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
Zero-knowledge identity protocol Self raises $9 million in seed funding and launches points program.

Zero-knowledge identity protocol Self raises $9 million in seed funding and launches points program.

PANews reported on November 13th, citing CoinDesk , that Self, a zero-knowledge identity and " proof-of-humanity " protocol , announced the completion of a $9 million seed funding round. Investors include Greenfield Capital , SoftBank 's Startup Capital Ventures x SBI Fund , Spearhead VC , Verda Ventures , Fireweed Ventures , and several angel investors. Self provides privacy-focused identity verification using zero-knowledge proofs and verifiable credentials. It has integrated with Google , Aave , and Velodrome , supporting biometric passports, country IDs , and Indian Aadhaar verification, and is used for anti-Covenant airdrops and OFAC -compliant token distribution. The company also launched a points program to reward users who complete identity verification and interact on partner platforms.

Author: PANews
L2's triumphant return? Arbitrum's three arrows of renaissance and the key to breaking the deadlock.

L2's triumphant return? Arbitrum's three arrows of renaissance and the key to breaking the deadlock.

While Optimism was the first TGE L2, Arbitrum was the true pioneer of the L2 wave. Back in the first half of 2023, Korean whales were live-streaming contract trading on GMX, DeFi Degens were using GLP Lego-like Yield Farming, and grassroots communities were banding together to hype up ancient cat and dog meme coins. Arbitrum was one of the most eye-catching sectors in the spring of 2023. However, this flourishing ecosystem came to a somber end after the epic TGE and airdrop of Arbitrum's native token ARB. Looking back from November 2025, there are three main reasons for this situation: --The huge positive externalities generated by Arbitrum's epic airdrop were seized by competitors ZkSync, Starknet, and Linea; --At that time, the core business model of the King-level L2 was not natural and organic, nor was it benign and self-sustaining. Instead, it relied heavily on the false prosperity created by the industrialization of airdropped farmers. --The airdrops allocated too much to ecosystem developers, most of whom were well-disguised as high-level airdrop farmers. After receiving the airdrops, most of these developers remained passive, while some used their large amounts of ARB to vote for more ARB in DAO governance. The best solution to these problems is time. After nearly 30 months of development, the Arbitrum Foundation believes the time is ripe and has launched the DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP) to revitalize the Arbitrum ecosystem. Arbitrum Foundation's first move was to leverage the ARB incentives from the first quarter of DRIP to subsidize the yields of DeFi lending protocols (Aave, Morpho, Fluid, Euler, Dolomite, Silo, etc.) in the ecosystem, attracting on-chain users with real money. According to data from the Dune dashboard (https://dune.com/entropy_advisors/drip-season-1-lending-protocols), DRIP boosted the total amount of lendable funds in DeFi from $1.38B to $1.67B in the first quarter, and the loan balance from $967.52M to $1.17B. However, among the L2 market share of the aforementioned DeFi lending protocols, Arbitrum's market share only increased from 3.09% to 3.75%. In contrast, Base's market share increased from 5.04% to 6.64% during the same period. This shows that, in terms of the appeal of on-chain DeFi lending platforms like Degen, real cash subsidies are still somewhat less attractive than the expectation of airdrops with the potential for explosive growth. The Arbitrum Foundation's second arrow is to incubate new, ecosystem-coupled PerpDEX Variational Protocol and Ethereal Perps. Arbitrum has a close relationship with Hyperliquid on PerpDEX, similar to the Anglo-American relationship. Hyperliquid has bridged $4.59 billion USDC into Arbitrum, accounting for 69.08% of Arbitrum's total USDC supply. However, the $4.59 billion USDC only contributes to Arbitrum's revenue in the form of transfer gas fees; the generation of other high-value revenue and positive externalities is captured by Hyperliquid. In this new environment where PerpDEX reigns supreme, the Arbitrum ecosystem needs its own PerpDEX. The Variational Protocol's OLP mechanism has the potential to recreate the glory of GLP, once dominated by GMX. Arbitrum Foundation's third arrow is its deep integration with Robinhood to aggressively promote the tokenization of US stocks. Currently, Arbitrum's RWA assets total $1,026.53 million, primarily composed of tokenized US Treasury bonds, tokenized European debt, and tokenized US stocks (EXOD). There are 615 RWA assets, mainly tokenized US stocks issued by Robinhood. Due to current regulatory restrictions, the structure of tokenized US stocks consists of off-chain SPV custody and CEX/DEX liquidity pools. This leads to issues such as insufficient liquidity, unclear legal status, and reliance on centralized entities for clearing and settlement at this stage. But whether it's Arbitrum x Robinhood's rapid push for tokenization of US stocks or Solana's new ICM narrative, they both point to a future vision set by SEC Project Crypto: the complete blockchainization of global financial infrastructure. In summary, the Arbitrum Foundation's three arrows—the DRIP program, the incubation of Variational, and betting on the tokenization of US stocks—are both focused on the present and aimed at the future. The Arbitrum Foundation is really up to something this time.

Author: PANews
Looking for the Best Crypto Presale? Nexchain Has Been the Most Consistent Presale In Terms of Developments & Keeping Promises

Looking for the Best Crypto Presale? Nexchain Has Been the Most Consistent Presale In Terms of Developments & Keeping Promises

Looking for the best crypto presale? Discover why Nexchain stands out among crypto presales for consistency, real progress, and strong long-term potential in the Web3 ecosystem.

Author: Blockchainreporter
What is the Best Crypto to Buy Now? A Guide to Analyzing Market Trends & Tokenomics

What is the Best Crypto to Buy Now? A Guide to Analyzing Market Trends & Tokenomics

The hunt for the best crypto to buy now is heating up as investors rotate from established names like Dogecoin ($0.1750) toward fresh opportunities with visible upside. Amid a crowded market of altcoins and meme tokens, one project is standing out for both transparency and traction, Noomez ($NNZ), currently in its third presale stage at […] The post What is the Best Crypto to Buy Now? A Guide to Analyzing Market Trends & Tokenomics appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
Whale.io Launches Weekend Sale Campaign for Crock Dentist NFTs and Unlimited Minting

Whale.io Launches Weekend Sale Campaign for Crock Dentist NFTs and Unlimited Minting

[PRESS RELEASE – Willemstad, Curaçao, November 13th, 2025] Whale.io has unveiled its Weekend Sale campaign for Crock Dentist NFTs, set to begin this Friday and run through the weekend until Monday, November 17, 2025. During this limited period and offer a 50% discount on NFT minting for Whale users, reducing the standard price from 500 […]

Author: CryptoPotato
Trending Crypto Tokens in Presale – What’s Hot in November 2025

Trending Crypto Tokens in Presale – What’s Hot in November 2025

The Presale Market Is Heating Up November 2025 has arrived with a renewed sense of excitement for early-stage crypto investors. The crypto presale market – the phase where tokens are sold to private or public investors before exchange listing – has evolved from speculative gambling into a structured, data-driven hunt for high-ROI projects. For investors […] The post Trending Crypto Tokens in Presale – What’s Hot in November 2025 appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
The First Private AI Network Has Arrived!

The First Private AI Network Has Arrived!

The post The First Private AI Network Has Arrived! appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Disclaimer: This article is a sponsored post provided by a third party. It is not part of editorial content and should not be considered financial advice. For years, crypto has promised decentralization but delivered control in new forms. Centralized exchanges replaced banks, and venture capital quietly replaced open access. Then came the rise of AI, amplifying a similar imbalance, where data is collected faster than it’s protected, and users have little say in how intelligence is trained or shared. The result is a digital world where both crypto and AI have drifted from their founding ideals. The Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) crypto has entered as a correction to both. It isn’t just another blockchain but the first private AI network that verifies computation through cryptographic proof. Its manifesto rejects the old crypto hierarchy, one that was built on promises, personalities, and quiet privilege. ZKP crypto is built from the ground up without venture capital. Its goal is to create an ecosystem where privacy, proof, and power coexist without contradiction, which makes it one of the top upcoming crypto presale projects for its unique structure. Private AI Meets Zero Knowledge Artificial intelligence and privacy have always had a complicated relationship. AI thrives on data, yet data is exactly what privacy aims to protect. How do you create intelligence without exposure? That’s the problem Zero Knowledge Proof blockchain has set out to solve. ZKP integrates zero-knowledge cryptography directly into its computation layer. This allows AI models to process and verify data without revealing the underlying inputs or outputs. Every action is proven valid without disclosing what’s being computed. In technical terms, ZKP combines proof aggregation with encrypted computation, creating a structure that scales efficiently while maintaining privacy. In simpler words, ZKP turns privacy into a working feature, not an optional setting. It…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Catch These Crypto Presales in November 2025: Early Access Coins with Momentum

Catch These Crypto Presales in November 2025: Early Access Coins with Momentum

If you’re scanning the horizon for a high‑risk, high‑reward opportunity – and you’ve got the stomach for volatility – November 2025 may well be the month for you. The world of crypto presales is heating up with fresh narratives, surging volumes, and early‑stage tokens that could make serious moves. But let’s be blunt: these aren’t for […] The post Catch These Crypto Presales in November 2025: Early Access Coins with Momentum appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin publish the “Trustless Manifesto” on-chain

Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin publish the “Trustless Manifesto” on-chain

With an announcement on X, the Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin have published the "Trustless Manifesto" on-chain.

Author: The Cryptonomist
Unmissable Bitcoin World AMA: Join Tria Live Today for $1,000 Crypto Rewards

Unmissable Bitcoin World AMA: Join Tria Live Today for $1,000 Crypto Rewards

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