AdEx Network (ADX) Airdrop Details: How It Worked and What’s Next with AURA

Ben Bevan 4 January 2026 20 Comments

Back in 2021, AdEx Network ran one of the cleanest, most straightforward airdrops in the crypto space. No complicated staking, no locked tokens, no mystery algorithms - just 30,000 ADX tokens split evenly among 300 winners. Each got exactly 100 ADX. That’s it. And if you missed it, you’re not alone. The campaign ended on August 6, 2021, with tokens distributed by August 10. It was a simple way to grow the community, not a fundraising stunt.

What You Had to Do to Qualify

To get into the draw, you needed to do three things:

Join the official AdEx Network Telegram group: t.me/AdExNetworkOfficial
Follow both @adex_network and @AdexWallet on Twitter
Add ADX to your watchlist on CoinMarketCap

That’s all. No KYC. No wallet deposits. No sending crypto. Just social tasks. And even then, winning wasn’t guaranteed - it was random. AdEx didn’t reward the most active users. They didn’t favor early joiners. They just picked 300 names out of a hat. That fairness is rare.

What Is ADX Anyway?

ADX is the native token of AdEx Network, a blockchain-based advertising exchange that launched in 2017. Unlike Google or Meta, AdEx doesn’t track your browsing habits. Instead, it connects advertisers and publishers directly using smart contracts and off-chain payment channels called OUTPACE. These channels let advertisers pay publishers in real time for actual ad views or clicks - no middlemen, no fraud.

The total supply of ADX is 150 million. As of early 2025, 144.04 million are already in circulation. That means nearly all the tokens are out there. No big future unlocks looming. No inflation surprise. The supply is stable.

AdEx Didn’t Stop at Advertising

Here’s where things got interesting. In 2025, AdEx didn’t just upgrade its tech - it completely shifted gears. It launched AURA, a personal AI agent built for Web3.

AURA isn’t another crypto chatbot. It’s your automated assistant for navigating DeFi, tracking airdrops, and maximizing your earnings. Think of it like a financial advisor who knows every blockchain, every token, and every unclaimed airdrop - and can tell you exactly when to act.

AURA uses the Bankless API to scan for new airdrops across Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Mantle, and more. It doesn’t just list them. It ranks them. It checks your wallet history, your on-chain activity, and your risk profile. Then it tells you: “You’re eligible for this one. Do it now. You’ll get 200 tokens. And here’s how to also earn yield while you wait.”

That’s the “double-dip” trick. Most people chase airdrops and forget they could be earning interest at the same time. AURA spots those overlaps. It tells you where to stake, where to lock, and where to just sit and wait - all based on your personal behavior.

Floating AI orb interface showing airdrop alerts and staking metrics.

The AURA NFT Launch

To celebrate AURA’s demo release in August 2025, AdEx dropped 420 exclusive Early-Tester NFTs. They weren’t just collectibles. They were keys. Mint one, and you unlocked:

Early access to AURA’s full features
Priority notifications for high-value airdrops
Future rewards tied to ecosystem growth

All 420 were gone in four days. No public sale. No presale. Just giveaways to active community members. That’s how AdEx rewards loyalty now - not with tokens, but with access.

How AURA Changes the Game for Airdrops

Before AURA, airdrop hunting was a full-time job. You had to track dozens of Discord servers, Twitter threads, and GitHub repos. You had to remember deadlines. You had to check if you met the minimum balance requirements. You had to guess which projects were legit.

AURA does all that for you. It pulls data from verified sources. It filters out scams. It tells you which airdrops are worth your time - and which ones are traps. It even warns you if a project has a history of rug pulls or fake metrics.

And here’s the kicker: projects can’t just pay to appear in AURA’s recommendations. They have to stake ADX to get listed. That’s a big deal. It means only projects with skin in the game - and real community backing - show up. No more spammy airdrops from anonymous teams. AURA’s algorithm trusts ADX stakers, not marketing budgets.

The Hackathon and Ecosystem Growth

In September 2025, AdEx ran a month-long hackathon with $12,000 in prizes. Developers built tools using AURA’s SDK. Some created dashboards that auto-track your airdrop eligibility. Others built bots that auto-claim rewards on supported chains. One team even connected AURA to governance systems so users could vote on which airdrops to prioritize.

The goal? Make AURA the standard AI layer for Web3 engagement. Not just for AdEx users - for everyone. The best projects got funding. The best ideas got integrated into the core platform.

What’s Next for AdEx and ADX?

AURA’s roadmap is clear:

Version 1.0: DeFi strategy recommendations (done)
Version 2.0: Real-time market insights (in testing)
Version 3.0: Full AI agent that can execute trades and claims on your behalf (coming 2026)

They’re also upgrading the backend. AURA now uses automated LLM testing frameworks to improve accuracy. They’ve built an admin panel so developers can tweak prompts and see how AURA responds - making it more reliable every week.

And while ADX still powers the original advertising network, its real value now lies in its role as a trust signal. Staking ADX = credibility. Using AURA = smarter Web3 decisions.

Can You Still Get ADX Tokens Today?

No. The 2021 airdrop is long over. There are no active airdrops for ADX right now. But that doesn’t mean ADX is dead. It’s just evolved.

If you want ADX today, you buy it on exchanges like KuCoin, Gate.io, or Bitrue. But if you want to get the most out of Web3 - the real value - you need AURA. It’s not about grabbing free tokens anymore. It’s about building a system that finds them for you, filters the noise, and helps you earn consistently.

Why This Matters

AdEx Network didn’t just survive the crypto winter. It reinvented itself. It moved from being a niche ad platform to becoming the AI brain behind Web3 engagement. It turned a simple airdrop into a gateway for something much bigger: a smarter, safer, more automated way to participate in crypto.

The lesson? Don’t chase free tokens. Chase tools that help you find them - and keep finding them - without you lifting a finger.

ADX isn’t just a token anymore. It’s the fuel for an AI that’s rewriting how we interact with Web3.