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📚 Glossary Term

에어드랍 (Airdrop)

초기 기여자 보상, 유저 유치 및 거버넌스 탈중앙화를 위해 암호화폐 토큰을 사용자 지갑으로 무상 지급하는 마케팅 및 분배 방식.

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에어드랍 (Airdrop): what is it?

초기 기여자 보상, 유저 유치 및 거버넌스 탈중앙화를 위해 암호화폐 토큰을 사용자 지갑으로 무상 지급하는 마케팅 및 분배 방식.

🎯 Key Takeaways & Use Cases

✓Bootstrapping early liquidity and decentralizing protocol governance.
✓Rewarding loyal testnet participants and active on-chain community members.
✓Marketing campaigns to rapidly increase token holder count across blockchains.

💡 Real-World Examples

Jupiter distributing $JUP tokens to millions of active Solana DEX traders.
Uniswap giving 400 $UNI to anyone who executed a swap prior to September 2020.
Jito airdropping $JTO governance tokens to liquid stakers and MEV searchers.

⚡ Pro Trading Tips

▸Always verify claim links on official discord/twitter; never click sponsored Google ads.
▸Use a separate burner wallet when claiming airdrops to prevent wallet-drainer approvals.
▸Track airdrop claims for local crypto tax reporting requirements.

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