In a recent announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Layer 2 network Optimism has revealed its plans for a third airdrop of OP tokens, targeting 31,870 qualified addresses in a bid to enhance community participation.
This airdrop will witness the allocation of approximately 19.4 million OP tokens, valued at around $26 million, to over 31,000 wallets that actively participated in the most recent delegation activity of Optimism Collective’s DAO.
In a notable improvement from previous airdrops, the Optimism team emphasized that this third distribution would not require users to visit a claims page or interact with any external website. They issued a warning to users, cautioning them to avoid any websites claiming to be involved in the token distribution process.
The team stated, “Airdrop #3 is disbursed directly to eligible wallets. There is no need to claim tokens by interacting with any website. Do not trust any website pretending to help you claim your tokens for Airdrop #3. If an address is eligible, it will have tokens sent directly to it on or shortly after Sep 15, 2023.”
The airdrop officially commenced on Monday, September 18 at 18:10 UTC. The development team emphasized the importance of community engagement and delegation. Additionally, it was disclosed that a x2 bonus would be granted to users who delegated to active voters, further incentivizing participation in the governance criteria.
Throughout the process, the average rewards amounted to approximately 600 OP tokens, equivalent to approximately $840. This initiative gained significant traction across various social media platforms, highlighting the community’s enthusiasm and support for Optimism’s endeavors.
