Andrena (DAWN) Airdrop: tasks and status

updated 22 Sep 2026

Andrena is building DAWN, a decentralized internet protocol on Solana. You earn points called Bytes by running a browser extension to share internet bandwidth and by staking USD.infra tokens with liquidity or lending protocols. The project raised $48.5 million from major investors including Polychain Capital and Dragonfly.

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About the project

What Andrena and DAWN are

Andrena develops DAWN, a decentralized physical infrastructure network on Solana. The protocol aims to provide decentralized internet services by allowing people to own, generate, and sell their own internet bandwidth.

The project closed funding with $48.5 million raised from 28 investors, including tier-1 backers Polychain Capital, Dragonfly, and VanEck. Over 531,000 people follow the project on Twitter.

How to earn points

There are two main ways to earn Bytes points. First, install and run the DAWN browser extension to share your internet bandwidth while browsing normally. The extension also lets you invite friends for extra points.

Second, you can earn points through staking. Swap USDC for USD.infra, then stake it as sUSD.infra in lending protocols or liquidity pools. Points are calculated hourly based on your total balance, how you use the assets, and weekly epoch multipliers. Early participation in certain epochs may offer higher multipliers.

Cost and time

The browser extension costs nothing to install and use. For staking activities, the estimated cost is about $100 in USDC to start. The extension takes about 14 minutes to set up initially.

This activity suits people with a Solana wallet who are willing to lock up capital in staking. You need some technical comfort with swapping tokens and connecting to protocols.

What to know

The browser extension has been updated to version 3.0.7. If you already have an older version installed, you should delete it and install the new one. Early users can enter a referral code for bonus points.

The staking points programme runs in seasons of 13 weeks, divided into weekly epochs. The points earned depend on when you participate and how you deploy your assets. Rewards are not guaranteed and the rules can change at any time.

Funding

$48.5M raised · 28 investors

  • Polychain Capital
  • Dragonfly
  • VanEck
  • CMT Digital
  • Robot Ventures
  • ParaFi Capital
  • Castle Island Ventures
  • Wintermute
  • 6th Man Ventures
  • Lattice
  • Blockchange Ventures
  • Archetype
  • FJ Labs
  • Gaingels
  • Moon Capital
  • Afore Capital
  • Cogitent Ventures
  • Modular Capital
  • Advancit Capital
  • Tangent
  • Silvermine
  • Double Down
  • Chaos Ventures
  • Triton Funds
  • Moonshot Research
  • Escape Velocity (EV3)
  • Token Metrics Ventures
  • Sentora (Prev. Trident Digital)

Step-by-step checklist

How to qualify for the airdrop Open steps: 2 of 4
  1. 01 Install the Browser Node extension Starts 24 Sep 2025 Open
  2. 02 Farm points with USD.infra Starts 22 Sep 2026 Open
  3. 03 Check points on the dashboard Completed
  4. 04 Install the Browser Node extension (old version) Starts 07 Aug 2024 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 Bytes will be used or distributed.
  • Rules can change: the season structure, epoch multipliers, and reward calculations may be adjusted by the team.
  • Staking locks your capital: funds placed in lending protocols or liquidity pools carry smart contract risk and may be lost.
  • Browser extension risk: any extension you install can access your browsing data and potentially intercept private information.

Frequently asked questions

What is DAWN?

DAWN is a decentralized internet protocol on Solana developed by Andrena. It lets people own, generate, and sell their own internet bandwidth.

How do I start earning points?

Install the DAWN browser extension to earn points from internet activity. To earn more, you can also swap USDC for USD.infra and stake it in lending protocols or liquidity pools.

How much does it cost to participate?

The browser extension is free. If you want to stake, the estimated cost is about $100 in USDC.

How long does setup take?

Installing the browser extension takes about 14 minutes. Staking setup takes longer because you need to swap tokens and connect to protocols.

Are the rewards guaranteed?

No. Rewards are not guaranteed, and the project has not published how Bytes points will be used or what they will be worth.

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