⚡Finally today I would be writing an airdrop thread on one of my favourite upcoming ZkEVM roll-up @Scroll_ZKP 🪂

1/ Scroll is a zkEVM-based zkRollup on Ethereum that enables native compatibility for existing Ethereum applications and tools.

Recently, scroll raised an additional $50M increasing their valuation to about null.8 billion led by some reputable VCs in the space.

2/ Why token? From what I've gathered there would be a token as the team plans to build a decentralized sequencer in the future. This is why they would need a $SCROLL token. You can confirm this from the roadmap 👇

scroll.io

3/ Wen token? There's no specific timeframe now, as there are still some phases on the road map that are yet to be completed , e.g the zkEVM mainnet launch, decentralised prover network launch before the launch of the decentralized sequencer. This just shows we are still very early.

4/ Now without wasting your time I'd go straight to the point. How can one position for this potential $SCROLL token airdrop? As usual for all ethereum based L2 projects in their testnet phase, you'd need Goerli Eth in your Metamask wallet.

• Go to scroll.io, click on "join alpha testnet".

• When the page opens scroll down and complete the tasks to add Scroll Alpha to your wallet.

• First step is to connect your Metamask wallet and then bridge from goerli Eth to scroll alpha testnet. A little amount of geth as small as 0.1 Eth would do the job

5/ Now according the task page this few tasks are enough to show you've participated in the scroll alpha testnet, however I personally went ahead to deploy smart contracts and also interacted with a dapp built on scroll alpha testnet.

6/ The next step I will show you guys is how to easily deploy a smart contract on Scroll alpha testnet. First, you will visit thirdweb.com Then click on start building

• Click on "connect wallet" , then click on "contracts".

• Click on "explore", and proceed to the next step.

• Click on the network icon on top right corner

• In the search box , search for "Scroll alpha testnet" and select it

• Now under the contracts page , scroll down and select token

• Then click on deploy now a page will pop up

• Fill in the name , symbol and description (optional).

• Scroll down and click on deploy now, confirm the transaction on your Metamask and that's it , you've deployed your first test token smart contract on scroll alpha testnet.

6/ The last step which involves interacting with a Dex and swapping tokens will be released tomorrow after I complete a few things. Anticipate it. That's all for today. Good luck 🤞 🪂

Scroll – Native zkEVM Layer 2 for Ethereum](https://scroll.io)) A native zkEVM layer 2 solution for Ethereum

🚨🚨 SyncSwap $SYNC Confirmed.

Note the token is not yet live. Submit your wallet on their discord #wallet channel.

📍📍They are running a mini campaign that let you earn ySYNC (testnet) which can be redeemed to SYNC when token launched mainnet 👇🏻

👉🏻Switch to zkSync Era testnet and go to syncswap.xyz/rewards for the preview.

Eligible tokens are FRAX, USDT, ETH, stETH, and SHIB. Trade between them to earn *ySYNC * on testnet 👀 The ySYNC can be converted to~~ SYNC~~ TEST tokens periodically. In the ongoing Epoch 2, we have 500,000 TEST tokens as rewards - closing time TBA.

Live on mainnet soon 🤗 Note this is only a testing event, do not expect anything from it.

Only swaps directly with these pools will be counted, and you can review them on the router. Go to Advanced Settings -> Turn Off Hops to avoid hops with ineligible tokens.

🚨 Base Quests!

Earn a Commemorative NFT by deploying a smart contract on Base.

This needs some technical skills. Learn more in the link below.

quests.base.org

📍 HOW TO DO IT ? 👇🏻

1. Connect your wallet on BASE Goerli network: thirdweb.com/thirdweb.eth/TokenERC20
2. Click on Deploy and confirm the tx
3. Enter your metadata
4. Choose Base Goerli testnet. If Base is not on the list, you can add it by going to the Configure Networks under the deploy button.
5. Click on the Mint in the Tokens tab
6. Add Supply and Mint
7. Copy the contract address
8. Go to quests.base.org/ and paste the contract address
9. Congrats, you can now mint the NFT

Base | Quests](http://quests.base.org))

🚨🚨 If you missed the $ARB, $APT or $OP airdrops - then LayerZero is your next big opportunity.

They just raised $120m at a massive $3b valuation.

🧵: Here's your ULTIMATE $ZRO airdrop guide.

🚀 This will cover everything you need to know about LayerZero, including:

• What is LayerZero? • The $ZRO token • How to qualify for a potential airdrop

1/ ---- WHAT IS LAYERZERO? ----

LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability solution designed to connect multiple chains.

This allows it to: • Seamlessly bridge assets across multiple chains • Achieve cross-chain composability and functionality

2/ BACKERS

They just raised $120m at a $3b valuation.

This is triple the nullb valuation of the previous funding round in March 2022.

Their list of backers now includes @circle, @sequoia, @a16z, @SamsungNext, @ChristiesInc and many more.

www.coindesk.com/business/2023/04/04/crypto-protocol-layerzero-raises-120m-series-b-at-3b-valuation/

The raise further strengthens their cap table, which bodes well or a potential airdrop as:

• Investors want ROI (launching a token is often the easiest way to achieve this) • More funding increases the capacity to offer token incentives • Higher token value = bigger airdrop

3/ ---- HOW TO GET A LAYERZERO AIRDROP ---- a/ Use Stargate.

@StargateFinance is still a primary dApp on LayerZero, so it makes sense to start here.

I'll break this down into a few steps as there are a few things to do.

• Bridge assets using the Stargate Bridge: stargate.finance/transfer

• Vote on Stargate Finance

Steps:

• Acquire $STG on an exchange • Go to stargate.finance/stake • Stake your tokens for voting power • Regularly vote on proposals: snapshot.org/#/stgdao.eth

b/ Use the other Bridges.

Generally speaking, the more you bridge the better.

LayerZero has 4 official bridges:

📍 theaptosbridge.com/bridge

Here you can bridge tokens from any EVM compatible network to the Aptos network

📍 • bitcoinbridge.network/bridge

Here you can transfer BTC.B (bridged #Bitcoin ) across EVM compatible chains + Aptos.

You'll need some BTC.b for this, which you can purchase on @traderjoe_xyz on Avalanche and bridge across to your desired destination

📍 • usdcdemo.layerzero.network/bridge

This bridge is allows you to transfer assets from the Ethereum's Goerli Testnet to Avalanche's Fuji Testnet and back.

To get Testnet funds to trade with, click on the Faucets and request tokens to your wallet

📍 • testnetbridge.com

This is another Tesnet bridge that allows you to transfer assets to and from Goerli

c/ Interact with the top dApps on LayerZero.

Below is a guide to the ecosystem.

Here are a few of my favourite plays (apart from the aforementioned Stargate). 👇

📍 • Provide liquidity on @RDNTCapital (radiant.capital).

They've got a variety of assets that you can borrow/lend

📍 • Make a cross-chain swap on @SushiSwap.

Sushi's omnichain swaps utilise LayerZero's generic messaging protocol.

📍 • Deposit into the @rage_trade vaults.

There's various options for varying risk tolerances.

This one is a cool one because you're working towards both the Rage Trade & LayerZero airdrop in tandem

🔑🔑 A few tips:

• Focus on getting your aggregate transaction count/volume as high as possible • Use multiple networks • Interact with LayerZero protocols on a regular basis.

Crypto Protocol LayerZero Raises $120M at $3B Valuation](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/04/04/crypto-protocol-layerzero-raises-120m-series-b-at-3b-valuation/)) The valuation is triple the level of the firm's previous funding round in March 2022.