Airdrops are broken.
Kraken Drops fixes that.

Introducing Kraken Drops

Available on

95,000

Airdrop recipients on Kraken

$690,000

Airdropped to Kraken clients by project teams

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Airdrops run in 2025

Be first. Invest early. Stay ahead.

Finding and investing in new projects close to launch is often inaccessible or high-risk for users. Kraken Drops offers a trusted, streamlined way to safely engage with early-stage assets.

The future of token distribution

Get early access to Day 1 listings and exclusive airdrops.
Kraken+ members only

Reserved for Kraken+ subscribers only – Unlock early access, expert insights, and secure benefits reserved for premium subscribers.

Access to emerging projects

Day 1 access to emerging projects – Be first in line for emerging opportunities and maximize potential gains.

Expert vetted insights

Verified alpha, no guesswork – Skip the noise. Get expert-vetted insights straight from Kraken, not Telegram rumors.

Claim confidently

Safe, hassle-free airdrops – Kraken handles everything securely in direct partnership with project teams.
 

Real user engagement

Getting in front of real users is harder than ever. Sybil attacks and click farms have killed fair token distribution. Drops changes that - connecting projects with real, engaged users, not bots. 

U.S. & E.U. exposure

Get visibility in top crypto markets without costly intermediaries.

Easy sign up
Real users, no bots

Say goodbye to Sybil attacks—tokens go to real holders.

Real users
Secure governance

Enable participation without risky wallet connections

Secure governance

Faster listings, early access, and seamless participation - within a secure ecosystem trusted by millions.

Drops partners

Drops FAQs

Kraken Drops is our new airdrop program, giving users early access to new crypto projects as soon as they hit the wider market. It connects real, verified users with emerging token projects, offering secure, compliant, and fair airdrops.

  • Get in Early: Access promising tokens on Day 1.
  • No Complex Claims: Receive airdrops directly in-app without having to navigate risky DeFi workflows.
  • Real Projects, Real Users: Projects are vetted by Kraken and are U.S./E.U. compliant.
  • Security First: Your funds stay safe on Kraken; no need to move assets off-platform.

Airdrops are only available to verified Kraken clients. Airdrops may occasionally have additional criteria for eligibility, e.g. being a Kraken+ subscriber, meeting a trading volume requirement, holding a certain amount of crypto, etc.

  • Compliance Focus: Fully aligned with U.S. & E.U. regulations.
  • No Financial Commitment: No need to lock tokens or provide collateral to participate.
  • Partnership Model: We work closely with projects, not just list them.

Geographic restrictions apply.

These materials are for general information purposes only and are not investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, stake or hold any cryptoasset or to engage in any specific trading strategy. Kraken does not and will not work to increase or decrease the price of any particular cryptoasset it makes available. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated, and you may not be protected by government compensation and/or regulatory protection schemes. The unpredictable nature of the crypto-asset markets can lead to loss of funds. Tax may be payable on any return and/or on any increase in the value of your cryptoassets and you should seek independent advice on your taxation position. Geographic restrictions may apply.