As Bitcoin inches closer to the $90,000 milestone, crypto market sentiment is improving — and that means airdrop season is heating up. This week, three highly funded blockchain projects are offering generous opportunities to early adopters and airdrop hunters alike.
From Layer-2 scalability to zero-knowledge privacy and blockchain-based payments, these airdrops span across innovative use cases. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Optimism Airdrop: SuperStacks Campaign Now Live
The Optimism airdrop is one of the most anticipated of the week. The Ethereum Layer-2 protocol has raised over $267.5 million from crypto heavyweights like a16z, Coinbase Ventures, and Paradigm — and it’s now inviting users to join its SuperStacks Campaign, which runs from April 16 to June 30.
Optimism describes this campaign as part of its broader “Superchain” vision — a modular, composable network of interoperable chains built to solve Ethereum fragmentation. Participants earn points (EXP) by interacting with various protocols and providing liquidity across supported chains.
The rewards system is generous: 10 EXP for every $1 of daily liquidity. While Optimism has already distributed 265 million tokens in previous airdrops, many users may already qualify for the sixth round without realizing it, thanks to retroactive badge collection based on past activity.
Tip: Logging in might reveal you’ve already earned badges — and possibly eligibility.
2. Aztec Airdrop: Privacy Layer-2 on Ethereum Prepares Launch
Next on the radar is Aztec, a privacy-focused Layer-2 rollup leveraging zero-knowledge proofs. Backed by $119.1 million from elite investors like a16z, Paradigm, and Coinbase Ventures, Aztec is shaping up to be a major player in the zk-rollup space.
While the Aztec token (AZTEC) hasn’t launched yet, early users are eyeing a potential retroactive airdrop based on testnet participation. On April 17, Aztec announced its Sequencer Form, a registration portal for users to get early access to its public testnet.
If past trends are any indicator, early contributors to Aztec’s testnet and sequencer setup could be handsomely rewarded when the token eventually drops.
Why it matters: Zero-knowledge privacy layers are gaining traction, and Aztec’s early access campaign could unlock serious upside.
3. Huma Finance: Solana-Based PayFi Airdrop Live
Huma Finance is pioneering a new frontier in crypto with its PayFi (Payment Finance) network — and it’s doing it on Solana. With $46.3 million in funding from firms like HashKey Capital, Circle, and ParaFi Capital, Huma is now inviting users to join its point farming and quest campaigns.
In Huma 2.0, users can deposit USDC and earn Feathers, their point system. No KYC is needed for this version. Additionally, new Galxe quests allow participants to complete social and liquidity tasks to earn a slice of $2,000 in USDC — provided they have at least Level 2 on their Web3 Passport.
There’s also a separate, KYC-required pool where users can deposit USDC and farm points for future rewards.
Exclusive to Solana: Huma is betting big on Solana’s scalability and speed to drive global payment innovation.
Final Thoughts: Airdrop Season Isn’t Over — It’s Just Getting Started
These three crypto airdrops represent more than just free tokens — they offer a front-row seat to the evolution of Layer-2 scaling, privacy tech, and decentralized payments. Whether you’re a seasoned airdrop hunter or a curious beginner, engaging with these networks could yield more than points.
As the market recovers and hype builds, early participation might just put you ahead of the curve.
