> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Genesis Airdrop Eligibility

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  See full announcement [here](https://x.com/turtledotxyz/status/1976264305092739543).
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Eligibility for the Genesis Airdrop was determined based on real, value-added participation across Turtle’s ecosystem. Every wallet was reviewed to ensure alignment with the DAO’s purpose and contribution model.

#### General Criteria

* See *Past Deals* section at the bottom of [this page](https://app.turtle.xyz/deals) to view the opportunities that contributed to the DAO treasury.
* Only wallets that have contributed value to the Turtle DAO qualify.
* Sybil and bot activity were systematically removed.
* Eligibility was verified through on-chain data, partner payments, and verified user contributions.

#### For NFT Holders & OG Discord Members

* Holders of the Turtle OG or BeraChain NFT badges must have contributed at least \$1 to the DAO.
* Simply holding the NFT or Discord role does not qualify if no verifiable contribution was made.
* Wallets that never connected to the Turtle dApp or participated in deals are not eligible.
* Wallets that were connected after the snapshot (weeks prior to the TGE) are not eligible.

#### For Yield Boost / Deal Participants

* Eligibility is based on actual contributions and partner protocol payments received by the Turtle DAO.
* Users can verify their participation by visiting the Deals Page and checking the “Your Earnings” section.

#### For Campaigns

* The Turtle TAC Campaign was *the only campaign* with Turtle Token emissions assigned via a deposit bonus.

#### For Leaderboard

* The only Deals eligible for leaderboard distribution must have been deposited via the Turtle UI.
* The only Campaign Vaults eligible for leaderboard distribution were TAC, Katana, and Avalanche (not Linea).
* The leaderboard recorded rankings every week. At snapshot before TGE, Turtles who ranked in the top 1000 received a pro-rata allocation of 0.2% of the \$TURTLE supply.

#### For Partner & Referral Participants

* Verified partners, distributors, and referrers who expanded Turtle’s liquidity network or brought new users prior to the Liquidity Leaderboard launch are included.
* Only referrals that led to real activity or deposits were counted.

#### Exclusions

* Wallets that submitted forms but had no measurable DAO contribution are excluded.
* Duplicate submissions, bot-generated wallets, or addresses with no connected activity were filtered out.

## Vesting & Mechanics

Airdropped tokens are structured to balance immediate access with gradual release.

If your total claimable amount is **1,700**

[**<u>\$TURTLE</u>**](https://x.com/search?q=%24TURTLE\&src=cashtag_click)

**or less** , your tokens will be **fully unlocked at TGE**, with no vesting.

For allocations **above 1,700**

[**<u>\$TURTLE</u>**](https://x.com/search?q=%24TURTLE\&src=cashtag_click)

* **70%** is claimable immediately at TGE.
* The remaining **30%** vests **linearly over 12 weeks**, starting from the TGE date.

You can claim only once. Once you claim, you’ll forfeit any unvested tokens! These will be returned to the treasury or burned.

**Examples:**

* **User 1:** Claims at TGE day 1 → receives **70%**, forfeits **30%**.
* **User 2:** Claims after 12 weeks → receives **100%**.
* **User 3:** Claims after 4 weeks → receives **≈80%** (70% initial + 10% vested), forfeits 20%.