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What Is a Retroactive Airdrop?
Understand retroactive airdrops and how projects may reward users for past activity before a token launch.
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What this means
A retroactive airdrop rewards users for activity that happened before the airdrop was announced or before the token was launched.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Past users may qualify.
- Snapshots or historical data are often used.
- Eligibility may be hidden until launch.
- Not every protocol gives retroactive rewards.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Separate speculation from official announcements.
- Avoid fake retroactive claim links.
- Review historical wallet activity.
- Check official claim windows.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Scammers exploit retroactive airdrop rumors.
- Past activity may not qualify.
- Eligibility tools can be fake.