The Pyth Network Retrospective Airdrop, announced on November 1, 2023, is a significant event in the cryptocurrency space. This airdrop is designed to reward community members who have actively contributed to the Pyth ecosystem, culture, and community.
It distributes PYTH Tokens to these members, particularly those who have engaged with dApps that utilize data from the Pyth Network. This airdrop is notable for being a cross-chain program, reflecting the Pyth Network's appreciation for its dedicated community members across various blockchain ecosystems.
Eligibility for the airdrop extends to those who have interacted with applications using Pyth data on any supported blockchain. This includes blockchains such as Solana, Aptos, Sui, Cosmos, and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem.
The retrospective airdrop encompasses over 200 dApps across 27 blockchains, making it one of the largest of its kind. The program targets a wide array of users, covering approximately 75,000 wallets. This extensive reach underlines the Pyth Network's commitment to its community and its role in the DeFi sector.
Participating in the Pyth Network Retrospective Airdrop primarily involves two categories of eligibility:
1. DeFi Participants
To qualify, individuals should have interacted with decentralized applications (dApps) that use Pyth Network data. The eligibility was determined based on a snapshot of on-chain activity as of September 1, 2023. The airdrop allocation for these participants depends on their level of on-chain activity with dApps using Pyth data. The wallets were analyzed and categorized into three buckets based on the number of interactions, with a total allocation of 200 million tokens distributed among these buckets.
2. Community Members
Eligibility in this category is based on community involvement. Criteria include holding a special role in the official Pyth Network Discord server, owning a Pyth Network NFT, or being an active member of the Pyth Network Ambassador Programs. The snapshot for this was taken on October 25, 2023. This category involves a global snapshot of SPL wallets, and transferring NFTs before or after the snapshot does not affect eligibility for new wallet addresses.