The world of crypto airdrops continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with major projects rewarding early adopters and active participants. This weekly recap covers key airdrop eligibility updates, token launches, and critical announcements from January 27 to February 9, 2025. Whether you're tracking your potential rewards or exploring new ecosystems, this guide delivers timely insights into what’s live, what’s next, and how to claim.
Berachain: Mainnet Live, Phase 2 Airdrop Incoming
Berachain has officially launched its mainnet and conducted its Token Generation Event (TGE), marking a pivotal moment for the EVM-compatible blockchain built on Proof-of-Liquidity consensus. With a total initial supply of 500 million BERA tokens, the distribution emphasizes long-term community growth.
Community Allocation: 48.9% (244.5M BERA)
- 15.8% reserved for airdrops
- 13.1% allocated for future community initiatives
- Investors: 34.3% (171.5M BERA)
- Core Contributors: 16.8% (84M BERA)
- Ecosystem & Development: 20% (100M BERA)
At launch, only 9.5% of the total supply was unlocked, focusing on ecosystem development, developer tools, and liquidity provisioning.
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Funding Milestones
Berachain has raised $142 million across two major rounds:
- $42M Series A (April 20, 2023): Led by Polychain Capital, with participation from OKX Ventures, Hack VC, and others.
- $100M Series B (April 12, 2024): Co-led by Framework Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital.
Claim Details
- Eligibility Check Live Since: February 6, 2025
- Phase 2 Distribution Date: February 10, 2025
- Claim Portal: https://checker.berachain.com/
- NFT Airdrop Page: https://airdrop.berachain.com/
Who Gets Phase 2?
- Top Yappers & Discord Users: Identified via engagement metrics from KaitoAI and Cookie3 data (top 10 in Berachain + Bong Bear NFT servers).
- RFB Program Recipients: Over 200 ecosystem apps and communities received allocations. Projects must use 70% of their share for mainnet incentives.
⚠️ Wallet registration closed on February 9 at 11:59 PM ET. Late registrants will not receive tokens.
Current Market Data
According to CoinGecko, BERA is trading at $5.86, reflecting strong market confidence post-launch.
Solayer: SOlana Restaking Rewards Unlocked
Solayer, a restaking protocol on Solana, opened eligibility checks on February 8, introducing its LAYER token with a max supply of 1 billion.
Token Distribution Breakdown
Community & Ecosystem: 51.23%
- 34.23% for R&D, developer grants, user campaigns
- 14% for community incentives (12% Genesis Drop)
- 3% via Emerald Card community sale
- Core Team & Advisors: 17.11%
- Investors: 16.66%
- Foundation: 15%
Initial circulating supply: 220 million LAYER.
Funding Overview
Solayer raised over $12 million:
- Seed Round ($12M): August 27, 2024 — led by Polychain Capital, with YZi Labs and Hack VC participating.
- Pre-Seed: July 2, 2024 — amount undisclosed, backed by Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko and other notable figures.
How to Check Eligibility
- Live Since: February 8, 2025
- Portal: https://claim.solayer.foundation/
LAYER has not yet launched on exchanges.
B3: Base-Based Gaming Ecosystem Airdrop Preview
B3, a horizontal scaling gaming ecosystem built on Base, launched its eligibility checker on February 9. Users can expect claims to go live in the coming week.
Funding Backing
Raised $21 million in seed funding on July 22, 2024 — led by Pantera Capital, with support from Hashed, Collab+Currency, Mirana Ventures, and Mantle Network.
Claim Status
- Eligibility Check Live Since: February 9, 2025
- Verification Link: https://airdrop-verify.b3.fun/
No token price available as TGE has not occurred.
Venice AI: Privacy-Focused AI Platform Distributes VVV
Venice AI, a privacy-first generative AI platform offering text and image creation without data retention, announced its tokenomics on January 28. The VVV token has a total supply of 100 million, with no private sale or external investors — fully community-driven.
Airdrop Allocation
- Total for Users: 25 million VVV (25% of supply)
- Eligible Holders: Owners of AERO, DEGEN, AIXBT, GAME, LUNA, VADER, CLANKER, MOR
- User Criteria: Minimum 25 points + Pro account upgrade
- Snapshot Date: December 31, 2024
- Over 100,000 users qualified
Claim Window
- Start Date: January 28, 2025
- End Date: March 13, 2025
- Claim Portal: https://venice.ai/token
Market data shows VVV trading at $6.78 on CoinGecko.
Tensor: Season 4 NFT Rewards Live
Tensor, Solana’s leading NFT marketplace, launched Season 4 airdrop claims on February 1. Approximately $20 million worth of TNSR was distributed — representing 4% of total supply — to active users across nearly 50,000 wallets.
Funding History
Raised $3 million in seed funding on March 7, 2023 — led by Placeholder, with Solana Ventures and co-founders Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal investing.
Claim Details
- Eligibility Live Since: February 1, 2025
- Claim Page: https://tensor.foundation/season4
TNSR is currently valued at $0.34 per token (CoinGecko).
Key Airdrop Updates This Week
Berachain: Phase 2 Drops February 10
As confirmed by the Berachain Foundation on February 9, the second phase of airdrop distribution will occur on February 10 for:
- Top contributors ("yappers") identified via X and Discord activity
- Recipients of the Request for Bootstrap (RFB) grants
Users must have registered before the deadline to receive tokens.
Magic Eden: Unclaimed ME Tokens to Be Redistributed
On January 30, Magic Eden announced that all unclaimed ME tokens will be redistributed in February based on staking amount and duration — rewarding long-term supporters fairly.
ether.fi: Q4 Rewards Mid-February
ether.fi completed its Q4 snapshot on January 31. Rewards will be issued around mid-February, including earnings from:
- General participation
- Golden Bull campaign
- “12 Days of Hayes” events (partner rewards coming separately)
Notably, this season’s rewards will be automatically deposited into users’ KING protocol balances (formerly LRT^2), streamlining access.
🔁 Note: LRT^2 is rebranding to King Protocol. User balances remain unaffected.
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OpenSea Launches OS² with XP System
On January 28, OpenSea unveiled OpenSea 2.0 (OS²) — a revamped platform featuring an XP system to boost engagement. Currently in private beta:
- Priority access granted to holders of Gemesis NFTs (49,785 wallets snapped)
- Others can join a waitlist
Users earn XP by listing items, placing bids, and providing feedback.
ZK Nation: AAVE DAO Airdrop Extension Vote Reaches Quorum
The ZK Nation proposal (TPP-2) to extend the AAVE DAO airdrop claim period has reached quorum. Voting concludes on February 11 at 23:30 UTC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When will Berachain Phase 2 tokens arrive?
A: Tokens will be distributed on February 10, provided users registered their wallets by February 9.
Q: Is Solayer’s LAYER token tradable yet?
A: No. The token has not launched on any exchange as of this report.
Q: How do I qualify for the Venice AI airdrop?
A: You must hold qualifying tokens (e.g., DEGEN, AERO), have over 25 points on Venice.ai, and upgrade to a Pro account.
Q: Where are ether.fi rewards sent?
A: Seasonal rewards are now auto-deposited into your KING protocol balance, replacing manual claims.
Q: Can I still claim Tensor Season 4 rewards?
A: Yes — claims are open indefinitely via the official foundation portal.
Q: What is OpenSea OS²?
A: It's OpenSea’s next-gen platform with an XP-based engagement model, currently in beta for Gemesis NFT holders.
Final Thoughts
This week underscored the growing trend of community-first token launches, where active participation trumps passive holding. From Berachain’s phased drops to Venice’s privacy-centric model and ether.fi’s automated rewards, projects are refining how they distribute value.
👉 Prepare for the next wave of Web3 opportunities — start exploring today.
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