# Airdrop Farming

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## Definition

The practice of strategically using DeFi protocols before their token launches to qualify for a retroactive token airdrop. Airdrop farmers interact with protocols, bridge assets, provide liquidity, and perform governance actions to maximise their airdrop allocation. Notable examples: Uniswap (2020, 400 UNI per user), Arbitrum ARB (2023), and Jupiter JUP (2024).

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