What is Points Farming?

Points farming involves using DeFi protocols that award points for activity, with the expectation that these points will convert to valuable token airdrops. Protocols like EigenLayer, Linea, and many others use points to reward early users.

How It Works

Identify protocols with points programs
Understand the points criteria (deposits, trading, etc.)
Participate in eligible activities
Accumulate points over time
Await conversion to tokens

Key Strategies

Maximizing Points: Focus on highest point-per-dollar activities Diversification: Spread across multiple programs Capital Efficiency: Use same capital across multiple programs (e.g., restaking LRTs)

Risk Considerations

No Guarantee: Points may not convert to valuable tokens Opportunity Cost: Capital is locked earning points vs. Yield Criteria Changes: Programs can change rules

Track points programs with Fensory.

How to Get Started

1Research active points programs
2Understand points allocation criteria
3Deposit eligible assets
4Complete qualifying activities
5Track points accumulation
6Await airdrop announcements

Pros

✓Potential for large airdrop returns
✓Often stackable with other yields
✓Early adopter advantages

Cons

✗Speculative returns
✗No guaranteed value
✗Capital may be locked