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In the fast-paced world of blockchain and crypto, staying ahead means spotting opportunities before they go mainstream. That's exactly what crypto researcher S4mmyEth has done with his latest thread on X, where he shares a meticulously curated spreadsheet of over 125 tokenless protocols—projects that haven't launched their native tokens yet. These are prime candidates for airdrop farming, a strategy where users interact with protocols early to earn free tokens when the project eventually launches its token generation event (TGE).
For those new to the term, airdrop farming involves performing actions like staking, trading, or completing tasks on these platforms to accumulate points or eligibility for future token drops. It's like planting seeds in fertile soil, waiting for the harvest. S4mmyEth, with his background in decentralized AI research and previous stints at CA and Ernst & Young, breaks it down into categories, offering practical notes on how to farm each one. The full spreadsheet is available to his subscribers, but he teases key insights in the thread, complete with funding details and strategies.
Here's a snapshot from his spreadsheet highlighting some AI, DeFi, and other projects:
Let's dive into the highlights from each category, with simple explanations and farming tips to get you started.
AI-Focused Protocols
AI is exploding in crypto, blending machine learning with blockchain for smarter tools and decentralized intelligence. S4mmyEth spotlights several tokenless AI projects backed by big names.
Nous Research (@NousResearch): This is a decentralized AI model platform. It's open-source and mobile-friendly. Farming strategy: Sign up on their portal at nousresearch.com, interact with AI agents, stake tokens, and monitor announcements on their Discord.
SURF Copilot (@Surf_Copilot): A deep research AI tool for crypto, backed by Cyber (which has its own token). Strategy: Purchase a Pro subscription, use the tool regularly, refer users, and keep an eye out for a potential $SURF token.
Kite AI (@KiteAI): Focused on L1 for AI agents, with funding from PayPal Ventures and others. Mainnet expected in 2026. Farm by: Connecting your wallet, binding X/Discord, completing quizzes for XP, and claiming faucet rewards.
USD.ai (@USDai_Official): An AI-backed stablecoin on Arbitrum. Live mainnet in Q4 2025. Strategies include minting/staking USD.ai for ICOs and airdrops, lending via GPU collateral, and completing challenges.
Almanak (@Almanak__): Automates yield and DeFAI strategies. TGE end of month. Farm with deposits into aUSD vaults, Cookie cSNAPs campaigns, and YT-aiUSD Pendle tokens.
Other AI mentions include Fraction AI for trading on NEAR, Cerebro for portfolio analytics (hold NFTs and sub for points), and GAIB for yield (monitor for deposit caps).
Bonus tip: Keep an eye on Naoris Protocol for post-quantum computing security, especially as AI-driven cyber threats rise.
DeFi Innovations
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) continues to evolve with new tools for trading, lending, and yield. S4mmyEth lists several under-the-radar gems.
Kinetiq (@kinetiq_xyz): Liquid restaking on Hyperliquid. Farm by staking kHYPE on PRX.
PRJX (@prjx_hl): Triple-dip airdrops from Hyperliquid, PRX, Unit, and Kinetiq.
VOOI (@vooi_io): A perp DEX backed by YZI Labs. Strategy: Trade perps, join Cookie cSNAPs and referral campaigns, and generate swap volume.
MMT Finance: Top DEX on Sui with $0.5B TVL. Farm through swaps and liquidity provision.
Falcon Stable: Basis trade protocol. Use Pendle LP and stake USDf.
Liminal Money: Yield arb via USDC deposits, potential Unit exposure.
LAB Trade (@LABtrade_): New perp DEX with fresh $5M funding.
Flying Tulip (@flyingtulip_): On-chain DEX with innovative fundraising, founded by Andre Cronje.
Meteora (@Meteora): AMM with alliance funding. Provide liquidity for Season 2 points; Season 1 ended October 23rd.
Yield Basis: DeFi BTC pools. Provide liquidity to wrapped BTC, deploy contracts, bridge BTC, and get IL protection.
Neo Banks and Wallets
Blurring lines between traditional finance and crypto, these offer banking services on blockchain.
UseTria (@useTria): Neo bank with swap tech. Buy premium card for rewards.
Revolut (@RevolutApp): TradFi but crypto-friendly. Use app for rewards to offset premiums.
Plasma One: Token out, but included for completeness.
From the wallet section in the spreadsheet:
MetaMask (points): Infrastructure wallet. Farm with season rewards, trading perps, transacting/bridging/swapping.
Phantom: Undisclosed funding. Invite friends, transact/bridge/swap.
Rabby (@Rabby_io): Points for transactions, bridges, swaps on L2s.
Rainbow (@rainbowdotme): Points program leading to $RNBW in Q4 2025.
Infrastructure and L1/L2
The backbone of blockchain.
Ethos Network (@ethos_network): Onchain credibility. Do daily tasks, vouch ETH.
Legion (@legiondotcc): Capital launchpad. Sign up, participate in rounds.
Privy (@privy_io): Acquired by Stripe. Watch for points opportunities.
ConsumerFi: Complete tasks for compute credits.
For L1/L2: Monad TGE October 14th, MegaETH with eco assets, Abstract Chain for consumer crypto, Base (Q1 2026), Soneium.
ZK Tech and Privacy
Zero-Knowledge proofs for privacy.
Espresso Sys (@EspressoSys): ZK shared sequencing. Run prover nodes.
Brevis (@brevis_zk): ZK co-processing. Testnet txs.
Nexus Labs: ZKVM for AI.
zkPass: zkTLS for private data.
Psy Protocol: ZK L1, feedback bounties.
From spreadsheet: ZKM (Bitcoin rollup), Pharos (modular L1 for RWA), ZKP2P (on/off-ramps), GRVT (privacy DeFi).
Prediction Markets, RWAs, and More
Prediction: Kalshi, Polymarket, Myriad Markets, Limitless.
RWAs (Real-World Assets): Phygitals, Courtyard, MidasRWA, Pharos, BlockStreet.
Restaking: Karak, Symbiotic, Satlayer.
NFTs: OpenSea (trade for XP), Moonbirds (hold NFTs).
S4mmyEth ends by inviting additions in comments and notes his holdings/disclaimer. This thread is a treasure trove for anyone hunting airdrops—bookmark it and subscribe to his newsletter for the full list.
Remember, airdrop farming carries risks like opportunity costs and potential rug pulls, so DYOR (do your own research). As we head into 2025, with TGE season heating up, strategies like these could supercharge your portfolio. What's your favorite from the list? Share in the comments!
