As of June 29, 2025, Optimism’s airdrop lures developers with 1,000 OP tokens for deploying contracts or voting on 3+ proposals. Its incentive model rewards early ecosystem builders, boosting dApp count 15% since 2022. Points for code commits and testnet participation (up to 2,469 OP) drive 20% more developer sign-ups. Risks include regulatory hurdles—focus on open-source contributions mitigates this. This strategy strengthens Optimism’s tech base, though adoption hinges on sustained support.