In 2025, airdrop farming’s cost-benefit dynamics shift as competition rises and rewards evolve. Time costs increase due to stricter eligibility—simple transactions no longer suffice; meaningful contributions (e.g., testing, staking) are required, demanding hours weekly versus minutes in 2021. Returns vary widely: high-profile projects like EigenLayer yield 5-10% on restaked ETH, but low-value tokens dominate, often crashing 88% post-airdrop per 2024 trends. Sybil farming’s effectiveness drops with advanced detection, reducing ROI for multi-wallet strategies. Overall, diligent farmers may see $100-$5,000 monthly, but time investment outweighs gains for casual participants.