Reviewed by Dr. Dmytro Nasyrov, Founder and CTO • Last updated April 27, 2026
We develop secure token airdrop systems that authenticate users, prevent fraud and efficiently distribute tokens across various blockchains.
We develop secure token airdrop systems that authenticate users, prevent fraud and efficiently distribute tokens across various blockchains. Our solutions enhance community engagement and accelerate ecosystem adoption through automated, transparent and trackable airdrop campaigns.
Businesses choose custom software over off-the-shelf products when they need solutions tailored to unique workflows, compliance requirements and growth targets. According to Grand View Research (2024), the global custom software development market is valued at over $35 billion and is projected to grow at 22.3% CAGR through 2030. Pharos Production delivers full-cycle custom development across three core areas: blockchain and smart contracts, web applications and mobile apps.
We create secure, transparent smart contracts that automate token distribution based on customizable rules. Each contract is reviewed for reliability, fairness and gas efficiency.
Explore Airdrop Smart Contract DevelopmentWe develop full automation systems that handle bulk token delivery without manual effort. This ensures quick, precise and scalable airdrops for any campaign size.
Explore Airdrop Automation and Distribution SystemsWe develop tools to analyze wallet activity, balances and on-chain behavior to verify eligibility. This enables projects to connect with real users and reward true community members.
Explore Wallet Eligibility Verification ToolsWe use advanced detection models to identify suspicious wallets and stop multi-account abuse. These systems improve the integrity of airdrop campaigns and safeguard token economics.
Explore Sybil Attack Prevention and Fraud DetectionWe create easy-to-use claim portals that enable verified participants to securely link their wallets and collect tokens. The interface supports multi-chain connectivity and real-time validation.
Explore Token Claim Portal DevelopmentWe offer dashboards that monitor distribution progress, participation rates and wallet activity patterns. These insights help teams evaluate campaign success and improve future airdrops.
Explore Airdrop Analytics and Performance DashboardsWe create systems to distribute tokens across multiple blockchains while ensuring accurate state and participation records. This guarantees a consistent user experience regardless of the network.
Explore Cross-Chain Airdrop Execution SolutionsWe simplify compliance workflows to meet regulatory requirements while improving the user experience. Automated KYC checks enable secure and compliant participation in token distributions.
Explore KYC and Compliance Integration for AirdropsThe distribution method determines gas cost allocation, sell pressure at launch and Sybil filtering capability. Claim-based models are industry standard for distributions above 5,000 recipients because they shift gas costs and enable dynamic eligibility verification.
| Factor | Merkle claim contract | Direct batch transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Gas cost to project | Near zero - claimants pay their own gas | $50,000-$500,000+ for large distributions |
| Sybil filtering | Dynamic at claim time, can update criteria | Static one-shot check before transfer |
| User engagement | High - claim portal creates a touchpoint and onboarding moment | None - tokens appear in wallet passively |
| Sell pressure | Moderate - spread over the claim period | Extreme - all tokens liquid immediately |
| Vesting support | Built into claim contract with configurable schedules | Requires separate vesting contract |
| Complexity | Medium - Merkle tree generation plus claim portal | Low - batch transfer script |
| Best fit | Standard governance and community airdrops above 5,000 recipients | Small targeted distributions under 1,000 wallets |
Our team of 90+ engineers covers the full development stack, from Solidity smart contracts and React front-ends to Kubernetes infrastructure and automated QA pipelines. Since 2013, we have delivered 70+ applications for clients across FinTech, healthcare, crypto, e-commerce and 14 other industries. Across verified Clutch reviews, our clients report an average 40% improvement in transaction processing speed, a 95% on-time delivery rate and an 87% client retention rate across multi-year engagements. Below are selected projects that demonstrate our capabilities in action.
Pharos Production has partnered with PumpTap to develop a secure, high-performance crypto wallet tailored for everyday Web3 interactions. PumpTap lets users store, send and manage digital assets across multiple blockchains through a simple, intuitive interface. Built on a scalable, event-driven architecture, the wallet delivers real-time transaction updates, robust security and seamless integration with decentralized applications.
Pharos Production partnered with Ludo to build a global cross-chain reputation system that makes trust transparent and portable across the Web3 ecosystem. Using AWS, Kubernetes, Istio, Kafka, Flink, Cassandra, Pinot and Solr, the platform processes blockchain data in real time to generate soulbound NFT-based reputation scores. With web, browser and Telegram interfaces, Ludo empowers users, curators and builders to identify trustworthy projects, integrate reputation APIs and strengthen community engagement. The result is a scalable, real-time trust layer that has been driving adoption in Web3 since 2021.
Founder and CTO Pharos Production
I design and build reliable software solutions — from lightweight apps to high-load distributed systems and blockchain platforms.
PhD in Artificial Intelligence, MSc in Computer Science (with honors), MSc in Electronics & Precision Mechanics.
13 years in architecture of great software solutions tailored to customer needs for startups and enterprises
23 years of practical enterprise customized software production experience
Lecturer at the National Kyiv Polytechnic University
Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence
Master’s degree in Computer Science, completed with excellence
Master’s degree in Electronics and precision mechanics engineering
Every airdrop engagement starts with eligibility design and Sybil analysis, then moves to smart contract development with Merkle tree generation, claim portal build with real-time wallet verification, testnet simulation of the full claim flow and finally mainnet deployment with monitoring dashboards tracking claim rates and distribution health.
Pharos Verified Delivery applied to 70+ production applications since 2013
Anonymized before/after snapshots from production projects. Metrics measured against client-reported pre-engagement baselines.
2.4M eligible wallets identified from mainnet activity snapshots. Initial Sybil analysis showed 38% of eligible addresses were clustered bot farms. No claim infrastructure built. Token launch date 6 weeks away.
Merkle tree claim contract with tiered allocation based on activity scoring. Sybil filtering removed 920,000 bot wallets (38%). Claim portal with real-time eligibility lookup launched 3 days before TGE. 71% claim rate in first 30 days versus 45-55% industry average.
The Sybil detection model flagged wallets funded from the same source within 3-block windows, transaction patterns with identical gas limits and addresses that only interacted with the protocol during known snapshot periods. We tuned the thresholds to minimize false positives on legitimate power users.
Protocol wanted to reward 180,000 early users across Ethereum, Arbitrum and Polygon. Internal team proposed manual CSV-based distribution. Estimated gas cost for direct transfers: $340,000. No vesting, no Sybil check.
Cross-chain Merkle claim contracts on all 3 chains with 12-month linear vesting for allocations above $5,000. 22,000 farm addresses filtered. Unified claim portal with chain-switching UX. Gas cost shifted to claimants through claim model. 68% claim rate.
The cross-chain UX was the hardest part - users needed to claim on the chain where they earned eligibility, but many had migrated wallets since. We built a chain-detection flow that checked all 3 chains for each connected wallet and suggested the highest-value claim first.
Regulatory compliance required KYC in 4 jurisdictions. Previous airdrop attempt (manual, no KYC) resulted in 85% of tokens claimed by bot accounts and immediate 94% price dump.
KYC-gated claim portal with Sumsub integration. Wallet-bound eligibility NFTs (non-transferable SBTs) issued after verification. 92% of claimants verified unique users versus 15% on previous attempt. Token price held within 15% of launch price for 60 days.
The SBT approach let us decouple KYC timing from claim timing - users could verify anytime before the claim window, reducing congestion. The non-transferable token also prevented secondary market sales of claim eligibility.
Client names anonymized under NDA. Full case studies at /cases/.
We decline roughly 30% of RFPs we receive. Forcing a bad fit costs both sides 3-6 months and damages outcomes. Here is how we think about scope:
A well-executed airdrop rewards an existing community and decentralizes governance. A poorly designed one attracts mercenary capital that dumps tokens within hours of claim. We decline projects where the airdrop is the product strategy rather than a distribution mechanism for an already-useful protocol.
Airdrop claim contracts are security-critical infrastructure handling significant token value. Our smart contract engineering ensures the distribution mechanics are exploit-resistant.
Observations from 8 airdrop engagements delivered 2022-2026 across DeFi, gaming, protocol and governance-token distributions.
Airdrops with multi-predicate eligibility (interaction depth plus gas floor plus identity proof) reduced sybil capture by 2.4x on average versus single-predicate designs.
Claim UX testing with 10+ non-technical users before launch caught 3 of 4 later-reported UX issues in pre-launch rounds.
Published Merkle trees plus claim verifier UI increased trust metrics (social sentiment, claim rate) versus closed distributions in matched cohorts.
Teams of 4 to 6 engineers plus 1 securities counsel shipped audit-ready airdrops in 6 to 10 weeks across 7 engagements.
A DeFi protocol ran an airdrop in 2023 with eligibility based on "any swap over $10 in the past 6 months". Two days into the claim period, on-chain analytics flagged that 34 percent of recipients clustered into 180 distinct Ethereum-address farms with obvious transaction-graph patterns. Total farmed value: $6.8M of the $20M distribution. Root cause: eligibility relied on a single shallow predicate that sybil farms industrialised before snapshot. We paused claims for 48 hours, added a second eligibility gate (interaction depth plus gas spend floor), re-published the Merkle tree and distributed to verified cohort. Farmed portion dropped from 34 percent to 11 percent. The lesson: every airdrop eligibility predicate needs an adversarial review before snapshot.
Independent reviews from Clutch, GoodFirms and Google - verified client feedback on our software projects
Based on 12 verified client reviews
Pharos Production has been instrumental in our digital transformation, delivering a secure, interoperable healthcare platform that aligns with our long-term vision. Their exceptional ability to harmonize regulatory compliance, system scalability and user experience has made our collaboration not only efficient but also a fantastic strategic partnership. We’re truly grateful!
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Reviewed by Dmytro Nasyrov
Founder and CTO
23+ years in custom software development. Led 70+ projects across FinTech, healthcare, Web3 and enterprise. aligned with ISO 27001 team.
Audited single-chain contract or module with deployment, verification and documentation.
Multi-contract protocol, indexers, dApp frontend and full security review.
Cross-chain architecture, token economics, governance, audits and ongoing support.
Prices vary based on project scope, complexity, timeline and requirements. Contact us for a personalized estimate.
Need extra hands on your software project? Our developers can jump in at any stage – from architecture to auditing – and integrate seamlessly with your team to fill any technical gaps.
Whether you’re building from scratch or scaling fast, our engineers are ready to step in. You stay in control, and we handle the code.
From first line to final audit, we handle the entire development process. We will deliver secure, production-ready software, while you can focus on your business.
| Model | Best for | Team setup | Budget range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Augmentation | Existing teams needing extra engineers at any project stage | 1-2 weeks | From $5,000/month |
| Dedicated Team Popular | Long-term projects requiring full ownership and control | 2-4 weeks | From $15,000/month |
| Project Outsourcing | Full-cycle development from idea to production launch | 1-2 weeks | $10,000-$80,000+ |
Our engineers work with 37+ blockchains technologies - chosen for production reliability and performance.
Recognized on Clutch, GoodFirms and The Manifest for software engineering excellence
Our company starts and assembles an entire project specialists with the perfect blend of skills and experience to start the work.
We’ll design, build, and launch your MVP, ensuring it meets the core requirements of your software solution.
We’ll create a complete software solution that is custom-made to meet your exact specifications.
Our company will be right there with you, keeping your software solution running smoothly, fixing issues, and rolling out updates.
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We run multi-layered Sybil detection: on-chain clustering analysis identifying wallets funded from the same source, behavioral fingerprinting of transaction patterns and timing, cross-referencing with known Sybil databases and configurable scoring thresholds. For high-value airdrops we add proof-of-humanity checks via Gitcoin Passport, World ID or KYC.
Typical Sybil filtering removes 20-40% of initially eligible addresses.
Simple Merkle-based claim contracts with a standard claim portal start at $15,000. Multi-chain airdrops with Sybil detection, vesting schedules and analytics dashboards range from $40,000 to $80,000.
Enterprise-grade distributions with KYC integration and custom eligibility scoring run $80,000-$150,000+. Ongoing support for claim period monitoring starts at $3,000/month.
Claim model is better for most airdrops: it shifts gas costs to recipients, creates engagement touchpoints, enables eligibility verification at claim time and avoids sending tokens to dead wallets. Direct distribution works for small targeted drops under 1,000 recipients where UX friction must be zero.
We recommend claim model for any distribution above 5,000 recipients.
Standard single-chain Merkle airdrop with claim portal: 3-4 weeks. Multi-chain airdrop with Sybil detection and vesting: 6-8 weeks.
Full-featured distribution with KYC, analytics and custom eligibility engine: 8-12 weeks. Emergency timelines with a 4-6 week TGE deadline are possible with scope constraints and a dedicated team.
All EVM-compatible chains: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, BSC and Avalanche. We also build distribution systems for Solana (SPL token airdrops) and Cosmos-based chains.
Cross-chain airdrops with a unified claim portal and chain-switching UX are a core capability.
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Technical articles, comparison guides and methodology deep-dives we write from our own delivery experience.
Airdrop design in 2026 is regulated distribution engineering. Pharos Production ships airdrops with auditable eligibility, documented sybil resistance, securities opinion and claim-flow hardening, so the distribution lands without reputational or regulatory fallout.
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