The crypto market rewards the patient and, mainly, those who position themselves early. While most investors step back during periods of uncertainty, experienced "airdrop hunters" know that this is the best time to farm.

Why? The competition is lower and the protocols are desperate for liquidity and active users, offering the best rewards before the official launch of their tokens (TGE).

In this article, I selected 5 promising projects on the Solana network that I am actively farming for 2026, with return potentials ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.

1️⃣ Loopscale (The Multiplier)

Loopscale is not just another lending protocol. It is a strategic tool.

What it is: Lending and looping protocol on Solana.

The Strategy: The big insight is to use Loopscale to enhance your farming in other protocols. It acts as a 'hub' that can multiply your points in partner airdrops (like Fragmetric and OnRe).

Traction: Already has over $154 Million in deposits.

💰 Estimated Potential: $1,000 (base) to $3,000 (peak).

2️⃣ Solstice (Farming without Volatility)

Ideal for those who want exposure to airdrops without suffering from the price fluctuations of volatile tokens.

What it is: Protocol focused on its own stablecoin, USX.

The Strategy: You can simply swap USDC for USX and hold it in your wallet to qualify. For the more daring, it is possible to apply this USX on platforms like Kamino to do 'double farming' (farm two airdrops simultaneously).

💰 Estimated Potential: $2,000 (base) to $5,000 (peak).

3️⃣ Backpack (The Giant)

This is, in my opinion, the project with the highest potential for appreciation on the list.

What it is: A hybrid combination of Exchange and fully on-chain wallet, focused on extreme transparency.

The Strategy: Farming is based on volume. The more you trade (Spot or Futures) on the platform, the more points you accumulate. The 'Badges' system also qualifies for secondary airdrops from partners.

Why to watch: Exchange tokens (like BNB, OKB) have historically performed excellently.

💰 Estimated Potential: $5,000 (base) potentially reaching an impressive $20,000 at peak.

4️⃣ Toby (Passive Income)

For those who prefer simple strategies of the 'set it and forget it' type.

What it is: Open-MEV Staking Protocol on Solana.

The Strategy: Passive staking. You deposit SOL, receive genSOL, and farming happens automatically with attractive APYs (currently above 20%). The genSOL token also opens doors for airdrops on Yield platforms.

💰 Estimated Potential: $1,000 (base) to $3,000 (peak).

5️⃣ OnRe (Innovation)

A new and underexplored sector in DeFi.

What it is: On-chain Reinsurance Protocol.

The Strategy: Similar to Solstice, you deposit USDC and receive ONyc. The 'trick' is to combine the ONyc asset with Loopscale (the first on the list) to achieve multipliers of up to 6x on your points.

💰 Estimated Potential: $1,000 (base) to $3,000 (peak).

🎯 Conclusion: Diversify your 'Farm'

The airdrop market is dynamic. Narratives come and go. The best strategy is not to bet all your chips on just one protocol, but to diversify across different sectors (Lending, Stablecoins, Exchanges, Staking, Insurance).

Position yourself now, while the market is calmer, and reap the rewards when the euphoria returns in 2026.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. Airdrops involve risks and there is no guarantee of return. Always do your own research (DYOR) before interacting with any DeFi protocol.

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