PANews reported on December 23 that, according to an announcement from the Espresso Foundation, the ESP airdrop registration portal is now open, and users can connect their wallets to check their eligibility. The official announcement cautions against trusting fake websites or phishing messages, and states that the official token distribution will begin in early 2026, during which time eligibility criteria may be added; users who are not yet eligible will still have a chance to participate.