An airdrop distributes free tokens to users, often to reward early activity or bootstrap governance.
Airdrop farming can inflate usage metrics before a token generation event. After distribution, attention and sell pressure often surge.
In research workflows, Airdrop is usually interpreted with Exchange listing, Governance token, Sybil farming, and Phishing rather than as a standalone signal. Compare circulating float, unlock overhang, and where size can actually trade before trusting a breakout headline.