How to Claim Airdrops Safely: Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Confirm the Airdrop is Real

Before connecting any wallet, validate the claim from trusted sources:

• The project's official website
• The project's official X account announcements
• Discord or Telegram announcements pinned by admins
• A trusted explorer page and verified contract addresses

Step 2: Find the Official Claim Link

Only use claim URLs published by the project's official channels. Drops verifies all claim links against official sources before listing them.

Step 3: Connect Your Wallet on the Claim Site

Connect only after you confirm the URL is official.

• Use the correct wallet for the network (EVM wallet, Solana wallet, Sui wallet, etc.)
• Confirm the site requests minimal permissions

Step 4: Review the Transaction Carefully

Before approving or signing:

• Verify you are on the correct network
• Check the contract address matches official documentation
• Read the wallet prompt and confirm what you are approving
• Watch for unlimited approvals or unexpected token spend permissions

EVM specific: If you see an approval request, prefer limited allowances when possible.

Step 5: Submit the Claim and Verify Receipt

After claiming:

• Check your wallet token list and recent activity
• Verify the token contract address (fake tokens often use similar names)
• If you do not see the token, add it by contract address from official sources only

Ethereum and EVM Networks (Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, etc.)

Common wallets: MetaMask, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet

Fees: Vary by network and congestion. L2 networks are often cheaper

Best practice: Use revoke tools after claims to remove unnecessary approvals

Solana

Common wallets: Phantom, Solflare, Backpack

Fees: Usually low, but priority fees can change during high traffic

Best practice: Be cautious with signature requests that look unrelated to a claim

Cosmos Ecosystem

Common wallets: Keplr, Leap

Fees: Typically low, but each chain has different rules

Best practice: Some campaigns require staking, voting, or specific app usage

Sui, Aptos, Starknet, TON (and others)

Wallet support varies: Always use the wallet recommended by the project

Best practice: Verify the network and contract addresses from official docs before signing

High Gas Fees

• Try a cheaper time window when the network is less congested
• Use an L2 claim option if available
• If the airdrop is small, it may not be worth claiming immediately

Transaction Fails or Reverts

• Ensure you have enough gas
• Retry with a slightly higher gas limit
• Confirm the claim window is still open
• Check if you already claimed on that address

Wrong Network Selected

• Switch to the correct network in your wallet
• Refresh the claim site and try again
• Confirm the chain in official claim instructions

Claim Deadline Passed

Some airdrops are unrecoverable after expiry. Check for airdrops regularly and set alerts so you do not miss future claims (Telegram alerts help a lot here).

Do I need ETH to claim on Ethereum?

Yes. Most Ethereum claims require ETH for gas. L2 claims typically require the L2 gas token.

Can I claim airdrops on mobile?

Often yes, if your wallet supports it. Always verify links and review signature prompts carefully.

Why is the claim site asking for approvals?

Many claims require a contract interaction. On EVM, approvals can grant spending permissions. Review allowances and avoid unlimited approvals when possible.

How do I know if an airdrop is legitimate?

Cross check the announcement on official channels, verify the domain, and confirm the contract addresses in official documentation. All airdrops listed on Drops are verified against official sources, so claim links provided through Drops are legitimate and safe.