Airdrop

An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Blast TVL Plunges Another 30% as Users Abandon the Network

Blast TVL Plunges Another 30% as Users Abandon the Network

The post Blast TVL Plunges Another 30% as Users Abandon the Network appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The total value locked in DeFi on the Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain is down 30% this month and 97% from its all-time high. Once the second-largest Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network, Blast has fallen off significantly as users continue to flee the ecosystem for greener pastures. The chain’s DeFi total value locked (TVL) peaked at $2.2 billion in June 2024, just a month before its highly anticipated token generation event (TGE). Blast’s TVL now stands at just $65 million, a 97% decline from its peak and a 30% drop over just the last month. Blast TVL – DeFiLlama Blast launched with a controversial deposit vault in November 2023, where users locked capital on the chain to earn points. The mainnet launched four months later in February 2024, with Blast unveiling its farming system, which featured a points system that rewarded onchain TVL, and a Blast Gold system, which was distributed to users by native protocols. The chain became a hotbed for airdrop farmers seeking a repeat of the highly successful Blur airdrop from February 2023, which was also spearheaded by lead developer PacMan and funded by investment firm Paradigm. However, the airdrop left many users disappointed after the BLAST token opened at a $2.9 billion valuation, falling short of many farmers’ and analysts’ $5 – $10 billion projections. Activity and TVL on the chain quickly declined, with Blast losing 60% of its TVL less than two months after the airdrop. The BLAST token has performed just as poorly, down 91% from its all-time high and currently changing hands at a $250 million fully diluted valuation (FDV). BLAST Market Cap – CoinGecko Daily active users (DAU) have also plummeted, and are down to just 3,500 according to TokenTerminal, after peaking at 77,000 shortly after the airdrop. Meanwhile, leading L2s Base and…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Will crypto be judged on substance or form?

Will crypto be judged on substance or form?

The post Will crypto be judged on substance or form? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. This is a segment from The Breakdown newsletter. To read more editions, subscribe “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet.” — William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet The thing about pancakes is that they’re really just cake: flour, eggs, sugar, and butter, topped with more sugar.  But because they’re flat and branded as breakfast, it’s socially acceptable to eat them in the morning. This is kind of weird: Even your anything-goes dad wouldn’t serve you leftover birthday cake for breakfast, but he wouldn’t think twice about making you pancakes. Lawyers and accountants recognize this as a question of substance vs. form: The form of pancakes is breakfast food, but the substance is dessert. In the Roman Storm trial, for example, the prosecution asked jurors to ignore the form of Tornado Cash — non-custodial, immutable smart contract code — and instead focus on the substance of what it enabled: money laundering. The economic reality and true intent of an arrangement, they essentially argued, matter more than the technical form it takes. In short, prosecutors accused Storm of using a technical innovation to cleverly sidestep the law. This is what the rest of crypto is often accused of, too. In substance, skeptics say, tokens are stocks, protocols are companies, labs entities are c-suites, staking yields are dividends, token burns are buybacks, airdrops are sometimes IPOs, DAOs are general partnerships, and stablecoins are bank accounts. It’s often hard to argue with. Crypto people commonly talk about their tokens as if they’re shares in for-profit companies, for example, and expect those profits to be returned to them in staking yields or token burns.  But they don’t want their tokens regulated like stocks…because they’re tokens. Lab entities first get their tokens onto exchanges via an…

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Can Labubull’s Upcoming Presale Deliver the Best Meme Coin Gains of the Decade?

Can Labubull’s Upcoming Presale Deliver the Best Meme Coin Gains of the Decade?

The post Can Labubull’s Upcoming Presale Deliver the Best Meme Coin Gains of the Decade? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In 2025, meme coins continue to dominate conversations, but only a few projects stand out as real contenders. Labubull ($LXB) has quickly earned the spotlight as the best meme coin on whitelist, combining community culture with investor-friendly mechanics that deliver more than just hype. Positioned at the front of the top meme coin presales, Labubull is offering early participants a rare shot at gains projected up to 10,000% ROI. Why the Labubull Whitelist Deserves Attention Labubull’s whitelist isn’t just an early pass — it’s the most strategic entry point for those aiming to maximize ROI. Every presale stage raises the token price, which means that the earlier you join, the better your position. Missing the whitelist means missing the juiciest entry, and in crypto, those first steps are what set apart the winners from the spectators. The excitement around this whitelist echoes the early days of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, when small entries created life-changing results. With Labubull, the mechanics are designed to make early access more rewarding than ever. The ROI Opportunity: 10,000% Potential Gains Labubull’s presale design makes it one of the most lucrative opportunities among meme coins. Early investors at Stage 1 can secure tokens at the lowest possible price, with projections indicating up to 10,000% ROI by the final stage. This isn’t speculation alone; it’s math built into the presale structure. Each new stage increases price and scarcity, ensuring consistent upward momentum. Key Features That Put Labubull In The Spotlight 1. 16 Presale Stages Labubull’s 16-stage model turns investment into an event. Each stage unlocks a new collectible Labubull character while raising the token price, fusing meme culture with financial growth. 2. 80% APY Staking Investors can stake $LXB for 80% APY, creating a consistent income stream that adds depth to holding, beyond waiting for token…

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Morning Minute: Football Dot Fun Breaks Out

Morning Minute: Football Dot Fun Breaks Out

The post Morning Minute: Football Dot Fun Breaks Out appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief Football Dot Fun, a Web3 fantasy soccer game on Base, exploded with $25.7M trading volume and 10,284 users in under two weeks. Players buy and trade fractionalized “shares” of real football players using in-game Gold currency, with shares depleting as players appear in matches. The ecosystem’s market cap surged from $60M to $160M over the weekend, with some traders seeing 3-4x portfolio gains in a single day. Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors rally hard post-Jackson Hole, then fall; BTC at $111,300 ETH hits new ATH on Friday before retracing, now $4,600 Tom Lee’s BMNR added another 200k ETH last week, holds 1.7M IRS Crypto Head resigns, moves to private sector Football dot Fun explodes in interest and volume over the weekend ⚽️ Football Dot Fun Breaks Out The newest breakout crypto app is here. And there are definitely some 2021 NBA Top Shot vibes. 📌 What Happened Football dot Fun, a browser-based Web3 fantasy football (soccer) game built on Base, just exploded across nearly all metrics. According to fresh Dune data: $25.7M trading volume (including fees) since launch $14.2M total deposits fueling liquidity 10,284 unique depositors onboarded in under two weeks $1.33M in fees generated already $3.77M in Gold balances circulating in the ecosystem Traders who bought in on Saturday were reporting 3-4x gains on their entire portfolios—in less than a day. All while the total value of the ecosystem rallied from ~$60M to $160M over the weekend. Inflows soared over the weekend (data from https://dune.com/fookin_no_wan/footballdotfun)[/caption] 📝 How It Works Football dot Fun is like fantasy football reimagined as a trading game: Player Shares: Instead of drafting whole…

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Nexchain AI Stage 26 Nears Completion Faster Than Expected – What Makes This Token Presale the Best Pick?

Nexchain AI Stage 26 Nears Completion Faster Than Expected – What Makes This Token Presale the Best Pick?

The project has raised $9,400,775 of its $10,125,000 target, with tokens currently priced at $0.104. This milestone demonstrates significant investor […] The post Nexchain AI Stage 26 Nears Completion Faster Than Expected – What Makes This Token Presale the Best Pick? appeared first on Coindoo.

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Best Altcoins to Watch as the Crypto Market Faces a Potential Pullback

Best Altcoins to Watch as the Crypto Market Faces a Potential Pullback

Ethereum recently reached a new all-time high of approximately $4,955, with some exchanges briefly surpassing $5,000. Historically, such peaks are often followed by natural pullbacks, as seen in 2017 and early 2021. Following Ethereum’s surge, Bitcoin experienced short-term volatility as funds rotated into ETH, contributing to price fluctuations in both assets. Source – Wimar.X via […]

Author: The Cryptonomist
After a 4-Year Wait, Ethereum Touches ATH, Here is Why Nexchain AI Crypto Presale Tokens May Surpass Quicker

After a 4-Year Wait, Ethereum Touches ATH, Here is Why Nexchain AI Crypto Presale Tokens May Surpass Quicker

In a new development, a new price level has been attained at a value of $4953.73. While Ethereum needed four […] The post After a 4-Year Wait, Ethereum Touches ATH, Here is Why Nexchain AI Crypto Presale Tokens May Surpass Quicker appeared first on Coindoo.

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Pundit Warns XRP And Crypto Investors Of Possible Billions Of Dollars In Losses If They Don’t Do This

Pundit Warns XRP And Crypto Investors Of Possible Billions Of Dollars In Losses If They Don’t Do This

A massive opportunity is unfolding in the crypto space as the Midnight airdrop enters full swing, with billions of dollars worth of tokens available to eligible XRP and crypto investors. With just over a month left, industry voices warn that countless users could stand to miss out on one of the largest token distributions in history.  Less Than 40 Days Left To Claim The Midnight Airdrop The ongoing Midnight airdrop is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about topics in the crypto space, with billions of dollars potentially left unclaimed. According to Big Pey, a Cardano content creator, holders of XRP, Solana (SOL), ADA, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Avalanche (AVAX), and Brave tokens could be overlooking a one-of-a-kind opportunity.  Related Reading: Analyst Warns XRP Investors Not To Let Fear Dictate Moves As Long As Price Holds This Level The airdrop went live on August 5 2025 and has less than 40 days remaining before the claim window closes. Big Pey praised the tokenomics of Midnight’s $NIGHT token, describing it as “genius”. In his words, the most innovative feature is that $NIGHT generates “DUST,” rewarding users for engaging with the blockchain instead of forcing them to spend their existing holdings for transactions. This model creates a cycle where network activity becomes financially rewarding, contrasting how many blockchains currently function.  Community members responding to Big Pey’s post raised concerns about the airdrop’s accessibility. One user inquired about the fate of unclaimed tokens, to which Big Pey explained that they would be redistributed later through a scavenger hunt phase. Another member highlighted the challenge of claiming tokens through hardware wallets such as Trezor. Addressing this, the Cardano content creator assured users that Trezor has confirmed plans to roll out support within the 60-day airdrop claim period, enabling hardware wallet holders to participate without risking security.  About The Midnight Airdrop The Midnight airdrop is not just notable for its size but also for what it represents. Midnight is a partner chain built on Cardano, leveraging zero-knowledge proofs to ensure privacy and data protection for Decentralized Applications (dApps).  Related Reading: Analyst Says It Doesn’t Matter What Analysis You Use, XRP Price Is Set To Explode The $NIGHT tokens are designed to serve as the governance and ownership layer of the Midnight ecosystem. On the other hand, the network introduces $DUST, a privacy utility that further incentivizes usage and deepens the project’s focus on secure, private transactions.  Unlike many token launches relying on presales, Midnight will distribute 100% of its supply to eligible users across eight major blockchains. The airdrop is set to run for 60 days, with half of the distribution allocated to ADA holders and the other half spread across seven cryptocurrencies.  Over 33 million wallets are eligible to receive tokens. Holders who do not initially claim will still have four years to secure their allocation, but the initial phase remains crucial for early participation. Investors outside the eight chains are not excluded either, as they can join a scavenger hunt to earn a share of unclaimed tokens later. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

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TOKEN6900 Presale Ends in Less Than 48 Hours – Last Chance to Buy T6900

TOKEN6900 Presale Ends in Less Than 48 Hours – Last Chance to Buy T6900

As the crypto market heads toward the end of August, altcoins are deep in the red, and investor sentiment remains cautious. Yet TOKEN6900 is breaking through the gloom, emerging as one of the few tokens generating genuine buzz. TOKEN6900, with its bold marketing, viral memes, and engaged community, is attracting attention despite the current market […]

Author: The Cryptonomist
Solana Seeker Review: A More Measured Crypto Phone

Solana Seeker Review: A More Measured Crypto Phone

The post Solana Seeker Review: A More Measured Crypto Phone appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Solana’s first smartphone, 2023’s Saga, was a big swing for Solana Labs—and initially a miss with consumers, at least until a massive price cut and crypto airdrop incentives drove sudden, sellout demand months after release. Now, the 2.0 model has arrived. The new Seeker serves as an attempt by Solana to deliver a more palatable crypto phone. It costs half the price of the Saga at launch, currently selling for $500, with early pre-orders getting it $50 cheaper. By some measures, it’s expectedly less robust and ultra-premium than the pricey Saga. Solana Seeker. Photo: Decrypt But the Seeker hits a much better sweet spot at this price, with mostly good-to-great hardware plus the added crypto features that help set it apart from your average Android phone. It’s still decidedly niche in appeal, and the state of the Solana dapp store doesn’t feel that different from back in 2023, with little to keep my attention beyond trading apps. But Solana users don’t have to take as much of a gamble buying the Seeker, and if the mobile dapp ecosystem improves and/or there are serious airdrops ahead, maybe it’ll prove to be just as worthwhile as the Saga was to early adopters. But that’s still a maybe, for now. A solid Android The moment it hit your hand, it was clear that the Solana Saga was a beast—heavy and expensive-feeling, thanks to the ceramic backing, with distinctive visual elements. At half the price, the Seeker has taken a different route. A plastic frame and glass backing make it more mid-range in feel than flagship, though it’s hardly anonymous among Androids thanks to the reflective “Seed Vault” cutout on the back and along the side (which houses the fingerprint sensor), plus a pair of Solana logos. Solana Seeker and Saga. Photo: Decrypt The…

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