What Is A Testnet Airdrop?
When it comes to airdrops, a testnet plays a very important role—especially for new blockchain projects preparing to launch their mainnet or token.
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📅 May 29, 2025
✍️ By Balenkey
What is a Testnet Airdrop?
A testnet airdrop is a reward given by a project to users who help test their platform on the test network. These users typically complete certain tasks like:
Interacting with the testnet dApp (e.g., swapping tokens, adding liquidity)
Reporting bugs or providing feedback
Using a testnet wallet or bridge
Completing social or on-chain tasks
Why Do Projects Do Testnet Airdrops?
1. To find bugs and improve the platform
2. To build a loyal early user base
3. To simulate how things will work on the mainnet
4. To reward testers with real tokens later
How You Benefit:
You do the tasks for free using test tokens (no real money needed)
If you're active and early, you may receive real tokens once the project launches its mainnet
Some past testnet airdrops gave users hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of tokens