The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to the Spark Airdrop (SPK Airdrop): Master Ignition, Overdrive, Pre-farming, and Layer3 All in One Place

Spark’s native token, SPK, is now officially live and is being distributed to users through a series of airdrop events. app.spark.fi/SPK/airdrop is the sole official claim portal; all SPK airdrop eligibility checks and claims must be carried out exclusively through this webpage.

What is the Spark Airdrop (SPK Airdrop)?

Image: https://app.spark.fi/SPK/airdrop

The SPK airdrop consists of several phases:

• Pre-Farming: Based on early lending and deposit activity on SparkLend and Aave.
• Ignition: Initial airdrop for users satisfying snapshot criteria in specified DeFi activities.
• Overdrive: Ignition participants can stake SPK to earn extra rewards.
• Layer3: Users can earn rewards by completing Spark community quests on the Layer3 platform.

Airdrop Phases and Claim Periods

The SPK airdrop is rolled out over multiple phases, each with distinct timelines. The Ignition phase starts June 17, 2025 and ends on July 29, 2025. This is the initial airdrop batch and users should claim early. Pre-Farming, Layer3, and Cookie.fun airdrops also begin on June 17, 2025. The claim window extends through December 17, 2025 for long-term participants. Overdrive is unlocked following Ignition and its claim deadline is also December 17, 2025. Users who stake can secure additional rewards during Overdrive. Eligible users are strongly encouraged to visit app.spark.fi/SPK/airdrop promptly to check their eligibility and claim. This helps avoid missing out.

Eligibility Criteria and Allocation Mechanisms

• Ignition Phase: At the March 15, 2025 (UTC) snapshot date, users must have at least $5,000 in lending or staking volume across platforms such as Aave, Morpho, Fluid, Pendle, Curve, or Ethena. Multiple qualifying activities grant multiple “units”; allocations are distributed proportionally by unit count, with a total of 325,485,000 SPK distributed in this phase.
• Pre-Farming Phase: Rewards are based on monthly lending activity on SparkLend and Aave. For Season 2, starting May 20, 2024, SparkLend allocates approximately 14,478,261 SPK per month, and Aave approximately 7,239,130 SPK per month. Shares are calculated based on total activity.
• Overdrive Phase: After claiming in Ignition, users may stake their entire SPK allocation. Depositing at least 1,000 USDS or USDC into Spark Savings unlocks a reward boost, increasing yield potential.
• Layer3 Quest: Earn extra SPK by completing official Spark community quests on Layer3.

How to Participate: Connect Your Wallet, View Rewards, and Claim

Visit the app.spark.fi/SPK/airdrop page.

1. Enter your wallet address, or connect via a Web3 wallet like MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet.
2. The system will display your eligibility and claimable amounts for each phase.
3. Click “Continue” to select either “Claim without staking” or proceed to Overdrive participation.
4. Once the on-chain transaction is confirmed, tokens will be credited to your wallet address.

Use the wallet address that was active during the eligibility period; otherwise, records may not be found and the claim may fail.

Incentive Boost Mechanism (Overdrive Boost)

• After claiming in the Ignition phase, click “Stake SPK” to enter Overdrive.
• If you hold at least 1,000 USDS or USDC in Spark Savings, you’ll automatically be eligible for a boost.
• Boost rewards are drawn from unclaimed Ignition allocations. The Overdrive rewards pool is limited.

Risk Notice & Security Recommendations

• Claim Deadlines: Ignition is open until July 29, 2025. After this, unclaimed allocations roll into Overdrive. Pre-Farming and Layer3 allocations must be claimed by December 17, 2025.
• Security Reminder: Only use the official app.spark.fi domain—beware of phishing sites and social engineering scams.
• Gas Fees & Network Congestion: Use Ethereum mainnet-compatible wallets. Gas fees fluctuate—anticipate potential fluctuations in gas fees.
• Staking Decisions: Overdrive staking may increase rewards. It also involves the risk of token lockup.

Conclusion

The SPK airdrop from Spark presents a major opportunity for users to earn rewards, take part in governance, and boost their yields. From early lending and snapshot events to completing community quests, all eligible users should claim their tokens as soon as possible via the official portal. Strategic staking and boosts can optimize returns. app.spark.fi/SPK/airdrop remains the only authorized gateway for claiming SPK.