I want to share a way to make money in crypto that many beginners overlook – which is airdrops. In fact, this is a fairly accessible path if you have time and are willing to learn.

First, what is an airdrop? Simply put, an airdrop is when new projects distribute rewards to early supporters. The rewards can be coins, tokens, NFTs, or opportunities to buy tokens at a low price. Projects use this method for marketing and community building during the startup phase. Its essence is an exchange – you spend time and effort to experience the product, in return receiving an airdrop.

So who is suitable for airdrops? Those with limited capital but free time, diligent and willing to participate in free opportunities. Those with capital but unfamiliar with investing can try DeFi opportunities since the required amount is smaller than other investment forms.

There are a few main types of airdrops I see:

DeFi is suitable for those with capital but little time. You just need to deposit tokens into a platform, which takes about 3-5 minutes, and profits grow proportionally to the amount invested. Game or NFT airdrops are the opposite – small capital but require more time, and the risks are higher. For example, the Pixel project requires grinding the game to receive an airdrop, with rewards up to $2,000-$10,000. Testnet and product experience airdrops are ideal for beginners – free, low risk, but time-consuming. Arkm is a typical example, where you only need to test features via email, no cost, and each person can receive about $200-$300 when the token hits $0.8.

Regarding capital allocation – here, capital includes not only money but also time and effort. I suggest allocating 65% to high-potential opportunities, 25% to riskier ones, and 10% as reserves. The key is to focus on quality opportunities rather than spreading too thin. Doing too many opportunities can lead to not completing any.

To get started, you need: basic market knowledge, know how to operate a wallet, have Telegram, Discord, Twitter accounts, and of course, time and effort.

The benefits are clear – rewards can be sold for cash, gaining a good position in projects (like Sui giving WL to buy tokens at $0.03 when the lowest price was $0.35), learning a lot about the market, and connecting with the community.

But it’s also important to acknowledge the risks. The biggest risk is losing money on opportunities that require fees. Scams are common – from fake links to fake airdrop invitations. The final risk is opportunity – you might put in effort and get nothing in return.

I recommend viewing airdrops as a second job, not your main one. It requires diligence, learning ability, and good resource management. Immerse yourself in the market, seize every opportunity, but also be cautious. Knowing additional tools and websites will be very helpful on this journey.