Shardeum (SHM) Airdrop Phases 1 & 2: Eligibility and Registration

Thank you Shardians for your incredible support over the past three years! Your contributions have been immense, setting the stage for Shardeum’s upcoming mainnet launch and its eventual evolution into the first autoscaling blockchain.

And thanks to you, we are establishing a community-first standard, creating a blueprint for future Web3 companies where the community remains at the heart of everything.

As we approach mainnet, here’s all you need to know about Airdrop Phase 1 and Phase 2, including eligibility, token allocation, the airdrop registration process, and deadlines.

Participants must register for their allocated airdrops between March 14 and 21, 2025, to receive them during Shardeum’s TGE. Registrations after this period will result in distribution at a later date. Further details are provided in the sections below.

Airdrop Phases, Timeline and Snapshots

Airdrop Phase 1

• Phase 1 Timeline: February 22, 2022 – June 22, 2024
• For Early Contributors; Covers Liberty Alphanet and Sphinx Betanet
• Snapshot Taken: June 22, 2024, at 11.59 PM UTC

Airdrop Phase 2

• Phase 2 Timeline: June 26, 2024 – March 1, 2025
• Covers Atomium Incentivized Testnet (ITN) Stages 1–4
• Snapshot Taken: March 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM UTC

Airdrop Supply and Total Qualified Wallets

• Total Qualified Wallets: 63,494
• Total Airdrop Supply for Phases 1 and 2: 5,516,575 SHM, representing 2.22% of the initial SHM supply

	Category	# of SHMs Allocated
Pre Mainnet Allocation	Phase 1: Early Contributors	3,337,575
	Phase 2: Incentivized Testnet	2,179,000
Post Mainnet Allocation	Incentivized Testnet	1,120,500
	Mainnet Campaigns	18,842,925
	Total	25,480,000

Note: The initial phase 2 airdrop plan was designed for a full ITN rollout spanning approximately 10 stages, covering all features of Shardeum. However, only 4 stages were completed pre-mainnet, focusing on on-chain functionalities. Token allocations have been distributed proportionally based on participation in these 4 stages, with additional allocations planned post-mainnet as we introduce new features.

Eligibility Criteria and Token Allocation

Phase 1: Early Contributors

A. On-Chain Contributors

- Tokens Allocated: 1,576,000 SHM
- Min 40 SHM; Max 10,000 SHM

✔️ Eligible participants: Participants are evaluated based on the following criteria, with top performers being selected:

1. Network Interactions: Smart contract interactions, transaction volume, SHM transferred, and active months.
2. Difficulty Weighting for more complex/higher-effort activities
3. Early Adopter Multiplier for those who joined earlier and remained active over time.
4. Consistency Multiplier for ongoing participation in both Liberty and Sphinx phases.

B. Validators

- Tokens Allocated: 1,506,750 SHM
- Min 90 SHM; Max 10,000 SHM

✔️ Eligible participants: Participants are evaluated based on these factors, with top performers being selected:

1. Node Hours: Total hours spent running a node
2. Participation Across Maximum Releases: Participation across different network versions.
3. Priority Weighting for high-impact contributions and engagement
4. Early Adopter Multiplier for those who joined earlier and remained active over time.
5. High Availability Multiplier for maintaining high node uptime through at least a minimal number of network versions.

C. Off-Chain Contributors

- Tokens Allocated: 254,825 SHM
- Min 50 SHM; Max 10,000 SHM

Off-Chain Categories	Eligibility & Criteria
Shardeum Leagues	Top 25 leagues are rewarded. Criteria as listed below, – Leagues that are active for more than 12 months who have a minimum of 500 followers and shared Shardeum-related content on Twitter – Leagues that are active for more than 10 months who have a minimum of 100 members, and shared Shardeum-related content on Telegram
X Thread	– Top 40 contributors will be rewarded in this airdrop – Thread with a minimum of 5 tweets about a Shardeum-related topic
Video Creation	– Top 10 contributors will be rewarded in this airdrop
Discord Invites	– Top 30 contributors will be rewarded here – Referred at least 50 Discord members
Telegram Invites	– Top 30 contributors will be rewarded here – Referred at least 25 Telegram members
Shardeum is Borderless/Content	– Top 50 contributors are rewarded – Minimum of 10 blog & video submissions
POC	– Those who organized more than 2 events or organized events with zero incentives
Discord Super Contributor	– Top 25 Shardeum Discord contributors
Twitter Influencer	– Top 25 Shardeum twitter influencers
Website & Logo	– Contributors here were pivotal in the website’s early design, development, and project management
Misc – BD tasks, content help, POC support etc	– Miscellaneous support provided for content, meetups and business development initiatives during early stages of the project by the top 19 contributors
POAP	– Online Event Participants: Participants with minimum 4 POAP whitelists – Offline Event Participants: Random 1500 Participants whose POAPs are whitelisted
Hackathons	– Participated in the Shardeum EthIndia hackathon

Phase 2: Incentivized Testnet

A. On-Chain Contributors

- Tokens Allocated: 748,500 SHM
- Min 40 SHM; Max 10,000 SHM

✔️ Eligible participants: The top 75% on the leaderboard from each stage advance to the final scoring round, where top performers are determined by the following criteria:

1. XP Sources: On-chain tasks, off-chain tasks, and referral tasks.
2. Weighted Activities: Tasks are evaluated according to their importance 
3. Consistency Multipliers: Active, and consistent participation across multiple stages.
4. On-Chain Multipliers for completing listed on-chain task categories

B. Validators

- Tokens Allocated: 1,430,500 SHM
- Min 90 SHM; Max 10,000 SHM

✔️ Eligible participants: The top 75% on the leaderboard from each stage advance to the final scoring round, where top performers are determined by the following criteria:

1. XP Accumulation: Based on node hours and other listed validator tasks on ITN quest page.
2. Active Participation Multiplier: Rewarding consistent involvement across stages.
3. Task Completion Multiplier for completing listed validator tasks.

Who are Excluded?

To maintain fairness and legitimacy, the following categories are excluded:

❌ Shardeum Foundation Team members’ wallets
❌ Partner wallets
❌ Sybil
❌ Sanctioned wallets and wallets from sanctioned countries

Next Steps for Airdrop: How to Register and Deadlines

How to Register for the Airdrop?

1. Visit Airdrop Registration page
2. Connect Your Wallet and Verify Your Eligibility
3. If Eligible, Check Your Allocations

That’s all you need to do—your airdrop will be registered automatically. Click the links below to access the registration page and a step-by-step tutorial on checking your eligibility and registering for the airdrop👇

Note: Our airdrop registration allows users/participants to visit the page, connect their wallet, verify eligibility, and check their allocated tokens. However, tokens cannot be claimed in real time. Instead, registered eligible users will receive their tokens during Shardeum's TGE, sent directly to their registered wallet. Once registered on time, no further action is required, as mentioned previously. Please take note of the two airdrop distribution schedules below.

Registration Deadlines and Distribution Schedule

• March 14, 2025, 10:00 AM UTC – March 21, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC: Users who register during this period will receive their SHM tokens during Shardeum’s TGE
• March 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC – April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC: Users who register during this period will receive their airdrop by June 13, 2025. The exact process for receiving the airdrop will be shared closer to June 2025

Important Information

📌 Airdrop registration can only be made via the official registration portal.
📌 Beware of scams – do not engage with unofficial sources.

For any queries, reach out to us on Discord

Steps Taken to Detect and Mitigate Sybil Activity

We have partnered with industry experts to conduct thorough Sybil filtering. Our approach combines multiple clustering techniques, leveraging both on-chain and off-chain data to detect and remove fraudulent wallets.

Our overall process was to first filter out Sybils based on clustering algorithms and machine learning models that examined on-chain history across several chains including Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, zkSync and other popular EVM chains. Funding patterns were also taken into account, with wallets in large groups that received funding at the same time from the same source repeatedly being removed.

Further, our incentivized testnet data was thoroughly analyzed to detect fraudulent activity. As a result, wallets involved in repeated failed transactions, excessive bot-driven activity, fake or duplicate transactions, and API abuse through automation were flagged and removed from eligibility.

Through this multi-layered process, we ensure that the airdrop reaches deserving community members rather than Sybil attackers.

FAQ

1. Where can I register for the airdrop?

1. Visit Airdrop Registration page
2. Connect Your Wallet and Verify Your Eligibility
3. If Eligible, Check Your Allocations

That’s all you need to do—your airdrop will be registered automatically. Click the links below to access the registration page and a step-by-step tutorial on checking your eligibility and registering for the airdrop👇

2. Why is this referred to as “Airdrop Registration” instead of simply “Airdrop Claim” or “Airdrop Checker”?

Our airdrop registration allows users/participants to visit the page, connect their wallet, verify eligibility, and check their allocated tokens. However, tokens cannot be claimed in real time. Instead, registered eligible users will receive their tokens during Shardeum’s TGE, sent directly to their registered wallet. Once registered on time, no further action is required, as mentioned previously. Please take note of the two airdrop distribution schedules in the answer to the question below.

3. When will I receive my SHM tokens after I register for the airdrop?

• March 14, 2025, 10:00 AM UTC – March 21, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC: Users who register during this period will receive their SHM tokens during Shardeum’s TGE
• March 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC – April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC: Users who register during this period will receive their airdrop by June 13, 2025. The exact process for receiving the airdrop will be shared closer to June 2025

4. Will my contributions across different categories be allocated separately, or will they be combined into a single distribution?

All eligible rewards will be combined into a single allocation per recipient, rather than separate distributions for each category.

5. I didn’t qualify for Phase 1 and Phase 2 airdrops. Will there be future airdrops?

Yes, this is just the beginning! With our mainnet launching soon and additional testnets planned post-mainnet, many more opportunities await. We still have more than 19 million SHM set aside for future campaigns. Stay tuned to our official channels and blog posts.

6. Can I still claim airdrop tokens if I missed the claim window deadlines?

Once the two claim windows close, airdrop registrations/claims will no longer be possible for phase 1 and 2 airdrops.

7. What happens to unclaimed airdropped SHM tokens?

Unclaimed tokens will be redistributed to the community in future initiatives. This approach ensures that any unused allocations continue supporting active participants and community growth.

8. Will airdropped SHM tokens be subject to any lock-up period, vesting schedule, or mandatory staking requirement?

No.

Disclaimer

1. By registering for this airdrop program, you accept the Shardeum Terms and Conditions (https://shardeum.org/terms-conditions/) and Shardeum Privacy Policy (https://shardeum.org/privacy/) in full without limitation, and if you do not agree to all such terms, you should not proceed with registration. Participation in this airdrop is void where prohibited by law. Shardeum Foundation makes no representations regarding the legality of this airdrop in any specific jurisdiction. Shardeum reserves the right to require identity verification, conduct compliance checks, and reject participants at its sole discretion, including, but not limited to, cases of suspected fraud, money laundering, or regulatory violations.
2. Shardeum Foundation reserves the right to modify or terminate this airdrop program, including any related tokens or terms, in its sole discretion without notice. We may change or modify the amounts of tokens and/or discontinue, terminate, or temporarily or permanently stop all or any part of the airdrop and related tokens at any time without notice, and we may elect not to provide any tokens to any or all recipients. Shardeum Foundation reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to restrict any person(s) from receipt of tokens to the extent such airdrop would be unlawful, if the recipient has violated any applicable terms, or if the recipient has acted unethically or in a disruptive manner, or for any other reason (or for no reason), in the sole discretion of the Shardeum Foundation.
3. Recipients of tokens are solely responsible for all taxes associated with this airdrop to the maximum extent permitted by law. The Shardeum Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way related to this airdrop, including but not limited to lost profits, lost data, or loss of token value. The Shardeum Foundation makes no representations or warranties regarding the value, utility, or availability of any airdropped tokens. The tokens may not have any inherent value, and may not be redeemable for any goods, services, or other assets.
4. You represent and warrant that, by participating in this airdrop, you do not appear on any sanctions lists maintained by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) (including its SDN list), the European Union or its members, Switzerland, or any other applicable jurisdiction, and you are not otherwise subject to any sanctions, laws, regulations, or contractual obligations prohibiting your participation, and you are not a resident, citizen, domiciled in, established in, or otherwise operating from any of the Restricted Countries listed below.
5. Shardeum airdrops are not available to individuals or entities that are citizens or residents of, domiciled or established in, organized under the laws of, located in, or operating from the following jurisdictions: the United States of America, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Burundi, Libya, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, China, Belarus, Crimea, the so-called ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ region of Ukraine, and the so-called ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ region of Ukraine (the “Restricted Countries”). Any participation from or within these Restricted Countries is expressly prohibited.
6. All information on this website is strictly for informational and educational purposes, and shall not constitute advice of any kind, including but not limited to financial, legal, investment, tax, or any other sort of advice. All information on this website, this airdrop program, and this potential opportunity to receive tokens shall not be construed as an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities, assets, or to make any financial decisions. Purchases or claims of tokens may not be suitable for everyone, and you may incur substantial loss as a result of purchasing tokens or engaging with this airdrop. All information on this website, including this airdrop program and the related tokens, has not been reviewed or approved by any governmental authority, including but not limited to the United States and the European Union. The tokens distributed through this airdrop (if any) are intended solely for use within the Shardeum ecosystem and do not represent or constitute securities. These tokens do not represent ownership, equity, profit-sharing rights, dividends, voting rights, or any other form of financial or other interest in Shardeum Foundation or any of its affiliated entities or subsidiaries. These tokens have not been registered under the securities laws of any state or country, nor have they been approved or disapproved by the government or regulators of any country. This airdrop and these tokens are not being offered as an investment opportunity, and no representations or promises of future value or performance of the tokens are being made.

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