Zora, a platform for creating, sharing, and collecting NFTs and digital collectibles, has made waves recently with the buzz surrounding a possible Zora airdrop. With only $30 million set aside for early adopters, everyone is anxious to find out if they’re eligible. This article will walk you through how to determine your eligibility and what snapshot periods are. It further assists them in managing their claim journey and protecting them from fraud and scam risk.

Understanding Zora and the Airdrop

Zora is an open blockchain protocol that enables creators and developers to easily bring media onchain. And it empowers creators by putting them more in control of their work. More importantly, it connects them—not to consumers—but directly with their audiences. The new website provides an easy way to mint, sell, and collect NFTs on the platform.

Like any other potential Zora airdrop such a plan would reward early adopters, and active members of the community. Airdrops create new mechanisms for blockchain projects to distribute free tokens to users. This strategy further creates an incentive to participate, and increases the platform’s adoption. To Zora, this means rewarding early adopters who’ve contributed to the growth of the platform during this bootstrapping phase.

Key Eligibility Criteria

Though the specifics of the Zora airdrop haven’t been completely revealed, some activities indicate you might be eligible. These are based on observations and community speculation:

  • Spending Activity: Users who made at least $50 in purchases between March 22 and April 20, 2025, during the Binance Alpha airdrop, may be eligible.
  • Profile Completion and Content Creation: Completing profiles and creating content on zora.co could be a qualifying factor.
  • Referral Program Participation: Inviting friends using a unique referral link to earn ETH on every NFT they mint might increase eligibility.
  • NFT Minting: Minting at least one NFT ("Max mint") could be a potential eligibility criterion or a multiplier for rewards.
  • Regular NFT Purchases: Buying NFTs regularly (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) could also be considered.

Snapshot Periods: Capturing User Activity

To get a pulse of the consumer-side of the platform, Zora utilized snapshot periods to their advantage. These snapshots captured what users were doing at particular times, which will probably be used to identify eligibility for an airdrop, if one occurs.

The first snapshot captured user activity from January 1, 2020, to March 3, 2025, at 14:00:00 UTC. The second snapshot covered activity from March 3, 2025, to April 20, 2025, at 00:00:00 UTC. Users who completed actions during these times are more likely to be eligible for the airdrop.

How to Check Your Eligibility and Claim Tokens

Checking Eligibility

Official airdrop specifics are still TBA. As a result, you are unable to determine your eligibility at this time. Collectors and creators can quickly review their previous actions on Zora’s marketplace. This allows them to assess whether or not they satisfy the potential eligibility criteria outlined above. It’s very important to keep an eye on Zora’s official social media accounts for news.

Claiming Tokens: A Step-by-Step Guide

When the $ZORA token goes live, and the airdrop is officially announced, users will need to follow specific steps to claim their tokens:

  1. Wallet Configuration: Ensure your wallet is configured to use the Base L2 network.
  2. Network Addition: Add the Zora network (L2) or testnet to your wallet (MetaMask, etc.).
  3. ETH on Base: Have a small amount of ETH on Base in advance to cover gas fees for the claim transaction.
  4. Claiming Process: Visit the official Zora airdrop claim page (ensure it is the official link to avoid scams).
  5. Connect Wallet: Connect your Web3-compatible wallet to the platform.
  6. Verify Eligibility: The platform will then verify if the connected wallet address is eligible for the airdrop.
  7. Claim Tokens: If eligible, follow the prompts to claim your $ZORA tokens.
  8. Confirm Transaction: Confirm the transaction in your wallet and pay the gas fees.

Staying Safe from Scams

Airdrops bring all sorts of scammers out of the woodwork. They attempt to lure users into revealing their private keys or linking to nefarious websites. Here are some tips to stay safe:

  • Verify Official Announcements: Only trust information from Zora's official website, Twitter account, or Discord server.
  • Never Share Private Keys: Never share your private keys or seed phrases with anyone. Zora will never ask for this information.
  • Double-Check URLs: Always double-check the URL of the airdrop claim page to ensure it is the official Zora website.
  • Be Wary of Phishing: Be cautious of emails or messages asking you to click on links or provide personal information.
  • Use a Hardware Wallet: Consider using a hardware wallet for added security.

Maximizing Your Airdrop Potential

Here are some ways to potentially increase your chances for future rewards:

  • Engage on Social Media: Join Zora Telegram, Discord, Twitter, or other social media platforms and engage with content.
  • Use Referral Links: Use a unique referral link to invite friends and participate in social features.
  • Stay Active: Continue to mint and collect NFTs on the Zora platform.

By understanding the risks, taking proactive steps, and keeping security top of mind, users can approach the Zora airdrop process with confidence.