Crypto Airdrops: Walrus Distributes 4% of Tokens, Nansen and OG Labs Confirm Drops

As the first week of April begins, marking the start of the second quarter of 2025, crypto airdrops present a unique opportunity for traders and investors to join promising communities at an early stage. This week, three notable crypto airdrops are worth watching.

Walrus (WAL), a decentralized storage protocol on the Sui blockchain, launched its mainnet and token generation event (TGE) on March 27. The event coincided with the listing of WAL on South Korea’s Upbit exchange. The TGE saw Walrus distribute 4% of its 5 billion token supply via an airdrop. Eligible participants, including early Sui ecosystem users and testnet contributors, received Soulbound NFTs redeemable for WAL tokens. As April commences, 6% of Walrus tokens are reserved for future community rewards. WAL powers storage payments, staking, and governance, with listings on exchanges like Crypto.com and MEXC offering prize pools. The project’s airdrop comes after raising $140 million from notable investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Standard Crypto, Electric Capital, and Comma3 Ventures. Staking opportunities with validators like Mysten Labs or Nansen enhance rewards, but high commissions (up to 60%) apply. One of Walrus and Sui’s founders recently announced that users could stake WAL tokens to get airdrops. As this could mean airdrops from Walrus and projects from the Sui ecosystem, engaging with Sui dApps and testnets remains key for future allocations.

Nansen, a leading blockchain analytics platform, confirmed an airdrop, drawing excitement due to its prominence and past reward patterns. The project launched a staking program and announced a point system in 2025. Users can stake assets (STRK and TRX), and points are expected to be credited retrospectively. Nansen also mentions the NSG token, so participants will most likely receive an airdrop for points. Market participants should monitor Nansen’s social channels and partnerships for updates, as airdrops typically reward active users or data contributors. With no token launched yet, any potential airdrop might tie into a future native token, likely incentivizing early adopters or premium subscribers. Given Nansen’s influence in the crypto space, tracking wallet activity and on-chain data, its airdrop could attract significant attention. Participants should engage with its tools and stake in supported ecosystems to position themselves for unannounced opportunities.

OG Labs, a modular AI chain combining Layer-1 blockchain with decentralized AI, focuses on scalable Data Availability for AI applications. The status of OG Labs airdrop stands confirmed, bringing forth an emerging player in the crypto space. This makes it a speculative target for market participants. It boasts up to $325 million in funds raised from investors such as Delphi Ventures, Hack VC, Animoca Brands, and OKX Ventures. The airdrop is potentially tied to Web3 innovation or NFT ecosystems. It follows models like Walrus, rewarding early testers or community members. The OG Labs airdrop requires no investment. Users can engage through OG Labs’ Newton Testnet, which tests core functionalities like decentralized storage, consensus, and data availability services. Participants must complete at least 20 transactions, stay active for three days, and interact with features like swaps, storage scans, and NFT minting. Additionally, users can boost eligibility by taking Discord roles such as OGurus or OG Role. These activities involve community contributions and verification steps. This airdrop targets active ecosystem participants, aligning with OG Labs’ emphasis on community-driven development.