Introduction
The highly anticipated ZKsync airdrop distribution plan has been finalized. The ZKsync Association will conduct a one-time airdrop of 3.6 billion ZK tokens to early ZKsync users and adopters next week, with 695,232 eligible wallets. The snapshot was taken on March 24, and community members can check their airdrop eligibility at Claim.zknation.io, with claims opening next week until January 3, 2025.
Airdrop Allocation Breakdown
This airdrop constitutes 17.5% of the total ZK token supply. Users will be able to claim their tokens starting next week until January 3, 2025. Contributors can begin claiming from June 24 onward.
Who Qualifies for the ZKsync Airdrop?
Two categories of ZKsync users qualify:
- Regular Users (89%): Those who conducted transactions on ZKsync and met activity thresholds
- Contributors (11%): Individuals and organizations who contributed to the ZKsync ecosystem through development, advocacy, or education
The snapshot was taken at 00:00 UTC on March 24, 2024, commemorating the first anniversary of ZKsync Era mainnet launch.
Distribution Mechanism
Eligibility: Each address was evaluated based on transaction history across ZKsync Era and Lite. Minimum requirement: 1 point.
Allocation Formula: Based on:
- Cross-chain assets in ZKsync Era
- Duration of asset holdings
- DeFi participation
Multipliers: Addresses can earn bonuses through:
- Holding ZKsync native NFTs
- Supporting ecosystem with ERC-20 tokens
- Using smart contract wallets
- Interacting with ETH mainnet contracts
- Previous airdrop participation
Limits:
- Minimum: 450 ZK per address
- Maximum: 100,000 ZK per address
Sybil Attack Prevention
ZKsync implemented advanced detection methods to reward genuine users. Key indicators included:
- Chain activity patterns
- Asset movement to DeFi protocols
- Community participation signals
Contributor Allocation Breakdown
5.8% of contributor allocations went to ZKsync-native project treasuries. Remaining allocations rewarded:
- Ethereum development organizations
- GitHub contributors to blockchain/ZK-proof repositories
- Security researchers from audit competitions
- Community moderators and event participants
An additional 0.4875% was allocated to experimental on-chain communities exploring novel token/NFT organizational methods.
Token Supply Distribution
Total supply: 21 billion ZK tokens
| Allocation | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Community | 66.7% |
| Ecosystem Incentives | 19.9% |
| Investors | 17.2% |
| Team | 16.1% |
| Token Assembly | 29.3% |
👉 Learn more about token vesting schedules
Claim Process Timeline
- Regular users: Next week - January 3, 2025
- GitHub developers: Must link addresses by June 25
- Contributors: Can claim starting June 24, 2024
FAQ Section
Q: When can I claim my ZK tokens?
A: Claims open next week and run until January 3, 2025.
Q: What's the minimum airdrop allocation?
A: 450 ZK tokens per eligible address.
Q: How were Sybil attackers filtered out?
A: Through multi-layered analysis of on-chain behavior patterns and asset movements.
Q: Can I still qualify if I only used ZKsync Lite?
A: Yes, both Era and Lite activity were considered.
Q: Where can I check my eligibility?
A: Visit Claim.zknation.io to verify your status.