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GM everyone. This is 2036, the crypto newsletter that pays you.

Here’s what we’re serving up today 🍲: if you a) have less than $1,000 to your name and b) some time to spare - then here’s a super short overview of the most underrated money-making strategy in crypto.

Let’s dig in.

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We’ve talked about airdrops before - here and here.

In short - airdrops are ways for crypto projects to incentivize adoption.

In exchange for using protocols early, crypto users are rewarded with free crypto tokens transferred to their wallets. No, it’s not a scam, and no, you don’t have to pay for these tokens.

All you need is curiosity and time - which is why airdrops are hugely popular in crypto. Some savvy users are making 5/6 figures a year.

(ok, some actually make 7-figures, but I have a feeling you wouldn’t believe me if I said that)

If you’re looking to get started, we thought we’d bring you a handful of airdrops we’re keeping an eye on…

1/ Zk-sync

No, this is not one of Elon Musk’s sons. Zk-sync is a crypto protocol that helps Ethereum get bigger and faster.

Its airdrop is one of the most anticipated in crypto.

We wrote about Zk-sync earlier this year - and we hope some of you took advantage of it.

If you want to get in on the action, here’s 2036’s short guide to the ZK-sync airdrop.

[Caveat: if you’re using more than 20 separate wallets to get the same airdrop, you’ll probably get classified as a bot and not awarded any tokens at all. But 20 still leaves some room for having fun…]

2/ Layer Zero

If Zk-sync is one of the most anticipated, then Layer Zero is THE MOST anticipated airdrop in crypto.

Layer Zero has raised over $293 MILLION and has confirmed that a token airdrop is happening.

You might not be early to the Layer Zero party anymore, but you can still squeeze some juice out of it.

Here’s a guide we recommend to get you started with just $5.

And if you’re a degen looking for extra alpha on Layer Zero, here it is.

3/ Linea

Linea is another blockchain trying to scale the Ethereum experience. And you can still be early to their airdrop.

Linea has raised $727 MILLION, so we expect their airdrop to be juicy.

Here’s a thread to help you qualify for the airdrop.

We’ll monitor the Linea airdrop closely and update you on any new ways to qualify.

In the meantime, if there are any specific airdrops you’d like us to cover, reply to this email and let us know!

You can read all about airdrops here and here.

And if you’re looking for some Twitter accounts that share good airdrop material, check out:

• Shiro

• Airdrop Official

• CC2

Happy airdrop hunting 💨💧

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2/ Cathie Wood expects delay for ARK’s Bitcoin ETF

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