# What is an Airdrop?
An Airdrop is the free distribution of cryptocurrencies to a large number of users as part of a promotional campaign for a new project or cryptocurrency. Its main goal is to increase awareness about the project and attract more users.
### Types of Airdrops
1. **Standard Airdrop**: Cryptocurrencies are distributed for free to the existing users of the project.
2. **Bounty Airdrop**: Requires completing simple tasks like following the project on social media or joining a Telegram group.
3. **Holder Airdrop**: Cryptocurrencies are distributed to people who hold a specific cryptocurrency in their wallet.
4. **Exclusive Airdrop**: Cryptocurrencies are distributed to early adopters or those who participate in early stages of the project.
### Successful Airdrop Examples
- **Uniswap Airdrop**: Uniswap distributed UNI tokens to users who had used the platform before a certain date, attracting more users to the platform.
- **Stellar Airdrop**: Stellar distributed Lumens (XLM) to Bitcoin holders as part of a promotional campaign.
### Strategies to Find and Participate in Airdrops
1. **Follow Social Media**: Follow project accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Telegram to stay updated on the latest Airdrops.
2. **Subscribe to Newsletters**: Subscribe to newsletters of cryptocurrency websites to get updates on Airdrops.
3. **Visit Dedicated Websites**: There are websites dedicated to collecting information about Airdrops such as AirdropAlert and Airdrops.io.
### Participating in the #AirdropGuide Campaign
1. Write a post using the hashtag #AirdropGuide.
2. Share your knowledge about what an Airdrop is and how it works.
3. Provide examples of successful Airdrops.
4. Share your strategies for finding and participating in Airdrops.
### Conclusion
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