42 (prev. Alkimiya) Airdrop: tasks and status

updated 22 Sep 2026

42 is a protocol that lets users trade synthetic blockspace assets like transaction fees. You earn tickets through prediction markets, trading contests, and community activities, which may be redeemable in a future airdrop. The project raised $7.2M from major backers including Coinbase Ventures and Dragonfly.

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About the project

What 42 is

42 is a protocol for creating and trading synthetic blockspace resources through smart contracts. It addresses the problem of limited blockchain transaction capacity and volatile fees by converting resources like transaction fees into tradable assets.

This allows miners to lock in future revenue, service providers like wallets and exchanges to hedge against fee changes, and participants to manage on-chain costs more predictably.

The project raised $7.2M from investors including Coinbase Ventures, Circle, Dragonfly, and YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs).

How to earn rewards

42 runs prediction markets where you trade on price movements of tokens like ETH, SOL, and BNB. You earn tickets by opening positions, holding them until settlement, and completing successful trades.

The project runs periodic trading contests with prize pools. For example, a recent event offered $10,000 in prizes for participants who made profitable trades. Daily ticket pools are distributed based on your trading volume.

You also earn tickets by sharing content about the project on social media, participating in Discord roles, and joining ambassador programs.

What it takes

The estimated cost is about $60 and the time is about 63 minutes. You need a wallet and must make deposits to trade on the platform.

Tasks involve connecting your wallet to the site, selecting a prediction outcome, and placing bets with real money. You can use a minimum of 1 USDT per trade.

This suits people who are comfortable with prediction markets and willing to risk money on price predictions. The platform runs on Base.

What to watch for

42 is building a new market and has run several campaigns with different rules and ticket-earning systems. Tasks and contest rules change regularly, so check the site for current details.

Rewards in the form of a future airdrop are not guaranteed. The project has not announced final token distribution terms, and participation does not promise any payout.

Funding

$7.2M raised · 8 investors

  • Coinbase Ventures
  • YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs)
  • Dragonfly
  • Circle
  • 1kx
  • Castle Island Ventures
  • Robot Ventures
  • Derek Hsue

Step-by-step checklist

How to qualify for the airdrop Open steps: 4 of 13
  1. 01 Participate in the Prediction Market Starts 18 May 2026 Open
  2. 02 Play the Token Race game Starts 03 Sep 2026 Open
  3. 03 Earn tickets through trading and content Starts 18 Aug 2026 Open
  4. 04 Earn Discord roles Open
  5. 05 Compete in the World Cup 2026 campaign Starts 08 Jun 2026 — Ends 20 Jul 2026 Completed
  6. 06 Apply for the Ambassador Program Starts 13 May 2026 — Ends 20 May 2026 Completed
  7. 07 Fill out the mandatory form Starts 16 Feb 2026 — Ends 23 Feb 2026 Completed
  8. 08 Complete Galxe tasks for points Starts 12 Nov 2025 — Ends 24 Nov 2025 Completed
  9. 09 Complete Galxe campaign tasks Starts 13 Nov 2025 — Ends 28 Nov 2025 Completed
  10. 10 Join the waitlist for early access Starts 13 Nov 2025 Completed
  11. 11 Claim your Galxe roles Starts 13 Jul 2025 — Ends 23 Aug 2025 Completed
  12. 12 Earn points on Galxe Starts 13 Jul 2025 — Ends 26 Jul 2025 Completed
  13. 13 Participate in the Social rewards program Starts 08 May 2025 Completed

These tasks are available in the CoinDropster dashboard: exact links, progress tracking and deadlines — open the app to see the checklist.

Risks and what to watch for

  • Rewards are not guaranteed. The project has not published final terms for how tickets will convert to tokens or when the airdrop will occur.
  • Trading on prediction markets involves real money. You can lose your deposits if your predictions are wrong.
  • Platform and smart contract risks. The prediction market relies on smart contracts which may contain bugs, and the platform may experience downtime or technical issues.
  • Contest rules and earning systems can change without notice. Previous campaigns have had different ticket multipliers and eligibility requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What does 42 do?

42 is a protocol for trading synthetic blockspace resources, particularly transaction fees and similar on-chain assets. It lets miners, exchanges, and other users trade these resources through prediction markets to manage blockchain costs.

How much does it cost to participate?

The estimated cost is about $60. You must make a deposit to trade on the platform. Minimum trade amounts are typically 1 USDT.

How long do the tasks take?

About 63 minutes for the listed activities. The time depends on how many trades you make and how actively you participate in contests.

What are tickets used for?

Tickets are used to stake on markets, determine your rank in contests, and may be redeemable in a future airdrop. The exact redemption terms have not been announced.

Is the airdrop guaranteed?

No. Rewards are not guaranteed. The project has not published final terms for the airdrop or how tickets will convert to tokens.

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