In an airdrop, crypto-currencies (or tokens) are made available to a wide range of members, from a select few to everyone who requests them. Usually this is done on a regular basis by the business behind the token. For the company, this free distribution of tokens serves multiple purposes: publicizing airdrop ads, increasing the number of users and token owners, recognizing its audience for their follow-up and interest in the project.

A set number of tokens are distributed free of charge by the organization. These can range from a few euros up to several hundred. We will find two major names in cryptocurrency among the most common Airdrops of the past: Ripple and Stellar Lumens.

This entails the distribution of tokens for free, in an attempt to increase the users, and increase their interest.