20th APS Crypto Archive: September 2025 Airdrops, Exchanges, and Token Listings

When you’re looking for crypto airdrops, free token distributions from new blockchain projects that give users early access without spending money. Also known as token giveaways, they’re one of the most popular ways beginners get into crypto without buying first. In September 2025, 20th APS tracked over 40 verified airdrops—some tied to new Layer 2 networks, others to DeFi protocols that had just launched their mainnets. These weren’t hype-driven scams. Each one was checked for smart contract safety, team transparency, and community activity before being listed.

token listings, when a new cryptocurrency gets added to a major exchange and becomes tradeable. Also known as exchange listings, they often trigger price spikes and sudden interest from traders. That month, 12 new tokens hit exchanges like KuCoin, Bybit, and Gate.io. We broke down which ones had real trading volume versus fake volume pumped by bots. You’ll find posts here that show you how to spot the real ones before the FOMO hits. Then there’s crypto exchanges, platforms where you buy, sell, or trade digital assets. Also known as crypto trading platforms, they’re the gateway between holding crypto and using it. We compared fees, withdrawal speeds, and support for lesser-known tokens—because not all exchanges are built the same. One might let you trade a new memecoin instantly, but take 7 days to cash out. Another might charge less but lock your funds if you’re not KYC’d.

And if you’re wondering how to even start, our blockchain guides, simple, step-by-step explanations of how crypto networks work without the jargon. Also known as crypto tutorials, they’re designed for people who’ve never touched a wallet. That month, we published clear breakdowns on what gas fees really are, how staking works on Proof-of-Stake chains, and why some tokens are ERC-20 while others aren’t. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just what you need to know before you click ‘confirm’.

What you’ll find in this archive isn’t just a list of posts. It’s a snapshot of what actually mattered in crypto during September 2025. Real airdrops people got paid. Real exchanges that didn’t crash under pressure. Real guides that helped someone make their first trade without losing money. No guesses. No assumptions. Just what was verified, what worked, and what you can still use today.