Airdrops distributed $5B+ in 2025. Here are the protocols most likely to airdrop in 2026 and exactly what to do to qualify.
Top Airdrop Candidates 2026
- Berachain ecosystem dApps — new L1, massive TVL flowing in
- Monad — high-performance EVM, testnet active
- Movement Labs ecosystem — Move VM chain, growing fast
- Hyperliquid ecosystem — HYPE token live, dApp airdrops expected
- Sonic (Fantom rebrand) — 6% supply reserved for airdrops
What to Do
- Track all candidates on iSetMonitoring Airdrop Monitor
- Complete tasks: bridge assets, make swaps, provide liquidity
- Be consistent — weekly activity beats one-time usage
- Use multiple wallets (but keep each one active and funded)
- Participate in governance when available
Estimated Returns
Major L2 airdrops (ARB, OP, STRK) gave $1,000-$10,000 per qualifying wallet. With 3-5 active wallets across 5-10 protocols, expected value: $5,000-$50,000 in 2026.