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
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Aster Fuels Perpetual DEX Volume Surge to Record $70B Amid Incentive Frenzy

Aster Fuels Perpetual DEX Volume Surge to Record $70B Amid Incentive Frenzy

The post Aster Fuels Perpetual DEX Volume Surge to Record $70B Amid Incentive Frenzy appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Perpetual trading volumes on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) surged to an all-time high of $70 billion on Thursday, driven by Aster, a new derivatives platform on BNB Chain.  Perpetual DEXs have surged to record volumes on three consecutive days as decentralized perpetuals activity heated up. On Tuesday, the overall volume for perp DEXs hit $52 billion, followed by $67 billion on Wednesday.  The volume topped $70 billion on Thursday, highlighting renewed momentum in the decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives markets.  Aster topped the leaderboard with almost $36 billion in 24-hour trading volume, which was over 50% of the total perp DEX activity on Thursday. The platform outpaced rivals like Hyperliquid and Lighter, both recording volumes of above $10 billion.  Perpetual trading volumes on decentralized exchanges. Source: DefiLlama Incentive farming drives perpetual DEX trading activity Aster’s breakout performance on Thursday followed the platform’s growing dominance in decentralized derivatives. On Wednesday, Aster surpassed its peers with $24.7 billion in 24-hour volume, more than double Hyperliquid’s performance on that day.  While trading volume is a key metric measuring interest and market conviction toward a platform, Aster’s rise was also driven by aggressive incentives for using the platform. Trading, minting and holding in Aster’s DEX gives users points, making them eligible for an Aster airdrop.  Because of this, community members said the surge in volume may have negative effects for retail traders. One user said volume spikes may look good until the rewards dry up, arguing that the volume did not truly reflect market conviction. Source: Tiko Another community member compared the volume surge to the exchange fee-mining season in 2018 and the DeFi summer of 2021. The user said these events don’t end well for retail. “Cash out even a small amount, unless you know what you’re doing. It is very easy to lose money…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
SBF’s ‘gm’ Tweet Sparks Speculation of Comeback Amidst New Solana-Based Perp Dex

SBF’s ‘gm’ Tweet Sparks Speculation of Comeback Amidst New Solana-Based Perp Dex

Sam Bankman-Fried's viral "gm" tweet has fueled intense speculation, with its timing linking him to a new Solana-based perp DEX.

Author: CryptoPotato
Base’s $20B TVL Goal Is Real—And 25K Developers Are Behind It

Base’s $20B TVL Goal Is Real—And 25K Developers Are Behind It

The post Base’s $20B TVL Goal Is Real—And 25K Developers Are Behind It appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Base’s $5 Billion TVL Milestone — Real Growth? Coinbase’s Layer-2 blockchain, Base, has been making waves in the Ethereum scaling space, and recent data show that its ambitious goal of reaching $5 billion in total value locked (TVL) is not just hype, but a tangible reality fueled by a thriving developer community. As of September 2025, Base boasts near $12 billion TVL, more than 1.5 times that of one of its main competitors, Arbitrum, which sits at about $7.4 billion. What’s driving this impressive growth? A combination of real user engagement, low transaction fees, and over 25,000 developers building on the platform—all backed by Coinbase’s strong ecosystem. BASE Ecosystem Total Value Locked. Source: tokenterminal Base is an optimistic rollup built on the OP Stack, designed to offer low-cost, high-speed transactions fully compatible with Ethereum’s decentralized ecosystem. Unlike networks that rely heavily on speculative hype or airdrops to boost numbers, Base’s $5 billion TVL comes from organic DeFi activity, including notable protocols like Aerodrome running on its network. Daily transactions on Base have reached over 14 million, with about 832,000 active addresses in a 24-hour period, a clear sign of vibrant usage. Developer Surge and Ecosystem Expansion The key to Base’s explosive growth lies largely in its developer adoption. Over 25,000 developers are building on Base, rapidly expanding the ecosystem with decentralized applications, games, and DeFi projects. Analyst Kyle Doops emphasizes that Base’s activity is driven by genuine user demand rather than wash trading, stating that the platform’s transactions include innovative swaps, collectibles, and decentralized social apps. This surge is fueled by Coinbase’s seamless integration, which funnels a massive user base and resources into Base. Low transaction fees: some as little as $0.005 per transfer compared to $0.04 on competing Layer-2s like Arbitrum make Base attractive for developers and users alike.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
XRP Holders Could Lose Millions Of Dollars In 10 Days, Here’s Why

XRP Holders Could Lose Millions Of Dollars In 10 Days, Here’s Why

The post XRP Holders Could Lose Millions Of Dollars In 10 Days, Here’s Why appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP holders just got reminded that they may miss out on a major token giveaway if they do not act promptly. A reminder from the crypto community has made it clear that only a short time remains before the current claim window closes. If eligible holders fail to take part, they risk losing millions of dollars in value from the free distribution. The project team has stated that the claim process is open, but it will not remain so indefinitely. After the first phase concludes, fewer opportunities will be available, leaving many with limited or no options. Rick McCracken Warns XRP Holders Of Imminent Deadline Cardano community member Rick McCracken is now urging XRP and Cardano holders to pay attention. He reminded users that only 10 days remain to claim their free Midnight (NIGHT) tokens. The first phase of the airdrop, known as the Glacier Drop, will officially close on October 4 at 12:00 p.m. UTC, after which any holder who has not claimed their share will no longer be able to receive it in this phase. This reminder has raised an alarm because many XRP holders are yet to act. The risk is clear: failing to claim means missing out on tokens that could be worth millions in the future. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has also given updates on the claim process. He explained that tens of thousands of addresses have already taken their share of NIGHT tokens.  Millions At Stake As Midnight Airdrop Enters Final Phase The claim portal for NIGHT tokens opened on August 5, allowing 33.6 million addresses across eight major blockchains to participate. The supported networks include Cardano, XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Basic Attention Token, and BNB. From the very beginning, the distribution was to allocate half of the supply to Cardano users, 20%…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
T-REX Announces Official Launch of Its Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem

T-REX Announces Official Launch of Its Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem

The post T-REX Announces Official Launch of Its Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Disclaimer: The below article is sponsored, and the views in it do not represent those of ZyCrypto. Readers should conduct independent research before taking any actions related to the project mentioned in this piece. This article should not be regarded as investment advice. Amid efforts to remediate one of Web3’s most persistent challenges —inefficient value distribution —T-REX, an Arbitrum-backed data and engagement infrastructure for Web3, has announced the official launch of its platform today. While this marks a major milestone in the platform’s journey, it is a step closer to achieving its mission of bolstering structural efficiency in the Web3 space. While it has secured a massive $17 million from investors, including Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Framework Ventures, North Island Ventures, and Portal Ventures, the launch has seen T-REX introduce an “intelligence layer” for Web3, a data-driven system designed to connect projects with users more effectively, strengthen community growth, and improve the long-term health of token ecosystems. T-REX understands that the distribution of value, including the flow of incentives, rewards, and attention, across Web3 remains structurally flawed. This is usually because mechanisms deployed in recent token launches tend to over-reward short-term participants while overlooking genuine long-term contributors. Advertisement &nbsp To address this loophole, T-REC features the 5D Persona, a multi-dimensional, privacy-preserving profile that represents users across demographics, assets, social signals, interests, and knowledge.  While these personas are designed to evolve with user behavior, they create a more accurate representation over time. This enables the profiles to feed into the platform’s Intelligence Flywheel, a feedback loop that matches the right users with the right projects, calibrates incentive levels, and measures actual contributions.  Meanwhile, outcomes generated from the system are fed back to refine future campaigns and activities, helping T-REX to curtail fraud and efficiently increase return on…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
DeFi Derivatives Enter New Era With Aster Dominating $70B Market Surge

DeFi Derivatives Enter New Era With Aster Dominating $70B Market Surge

BNB Chain-based Aster has rolled out an aggressive points program tied to trading, minting, and holding on its exchange. The […] The post DeFi Derivatives Enter New Era With Aster Dominating $70B Market Surge appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo
Plasma confirms that all users participating in the IC0 pre-deposit plan will receive an XPL airdrop worth approximately $8,390

Plasma confirms that all users participating in the IC0 pre-deposit plan will receive an XPL airdrop worth approximately $8,390

PANews reported on September 25th that according to Decrypt, Plasma confirmed that all users who participated in the pre-deposit program received $8,390 worth of XPL tokens, even if they ultimately did not actually purchase XPL through the ICO. Plasma stated that within three hours of the mainnet beta launch, half of the ICO participants had already claimed their tokens. Plasma allocated a total of 25 million tokens to all pre-depositors, which will be distributed evenly among all depositors. This means that whether depositing $1 or $10,000, the additional rewards received are the same. Plasma's mainnet beta launch coincided with the launch of its TGE token and its stablecoin-native digital bank, Plasma One, this week. The digital bank's card will use the Plasma blockchain as a payment rail and boast 4% cashback on purchases. Plasma executives stated that this launch is the first step forward, with more planned for the future.

Author: PANews
MetaMask Token: When Is the MASK Launch Date and Will There Be an Airdrop?

MetaMask Token: When Is the MASK Launch Date and Will There Be an Airdrop?

The post MetaMask Token: When Is the MASK Launch Date and Will There Be an Airdrop? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MetaMask is the gateway to the Ethereum world for millions of people. It’s a wallet, sure, but it’s also where users swap tokens, play games, and try new dApps.  The platform’s built‑in swap tool alone has generated about $325 million in fees. With more than 30 million active users, any new MetaMask feature can ripple through the entire crypto market. Recently, ConsenSys CEO and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin confirmed that MetaMask will launch its own token, often referred to as the MASK token. During a September 2025 interview, he said the token “is coming” and might arrive “sooner than you would expect”.  The goal is to help decentralize parts of the MetaMask ecosystem and give users a bigger role in its governance. There’s still no official MetaMask token launch date, and scammers have already created fake MASK tokens.  I’ll go through what we know, what remains uncertain, and how to prepare for a possible airdrop without falling for scams. Key highlights: MetaMask token is confirmed, but there’s no official launch date yet. Joseph Lubin hinted in September 2025 that the token could launch sooner than expected. The MASK token aims to decentralize MetaMask, offering governance and possible user rewards. Airdrop rumors remain unverified.  MetaMask has not announced eligibility criteria. Scammers are active: any MASK tokens trading now are fake. Only trust official channels. The rise of MetaMask and early token rumours MetaMask started as a browser plug-in for storing Ether and ERC‑20 tokens. Over time, it added a mobile app, one‑click swaps, bridging, staking, and connections to hundreds of networks. Today, it’s arguably the most widely used crypto wallet in DeFi, consistently ranked among the best crypto wallets. The idea of a MetaMask token isn’t new. In 2021, Lubin tweeted a playful “Wen $MASK?”. That sparked rumors that a token…

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Everyone’s Watching Bitcoin and Ethereum, But Missing This: The $0.005 Token With $548M Real Estate Behind It – Avalon X (AVLX)

Everyone’s Watching Bitcoin and Ethereum, But Missing This: The $0.005 Token With $548M Real Estate Behind It – Avalon X (AVLX)

The market worldwide has set its eyes on BTC and ETH for the major part of the Q3 cycles. Yet a quiet competition sits at a fixed $0.005 presale entry with real assets backing it. The Avalon X (AVLX) crypto links tokens to property, utility, and perks. For investors keeping in sight the new crypto […] The post Everyone’s Watching Bitcoin and Ethereum, But Missing This: The $0.005 Token With $548M Real Estate Behind It – Avalon X (AVLX) appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
Dogecoin holders hope to reach a new high in the fourth quarter of 2025. We can get a lot of Dogecoin in this way

Dogecoin holders hope to reach a new high in the fourth quarter of 2025. We can get a lot of Dogecoin in this way

The cryptocurrency market is heating up again, and investors are exploring which penny coins might lead the next rally. Dogecoin remains the original meme coin, but newer projects with stronger technology and more focused communities are emerging. Next, I’ll share how to increase your cryptographic keys to earn Dogecoin… Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Prediction Dogecoin has [...] The post Dogecoin holders hope to reach a new high in the fourth quarter of 2025. We can get a lot of Dogecoin in this way appeared first on Blockonomi.

Author: Blockonomi