A8 Ancient8 Airdrop Guide: How to Claim & Stake $A8 Tokens

The Ancient8 Airdrop for $A8 tokens provides eligible users with an opportunity to claim and stake their tokens, earning substantial rewards through a structured staking system. 

The airdrop is designed to incentivize engagement within the Ancient8 ecosystem, offering multiplier benefits for users who stake directly through the Airdrop Portal.

Participants have the option to claim and stake immediately, gaining a 400% staking multiplier, or manually stake later with a standard multiplier of up to 180%. 

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about claiming, staking, and maximizing rewards within the Ancient8 ecosystem.

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Key Takeaways:

1. The Ancient8 Airdrop runs from July 17, 2024, to August 17, 2024, and is available to eligible NFT holders, Testnet participants, and ecosystem contributors.
2. Claiming and staking through the Airdrop Portal provides a 400% staking point multiplier, while manual staking has lower multipliers.
3. Staking options include flexible and locked periods, with higher rewards for longer commitments of up to 180 days.

A8 Airdrop Eligibility & Claiming Details

Who Is Eligible for the A8 Airdrop?

The airdrop is available to a select group of users based on past engagement with the Ancient8 ecosystem. Eligibility includes:

• Hairy The Bene NFT holders (snapshot at block #7366507, July 12).
• Zone Nine NFT holders (snapshot at block #20288198, July 12).
• Ancient8 Testnet V1 & V2 participants (with at least three Testnet Emblem Badges).
• Ancient8 Mainnet Mastery participants (with at least five Mainnet Genesis Pioneer Badges).
• Ancient8 Mainnet Leaderboard participants (who met the qualification criteria).
• Ancient8 Retro Badge holders on Space3.
• Ancient8 Mainnet Mastery participants on Galxe (with at least 350 points).
• Saint Giong Role holders on Ancient8 Discord.
• Ancient8 content creators and notable engineers in the ecosystem.

How to Claim Your A8 Airdrop

1. Visit the Official Airdrop Portal: https://airdrop.ancient8.gg
2. Connect Your Wallet: Use the wallet address linked to your eligible participation.
3. Check Your Airdrop Allocation: Verify your allocated $A8 tokens.
4. Choose Your Claim Option:
   • Claim & Stake (Recommended) – Automatically stake 100% of your airdrop and receive a 400% staking point multiplier.
   • Claim Without Multiplier – Receive your tokens in your wallet, but miss the 400% boost. You can manually stake later at https://staking.ancient8.gg, but with a lower multiplier (max 180%).
5. Confirm Transaction: Complete the claiming process, ensuring you have ETH for gas fees.

Important:

• The airdrop claim period ends on August 17, 2024. Unclaimed tokens will be returned to the Ancient8 Foundation Treasury.
• Duplicate accounts will be reviewed for sybil detection to maintain fairness.

Maximizing Rewards: A8 Staking System

The Ancient8 staking mechanism allows users to earn staking points based on their staked $A8 tokens and staking duration.

Exclusive 400% Multiplier for “Claim & Stake”

• Users who claim and stake through the Airdrop Portal receive a 400% staking point multiplier.
• No lock-up is required—users can unstake anytime and still enjoy the higher rewards rate.
• This boost is only available for those who claim directly via the Airdrop Portal before August 17, 2024.

Standard Staking Options

Users who claim without staking or stake manually later at https://staking.ancient8.gg will receive standard staking multipliers, which depend on the lock-up period:

• No Lock-up – Flexible withdrawal, but lowest rewards.
• 30 Days Lock-up – Increased staking points.
• 60 Days Lock-up – Higher multiplier.
• 180 Days Lock-up – Maximum 180% staking multiplier (for users who commit to the longest period).

Example Staking Scenarios

• User A (Claim & Stake via Airdrop Portal) – Receives 10 A8 tokens and stakes directly, earning 400% staking multiplier until they unstake.
• User B (Claims Without Staking & Stakes Manually Later) – Receives 10 A8 tokens, stakes later via staking.ancient8.gg, and gets up to 180% multiplier (if locked for 180 days).

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Benefits of Staking $A8 Tokens

By participating in A8 staking, users unlock exclusive benefits within the Ancient8 ecosystem, including:

• Premium Access: Early access to Ancient8 protocols, gaming platforms, and partner services.
• Token & NFT Launchpools: Participate in new token and NFT launches within the Ancient8 network.
• Exclusive Ecosystem Rewards: Additional bonuses for long-term participants and stakers.

FAQs

1. How do I qualify for the A8 airdrop?

You need to be a part of the Ancient8 ecosystem, such as owning NFTs, participating in testnets, or contributing as a developer or content creator.

2. What happens if I don’t claim my airdrop?

Unclaimed $A8 tokens will be returned to the Ancient8 Foundation Treasury after August 17, 2024.

3. Can I stake my A8 tokens after the airdrop period?

Yes, you can stake at https://staking.ancient8.gg, but you won’t receive the 400% staking multiplier—only up to 180% (for 180-day lock-up).