ZkSync Airdrop Guide

How to be Eligible for the ZkSync Airdrop

The strategies and steps below will put you in the best position to be eligible for the forthcoming ZkSync airdrop. The methods shown mean you will need to spend a small amount of money to interact with certain applications on the network to earn a spot in their airdrop whitelist.

We recommend completing as many as you can afford to qualify for the most amount of ZK tokens possible.

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1. Bridge Funds to zkSync

The first recommendation is to bridge funds to the zkSync testnet with a native application like Orbiter Finance. This platform will allow you to move Ethereum (ETH), USDC and USDT from mainnet to zkSync for low fees.

We also recommend you use the native zkSync bridge if you want to get as many tokens as possible in the airdrop.

2. Trade on the ZigZag DEX

The next step is to make a trade on the ZigZag DEX, which is the first decentralized exchange that was deployed on zkSync. The platform is a non-custodial order book exchange and operates in a similar way to a centralized exchange like Binance and FTX. Trades are very cheap so this should only cost you $1 or $2.

3. Make a Gitcoin Donation on zkSync

Gitcoin is an application that enables you to make donations to open-source projects using digital assets. Their app allows investors to complete their donation with the zkSync network for cheaper transaction fees. We recommend completing a donation on zkSync because this was an eligibility requirement for the Optimism airdrop.

4. Claim zkSync Faucet Tokens

Visit the zkSync2.0 Portal and claim testnet tokens from their faucet. This network is an EVM compatible rollup that uses zkSync's zero-knowledge technology. The faucet allows you to request up to 0.1 ETH worth of ZKS tokens for free every 24 hours.

Another step to complete is making a swap on SyncSwap once you claim your faucet tokens. This will likely result in a boosted airdrop reward for completing an extra action.

5. Mint an NFT on MintSquare

The last step we recommend to claim as many zkSync airdrop tokens as possible is to visit MintSquare and mint a new NFT. To do this, you can upload any image and mint it as an NFT for less than a $1 fee.

What is ZkSync?

zkSync is a scaling solution for Ethereum, a blockchain platform for smart contracts. It utilizes a technique called "Zero Knowledge Proofs" (ZKPs) to enable the execution of private and scalable transactions on the Ethereum blockchain.

Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) are a method for one party (the prover) to prove to another party (the verifier) that a statement is true, without revealing any additional information beyond the fact that the statement is indeed true. This allows for the verification of transactions and other operations on a blockchain without revealing sensitive information, such as the amounts involved in a transaction. This can be used to increase the privacy and scalability of blockchain systems.

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Final Thoughts

In conclusion, ZkSync, a highly anticipated Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, is preparing to airdrop tokens to users who actively engage with their testnet. To maximize your eligibility for this airdrop, we recommend bridging funds to the zkSync testnet, trading on the ZigZag DEX, making a Gitcoin donation using zkSync, claiming zkSync faucet tokens and swapping on SyncSwap, and minting an NFT on MintSquare. By following these steps and leveraging zkSync's zero-knowledge proof technology, you can position yourself to receive the most ZK tokens possible during the upcoming airdrop.