EigenLayer has announced a series of airdrops to distribute 15% of the total EIGEN token supply. These airdrops will occur in multiple seasons, each containing one or more phases.

Season 1 Phase 1

Season 1 of the EigenLayer airdrop campaign began on May 10, 2024, distributing 6.7% of the total token supply. The claim window for this phase will remain open until September 7, 2024. 

The first snapshot was taken on March 15, 2024. Users who restaked ETH or Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) on EigenLayer between March 15 and April 29 received bonus airdrops. To qualify for the first phase of the airdrop, users had to meet specific criteria, such as: 

  • Holding or staking LRT tokens for a set period.

  • Active participation in EigenLayer's governance processes. 

  • Contributing to the development or testing of EigenLayer modules.

  • Engaging in community activities, like participating in forums or social media discussions related to EigenLayer.

Season 1 Phase 2

Season 1 Phase 2 extends eligibility to decentralized finance (DeFi) users who participated in platforms like Kelp, Pendle, Equilibrium, and others before March 15, 2024. This phase rewards long-term supporters and early network participants. 

To be eligible for the second phase, users must have participated in the initial phase of EigenLayer's restaking program or been long-term supporters of the protocol. Specific criteria may include holding or staking LRT tokens, participating in network activities, or involvement in governance processes.

How to Claim Eigenlayer Airdrops:

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Eligible users can claim their  airdropped tokens through the official EigenLayer platform. The process involves: 

1. Connecting their wallet. 

2. Verifying eligibility. 

3. Following the provided steps to claim the tokens.

As of June 2024, the EIGEN tokens from the first airdrop season are not yet transferable but can be staked or delegated after being claimed.

Season 2

According to the EigenLayer Foundation, Season 2 has already started and any ecosystem participation beyond the March 15 snapshot will be considered for Season 2 airdrops. However, the details of Season 2 distribution are yet to be announced.

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