Aligned launched with the aim to accelerate and reduce the costs of transaction verification on Ethereum, backed by major names like HackVC and Lemniscap. So what is Aligned, and how can you hunt for its airdrop?
What’s Aligned Layer?
Aligned Layer is a protocol that uses zero-knowledge proof technology to optimize transaction efficiency on Ethereum. Built on the EigenLayer platform, it leverages a restaking mechanism and transaction proof aggregation to increase processing speed and reduce verification costs.
In other words, Aligned acts as a validation service, allowing users to quickly, cost-effectively, and safely verify transactions, thanks to EigenLayer’s advanced Restaking technology.
Aligned was developed by Lambda Class, a studio specializing in creating products in fields such as distributed systems, machine learning, code compilation, and cryptography.
Aligned has raised $22.6 million from investment funds over two funding rounds, led by HackVC and Lemniscap, as well as dao5, Bankless Venture, Symbolic Capital, and more.
Project Stage of Aligned Layer
Aligned is allowing users to mint the Aligned Layer ZK Quiz NFT by creating a ZK proof. This presents an opportunity to interact and potentially receive an airdrop from the project.
Airdrop Guide for Aligned Layer
The project is currently offering a free mint for the Aligned Layer ZK Quiz NFT, though participation remains limited. Having this NFT may increase your chances of receiving future Aligned airdrops.
This task can be challenging for beginners and requires a PC or Laptop. To mint the NFT, you’ll need to use your Metamask wallet’s private key, so using a secondary wallet is recommended for security!
You can watch a video tutorial on how to mint the NFT for Aligned Layer ZK Quiz or refer to the guide below for commands.
Part 1: Prepare Holesky Network ETH for Gas Fees
1. Go to Chainlist and add the Holesky network to Metamask.
2. Faucet Holesky Network ETH for gas fees to mint the NFT.
You’ll need a minimum of 2 points on Gitcoin Passport to faucet. Connect Discord, Gmail, and LinkedIn to Gitcoin to earn the points.
Part 2: Download and Install Docker
1. Download and install Docker Desktop compatible with your OS, similar to the Nillion project.
2. Open Docker and launch CMD or Powershell on your computer.
3. Right-click on the CMD tab, select Properties
4. Enable Use Ctrl+Shift+V for command pasting.
Part 3: Execute Commands in CMD
Step 1: Create a container in Ubuntu:
docker run -it ubuntu bash
Step 2: Install necessary tools within the container:
Once you are inside the container (Ubuntu environment), enter the following command to install the necessary tools:
1. System Update: apt update
2. Install Curl: apt install curl -y
3. Install Rust, when Downloading is shown, it is installing. It takes a while to install, please wait about 10-20 minutes: source <(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zunxbt/installation/main/rust.sh)
4. Install Foundry: source <(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zunxbt/installation/main/foundry.sh)
5. Install OpenSSL and pkg-config: apt install pkg-config libssl-dev -y
Step 3. Install Git for Foundry:
1. Install Git: apt install git -y
2. Run command to enable cast: source ~/.bashrc
3. Run Foundry with command: foundryup
Step 4. Input Private Key and Configure Repo:
1. Replace `YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY` with your Metamask private key:
[ -d ~/.aligned_keystore ] && rm -rf ~/.aligned_keystore && echo “Deleted existing directory ~/.aligned_keystore.” ; mkdir -p ~/.aligned_keystore && cast wallet import ~/.aligned_keystore/keystore0 –private-key YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY
Press Enter at the “Enter Password” prompt to continue.
2. Clone the repo and enter the zkquiz folder:
[ -d aligned_layer ] && rm -rf aligned_layer && echo “Deleted existing aligned_layer directory.” ; git clone https://github.com/yetanotherco/aligned_layer.git && cd aligned_layer/examples/zkquiz
3. Install build-essential package: apt update && apt install build-essential -y
Part 4: Run Quiz Commands to Mint the NFT
Step 1: Execute quiz command:
make answer_quiz KEYSTORE_PATH=~/.aligned_keystore/keystore0
Press Enter at the keystore password prompt.
Step 2. Answer the quiz with: y, c, c, a, y. Wait around 5 minutes for the system to mint the NFT.
Step 3. Check your NFT on Holesky Explorer.
Once successful, you can close CMD and Docker.
Part 5: Errors and Troubleshooting
Step 1. If you encounter the “No such file or directory” error during the Quiz step, follow these commands:
– Clone the repo:
git clone https://github.com/yetanotherco/aligned_layer.git
– Navigate to the directory: cd aligned_layer/examples/zkquiz
– Retry the quiz command: make answer_quiz KEYSTORE_PATH=~/.aligned_keystore/keystore0
Step 2. If you encounter a “RUST_BACKTRACE=1” error, this indicates an issue with the Holesky network. You need to close CMD and the Docker container and then try again.
Part 6: Completing Aligned’s Galxe Tasks
– Complete simple social tasks such as following and joining Aligned’s Discord.
– Prepare $G tokens on the Gravity Alpha Mainnet to cover transaction fees.
Note:
– Since you’re using a private key, only use a secondary wallet to mint the NFT.
– Only 9,000 NFTs have been minted so far, and with a low participation rate, there’s a high chance of significant rewards if the project airdrops.
Summary
Minting NFTs to receive airdrops is familiar territory for “airdrop hunters,” but Aligned’s complex minting process has deterred many from participating. This presents a great opportunity for those looking to get in early while participation remains low.
