Solana ecosystem keeps expanding, yet most projects are just noise. After tracking dozens of launches and protocol upgrades, I've narrowed down to five that actually have solid airdrop potential worth your time.

Why these five? Simple. They've got real usage metrics, not just hype. Active development teams. And most importantly - token economics that suggest airdrops are coming, not already priced in.

The participation strategy varies for each. Some require liquidity provision, others need governance engagement or testnet activity. A few demand consistent protocol interaction over weeks.

What separates promising airdrops from time wasters? Check transaction volume trends, developer commit frequency, and whether VCs are quietly accumulating. These signals rarely lie.

Timing matters too. Getting in during beta phases usually yields better multipliers than jumping on when CT is already screaming about it.