What Is Binance Megadrop? Locked BNB Score, Web3 Quests and How Rewards Work
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Megadrop is Binance's third way of launching new tokens alongside Launchpool and HODLer Airdrops. It combines locking BNB with Web3 quests: locked BNB earns a base score, completed quests add a multiplier, and the token is distributed by final score. It runs less often than Launchpool and the details vary by round, so treat this as the general pattern and the announcement as the rule.
Live and past Megadrop projects are on the Megadrop page.
Megadrop vs Launchpool vs HODLer Airdrops
| Megadrop | Launchpool | HODLer Airdrops | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | BNB in Locked Simple Earn | Stake BNB, FDUSD etc. | BNB in Simple Earn |
| Extra tasks | Yes, Web3 quests in Binance Wallet | No | No |
| Scoring | Locked BNB score × quest boost | Hourly share of pool | Share of BNB in the snapshot |
| Announced in advance | Yes | Yes | No (retroactive) |
Eligibility
- A verified Binance account in a region the campaign covers.
- BNB subscribed to the Locked products the announcement names (longer lock terms usually score more).
- For the quest boost, a Binance Wallet (Web3 wallet) and a little on-chain balance to complete tasks.
Step by step
- Read the announcement: note the campaign period, eligible locked products and the quest deadline.
- Lock BNB: subscribe to an eligible BNB Locked product. Your "Locked BNB score" is calculated daily from the amount and term.
- Complete Web3 quests in Binance Wallet as shown on the campaign page — on-chain swaps, staking or interacting with the project. Completing them adds a multiplier to your score.
- Wait for distribution: after the campaign, tokens are allocated by final score and sent to your spot wallet before listing.
Understanding the score
Final score ≈ Locked BNB score × (1 + quest boost)
Your reward ≈ your final score ÷ total score × total rewards
You can earn rewards by locking alone; quests simply give more for the same BNB. Quests cost on-chain gas and sometimes require buying a small amount of a token, so estimate the cost first: with a small BNB balance the extra reward may not cover gas and slippage.
Common pitfalls
- Using Flexible instead of Locked: Megadrop usually only counts Locked products (check each announcement).
- Locked means locked: confirm the lock term before subscribing — the campaign ending doesn't end the lock.
- Quest deadlines come earlier: quests often close before the campaign; miss them and you lose the boost.
- Wallet safety: only complete quests in the wallet inside the official Binance app; never connect or sign on unknown sites.
- BNB price risk: a drop in BNB during the lock can outweigh the reward.
FAQ
Do I have to do the Web3 quests?
No. Locking alone earns rewards; quests add a boost.
How often does Megadrop run?
Irregularly, and less often than Launchpool or HODLer Airdrops. New rounds appear on the Megadrop page and in our notifications.
Does locked BNB also count for HODLer Airdrops?
BNB in Locked Simple Earn usually counts toward HODLer Airdrop snapshots too — each HODLer announcement lists the eligible products. See the Launchpool and HODLer Airdrops guide.