Layer 2 network Optimism announced its fourth airdrop, which focuses on rewarding web3 artists.

The airdrop disseminated 10,343,757.81 OP, worth roughly $40.8 million, to 22,998 addresses, according to an official release. Users have until Feb. 13, 2025 to claim the tokens.

"A great society needs artists," Optimism wrote in an airdrop claim page. "This airdrop is a thank you to the artists and their ability to bring creativity onchain. Your contributions play a vital role in the Optimism Collective."

The fourth airdrop

Users who created NFT art from Jan. 10, 2023 to Jan. 10, 2024 on the Ethereum mainnet or Optimism's Superchain, an interconnected series of Layer 2 networks, were eligible for the airdrop. 

The airdrop rewarded NFT creators based on how much gas other users spent …