Airdrop UPDATES for S Tier Projects (and NEW Channel Update)

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We got some updates for LayerZero, Babylon, Elixir, Bouncebit, and more. New Airdrop Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHUzponDWS6jIyOiMJ71bA LayerZero Gas Checker: https://dune.com/bilalkh...

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Hello friends! Here's a rundown of the latest juicy airdrop updates and some exciting news about a new channel dedicated to all things airdrops. We're talking fresh details for S-tier projects like LayerZero, Babylon, and Elixir, plus claiming info for Masa and Bouncebit, and new opportunities in the Stacks ecosystem and a fun Solana game. Get ready, because there are plenty of actionable steps to boost your airdrop potential!

Here are the key updates and insights:

* Introducing Alpha Drop: The New Airdrop Hub!
* Unfortunately, the Box Mining Plus channel is probably gone for good, as YouTube hasn't responded positively to getting it back.
* The new dedicated channel for airdrops is called "Alpha Drop official," and you should definitely subscribe! It's currently being cleaned up and will be ready for regular content soon.
* The main Box Mining channel will still bring you the super important airdrop news and updates.
* However, Alpha Drop will be your go-to for in-depth, step-by-step guides on airdrop plays—everything from S-tier projects to even the smaller, low-tier ones, just like on the old channel.
* There's also a possibility of live trading competitions on Alpha Drop, with the presenter showing his strategies in real-time.
* The presenter really misses doing these deep dives and is excited about the new channel, especially since it will also cover node farming for those interested in more technical plays.

* LayerZero Airdrop: Gas is Key!
* The LayerZero CEO, Brian Pellegrini, subtly hinted in a Telegram group that a base requirement for the airdrop is likely spending at least $10 in fees or completing more than five transactions.
* This criterion could qualify a massive 1.8 million wallets, which is a significant number.
* Actionable Takeaway: You can check your wallet's gas expenditure directly on Dune Analytics (link in video description), which Brian Pellegrini himself recommended. This dashboard tracks fees across multiple chains like Ethereum, Optimism, Gnosis, and Fantom.
* The presenter feels gas expenditure is a crucial metric for LayerZero because it's a bridging protocol.
* A useful insight is that the Dune dashboard also tracks gas for other networks like Scroll, Base, ZK Sync, Linea, and ZKEVM, which can be useful for early plays on those chains.
* A critical reminder: don't assume one airdrop's requirements will perfectly copy another's (e.g., ZK Sync won't necessarily be 100% like Arbitrum).

* Babylon Airdrop: Unbond Now, Pioneer Pass is Gold!
* Actionable Takeaway: If you participated in Babylon's BBN testnet 3 by staking Signet BTC, you absolutely need to unbond your BTC before May 16th. Testnet 3 is shutting down, and you'll want that Signet BTC for the upcoming testnet 4, launching at the end of May.
* There's a bit of conflicting information: Babylon's PR team said the testnet isn't "incentivized," but a Discord moderator hinted at an airdrop, stating details are still to come.
* The presenter strongly believes an airdrop must happen given Babylon's multi-billion dollar valuation; it would be surprising if there wasn't one.
* Key Insight: The presenter's personal opinion is that the Pioneer Pass NFT, which was limited to the first 100,000 successful stakers out of over a million participants, will be a core requirement for any future airdrop. Holding this NFT is likely very valuable.

* Elixir Airdrop: Claim Your Staking Rewards!
* Elixir is considered an S-tier airdrop because of its multi-billion dollar valuation, which suggests the token itself will be very valuable.
* Actionable Takeaway: If you've been depositing assets on the SOY mainnet (e.g., on Bluefin or other pools), you can now claim your staking rewards directly from the Elixir platform.
* While smaller stakers might only get "bus fare," those with significant TVL will see good passive income.
* The presenter notes the airdrop is expected in less than four months, so claiming rewards is a good sign of progress.

* Masa Finance Airdrop: Claim Your Tokens & Mint Those Domains!
* Actionable Takeaway: The claim window for Masa tokens is now open for the next three months on the Base mainnet. Make sure you have some ETH on Base for gas fees.
* When claiming, you'll have the option to lock your tokens for a bonus, but the presenter advises against it if you want to take immediate profit, as the timing of the market peak is unpredictable.
* Surprising Insight: The presenter discovered that simply minting domain names on Base and Celo (from previous Masa quests) significantly increased his airdrop allocation compared to those who only completed the airdrop badge task. This suggests active engagement with their products (like domain names) was highly rewarded.

* Bouncebit Airdrop: Claim & Trade is Live!
* Actionable Takeaway: Bouncebit tokens are now claimable and tradable on exchanges like Gate.io, Binance, and MEXC.
* The token's performance has been "pretty good" so far.
* While the presenter's demo wallet only received a small amount, early and consistent participants in the Bouncebit ecosystem likely received hundreds or even thousands of tokens.

* Zest Protocol & Stacking DAO: Dive into the Stacks Ecosystem!
* This is an exciting new airdrop play in the Stacks ecosystem, which is Bitcoin's Layer 2, leveraging the growing interest in Bitcoin DeFi.
* Zest Protocol recently raised $3.5 million in seed funding from top investors like Draper VC and Binance Labs, making it a project to watch.
* Key Insight: Both Zest Protocol (a borrowing and lending platform) and Stacking DAO (a liquid staking protocol) offer points farming systems, and as the presenter says, "if there's points, there's an airdrop." This creates a double-airdrop opportunity.
* Actionable Steps:
1. You'll need an Xverse wallet (Unisat won't work for this).
2. Liquid stake your STX tokens on Stacking DAO to receive stSTX (a 1:1 ratio).
3. Supply your stSTX as collateral on Zest Protocol to earn points.
4. (Optional, for more advanced users) You can also borrow against your collateral on Zest Protocol.
* The presenter is personally very excited about this play, calling it a "beta play to Bitcoin" and noting strong sentiment among Bitcoin whales for activating their BTC on Layer 2s rather than just holding.

* Glacier Network Airdrop: Final Phase Hints!
A key clarification: All your previously earned points from earlier testnet phases on Arweave and BNB will* count towards the final airdrop. They're cumulative!
* Actionable Takeaway: The current points system on X Layer seems to be the final farming phase.
* Glacier Network is backed by Binance Labs, signaling its importance.
* Actionable Steps for the X Layer phase:
1. Launch the app and complete the mandatory task.
2. If you've already created datasets from previous missions, you can directly mint them as NFTs on X Layer (no gas needed!).
3. If you haven't, you'll need to create a new dataset and insert documents to mint.
4. Crucially, complete the social tasks on Galaxy to claim an OAT (On-chain Achievement Token) before May 31st. This OAT is apparently a "credential" for receiving the airdrop.
* The May 31st deadline for the OAT suggests a Token Generation Event (TGE) could happen as early as June.

* The Backwoods: Play-to-Earn Airdrop on Solana!
* This is a fun, addicting roguelite game on Solana that's currently live.
* While not officially backed by Solana, the Solana team has shown community support for the project.
* Airdrop Mechanism: It uses a points system based on gameplay performance and a "Ponzionomics" style referral system (you earn 20% of points from your direct invites and 10% from their invites' points).
* Gameplay: Your goal is to survive waves, with points awarded every five waves. Clearing all 30 waves gets you 40 points, while reaching wave 30 without winning gets you 30.
* Actionable Takeaway: The game is invite-only (an invite code is provided in the video description). Play the game to earn points!
* Strategy Tip: The presenter and chat recommend a "rifle build" for optimal range, wave clear, and attack speed. Look to merge duplicate weapons of the same rarity to upgrade them. Avoid armor in later stages as you'll likely be one-shot. Legendary (orange) weapons offer lifesteal, and the "luck" stat helps with drops.
* The game features a dual token economy (Leaf for governance and Seed). Top leaderboard players will receive 5% of the Leaf token supply and potentially a "box NFT" upon game completion.
* The presenter genuinely enjoys playing this game, finding it a refreshing and fun Web3 experience compared to many other social-fi projects.

* General Airdrop & Crypto Tips:
* IP Addresses: Don't worry about changing your IP address impacting your airdrop eligibility, as long as you continue to use the same wallet.
* Gombo Games: This is a social-fi airdrop project backed by Binance Labs, making it one of the few social-fi plays worth paying attention to.
* EigenLayer Restaking: For those interested in EigenLayer, ClayStack is recommended for restaking. It uses DVT (Distributed Validator Technology), similar to Ether.fi, which offers crucial protection against validator slashing for your staked funds.

That wraps up the latest in airdrop alpha! The presenter is super grateful for the community's support and is excited to bring even more guides and technical content on the new Alpha Drop channel.

Transcript

Hello! Welcome back to Box Mining. It's been a very pretty long day. A lot of meetings, a lot of calls, but I managed to have some time to crank out a quick airdrop update for you guys. And frankly, I really miss doing this with you guys. This is not the end of it. Don't worry. Okay. So in this video, we will cover some key updates for several S tier airdrop projects, as well as several other airdrop claims. And then there's also some other free airdrop plays that you can do if you hop on it ri...