Op Drop #2 Explained: How Optimism Distributed 11.7M Tokens and What Makes You Eligible

Optimism has completed distribution of its second airdrop initiative, with over 11.7 million OP tokens successfully sent to more than 300,000 qualifying wallets. This substantial allocation represents roughly 5% of Optimism’s 19% community distribution commitment through airdrops.

Understanding the Qualification Framework

The airdrop targeted two specific user groups. First, those who delegated their OP token voting rights participated in governance strengthening. Second, addresses that spent more than $6.10 on Layer 2 gas fees since March 25, 2022 were included. A snapshot captured on January 20, 2023, at 0:00 UTC served as the definitive eligibility checkpoint.

Importantly, Optimism distributed tokens directly to wallets—there is no claims portal to visit. This approach eliminates confusion and protects users from fraudulent schemes. Optimism explicitly warns against any website claiming to distribute Op Drop #2, as these are scams designed to exploit interested participants.

The Role of Delegation in Governance

Why did Optimism reward delegators? The protocol views healthy governance as foundational to the Optimism Collective’s long-term success. Delegation enables OP holders to transfer voting power to community members, creating a positive-sum mechanism that strengthens the entire governance structure.

Token holders interested in delegating can visit app.optimism.io/delegates. Notably, delegation status does not affect Op Drop #2 eligibility—this airdrop already determined who qualified based on the January snapshot.

Recognition Through Bonus Multipliers

Optimism introduced bonus multipliers to acknowledge exceptional contributors. Users meeting certain criteria receive enhanced drop amounts. These distinction categories include:

• Substantial delegation: Holders who delegated significant OP quantities
• Gas guzzler: Power users with exceptionally high gas expenditures
• Consistent optimist: Long-term ecosystem participants
• Active delegator: Those actively involved in governance cycles

Why Gas Spend Matters

Layer 2 solutions succeed through user adoption and ecosystem activity. While Optimism already offers substantially lower costs than Ethereum mainnet, the platform continues optimizing fee efficiency. This airdrop functioned as a partial gas rebate, rewarding users who helped drive network adoption through their spending since the previous airdrop snapshot.

Claiming Your Airdrop

The process is straightforward:

1. Check your wallet address for received OP tokens
2. If eligible, tokens should already be present—no additional action required
3. Avoid any third-party websites or services claiming to handle Op Drop #2 distribution

Final Takeaway

Op Drop #2 represents Optimism’s commitment to rewarding governance participation and active network users. By combining delegation incentives with gas rebates, the protocol acknowledges two critical ecosystem pillars: decentralized decision-making and genuine user engagement on Optimism Mainnet.