Monad, a high-performance layer-1 blockchain that's EVM-compatible and aiming to revolutionize transaction speeds, has already raised a whopping $240 million. With its mainnet launch slated for later this year, the buzz is all about what could be one of the biggest airdrops in 2025. If you're in the crypto space, airdrops are essentially free token distributions to early users or holders, often as a way to bootstrap community and liquidity.

In a recent thread on X (formerly Twitter), crypto enthusiast @FabianoSolana breaks down some of the easiest ways to potentially qualify for this Monad airdrop. The key? Positioning yourself through NFTs and staking in projects that have deep connections to Monad's ecosystem. Let's dive into the details, keeping things straightforward for both newbies and seasoned degens.

The thread kicks off with a handy table summarizing top projects linked to Monad, their connections, and current floor prices or staking thresholds. This visual is a great starting point—think of it as your cheat sheet for airdrop farming.

Backpack and Mad Lads: Wallet and NFT Synergy

First up is Backpack, a wallet that's been handpicked as a premier option for Monad's testnet. Monad has invested in Backpack, and there's crossover with Mad Lads NFTs. Tristan Yver, Backpack's co-founder (and formerly of Mad Lads), is an investor in Monad. They've even co-hosted events, signaling tight integration.

Holding Mad Lads NFTs could be a smart play here. As a leading Solana NFT project, its floor price sits around 35.7 SOL (about $6,355 at current rates). The idea is that these ties might make holders eligible for Monad drops, similar to how ecosystems reward loyal communities.

Wassieverse: Cute NFTs with Angel Backing

Next, Wassieverse stands out because its founder is an angel investor in Monad—and he invested on behalf of the project itself. The quote from the thread? "You can literally just hold cute NFTs and get $MONAD Airdrop." That's the dream for passive farmers.

Wassieverse NFTs are on Solana too, with a floor of 6.28 SOL ($1,044). It's all about crypto culture and community, making it an accessible entry point if you're betting on Monad's success.

Pythenians: Community Ties to Pyth Network

Pythenians is the fresh community arm of Pyth, a leading oracle network. Pyth has shown love by changing their profile pic to a Pythenian NFT, and Monad's co-founder is a Pyth maintainer. Plus, a Monad co-founder once posted a Pythenian—subtle hints add up in crypto.

These NFTs are super affordable at 1.8 SOL ($320). Pyth is set to be Monad's official price oracle, so holding here feels like aligning with core infrastructure.

Staking $W: Wormhole's Generous Past

Remember Wormhole's airdrop to the Monad community? It was solid. Robinson Burkey, Wormhole's co-founder, is a Monad angel investor. Staking $W (Wormhole's token) might position you for reciprocity.

To crack the top 10K stakers, you'd need about 7.5K $W, worth around $650 right now. Staking involves locking tokens to support the network, earning rewards while potentially qualifying for airdrops.

Staking $PYTH: Oracle Powerhouse

Pyth's role as Monad's price oracle can't be overstated. Monad's co-founder maintains Pyth, and they're both in the "Purple Network" (a nod to shared ecosystem vibes).

For top 10K staking status, aim for 4,000 $PYTH, about $500. Oracles like Pyth provide real-world data to blockchains, crucial for DeFi apps.

Pudgy Penguins: Leading ETH NFT with IP Focus

Pudgy Penguins is a powerhouse ETH NFT project, and its founder Luca Netz is a Monad angel. As a leading IP (intellectual property) play, they're building real-world brand extensions.

Floor price? 14.7 ETH ($65,000). It's pricier, but if Monad rewards top-tier communities, this could pay off big.

Sappy Seals: Gaming on Monad

Sappy Seals are likened to Pudgy Penguins on Abstract Chain—contributors from their community are building on Monad. Founder @wabdoteth is an angel and developing a major game on the platform.

At 0.46 ETH ($2,000), it's more accessible on Ethereum. Gaming NFTs often explode with ecosystem growth, so this has meme and utility potential.

The thread wraps up noting an 87% chance of the airdrop hitting in 2025, based on community sentiment. What's your preferred method—NFT holding or staking? As always in crypto, do your own research (DYOR), as airdrops aren't guaranteed. But with Monad's traction, these connections could be golden tickets.

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