### 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? 👀
