Accelerating My Presence On zkERA In The Wait Of The zkSync Bounty - The Hunt Is On!
I started leaving blockchain "footprints" and thick boxes for the already announced zkSync token airdrop in May. Why I am putting effort into this wild chase? Because I got the taste for airdrops and I want more!
Check the part one of the journey if you are an airdrop hunter, and let me share my experience so far! It involves bridging ETH and a lot of buying, minting and selling NFTs! Some are cute... some are pointless... but it all counts towards the eligibility we all chase!
I think the airdrop will be massive, and if will follow a system similar to Optimism or Arbitrum... transaction and the period of time will count towards eligibility.
zkSync is a Layer 2 scaling solution on Ethereum that offers low gas and fast transactions, without compromising on security. The ZK-tech increased the Ethereum throughput, while maintaining freedom, self-sovereignty, decentralization – at scale.
The zkSync vision is to provide a solution for the web3 exponential demand, obtained through hyperscalability. The innovative project was supported heavily by investors, raising a record-breaking sum of $458M from Tier 1 VCs such as USV, Bybit, Alchemy Ventures, Huobi Ventures, Crypto.Com Capital, Ethereum Foundation, OKX Blockdream Ventures and many more.
It's no clear guide for this but the biggest boxes that may count could be the number of transactions, the number of protocols a wallet interacted, the weeks of activity on the chain, and maybe activity on zkSync Lite.
My journey on zkSync started with bridging 0.1 $ETH on zkSync Lite, through their official bridge. This was the recommendation from OG airdrop hunters, with a mention that this type of transactions should be repeated for few weeks. If transactions will be part of the criteria, then they should be well spread apart and not in the same day (or week).
Completed a series of tasks and left blockchain footprints on zkLite, and hoped this will count towards the airdrop criteria. The next step was to bridge the funds to zkSync Era and accelerate my presence.
I used the Orbiter_Finance bridge, just to interact with another protocol, and pressed the sent button. The transaction was quicker then expected, only 20 seconds, and spent a lot less gas compered with the official zkSync bridge.
I added ETH-USDC LP on Sync Swap last month, compounding my assets at 21% APY. Why? I thought this pool will have more trade volume, and more trade fees will be shared to the liquidity providers. Swapped -/-2249 ETH for 47 USDC, created the LP and add it into the pool.
SyncSwap is nice, as you get gas refunds on every transaction. I had a minimal pool share, but the earnings from the fees will compound into my position. Also, this will count for transactions, protocol and time period on the chain.
Minted the Galactic Tractor on MintSquare and listed the NFT on their market ... and successfully sold it for 0.0013 ETH. I bought one of the zkMonsters because I like it, and will look cool as a profile picture.
The next step was a hybrid leap of faith, as I browsed the top collections and bought some NFTs. I bought some ZK Crystal Monsters, Gangster Rabbit and some others for more than one reason. They look cool, the price was low, they have potential to grow in value. Even if I will not flip them on the market I will have a nice NFT collection and stuff to use for gifts and giveaways. More transactions ... more chances!
I am doing weekly transactions, interacting with various protocols! I added another protocol to the list, using Omnisea to mint a limited collection of Humble Tractors. Only 4 NFTs were created for the Humble Tractors - Four Seasons, one for each season of the year.
Back to Mint Square to list them, and let the zk hunters know that the tractors have landed on zkSync! Four mints, three owners and the opportunity to be the part of the smallest select group of holders!
Do you need help with your weekly transactions? The Unlucky ZK Poops are here to help! You can get 13 variations on the hottest layer-2 chain and get one step closer to that airdrop! Interacted with both Omnisea and MintSquare for this task, minting some for myself and listing them on the market!
Keep in mind that this are both unlucky and poops ... not pokemons! You don't have to catch'em all! Enjoy the crypto hustle and may the zk airdrop be with you! The price should be unlucky as well... as they are lying on the floor for 0.0013. Just be careful where you step!
If you want real art... check the limited collection of Byron's Cup Creeps! The Cup Creeps are available on zkSync for only 0.0069, with a focus on quality not quantity.
There are only 15 NFTs in the collection and buying one may be that transaction that will make you eligible for that juicy airdrop that everyone hopes to receive! Minted one and I am a proud owner of Byron art on WAX, Ethereum, Polygon and zkSync Era!
New to zkSync? Or an OG NFT collector that was upset of the sudden stop of from MintSquare? The best alternative is Element, with an integrated reward system for selling or buying NFTs! Will soon list my NFTs on the Element marketplace and get my ZK journey back on track!
I waited for $ETH to pump again, to avoid impermanent losses, and withdrew my ETH-USDC as close as possible to the initial value. I added 41 USDC plus 0.0199 ETH a month ago, and took out 0.0027 more $ETH. It's not much but is honest work. Consistency is the key, and weekly transactions across several protocols is the solution.
You can also double up the chances and the potential airdrop! Meet the ZKitty frens' that will help you farm the airdrop. This bunch of cosmic kitties will power the first Automated Airdrop Farming service on zkSync, and all you have to do is to own a cute cat JPEG!
There are 5333 cute collectible meow friends on zkSync, and you will want to get whitelisted ASAP. This furry felines will look for hooman frens' sooner than you think! Every ZKitty will be unique, generated from 346 million combination and over 150 attributes.
Only 500 are allocated for DAO Reserve! The small amount of 333 are set for promotions and 1500 NFTs for WL giga-chads! The public mint will be open for everyone, as the last 3000 ZKitty will be available for mint. Being a ZKitty holder will help you earn airdrop rewards!
The airdrop hunt will continue, as the zkSync criteria may use transaction frequency and contract interactions. You can use https://zkscan.io to see how many transactions you have made.
If you are farming for the zkSync airdrop and you are not sure if you will get eligible ... I have a solution! Meet the ZKitty frens' that will help you farm the airdrop. The ZKitty lives on Planet Paws, and wants to bring the airdrop to the masses! There are 5333 cute collectible meow friends on zkSync.
This bunch of cosmic kitties will power the first Automated Airdrop Farming service on zkSync, and all you have to do is to own a cute cat JPEG!
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