Global Crypto Exchanges Unveil a July‑August Airdrop Bonanza
Your up‑to‑date guide to every free‑token drop you can still claim on Binance, MEXC, Gate.io, and seven other major platforms
| Exchange | Token / Campaign | Key Date(s)* | How to Qualify – 1‑liner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | Chainbase (C) micro‑drop | Snapshot 14 Jul | Hold ≥ 10 BUSD or 1 C/USDT trade |
| TAC launch perks | Listing 15 Jul | Join Launchpool / trade ≥ 100 USDT TAC | |
| MEXC | ECHO liquidity push | 14 – 25 Jul | Stake MX or deposit any ECHO |
| Gate.io | Airdrop 2.0 (GOAT, AIX, etc.) | Until 31 Jul | Trade or invite at least 1 friend |
| OKX | Pi (PI) community unlock | 20 Jul – 10 Aug | KYC + stake ≥ 0.1 BTC‑equiv. |
| KuCoin | Airdrop Calendar (ARB) | Snapshot 16 Jul | Opt‑in; account tier ≥ VIP 1 |
| Bybit | PUMP first‑deposit bonus | 11 – 20 Jul | New acct + 100 USDT deposit |
| Kraken | PUMP make‑good credit | Distrib 15 Jul | Affected buyers // no action |
| Bitget | Chainbase tasks | 14 – 19 Jul | Discord join + 100 USDT deposit |
| HTX | “Boost SOL ETF” pot | 27 Jun – 27 Jul | Trade SOL ≥ 200 USDT or refer 1 |
| Bitfinex | TokenFi Supercharger (RICE) | Pool opens 21 Jul | Stake ≥ 500 $TOKEN |
*All times in UTC. “Snapshot” = balance recorded; “Listing / Pool opens” = first day you can claim or stake.
What Stands Out This Cycle
Binance doubles down on mid‑cap listings
Binance’s back‑to‑back Chainbase (C) and TAC listings both come with small but guaranteed drops for wallet‑holders or early traders. The exchange continues to use these “micro‑airdrop” perks to seed liquidity before full Launchpool farming begins. BinanceAInvest
MEXC & Gate lean into community referrals
MEXC’s ECHO campaign ties 30 % of the token pot to social‑share quests, while Gate.io’s Airdrop 2.0 lets users stack rewards by both trading and inviting friends—mirroring Web 2 “growth hack” mechanics. MEXC BlogGate.com
OKX and KuCoin pivot to “pre‑unlock” staking
Both platforms bundle upcoming unlocks (Pi, ARB, TRUMP) with staking vaults: users lock majors (BTC, USDT) for yield and receive the unlocked tokens on top—an approach that keeps deposits on‑exchange while distributing new supply. OKXKuCoin
Memecoin mania reaches Bybit & Kraken
The Solana‑born PUMP token—already listed on DEXs—gets two CEX promos: Bybit for first‑time depositors, and a surprise make‑good airdrop on Kraken after a $450 M order‑book hiccup. Bybit AnnouncementsAInvest
Bitget, HTX, Bitfinex push task‑based loyalty
‑ Bitget couples Chainbase tasks with its KCGI summer tournament. Bitget
‑ HTX injects a $100 k SOL airdrop & gadget giveaway to hype a potential spot‑ETF. GlobeNewswire
‑ Bitfinex’s TokenFi Supercharger ties future TGE airdrops to on‑platform staking tiers. Instagram
How to Stay Safe
- Use official links—scammers spoof exchange announcements within minutes.
- Beware gasless “claim” buttons sent by DM; legit CEX drops credit automatically or require in‑app clicks only.
- Track tax liabilities—in many jurisdictions, airdrops count as ordinary income the moment you receive them.
Key Dates to Mark
- 15 Jul – Binance TAC live; Kraken PUMP credits
- 16 Jul – KuCoin ARB snapshot
- 18–20 Jul – OKX Pi claim & Bybit PUMP window closes
- 21 Jul – Bitfinex RICE staking pool opens
- 31 Jul – Gate.io Airdrop 2.0 season wraps
Bottom Line
With spot markets cooling after June’s rally, exchanges are leaning on airdrops to boost user engagement and balance‑sheet stickiness. July–August offers one of the densest CEX airdrop calendars in years—but only if you opt in before snapshots hit. Happy hunting, and keep an eye on fine print.
