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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Crypto Volatility Becomes Source of Profit: Zexpire Opens New Ways to Earn in Crypto

Crypto Volatility Becomes Source of Profit: Zexpire Opens New Ways to Earn in Crypto

The post Crypto Volatility Becomes Source of Profit: Zexpire Opens New Ways to Earn in Crypto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News For as long as crypto has existed, volatility has been both its greatest attraction and its biggest hurdle. Traders are drawn to the promise of quick gains but often end up on the losing side of sudden price swings. Traditional tools like staking, yield farming, and even copy trading offer ways to earn in crypto, …

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SecondSwap and TokenOps Partner to Extend Token Lifecycle Into Secondary Liquidity

SecondSwap and TokenOps Partner to Extend Token Lifecycle Into Secondary Liquidity

Singapore, Singapore, 24th September 2025, Chainwire

Author: Blockchainreporter
MASK Token Anticipation Builds, Aster Open Positions Surge 46%

MASK Token Anticipation Builds, Aster Open Positions Surge 46%

The post MASK Token Anticipation Builds, Aster Open Positions Surge 46% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BTC$113,060.17, the crypto market leader, has bounced to nearly $113,000, hinting at an end to the three-day losing streak. Other major coins are following BTC’s lead, with further gains contingent on bitcoin moving past key levels. “Much will depend on the ability of bitcoin bulls to overcome important resistance levels at 113,500 and 115,000. If they succeed, there will be a chance to restore the uptrend. Failure will increase the risks of a Bitcoin correction,” Alex Kuptsikevich, senior analyst at FxPro, said in an email. Token Talk By Oliver Knight MetaMask’s parent company ConsenSys, and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, recently confirmed that the long-rumored MASK token is indeed coming, and possibly “sooner than you would expect.” Lubin emphasized that MASK would be tied to the decentralization of certain parts of the MetaMask platform, moving control from a purely centralized model toward community governance. While no official tokenomics have yet been published, MetaMask seems likely to follow a model similar to that used by ConsenSys’s Layer-2 project Linea: retaining a modest share for the company while allocating much of the supply toward ecosystem incentives, developer funding, and user rewards. In previous token launches, eligible users, particularly active ones, have been prioritized in the distributions, which has fueled speculation that the airdrop will focus heavily on users with meaningful activity in MetaMask, like swaps or interactions with dApps. However, some X users have warned Metamask wallet owners to taper their expectations; with Wale Moca saying users could receive just $8.5 each if the token debuts at a $3 billion fully diluted value (FDV). That is based on 70 million users each owning an average of five wallets. MASK is now being anticipated alongside a series of major airdrops, including Base, OpenSea and a second HyperLiquid drop. Derivatives Positioning by Omkar Godbole Aster…

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Who benefits most from new global superpower deal to revamp Bitcoin market within 6 months?

Who benefits most from new global superpower deal to revamp Bitcoin market within 6 months?

The post Who benefits most from new global superpower deal to revamp Bitcoin market within 6 months? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Two global superpowers have agreed to a groundbreaking deal that will rewrite Bitcoin and crypto market investments over the next six months. A UK and United States task force with a 180-day deadline aims to align Bitcoin and crypto product listings, custody, and disclosures across the two markets. The initiative, announced during the state visit and co-chaired by finance ministries with regulators involved, is framed to remove cross-border frictions in capital markets and digital assets, with recommendations expected around March 2026. The scope includes cooperation on wholesale digital markets and a timetable to report within six months. This timing coincides with a fresh U.S. exchange framework that lets NYSE, Nasdaq, and Cboe list spot commodity and crypto exchange-traded products under generic criteria, shortening market to about 75 days and opening a product pipeline beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. The policy sequence creates a workable playbook The U.S. generic listing standard sets repeatable eligibility, surveillance sharing, and disclosure patterns. The task force can map those patterns into a cross-listing pathway for London that recognizes outcomes rather than duplicating the process. The U.S. rule change reduces the interval between filing and the first trade to a fixed window, which has been one of the primary gating items for new single-asset and basket products. If London accepts the U.S. package as equivalent for secondary listings, exchanges can carry over diligence and market surveillance agreements, then scale local documentation to UK rules. UK capital-raising reforms that raise thresholds for follow-on offerings and streamline prospectuses provide the other half of the plumbing due to shorter documentation windows and a new public offers platform that will be phased in through 2026. A market structure test case already exists in London. The London Stock Exchange permits professional-only crypto exchange-traded notes, launched in 2024, and by mid-2025 hosted 17…

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Falcon Finance Sets Community Sale Record on Buidlpad With $113M $FF Token Commitment

Falcon Finance Sets Community Sale Record on Buidlpad With $113M $FF Token Commitment

Dubai, UAE, 24th September 2025, Chainwire

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Bless announced that it has opened airdrop applications

Bless announced that it has opened airdrop applications

PANews reported on September 24 that the shared computer network Bless announced on the X platform that BLESS tokens are now open for airdrop applications. Users who have locked in their BLESS tokens can start staking today, and trading on multiple platforms has been launched.

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Mira announces token economics: TGE initial circulation is 19.12% of the total, with an initial airdrop of 6%

Mira announces token economics: TGE initial circulation is 19.12% of the total, with an initial airdrop of 6%

PANews reported on September 24th that Mira announced the MIRA token economics: the total supply of MIRA is 1 billion, based on the Base network, with an initial circulation of 19.12% at the TGE. Use cases for its tokens include API access and value capture, consumer application integration, foundational assets for the AI ecosystem Mira Network, staking, and governance. Token distribution is as follows: 6% for the initial airdrop, 16% for future node rewards, 26% for the ecosystem reserve, 20% for core contributors, 14% for early investors, 15% for the foundation, and 3% for liquidity incentives. At the TGE, the initial airdrop is 100% unlocked immediately, with the exception of Kaito ecosystem Stakers (unlocked after 2 weeks); the ecosystem reserve is unlocked on day 1, and the remaining portion vests linearly over 35 months; all other allocations are fully locked at the TGE and released gradually according to the vesting plan.

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GOAT Foundation unveils tokenomics for $GOATED token launch

GOAT Foundation unveils tokenomics for $GOATED token launch

The post GOAT Foundation unveils tokenomics for $GOATED token launch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The GOAT Foundation recently announced the details for its token generation event for $GOATED. The token is meant to support the network by serving as a reward mechanism and a governance token. Summary $GOATED will serve as both a governance tool and a reward mechanism within the Bitcoin ZKRollup GOAT Network Nearly 40% of the 1 billion $GOATED supply will go to the ecosystem’s mining rewards pool, while the remaining tokens will be allocated across team members, early supporters, the on-chain treasury, and community incentives such as airdrops. The Bitcoin ZKRollup GOAT Network has recently launched its own foundation to support the network in aiming to advance the Bitcoin ecosystem by scaling BTC performance and providing BTC yield while maintaining native BTC security. The independent entity has been dubbed the GOAT Foundation. Alongside the launch of GOAT Foundation, the network has revealed more details regarding the upcoming token generation event for its native token launch. Although the GOAT Foundation has yet to reveal an official release date, signs point to a release in the later half of 2025. According to the official announcement, the $GOATED token will be used to unlock key utilities across the GOAT network ecosystem. The token will be used for staking or locking to enhance BTC (BTC) yield rates, providing mining rewards and incentivizing developers among other use cases. In addition, $GOATED holders will be able to propose and vote on decisions regarding the GOAT Network. Stakers of $GOATED will also be able to increase their chances of being chosen to become sequencers, which directly earn them BTC transaction fees. This initiative is meant to incentivize users and node operators to engage with the $GOATED token. GOAT Foundation’s tokenomics for $GOATED The largest portion of $GOATED will be allocated to the GOAT ecosystem mining pool. Nearly…

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5 Altcoins With Breakout Potential Before Year-End

5 Altcoins With Breakout Potential Before Year-End

Several coins are catching attention as the year draws to a close. Some digital assets are showing signs of strong movement and possible growth. Fresh trends and projects are adding new energy to the market. Key picks could surprise many with strong results. Here are five tokens that may stand out in the coming months. Kaspa (KAS) Source: TradingView Kaspa spent the past week drifting down about 5.34%, deepening a 1-month slide of 12.95%. Even so, the coin still shows a 4.37% gain over 6 months, proving it can rebound after shocks. Prices now sit between $0.0784 and $0.0873, a tight zone that traders keep testing every session. The short-term mood looks mixed. KAS trades a touch above its 10-day average of $0.0782 yet hovers around the 100-day mark at $0.0821. RSI at 52.49 signals a neutral stance, but the Stochastic reading of 87.68 hints at overbought conditions. Add a soft negative MACD, and the chart says momentum is fragile, not broken. If buyers push past the nearest ceiling at $0.0930, the rally could stretch to $0.1019, a jump of about 16% from the midpoint of the current range. Failure to hold $0.0753 risks a slide toward $0.0664, roughly 13% lower. Given the neutral RSI and high Stoch, a brief dip toward support looks possible before any breakout. A close above $0.0930 flips the script and opens the door to fresh highs; a close below $0.0753 keeps the bears in charge. Terra Classic (LUNC) Source: TradingView LUNC spent the past week drifting between $0.00005715 and $0.00006208, slipping 4.67% over 7 days. The month looks worse with a 10.17% slide, and the 6-month tally shows a 16.97% fade. Price now hugs the 10-day average at $0.00005542 and sits just under the longer 100-day average at $0.00005865. Momentum is mixed: RSI at 49.20 says neutral, yet a high stochastic reading of 82.89 hints at short-term heat. Traders are watching $0.00005499 as near support. A break below could send the coin toward the deeper floor at $0.00005006, about 11% under current trade. On the upside, the first ceiling stands at $0.00006485. Clearing that would open a run to the second barrier at $0.00006978, roughly 12% above the top of today’s range. The MACD line is slightly negative, so bulls need volume to flip sentiment. Given the flat RSI and negative MACD, the path of least resistance is sideways to mildly lower unless buyers reclaim $0.00006485. If they do, momentum could swing fast and erase the recent monthly loss. Until that breakout, expect choppy action inside the listed bands. Stellar (XLM) Source: TradingView Current 0.37 to 0.40 range keeps traders alert. Price fell 2.18 percent in the last week and 10.88 percent over the month, wiping out recent enthusiasm. Even so, a strong 29.76 percent gain over six months shows that wider trend still leans up. The 10 day moving average sits at 0.37 while the 100 day line is close at 0.38. This narrow gap signals balance. RSI at 54.52 points to neutral momentum, yet a lofty Stochastic score of 88.04 hints at buying pressure that could soon fade. The MACD level above zero supports a mild up bias. If bulls lift XLM through 0.42 resistance, a sprint to 0.45 could follow, adding roughly 12 to 18 percent from current trade. Failure to clear 0.42 may see price slip to the 0.36 support, and any break there could drag toward 0.33, about 10 percent lower. Given the soft weekly drop but solid half year climb, probability still tilts toward gradual upside once near term froth cools. Tron (TRX) Source: TradingView Tron has slid 1.41 % this week and 6.20 % over the past month, yet the token still boasts a 46.95 % jump in six months. Trading now between 0.34 and 0.35, TRX is hovering near the midpoint of that rally. The 10-day and 100-day moving averages both sit at 0.34. An RSI of 48.87 and a Stochastic of 40.04 show a market stuck in neutral, while the MACD reading at −0.0001339 leans slightly negative. Momentum is calm, but the chart is coiled for a move. A close above the first barrier at 0.36 could spark an advance to 0.38, about an 8 % gain from current levels. If buyers fail to crack resistance, price may test 0.33 support, and a deeper slip to 0.31 would trim roughly 9 %. The sizable six-month rise hints that any dip toward 0.33 could attract fresh bids and set up the next push higher. Demand for $XYZ Surges As Its Capitalization Hits the $15M Milestone XYZVerse ($XYZ), recently recognized as Best NEW Meme Project, is drawing significant attention thanks to its standout concept. It is the first ever meme coin that merges the thrill of sports and the innovation of web3. Unlike typical meme coins, XYZVerse offers real utility and a clear roadmap for long-term development. It plans to launch gamified products and form partnerships with big sports teams and platforms. Notably, XYZVerse recently delivered on one of its goals ahead of schedule by partnering with bookmaker.XYZ, the first fully on-chain decentralized sportsbook and casino. As a bonus, $XYZ token holders receive exclusive perks on their first bet. Price Dynamics and Listing Plans During its presale phase, the $XYZ token has shown steady growth. Since its launch, the price has increased from $0.0001 to $0.0055, with the next stage set to push it further to $0.0056. With an anticipated listing price of $0.10, the token is set to launch on leading CEXs and DEXs. The projected listing price of $0.10 could generate up to 1,000x returns for early investors, provided the project secures the necessary market capitalization. So far, more than $15 million has been raised, and the presale is approaching another significant milestone of $20 million. This fast progress is signaling strong demand from both retail and institutional investors. Champions Get Rewarded In XYZVerse, the community calls the plays. Active contributors are rewarded with airdropped XYZ tokens for their dedication. It’s a game where the most passionate players win big. The Road to Victory With solid tokenomics, strategic CEX and DEX listings, and consistent token burns, $XYZ is built for a championship run. Every play is designed to push it further, to strengthen its price, and to rally a community of believers who believe this is the start of something legendary. Airdrops, Rewards, and More - Join XYZVerse to Unlock All the Benefits Conclusion KAS, LUNC, XLM, and TRX look poised for fresh highs as the 2025 bull run gains pace, yet XYZVerse (XYZ) blends sports memes and GameFi, hinting at even larger upside. You can find more information about XYZVerse (XYZ) here: https://xyzverse.io/, https://t.me/xyzverse, https://x.com/xyz_verse   Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

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DataFi 101: How Does ZK Actually Protect Data?

DataFi 101: How Does ZK Actually Protect Data?

When people hear “Zero-Knowledge Proof”, the first reaction is almost always the same: it protects my privacy on-chain. ZK is everywhere in Web3, powering privacy chains, identity systems, and even Layer2 scaling. Too often, it’s treated as a silver bullet for anonymity. But anonymity is not the same as privacy protection. The gap lies in how proofs are designed: they hide some facts, but leave others visible. So, before we ask whether ZK protects privacy, we need to ask what it actually secures. What ZK Actually Is Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) are not born from Web3. They come from decades of cryptography research, first proposed in the 1980s as a way for one party (the prover) to convince another (the verifier) that a statement is true, without revealing the underlying information. At its core, ZK is about selective disclosure. It doesn’t make all your data invisible. Instead, it lets you prove just enough to satisfy a condition: “I’m over 18” without exposing my exact birthday. “This account has at least 1 ETH” without showing the balance. “This address provided liquidity for N days” without disclosing all transactions. The original purpose was simple but powerful: enable trust between parties who don’t fully trust each other, while minimizing unnecessary data exposure. “Proving the required condition while concealing personal details”, the logic makes ZK capable of enabling anonymity and shielding sensitive information that does not need to be exposed. With this logic in mind, it becomes clearer why Web3 has embraced ZK, and how it’s applying it today. Why Web3 Embraces ZK Web3 has always been built on open ledgers, where every transaction, balance, and contract state is transparent by default. This transparency is powerful for auditability, but it also creates tension: some users and projects want verifiability without overexposure. Zero-Knowledge Proofs step into that gap. They allow protocols to preserve the credibility of on-chain data while reducing the amount of raw information revealed. In practice, this logic has shaped three main areas of adoption: Privacy-Preserving Protocols Networks such as Zcash or Aztec use ZK to hide transaction details while still keeping the chain valid. The proof confirms that “the math checks out” without exposing sender, receiver, or exact amounts. Identity and Access Projects build ZK-based credentials that let users prove traits without revealing identities. For example, demonstrating membership in a DAO, residency in a country, or eligibility for airdrops — all without handing over personal documents. Scaling and Efficiency Rollups like zkSync and StarkNet rely on ZK proofs to compress hundreds of off-chain transactions into a single validity proof. This keeps Ethereum scalable without sacrificing security or trust. Across these fronts, ZK is not just a niche cryptographic trick. It has become a core enabler of Web3’s ambition: open systems that are secure, verifiable, and less invasive. But here lies the common misconception: adopting ZK doesn’t automatically mean privacy protection. Misconceptions of ZK The rise of Zero-Knowledge Proofs in Web3 has fueled a common narrative: ZK protects privacy. But this assumption blurs the line between what ZK actually protects and what remains exposed. Proofs are powerful, yet selective. They let you prove a condition without revealing the exact detail. For example, you can use ZK to show that your wallet added more than 1,000 USDT into a liquidity pool, without disclosing the precise amount. But here is the problem — the wallet address itself still lives on-chain. Once linked, its broader transaction history, balances, and interactions remain traceable. This same logic applies to DataFi. ZK has an essential role: it allows users to share proofs instead of raw data, ensuring brands can verify “the condition is met” without accessing personal details. For example, a campaign can check that a user purchased from a certain category, or engaged with a protocol for N days, without ever seeing the underlying receipts or wallet logs. But ZK is not a blanket shield. If users rely on a single wallet address to join campaigns or share data, the proof may stay private, yet the address itself continues to leak behavioral patterns — participation frequency, overlaps across different campaigns, or even financial activity. Of course, DataFi isn’t limited to on-chain data. Off-chain records, such as shopping receipts, loyalty memberships, browsing histories, can also be turned into proofs, secured by a combination of ZK, MPC, and TEE. This multi-layer protection ensures raw data never leaves the user’s control. Yet even here, wallet addresses are still the weak point. Proofs don’t reveal their contents, but the act of using a proof does — it shows that an address interacted with certain campaigns or contracts. Over time, these repeated appearances link together into behavioral patterns, allowing others to infer far more than any single proof discloses. Beyond ZK ZK does solve part of the privacy problem. It lets users prove conditions without revealing raw details. But on-chain transparency means a single wallet address can still collapse multiple proofs into a visible behavioral pattern. So, at DataDanceChain, we see wallet addresses as the real bottleneck for privacy. To solve that, we integrate sub-addresses — a design that lets each proof, each interaction, live under its own isolated address. For users, this means campaigns and data shares don’t collapse into a single behavioral profile. With sub-addresses, ZK’s selective disclosure is no longer undermined by address linkage, and it achieves its full privacy-preserving power. DataDance is a consumer chain built for personal data assets. It enables AI to utilize user data while ensuring the privacy of that data. DataDance caters to both individual users and commercial organizations (brands). Through the DataDance Key Derivation Protocol, the network’s nodes achieve multi-layered privacy protection while being EVM-compatible. This ensures absolute data privacy while enabling rights management, data exchange, asset airdrops, and claims. Website: https://datadance.ai/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/DataDanceChain Telegram: https://t.me/datadancechain GitHub: https://github.com/DataDanceChain GitBook: https://datadance.gitbook.io/ddc DataFi 101: How Does ZK Actually Protect Data? was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story

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