdrop.

Phantom : This is one of the earliest wallets on Solana, their appearance made metamask looked ancient. With over $100m in funding, using their swap, stake and buying NFT features might set one up for an airdrop if they so choose to do one. They now support EVM chains like Ethereum and Polygon.

Xverse : Bitcoin seems to be pivoting beyond just a store of value, it is currently the most secure blockchain by hashpower. The rise of Ordinals, SRC20, BRC20 tokens are sparking new interest beyond Store of Value.

The network can be extended to support smart contracts thanks to Stacks, Babylon chain is building infrastructure that will help Proof of Stake blockchains more secure by leveraging Bitcoin mining, the likes of Rollkit from Celestia is trying to use Bitcoin as a data availability layer, the lightning network is also expanding. Xverse enable users to swap tokens, connect to defi applications, trade NFTs and lots more.

Echooo : Built with account abstraction in mind and with $15m from VCs, Echoo eanbles users swap tokens and also earn with DeFi.

WalletConnect : This is not really a wallet but a convenient and secure way for users to connect to any dapp. I do not really know how an airdrop may ensue but i do know that they have raised some funding.

Existing Dapps with Wallets : In this category are some major DeFi apps that have built their own wallets. Using them may possible you for a possible airdrop.

You may be asking “why we they do an airdrop?’, the answer is simple, many users do not use a platform or dapp after they do an airdrop.

supposing you have $100, would you use Uniswap to swap tokens or a tokenless AMM for possible airdrop.

So most dapps only have a chance to compete if they do a second airdrop to “loyal” users.

Reader,this is not an exhaustive list, drop any other ones in the comment sections. Hope you got value from this piece.

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