Airdrop: meaning, definitions and examples
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airdrop
[ ˈɛəˌdrɒp ]
crypto
An airdrop is a distribution of a cryptocurrency token or coin, usually for free, to numerous wallet addresses. Airdrops are commonly used as a marketing strategy to create awareness and drive adoption of a new cryptocurrency.
Synonyms
coin drop, crypto giveaway, token distribution
Examples of usage
- Participants in the ICO received an airdrop of the new token.
- The project team decided to do an airdrop to attract more users.
- Users eagerly awaited the announcement of the airdrop details.
Translations
Translations of the word "airdrop" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lançamento aéreo
🇮🇳 हवाई वितरण
🇩🇪 Luftabwurf
🇮🇩 penjatuhan udara
🇺🇦 повітряний скид
🇵🇱 zrzut powietrzny
🇯🇵 空中投下
🇫🇷 largage aérien
🇪🇸 lanzamiento aéreo
🇹🇷 hava bırakma
🇰🇷 공중 투하
🇸🇦 إسقاط جوي
🇨🇿 letecký shoz
🇸🇰 letecký zhod
🇨🇳 空投
🇸🇮 zračni spust
🇮🇸 loftdropp
🇰🇿 әуе тастау
🇬🇪 საჰაერო ჩამოყრა
🇦🇿 hava damcısı
🇲🇽 lanzamiento aéreo
Word origin
The term 'airdrop' originated in the cryptocurrency space, referring to the practice of distributing free tokens to holders of existing cryptocurrencies. This helped projects gain visibility and attract new users. The concept of airdrops has since expanded beyond cryptocurrencies to refer to any free distribution of goods or services.
See also: air, airborne, aircraft, airfield, airflow, airfoil, airiness, airing, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrike, airstrip, airtight, airway, airy.