Is LayerZero Planning a Long Anticipated Airdrop?
Rumors of a potential LayerZero airdrop scheduled for May 26 have caused buzz in the crypto Twitter. The speculation gained traction after renowned Chinese crypto enthusiast and prominent airdrop farmer, Hebi, disclosed the anticipated date for the LayerZero airdrop.
While the information remains speculative, some Twitter users have suggested that Hebi might possess insider knowledge, given his track record of accurate information sharing.
LayerZero functions as an interoperability infrastructure layer, facilitating the connection of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains and the unification of liquidity pools across various blockchains. Through LayerZero, software developers can create their own independent Layer 1 chains, while remaining connected to the mainchain.
LayerZero's protocol enables the deployment of relay networks across multiple nodes, such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), offering users the ability to build decentralized applications (dApps), blockchain-centric businesses, and even mint cryptocurrencies. With the recent announcement of a new token by LayerZero, speculation has grown regarding the possibility of an upcoming airdrop event.
For individuals interested in participating in a potential LayerZero token airdrop, it is crucial to follow specific steps to ensure eligibility. A detailed step-by-step guide is available in a dedicated article.
The overview of the process includes interacting with the Stargate protocol, linking one's wallet, joining the LayerZero Discord community, utilizing the Aptos Bridge, and actively engaging with the Testnet.
The team behind LayerZero Labs, a Vancouver-based startup, developed the LayerZero protocols with the aim of enabling omnichain decentralized applications across multiple blockchains. Co-founded in 2021 by Bryan Pellegrino, Ryan Zarick, and Caleb Banister, the trio previously collaborated in computer network research labs at the University of New Hampshire.
Recently, LayerZero Labs successfully raised $120 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at $3 billion. LayerZero Labs previously secured $135 million in a Series A funding round, attracting investments from prominent entities such as FTX Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Sequoia Capital, a16z, PayPal Ventures, and others.
