Citrea

Latest Update: Citrea (CTR) Genesis Airdrop Registration Opens

The CTR genesis airdrop registration window runs from May 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC to May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC, with the snapshot already taken at block 6919313 on May 5, 2026. Follow these steps to secure your allocation:

1. Visit the airdrop portal between May 11 and May 17, 2026
2. Connect the wallet that was active at the snapshot block
3. Check your eligibility across the five allocation categories: mainnet campaign users (with boosts for Testnet Campaign ₿apper NFT Holders at 20%, Devnet Expert NFT Holders at 10%, and key Discord roles at 10%), Citrea supporters on X, Bitcoin and crypto community members on X, developers and researchers on GitHub, and local communities
4. Complete registration before the May 17 deadline to remain eligible
5. Return to claim your CTR at TGE and optionally stake for xCTR once initial claims go live

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How to Participate in Citrea Airdrop (Ended)

Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet

Download and install MetaMask or another Web3 wallet that supports custom networks. Add the Citrea network to your wallet using the official RPC details from Chainlist.org.

Step 2: Get Required Assets

Get BTC from Binance and withdraw to your wallet via Bitcoin mainnet. Also, get some USDT and withdraw to your wallet via Ethereum mainnet.

Step 3: Bridge Assets to Citrea

Visit the Citrea Bridge and click on ‘Bridge’. Select from the bridging options available. Enter your deposit amount and confirm the transaction.

Step 4: Interact with Mainnet ₿apps

Explore DeFi protocols on Citrea from the dashboard. Connect your wallet to available ₿apps for trading, lending, or settlement. Execute multiple transactions across different protocols to demonstrate active usage.

• Add liquidity: supply assets to pools on Satsuma or JuiceSwap.
• Trade: trade on Satsuma, Juice Swap or Fibrous.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citrea airdrop confirmed?

Citrea has confirmed an airdrop with 12% allocated to the Genesis Airdrop and other TGE-related initiatives.

What assets do I need to participate?

BTC or ETH to bridge to Citrea, plus gas fees on your source chain. You can purchase these from Binance or bridge from other networks using LayerZero.

When will Citrea launch a token?

No timeline has been announced. The project launched mainnet without a native governance token.

Can I use any wallet for Citrea?

Any Web3 wallet supporting custom networks works. MetaMask is the most common choice.

Conclusion

Citrea offers Bitcoin users access to DeFi applications through its ZK rollup architecture. While an airdrop is confirmed, early mainnet participants may position themselves for potential retroactive rewards when token launches. Bridge assets to Citrea and interact with ₿apps. Monitor official channels for authentic updates about token plans or distribution criteria.