2024vs2025

### 2024: A Record-Breaking Year for Crypto Airdrops 🚀

Nearly **$15 Billion** distributed through airdrops in 2024! 💰

According to DropsTab data (as of late 2024), the total hit **$14.91B** at TGE prices.

Top projects:
- HYPE leading with ~$1.34B
- STRK ~$1.33B
- PENGU ~$1.15B

Biggest sectors:
- Layer 2: 28.3% (~$4.22B)
- DeFi: 22.2% (~$3.31B)
- Gaming & Memes: 15.3%

This was a massive year for rewarding early users and communities! 🌟

### 2025: A Cooler but Still Solid Year

In 2025, total airdrops came in around **$4.5B** (top distributions at peak prices).

Fewer mega-launches compared to 2024's bull frenzy, but still rewarding:
- Led by Berachain (BERA), Story Protocol (IP), and Jupiter's follow-up waves.
- Focus shifted to more targeted rewards for real usage in L1s and DeFi.

While not hitting 2024's heights, it shows the maturing of airdrops — more utility, less pure hype.

What do you think — will 2026 bring back the billion-dollar drops? 👀

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