Definition
An airdrop is a free distribution of cryptocurrency tokens to wallet addresses. Learn how airdrops work and why projects use them.
Why It Matters
Understanding Airdrop helps you read crypto market data more accurately and make better-informed decisions when comparing coins, projects, and on-chain activity.
Where You'll See It
Airdrop appears throughout cryptocurrency analytics on Crypto Market Watch — including coin profiles, rankings, and other glossary entries. Continue with related glossary terms or read the longer-form learn articles for deeper context.