Airdrop season is in full swing, with apps, protocols, and other projects seizing upon bear market vibes and regulatory shifts to finally drop their tokens—potentially rewarding millions of crypto users in the process.
What exactly is an airdrop? In the crypto world, it’s a way for projects to reward early users and contributors by distributing newly launched tokens, often to encourage decentralized governance. For gaming-focused blockchain networks, several compelling airdrops are on the horizon. Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming—there may still be time to get involved and earn tokens.
Off the Grid
Avalanche-based Off the Grid surged in popularity after its early access launch in October 2024, quickly topping the Epic Games Store’s free titles chart. Publisher Gunzilla Games partnered with Delphi Ventures to advise on the GUNZ Foundation, which will oversee the GUN token rollout.
- Expected Launch: Q1 2025
- Token Eligibility: Details pending
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Farm Frens
The Telegram game Farm Frens delayed its Base token launch to February 2025 after Telegram mandated crypto integrations exclusively via The Open Network (TON).
- FREN Token: Rewards Farm Frens players and Everseed NFT holders
- Final Snapshot: Completed January 20, 2025
- Expected Announcement: February 11, 2025
Zoo
Telegram’s Zoo, a streamlined take on Zoo Tycoon, concluded its mining phase on January 31, 2025. Players earned in-game ZOO, convertible to tokens at a 1:1 ratio.
- Token Launch: No official date yet
Onchain Heroes
This fully on-chain idle RPG teased a token launch tied to Abstract mainnet, an Ethereum Layer-2 by Pudgy Penguins’ parent company.
- Eligibility: Holders of Onchain Heroes Genesis Rings NFT
- Game Status: Preview UI shared as recently as February 6, 2025
TapSwap
The tap-to-earn game TapSwap delayed its TAPS token launch to mid-February 2025, now launching on BNB Chain instead of TON.
- Airdrop Criteria: Engagement frequency and gameplay performance
- Season 1 Ended: February 6, 2025
Captain Tsubasa: Rivals
The soccer-themed Telegram game plans to airdrop its JOHN token, likely on TON, based on in-game progress.
- Eligibility: Soccer balls collected, players unlocked, tasks completed
- Expansion: Launched on LINE but retains Telegram as a "key part"
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Rumble Kong League
Basketball game Rumble Kong League targets a Q1 2025 launch for its FAME token, rewarding players via play-to-airdrop mechanics.
- Migration: Moving from Avalanche to Ethereum sidechain Ronin
- Token Supply: 7 billion FAME (30% for community rewards)
B3
Ethereum Layer-3 gaming hub B3, built on Base, announced its B3 token launch for February 10, 2025.
- Ecosystem: 80+ games, 6M+ players
- Token Utility: Access to publisher rewards and new gamechains
Kuroro
Creature-collecting RPG Kuroro Wilds launched its alpha on February 5, 2025, with a 30M KURO token airdrop pool.
- Platform: Migrated to Ronin in 2024
- Active Users: 100K+ daily
Fishing Frenzy
Ronin-based mobile game Fishing Frenzy teased a token airdrop for holders of its upcoming Founder Pass NFT.
- Studio: Developed by Uncharted (creators of Gangsters Arena)
- Phase 2: Expected soon
FAQ
Q: How do I qualify for gaming token airdrops?
A: Typically by engaging with the project—playing games, holding NFTs, or completing tasks—before the snapshot date.
Q: Are airdrops free?
A: Yes, but some require active participation (e.g., gameplay or staking).
Q: Which blockchain hosts the most gaming airdrops?
A: Ethereum, TON, Base, and Ronin are currently hotspots.
Q: Can I sell airdropped tokens immediately?
A: Check vesting schedules; some tokens may be locked initially.
Editor’s note: Last updated February 8, 2025.
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