Hi, i’m ozero
self-taught web3 airdrop hunter, from zero to 24+ airdrops
About me
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Journey
Starting from zero
+Began learning crypto and blockchain in 2022, focusing on airdrops. No capital, no support. Just a phone, YouTube tutorials, and Telegram groups.
First six months
+Earnings only covered my monthly internet data. I kept going anyway.
The breakthrough
+Airdrops from Aptos ($3,600), Arbitrum ($4,000), and Fuel ($12,000), followed by Space ID, Arkham, Manta, AltLayer, Jupiter, Sei, Sui, and many more.
Community
+Joined KOPI HITAM DAO, learned from its founder, and now serve as a Mod in the community.
Airdrops
My biggest airdrop.
Token ARB.
Token APTOS.
FAQ
Articles
Guides, breakdowns and lessons from the airdrop trenches.
Abstract
Pudgy Penguins L2 — SHUTTING DOWN December 15, 2026. Withdraw funds now.
Key facts
- Token status
- No token announced
- Cost
- Bridge gas fees to exit
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Last verified
- October 15, 2026
Overview
Abstract was Igloo Inc's (Pudgy Penguins parent) consumer-focused Ethereum L2 on ZKsync's ZK Stack, launched January 27, 2025. It pitched itself as the home for consumer crypto — games, social apps, brand partnerships (Red Bull Racing, Disney) — with 144+ apps and 400K+ users. On October 6, 2026, Igloo announced the chain will shut down on December 15, 2026 after ~18 months and "tens of millions" in losses.
- Use cases
- Consumer apps and gaming (historical)
- Abstract Global Wallet (smart-contract wallet)
- FUND WITHDRAWAL before December 15, 2026 (current)
Funding & investors
| Investors | Round | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Fund | Seed+ · Jul 2024 | $11M+ | Verified |
$11M+ led by Founders Fund (July 2024) is verified. Igloo self-funded the chain for ~18 months afterward, absorbing tens of millions in losses per CEO Luca Netz.
Tokenomics
- No Abstract token was ever launched — Igloo explicitly decided against it.
- CEO Luca Netz: launching a token without conviction in demand "would have been a disservice to our community."
- The XP/badge system has no announced conversion — assume it is worthless.
Earning activity
Bridge assets off via the Migration Hub or native bridge (~3h delay) BEFORE December 15, 2026. Funds left after shutdown risk becoming permanently unreachable.
Risks
- CHAIN IS SHUTTING DOWN — this is the entire story now. Withdraw before Dec 15, 2026.
- Funds left onchain after the shutdown date may be permanently lost.
- XP/badges have no value and no conversion plan.
- Watch for shutdown-themed phishing (fake migration sites).
Ozero's take
analysisAbstract is the most important entry on this page right now and it is not a farm — it is an evacuation notice. If you ever touched this chain, bridge out today, not in December. The broader lesson is brutal but useful: 400K users, Disney partnerships, and $11M could not sustain a consumer-only L2. Distribution without DeFi depth does not pay for a chain.
Sources
- The Block: Abstract shutdownverified October 15, 2026
- AirdropAlert: Abstract shutdown FAQverified October 15, 2026
Facts, rumors, and personal analysis are labeled separately. Nothing here is financial advice — always do your own research.