This article outlines three key cryptocurrency airdrops for early April 2025: Walrus, Nansen, and OG Labs. Walrus offers a token generation event for its decentralized storage protocol, Nansen launches an airdrop linked to its blockchain analytics services, and OG Labs emphasises its AI integration with community engagement to benefit from potential rewards.
As traders look forward to April and the second quarter of 2025, cryptocurrency airdrops offer opportunities to engage with emerging projects. This week highlights three noteworthy airdrops: Walrus, Nansen, and OG Labs. Each presents unique participation criteria and technological innovations that could enhance community involvement and reward mechanisms.
Walrus (WAL) is a decentralized storage protocol built on the Sui blockchain, having launched its mainnet and token generation event (TGE) on March 27. Early users of the Sui ecosystem, including testnet contributors, received Soulbound NFTs redeemable for WAL tokens. As part of its airdrop, Walrus has distributed 4% of its 5 billion tokens and reserves an additional 6% for future community rewards, with a current market cap exceeding $573 million.
The WAL token facilitates storage payments, staking, and governance. Listings on platforms like Crypto.com and MEXC include prize pools. Users can stake WAL tokens through validators like Mysten Labs or Nansen, although commissions may reach 60%. Notably, Walrus users who stake may qualify for airdrops from both Walrus and other projects within the Sui ecosystem.
Nansen, a prominent blockchain analytics platform, confirmed an airdrop following its successful fundraising efforts, totalling $88.2 million from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Coinbase Ventures. The project, valued at $750 million, has launched a staking programme inclusive of a point system, rewarding active users. Recent acquisition of Stakewithus allows Nansen to offer a comprehensive stacking and data monitoring solution.
Participants can stake assets including STRK and TRX, with retrospective point credits expected. As Nansen prepares to launch its native token, users engaged in its analytics tools and participative ecosystems can expect opportunities for future airdrops as the platform identifies active contributors.
OG Labs merges a Layer-1 blockchain with artificial intelligence, emphasising scalable data availability for AI applications. With a confirmed airdrop and $325 million raised from notable investors, OG Labs is creating a test environment on its Newton Testnet. Participants can become eligible for the airdrop by conducting at least 20 transactions, engaging for three days, and using features like swaps and NFT minting.
To enhance eligibility, users can assume roles in Discord, such as OGurus, encouraging active community participation. The airdrop model resembles that of Walrus, thus incentivising early testers and engaged community members. OG Labs focuses on community-driven development to foster a robust ecosystem in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology.
