Introduction
In early 2019, BitTorrent—acquired by Tron—announced the launch of its native cryptocurrency, the BitTorrent Token (BTT), operating on the Tron protocol. Justin Sun, CEO of Tron and BitTorrent, revealed via Twitter that the first airdrop would occur on February 11, 2019, with distributions continuing annually until 2025. The initial airdrop allocated 1.1% of the total BTT supply.
Key Details of the BTT Airdrop
- Snapshot Block Height: 6,600,000 on the Tron blockchain.
- Distribution Ratio: 1 TRX = 0.11 BTT (first airdrop).
- Exchanges Supporting Airdrop: OKEx, Binance, Huobi, and others (see full list below).
- Ineligibility: TRX balances <100 TRX (including trade orders).
👉 Learn how to claim your BTT airdrop
Exchanges Backing the BTT Airdrop
OKEx
- Snapshot: Block height 6,600,000.
- Eligibility: TRX holders in OK PiggyBank. Margin traders must repay BTT to lenders post-airdrop.
- Official Announcement.
Binance
- Monthly Airdrops: 990M BTT (2019–2020) to 1.4B BTT (2024–2025).
- Schedule: 11th day of each month.
- Full Schedule.
Other Supported Platforms
- Wallets: Huobi Wallet, Bitpie, Cobo.
- Exchanges: KuCoin, Gate.io, Bithumb, CoinTiger.
Tron’s Strategic Moves
At the niTROn Summit 2019, Tron:
- Partnered with ORACLE, Aurora, and Steemit.
- Highlighted plans for blockchain mass adoption.
Justin Sun emphasized Tron’s potential to become a "household name" in 2025, focusing on trust and ecosystem growth.
FAQ Section
1. How do I qualify for the BTT airdrop?
Hold TRX in a supporting exchange/wallet during the snapshot (block height 6,600,000). Minimum balance: 100 TRX.
2. When will the airdrops end?
Annual distributions continue until February 2025.
3. Which platforms support the airdrop?
Major exchanges like Binance, OKEx, and Huobi, plus wallets like Bitpie.