Worldwide, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies in circulation, and with each passing day, the number of people investing in these digital coins is rising. In such a scenario, a term — airdrop — has become popular of late. Airdrop is a method of cryptocurrency trading. Apart from the traditional technique of investing one's own money, an investor can make a lot of money by participating in an airdrop, which involves giving out free coins or tokens to those with public crypto wallets to promote a new virtual currency.
The use of crypto wallets is a marketing strategy used by blockchain-based companies to encourage people to use their platforms.
To put it another way, it's like trying out a new product that has just been introduced in the market. The company that created the product allows a few people to use it for free on the condition that they spread the word about this product in the market. Those who spread the word about the product, later on, could make a lot of money if it gains traction in the market.
Those interested in participating in an airdrop must have a cryptocurrency wallet. Airdrop, or a small amount of money or token, is delivered to the participants' wallets. These participants will have spread the news about this new cryptocurrency, in exchange. They can do so by posting on social media or creating a blog article. It's a win-win situation for both the participant and cryptocurrency firms. The participant learns about the new coin, and the company gains exposure.
When a participant registers for an airdrop, most platforms will ask for their wallet address. One thing to keep in mind is that different platforms may demand participants to have a
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