How We Score Crypto Airdrops
The AirdropBuzz Potential Score is a fast, practical signal to help you prioritize what to do next. It blends fundamentals, traction, task quality, and risk signals with a heavy safety bias.
Updated: By Dhiraj Dixit
Quick promise
Compare opportunities faster, with a clear safety-first lens.
What it's not
Not financial advice. Not a guarantee. Not a price prediction.
How to use it
Start higher-score guides first, then validate risks before you act.
What the score means
The Potential Score is a 1-100 rating designed for quick comparison. Higher scores generally indicate stronger evidence, clearer tasks, and better risk-adjusted upside signals. Lower scores often mean unclear tasks, weak traction, heavier friction (like hard KYC), or elevated risk flags.
Important: the score is an editorial + signals-based framework. It cannot predict outcomes and it is not a promise of rewards. Always validate links and permissions before interacting with any dApp.
Core inputs we evaluate
Fundamentals
Team credibility, product progress, docs quality, and whether incentives align with long-term growth (not just hype).
Traction and community health
Verifiable usage signals (on-chain activity where applicable) and community quality. We discount inflated metrics.
Task quality
Clear, repeatable tasks with reasonable time cost. We down-rank broken links, vague steps, or excessive friction.
Risk signals (can cap the score)
Approval risks, suspicious domains, copycat branding, unclear token plan, aggressive permissions, and other red flags.
Time-to-value
How long before a likely snapshot or reward window. Longer, uncertain timelines reduce score unless fundamentals are strong.
Score bands at a glance
80-100: High signal
Strong fundamentals and task clarity with manageable risk.
50-79: Promising
Solid traction but still needs a risk check before acting.
1-49: Caution
Unclear tasks, weak verification, or higher risk signals.
Why some projects score lower (even if they're trending)
- Unclear tasks: "Do something" instructions, missing steps, broken flows, or unreliable eligibility.
- High risk approvals: Excessive token approvals, unknown contracts, or permission patterns that look unsafe.
- Low verification: No clear docs, no official links, or inconsistent communication across channels.
- Heavy friction: Strict KYC, geo-blocking, or expensive on-chain actions for uncertain value.
- Long uncertainty: No timeline, no incentive clarity, or repeated "soon" updates without progress.
What the score is not
- Not a price prediction, investment recommendation, or promise of rewards.
- Not a replacement for your own due diligence and wallet safety habits.
- Not influenced by paid placement. Sponsored listings are labeled and disclosed.
How often scores change
Scores can update when tasks change, snapshot windows are announced, major product milestones ship, or new risk information appears. We also adjust scores when activity becomes verifiable (or when a project goes quiet).
Transparency checklist
- Official links only (validated against project channels where possible).
- Warnings for risky approvals, suspicious steps, or impersonation patterns.
- Clear prerequisites and an effort estimate (time + cost when relevant).
- Fresh-wallet reminders for high-risk tasks.
- Clear disclosure if an article includes affiliate or referral links.
Questions or corrections?
If you spot missing context or a score that needs review, send it to us. We update guides when new evidence is available.
Short disclaimer
AirdropBuzz content is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Crypto carries risk. Always verify links, review permissions, and use a fresh wallet for high-risk tasks.