Introduction
Airdrops are one aspect of the crypto world that many find exciting β and in 2025, Solana is leading the effort with dozens of projects rewarding users for participating, loyalty, or merely holding some assets. With ultra-low fees, increasing on-chain activity, and numerous new launches, the coming quarter is looking big for Solana airdrops.
π Why Solana Airdrops Are Picking Up Steam
Solana has become the network of choice for airdrops because of:
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Low transaction costs β near-zero fees allow for massive distributions
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High network speed β faster processing leads to better UX
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Active user base β millions of wallets and increasing TVL
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Great community culture β airdrops frequently reward participation, memes, and engagement
π‘ Airdrops are not just free money β they are part of user acquisition and decentralization strategies.
π₯ Top Solana Airdrops to Watch This Quarter
1. Jito (JTO) Staking Airdrop β Phase 2
What it is:
Their initial airdrop went well β and Phase 2 is now live.
How to qualify:
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Stake SOL with JitoSOL
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Engage with DeFi protocols using JitoSOL
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Provide liquidity on supported platforms
2. Kamino Finance Points Program β Airdrop
What it is:
Kamino is one of the leading DeFi platforms on Solana and has implemented a points-based system (similar to Blast or EigenLayer) that will lead to a token drop in the future.
How to be eligible:
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Provide some liquidity on Kamino vaults
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Utilize advanced strategies (leveraged vaults, yield farming)
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Be engaged with the platform on a weekly basis
π Expected Airdrop: Q3 or Q4 2025
3. DripHaus NFT Collector Rewards
What it is:
DripHaus rewards its active NFT collectors with token airdrops, and NFT airdrops. It is one of Solana’s largest social/NFT platforms.
How to be eligible:
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Collect the free NFT “drips” every day
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Engage with campaign for creators
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Own rare or Genesis NFTs
π΅ Unique angle: Some NFTs provide access to future airdrops, merchandise and even music royalties.
4. Zealy Quests: Multiple Projects At Once
What it is:
Zealy (previously Crew3) is a quest-based campaign tool that dozens of Solana projects have used as their first solution to encourage engagement.
How to be eligible:
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Join Zealy boards for Solana projects like Maneki, TurboSol, and Zeta
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Complete social, DeFi and NFT tasks
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Top contributors will get generous airdrops
π‘ Tip: Follow the projects on X and Discord that promote Zealy missions
5. Maneki (NEKI) Meme Coin Loyalty Drop
What it is:
They are giving out a loyalty airdrop to people who hold NEKI and take part in their meme contest.
How you can qualify:
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β Have NEKI in your wallet
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πΌοΈ Take part in weekly meme challenges on Twitter
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β Complete tasks on Zealy and Telegram
πΈ Snapshot Dates:
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Ongoing, happening in waves
β¨ Tips to Help You Get the Most from Your Airdrop
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Use Solana apps often, like DeFi, NFTs, staking, and governance
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Stay active on Discord and Twitter: Follow your favorite pages to get updates about the snapshots
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Use wallets like Phantom or Backpack to make claiming your airdrop easier
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β οΈ Be careful of scams; check the contract address and official links for the token
π¬ Why Airdrops Matter in 2025
Airdrops have changed from just being marketing tricks to something bigger:
They help launch new projects and reward real users instead of just people who are only interested in money.
The Solana ecosystem now focuses a lot on community.
Airdrops are now the main way to get early access to projects. In the past, people had to join private funding rounds, but now projects are encouraging you to try their tools and build with them for the chance to get an airdrop.
β Conclusion
There are many exciting airdrops coming in Q3 of 2025, all related to DeFi, NFTs, and memes.
Solana is leading the way!
Whether you’re a casual user, trader, or yield farmer, now is the time to take action.