How to get the most points with airdrop
Gitcoin Passport helps you verify your identity online by gathering evidence from multiple sources without sharing personal information. Having a Gitcoin Passport above a certain score is important because many protocols have set it as a requirement to qualify for token airdrops. However, getting the required number of points (typically projects require 20 points) can be difficult and time-consuming. Here is a Gitcoin Passport guide on how to get the maximum number of points for airdrops.
What is Gitcoin Passport?
Gitcoin Passport is an identity aggregator for Web3 that allows users to collect verifiable credentials known as “stamps” from a variety of authenticators while preserving their privacy. Key features include:
- Identity Verification: Gitcoin Passport acts as a Web3 identity aggregator, allowing users to collect verifiable credentials (aka “stamps”) from a variety of authenticators.
- Privacy Policy: Protects your privacy by generating verifiable credentials without collecting personally identifiable information.
- Various applications: Although designed to be application-independent, it is particularly useful for identity verification and organizational design.
- Web2 and Web3 integration: Users can link stamps across Web2 (e.g. Google, LinkedIn) and Web3 (e.g. Holonym, Civic) platforms.
Why do I need a Gitcoin Passport for airdrops?
Many protocols and projects require a certain minimum score on Gitcoin Passport to be eligible for token airdrops. The main purpose of Gitcoin Passport is to combat sybils, where people use multiple accounts to receive airdrops, giving them an unfair advantage over others. Therefore, most projects require users to have at least 20 points to be eligible for token airdrops.
How to get the maximum Gitcoin Passport points for airdrop
Time required: 2 hours
Here’s a guide on how to get up to (at least 20) Gitcoin Passport points via airdrop.
- Get started
Connect your MetaMask wallet to https://passport.gitcoin.co/. New users will be asked to sign a transaction.
- Discord (0.52 points)
Click “Connect” and “Confirm” to connect your Discord account.
- Google (0.53 points)
Click “Connect” and “Confirm” to connect your Google Account.
- LinkedIn (1.53 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to connect your LinkedIn account.
- Github (7.06 points total)
Click “Connect” and “Confirm” to connect your Github account. You will receive 2.02 points for contributing at least 30, 60, and 120, for a total of 7.06 points. Contributions include committing to the default branch of the repository or the gh-pages branch, creating a branch, opening or replying to a discussion, proposing a pull request, or submitting a pull request for review.
- Ethereum Activity (up to 16.04 points)
Click “Connect” and “Confirm” to have Gitcoin evaluate the Participation Milestones and Ethereum Activity Metrics. The Participation Milestones categorize users into three tiers based on their dedication and commitment: ETH Enthusiast (10.01 points), ETH Advocate (2 points), and ETH Maxi (2.01 points). On the other hand, the Ethereum Activity Metrics look at the amount and duration of activity on the Ethereum network and award points as follows: spending more than 0.25 on gas (1 point), executing more than 100 transactions (0.51 points), and being active for more than 50 days (0.51 points).
- NFT Holders (up to 15.13 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to have Gitcoin rate your NFT collector journey and verify your NFT ownership. Gitcoin categorizes users’ NFT collection journeys into 3 tiers based on their level of engagement and the size of their ERC-721 and ERC-1155 NFT collections: Digital Collector (10.03 points), Art Enthusiast (2.03 points), and NFT Visionary (2.04 points). Meanwhile, to verify NFT ownership, you must own at least 1 ERC-721 NFT to receive a score of 1.03.
- Idena (up to 10.08 points)
Idena is one of the more difficult verifications to complete because it requires waiting to participate in a “verification ritual”. This is a series of regularly occurring simultaneous puzzle tests that participants must complete to prove that they are human. Depending on how many times they have verified their identity by achieving a specified score in the test, they are awarded three categories of scores: Newbie (6.03), Verified (2.03), and Human (2.03).
- GTC Staking
Staking GTC helps you build your reputation and/or the reputation of someone you trust. When you stake GTC, the amount is locked until the end of the specified locking period. There are two GTC staking mechanisms: Self GTC Staking and Community GTC Staking. For Self GTC Staking, points are awarded in three tiers based on the amount of GTC staked: Bronze – 5 GTC (1.04 points), Silver – 20 GTC (2.04 points), Gold – 125 GTC (3.04 points). Community GTC, on the other hand, awards points based on staking activity: Beginner Community Staker (1.51 points), Experienced Community Staker (2.52 points), Trusted Citizen (4.04 points).
- Gitcoin Grants (up to 7.56 points)
To use the Gitcoin Grants stamp, users must contribute to a grant round officially funded by Gitcoin (e.g. Citizens round, GG18, GG19, etc.). Points are awarded based on the minimum amount donated: $10 (0.52 points), $100 (2.02 points), $1,000 (5.02 points).
- ZkSync (up to 5.62 points)
Click “Connect” and “Confirm” to verify the zkSync Era transaction on Gitcoin. Users are categorized into tier levels as follows: Engagement Explorer (1.67 points), L2 Believer (1.67 points), zkSync Champion (1.67 points). Users can also get the status “Verified Trader” for transactions on zkSync Era that have achieved the verified status (0.61 points).
- Guild Membership and Roles (up to 1.26 points)
By joining an eligible guild with 250 or more members and taking on the role of Owner or Officer, you will earn the following points: Guild Officer (0.72 points), Guild Passport Member (0.54 points).
- Snapshot (0.84 points)
Create a DAO proposal. Then, get at least one account to vote on the DAO proposal.
- Gnosis Safety (0.82 points)
To get a Gnosis Safe stamp, you need to create a Safe account on Ethereum at https://app.safe.global/welcome. Then, click “Connect” and “Verify” in your Gitcoin Passport dashboard.
- BrightID (0.8 points)
Sign up for a BrightID account at brightid.org, complete video verification, and get the BrightID app on your phone.
- Trustar Labs (0.51 points)
Make sure you are on the Ethereum network by clicking “Connect” and “Verify” in Gitcoin. This will allow Gitcoin to evaluate on-chain activity.
- ENS domain (0.41 points)
To receive an ENS domain stamp, you must purchase or own an Ethereum domain. ENS domains can be obtained at https://ens.domains/.
- Coinbase (16.04)
Verify your ID on Coinbase. However, you must have a Coinbase account and complete the KYC process. If you do not have a Coinbase account and do not use it, it may not be worth completing this verification.
- Binance (16.02)
Check your Binance account bound tokens. However, this requires you to have a Binance account and complete the KYC process. If you do not have a Binance account and do not use it, it may not be worth completing this verification.
