What Is the Arbitrum (ARB) Airdrop?
The Arbitrum airdrop distributed ARB governance tokens to early users of the Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution. Designed to decentralize protocol control, this one-time event rewarded those who bridged assets, transacted, or contributed to Arbitrum’s ecosystem before March 2023. Eligible users could claim tokens directly to their crypto wallets.
Prerequisites for Claiming Your ARB Airdrop
Before collecting ARB tokens, ensure you meet these requirements:
- Eligibility Check: Verify your wallet address at Arbitrum’s official claim portal.
- Non-Custodial Wallet: Use a self-custody wallet like MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or Trust Wallet connected to the Arbitrum network.
- ETH for Gas Fees: Have Ethereum (ETH) in your wallet to cover transaction costs during claiming.
- Deadline Awareness: The claim window closed on September 24, 2023. Late claims are impossible.
Step-by-Step: Claim ARB to Your Wallet
- Connect your non-custodial wallet to the Arbitrum Foundation portal.
- Check eligibility and claim amount displayed on-screen.
- Approve the transaction and pay the ETH gas fee (typically $2–$10).
- Wait for confirmation—ARB tokens will appear in your wallet within minutes.
Transferring ARB Tokens to Coinbase
After claiming ARB to your wallet, send it to Coinbase for trading:
- Open your Coinbase account and navigate to Assets > ARB.
- Click “Receive” and copy your unique Coinbase ARB deposit address.
- In your non-custodial wallet, initiate a transfer:
Network: Arbitrum One
Address: Paste your Coinbase ARB address
Amount: Enter desired ARB quantity - Confirm the transaction. Transfers usually complete in 5–15 minutes.
Warning: Never send ARB via Ethereum Mainnet—Coinbase only supports Arbitrum One deposits.
Post-Transfer: Trading ARB on Coinbase
Once ARB arrives in your Coinbase account:
- Trade ARB against USD, BTC, or ETH in the “Trade” section
- Set price alerts for volatility tracking
- Stake ARB via Coinbase Earn for rewards (if available)
Security Best Practices
- Bookmark official Arbitrum links to avoid phishing sites
- Enable 2FA on both your wallet and Coinbase
- Never share seed phrases or private keys
- Verify contract addresses via Arbitrum’s Twitter or Discord
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I claim ARB directly to Coinbase?
A: No. Claims required a non-custodial wallet. Transfer ARB to Coinbase after claiming.
Q: Why isn’t my ARB deposit showing on Coinbase?
A: Ensure you:
– Used the Arbitrum One network
– Confirmed blockchain success via Arbiscan
– Waited 30+ minutes for exchange processing
Q: Are there fees for transferring ARB to Coinbase?
A: Yes. You’ll pay an Arbitrum gas fee (in ETH) for the transfer. Coinbase doesn’t charge for deposits.
Q: Can I still claim ARB if I missed the deadline?
A: No. The September 2023 deadline passed permanently. Unclaimed tokens were burned.
Q: How do I add Arbitrum network to MetaMask?
A: Use Chainlist.org or manually add:
– Network Name: Arbitrum One
– RPC URL: https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc
– Chain ID: 42161
– Symbol: ETH
