To earn airdrop rewards in the Avalanche ecosystem as of March 18, 2025, focus on active participation. Join Retro9000 by voting on projects via retro9000.avax.network—past voters received $AVAX drops, hinting at future rewards. Stake AVAX (minimum 2,000) to secure the network and earn up to 9% APY, often tied to airdrop eligibility. Engage with dApps like Trader Joe or Colony, providing liquidity or trading to qualify for token drops (e.g., Memecoin Rush). Use Core’s Airdrop Tool at core.app/tools/airdrop to track on-chain activity and rewards. Play Web3 games like Off The Grid, earning points like GUNZ that may convert to tokens. Check X for updates on projects like Hyperspace AVAX offering NFT-based incentives. Consistent on-chain activity boosts your chances—verify details on official channels.