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# MATRIX AI Network OG Holder Airdrop FAQ

As MATRIX AI Network completes its new mainnet upgrade, the Foundation is launching the **OG Holder Airdrop** as a token of appreciation for the community's long-standing support.

**OG Holder Airdrop (Loyalty Reward Program)**

This airdrop rewards long-term supporters based on a combination of:

* Length of time holding MAN
* Amount of MAN held
* Consistency of holdings over time

The program is designed to recognize community members who have supported MATRIX since 2017.

 

#### Q1: What is the OG Holder Airdrop?

**A:**

The **OG (Original Holder) Airdrop** is a loyalty reward program exclusively for users who have held MAN since the early years of MATRIX AI Network.

The total allocation for this program is:

**170,000,000 MAN (17% of the newly issued supply)**

This allocation is dedicated to rewarding long-term holders who have continued to support the MATRIX ecosystem.

 

#### Q2: Who is eligible for the airdrop?

**A:**

You may qualify if you meet any of the following criteria:

* You hold MAN in an original MATRIX mainnet wallet.
* You hold MAN on an exchange that supports the MATRIX mainnet upgrade.
* You have continuously held MAN without transferring or selling your holdings.

Final eligibility will be determined based on the official snapshot data.

#### Q3: Are exchange users eligible?

**A:**

Yes.

Users who hold MAN on exchanges that support the MATRIX mainnet upgrade are also eligible for the OG Holder Airdrop.

Participating exchanges will distribute the airdrop to eligible users based on the official snapshot. In most cases, **no manual application is required**.

 

#### Q4: How is the airdrop calculated?

A:

The airdrop is **not distributed equally**.

Rewards are calculated using several factors, including:

* Date of first MAN holdings
* Amount of MAN held
* Stability of holdings
* Continuous holding history

Generally, the longer and more consistently you have held MAN, the greater your reward.

 

#### Q5: Will the airdrop be distributed all at once?

**A:**

No.

To encourage long-term participation, the airdrop will be released in **five phases**.

| **Release Time** | **Distribution** |
| ---------------- | ---------------- |
| Month 4          | 15%              |
| Month 8          | 20%              |
| Month 12         | 20%              |
| Month 18         | 20%              |
| Month 24         | 25%              |

The full distribution will be completed over approximately **two years**.

 

#### Q6: Why is the airdrop released in phases?

**A:**

The phased release is designed to:

* Encourage long-term holding
* Reduce short-term selling pressure
* Reward continued community participation
* Support the long-term health and stability of the ecosystem

 

#### Q7: When will the snapshot take place?

**A:**

Before the mainnet upgrade, the Foundation will announce:

* Snapshot date and time
* Snapshot block height
* Snapshot rules

All eligible wallets will automatically be included.

 

#### Q8: How do OG holders claim their airdrop?

**A:**

When each distribution phase opens, eligible users can claim their rewards by following these steps.

**Step 1**

Connect your wallet to the official **MATRIX Airdrop Portal**.

**Step 2**

The system will automatically verify:

* Your eligibility
* The amount currently available to claim
* Your remaining unclaimed balance

**Step 3**

Click:

**Claim**

After confirming the transaction in your wallet, the corresponding amount of MAN will be sent automatically to your wallet.

Only the standard gas fee on the new MATRIX mainnet is required.

 

**Example**

Suppose **Alice** began holding MAN in **2018**.

Her original MATRIX wallet address is:

**MAN.3rA5FAmuCnUKaSsWX91fPnb7MnbA3**

Her corresponding new MATRIX EVM wallet address is:

**0xCC645D113Eb025b5bA2EB353Ba490852f746f611**

At the time of the official snapshot, her balance is:

**10,000 MAN**

Based on the reward calculation, Alice is allocated:

**5,000 MAN** through the OG Holder Airdrop.

Since rewards are released over five phases:

During the **first distribution,** Alice can claim:

**750 MAN (15%)**

To claim, she simply:

1. Visits the official Airdrop Portal.
2. Connects her MATRIX EVM wallet using MetaMask.
3. Clicks **Claim**.
4. Confirms the transaction.

Within seconds, **750 MAN** will be credited to her wallet.

When later distribution phases become available, Alice can return to the portal and claim the remaining rewards:

* Phase 2: **1,000 MAN**
* Phase 3: **1,000 MAN**
* Phase 4: **1,000 MAN**
* Phase 5: **1,250 MAN**

Total rewards received:

**5,000 MAN**

 

#### Q9: Can I buy more MAN after the snapshot to receive a larger airdrop?

**A:**

No.

Eligibility and reward allocation are determined at the time of the official snapshot.

Any MAN purchased **after** the snapshot **will not increase your OG Holder Airdrop allocation.**

 

#### Q10: Will selling MAN after the snapshot affect my airdrop?

**A:**

Yes.

To encourage long-term holding, the system will verify eligible holdings before each distribution phase.

If you:

* Significantly reduce your holdings
* Sell all your MAN
* Transfer all eligible assets

your remaining airdrop allocation may be reduced, or you may become ineligible for future distribution phases.

 

#### Q11: If I continue holding MAN, will I receive my full airdrop?

**A:**

Yes.

As long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements throughout the distribution period, you will be able to claim your full allocated reward according to the release schedule.

 

#### Q12: What happens if I forget to claim?

**A:**

Each distribution phase will have its own claim window.

The Foundation will announce the claim schedule and instructions before every release.

Users are encouraged to follow official announcements and claim their rewards promptly.

 

#### Q13: Are there any fees to claim the airdrop?

**A:**

No application or claim fee is required.

If the claim is processed on-chain, you only need to pay the normal gas fee on the new MATRIX mainnet.

**Any individual or website requesting an upfront payment to receive your airdrop is a scam**.

 

#### Q14: Which wallet will receive the airdrop?

**A:**

The airdrop will be distributed to:

**Your corresponding MATRIX EVM wallet address on the new mainnet**.

For exchange users, participating exchanges will distribute rewards directly to eligible accounts.

 

#### Q15: If I have already completed asset mapping, do I need to apply separately for the OG Holder Airdrop?

**A:**

No.

Asset migration and the OG Holder Airdrop are two separate processes.

Once your assets have been successfully migrated, eligible users will be able to claim their airdrop automatically when each distribution phase opens.

 

#### Q16: How can I check whether I am eligible?

**A:**

After the new mainnet launches, the Foundation will provide:

* An eligibility checker
* Claimable reward balance
* Historical snapshot records
* Distribution and claim status for each release phase

Users will be able to check their eligibility simply by entering their wallet address.

 

#### Q17: Why is MATRIX launching the OG Holder Airdrop?

A:

Since its launch in 2017, MATRIX AI Network has been built with the support of a dedicated global community.

The OG Holder Airdrop is designed to:

* Thank community members who have supported MATRIX over the years
* Reward long-term holders
* Encourage the continued growth of the ecosystem
* Share the success of the new mainnet with the community that helped build it

**We believe that those who help build a community over the long term deserve to share in its success.**