How to create a Solana Claim Site without programming

A cheaper alternative to making airdrops from your Solana token is to make a claim site where users qualify for claim if they are eligible.

Basically, instead of sending the tokens to a list of wallets paying a fee for each wallet sent (being higher if they don't have that token), we will host the tokens in one place and users will be able to claim them. As long as they qualify to make the claim.

The idea is very good and cheap. The problem is where do we do it and how do we set up a site to make a claim site.

In this post I will explain how to have your claim site without programming and how to set it up so that the wallets you want qualify to claim them.

What is a Claim Site?

A claim site is a site that hosts a certain amount of tokens that are ready to be released to users who qualify to claim them. Users qualify if their wallets belong to the list of enabled wallets that is configured by the creator of the claim site.

The difference with a airdrop is that, first, the tokens are hosted on the site and users must go to claim them instead of just waiting to receive them. The second is that whoever distributes the tokens does not bear the fees of making airdrop, where a fee is paid for each wallet to which the aidrop is to be made.

In a claim site the creator of the site only pays for the fees of creating the site and nothing else, which makes it much more economical .

Step by step to create your own Claim Site without programming

To create your own Claim Site without the need of programming and in a site that transmits security to the users, our tool will help you.

1. Token Address: This section allows you to load the tokens to be claimed.
2. Claim Site URL: This field allows you to enter a unique URL that will be the address of claim site. Users will access this URL to claim their tokens.
3. Quantity per Wallet: Here you define the number of tokens that each wallet will be able to claim.
4. List of Wallet Addresses: This is the field where the addresses of wallet that will be entitled to claim the tokens are entered. It can be added manually one by one, as shown in the list, or it can be done through a CSV file uploaded to the platform.
5. Total Amount Claimable: Here you will see the amount to be claimed taking into account the number of wallets and the number of tokens per wallet.
6. Set Finish Date: Allows you to set a closing date for claim site, indicating until what day and time users will be able to claim tokens. If no end date is set, the default duration is 30 days.

Once you complete this information you will be able to create the claim site and it will look something like the following:

You will be able to see that you have a personalized URL that you can send to all those who qualify to make a claim within the stipulated date.

Benefits of using a Claim Site vs. Airdrops

The cost of making airdrop is 0.00304 SOL per wallet while the cost of making a claim site is 0.1 SOL. This means that if the number of wallets you want to deliver tokens to exceeds 33, it is cheaper to make a claim site.

From 33 wallets onwards, the cost of making a airdrop is already higher than having a claimsite.

On the other hand, distribution is more efficient in terms of cost and management, especially if you have a large list of wallets that is renewed all the time. You only need to configure the site and upload the addresses of the wallets that can claim, leaving the user to take the action of claiming the tokens. It is a more scalable option if you are managing a large user base, as you don't need to worry about gas costs per wallet.

How do users claim tokens on a Claim Site?

If a user is in the white list all you have to do is copy the URL you created that is of the style:

https://tools.smithii.io/claim/CUSTOM-URL

If they are on the whitelist, send them via telegram the link and when they connect their wallet they will be able to hit the claim button and claim the tokens they are entitled to.

Why use Smithii to make a Airdrop Claim Site

The claim site are one of the most insecure places in Web3 because many creators have dedicated themselves to creating scripts that drain the wallets' liquidity.

Doing so with Smithii will allow your community members to trust that they are connecting wallet to a secure site. Smithii is a site that is audited by coinfabrik and has a full team doxxed.

Claim Site vs. Airdrop: Which is the best option for your project?

A Claim Site is an excellent choice when the goal is to reduce costs and maintain control over token distribution, while a Airdrop may be more suitable if you are looking for user convenience and fast, effortless token distribution. The choice will depend on the scale of your project, your budget and the user experience you want to offer.

Conclusion

By opting for a claim site instead of a airdrop, costs are significantly reduced, as users bear the fees when claiming their tokens. In addition, hosting tokens on Smithii conveys more security to users, who are cautious about connecting their wallet to any website.