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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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North Korea Hackers Embed Sophisticated Code Exploit in Smart Contracts

North Korea Hackers Embed Sophisticated Code Exploit in Smart Contracts

The post North Korea Hackers Embed Sophisticated Code Exploit in Smart Contracts appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. North Korean hackers have adopted a method of deploying malware designed to steal crypto and sensitive information by embedding malicious code into smart contracts on public blockchain networks, according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group. The technique, called “EtherHiding,” emerged in 2023 and is typically used in conjunction with social engineering techniques, such as reaching out to victims with fake employment offers and high-profile interviews, directing users to malicious websites or links, according to Google. Hackers will take control of a legitimate website address through a Loader Script and embed JavaScript code into the website, triggering a separate malicious code package in a smart contract designed to steal funds and data once the user interacts with the compromised site. Simplified illustration of how the “EtherHiding” hack works. Source: Google Cloud The compromised website will communicate with the blockchain network using a “read-only” function that does not actually create a transaction on the ledger, allowing the threat actors to avoid detection and minimize transaction fees, Google researchers said. The report highlights the need for vigilance in the crypto community to keep users safe from scams and hacks commonly employed by threat actors attempting to steal funds and valuable information from individuals and organizations alike. Related: CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers Know the signs: North Korea social engineering campaign decoded The threat actors will set up fake companies, recruitment agencies and profiles to target software and cryptocurrency developers with fake employment offers, according to Google. After the initial pitch, the attackers move the communication to messaging platforms like Discord or Telegram and direct the victim to take an employment test or complete a coding task. “The core of the attack occurs during a technical assessment phase,” Google Threat Intelligence said. During this phase, the victim is typically told to download malicious…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/18

Swiss Regulator GESPA Files Complaint Against FIFA NFT Platform

Swiss Regulator GESPA Files Complaint Against FIFA NFT Platform

The post Swiss Regulator GESPA Files Complaint Against FIFA NFT Platform appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Switzerland’s Gambling Supervisory Authority (GESPA), the country’s gambling regulator, has filed a complaint against FIFA’s non-fungible token (NFT) platform FIFA Collect, alleging that it is an unlicensed gambling provider. On Friday, GESPA announced the complaint, alleging the platform’s “competitions,” which feature user rewards like airdrop campaigns and challenges, constitute gambling under current Swiss regulations due to the element of chance in claiming rewards. GESPA wrote: “Participation in the competitions is only possible in exchange for a monetary stake, with monetary benefits to be won. Whether participants win a prize depends on random draws or similar procedures.  Source: GESPA From a gambling law perspective, the offers in question are partly lotteries and partly sports betting,” GESPA said. Switzerland has only two nationwide regulated sports gambling providers, Sporttip and Jouez Sport, according to GESPA. Cointelegraph reached out to FIFA and Modex, the Web3 service provider that powers the FIFA Collect platform, but did not receive a response by the time of publication. The regulatory complaint highlights how nascent technologies like NFTs and Web3 platforms still struggle with legal gray zones as officials weigh how emerging developments in the digital economy fit within the legacy framework. Related: NFT markets rebound after $1.2B wipeout in Friday’s crypto crash GESPA launches probe into FIFA Collect GESPA began probing FIFA Collect in October over its “Right to Buy” NFTs that give the holder ticket reservation rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The NFTs give holders the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a ticket at face market value, to avoid price gouging in secondary markets — a common issue at large sporting events. World Cup finals reservation NFTs for some of the most popular football teams, including Argentina, Spain, France, England and Brazil, carried a price tag of $999 and have all sold out,…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/18

OpenSea to Launch SEA Token in Q1 2026 with Staking and Rewards

OpenSea to Launch SEA Token in Q1 2026 with Staking and Rewards

        Highlights:  OpenSea to debut $SEA token in 2026, dedicating half to community holders. Platform plans to use 50% of revenue for strategic SEA token buybacks. The goal is to make OpenSea a main place for all on-chain trading.  OpenSea is preparing to expand its platform with the launch of the SEA token in the first quarter of 2026. In a message shared on X, CEO Devin Finzer confirmed that half of the total token supply will go directly to the community. Early claims will focus on OG users and participants in past rewards programs. OpenSea to Reward Early Users with SEA Token and Staking Features OpenSea plans to integrate SEA closely into its platform and will use 50% of its launch revenue to buy back tokens. SEA tokens will go to early users and people who joined OpenSea’s past rewards programs, so longtime supporters are rewarded. The token also lets holders stake SEA with their favorite tokens and collections. Staking is designed to keep users engaged and make the OpenSea ecosystem stronger. “SEA isn’t being created to be launched and forgotten,” the CEO emphasized. Finzer shared that the platform reached $2.6 billion in trading volume this month, with more than 90% coming from token trading. He said this shows strong user engagement and adoption of OpenSea’s wider trading features. It also highlights the market’s interest in integrated token ecosystems.   OpenSea crossed $2.6B in trading volume this month, with over 90% from token trading. This is just the beginning of our transformation, from “NFT marketplace” to “trade everything.” NFTs were chapter one for us. In 2021, OpenSea brought the first wave of everyday internet users… — dfinzer.eth | opensea (@dfinzer) October 17, 2025  Finzer explained in a post that NFTs were just the first chapter for OpenSea. He said the next phase is to build a complete destination for the entire on-chain economy. According to him, the goal is to create one place where users can trade everything, tokens, culture, art, ideas, and both digital and physical assets, in an environment that feels like a home rather than a bank. He added that the company aims to remove the need for centralized exchanges. Finzer said that the platform will become the main hub for the whole on-chain economy. OpenSea CEO said: “You shouldn’t have to use a CEX and give up custody of your assets. But you also shouldn’t need to navigate a maze of chains, bridges, wallets, and protocols in order to use onchain liquidity.” Crypto Projects Join Airdrop Wave to Reward Users OpenSea’s upcoming SEA token rollout follows a wider trend of airdrops spreading fast across the crypto world. Several major projects are turning to community rewards to attract and retain users. MetaMask, for instance, recently launched a rewards dashboard, sparking excitement about a possible MASK token airdrop.  Metamask Rewards Are Coming Soon!  The @MetaMask rewards page is live (well, almost).  https://t.co/h2PLVDgflx Right now, the page opens but immediately redirects to the dashboard. That means rewards are coming soon but are not available yet. What’s clear now is that… pic.twitter.com/LpZQqxndU8 — Pranjal Bora  (@Crypto_Pranjal) October 3, 2025  Aster has also kicked off its own campaign, where users can earn points, trade, and add liquidity through “point farming” to unlock future rewards. BNB Chain and Four Meme have joined the movement too, launching a $45 million “Reload Airdrop” to help traders hit by recent market swings. The campaign will distribute rewards to over 160,000 users. Similarly, Cardano’s NIGHT airdrop earlier this year showed how such community-driven initiatives can boost loyalty and activity among crypto holders.    eToro Platform    Best Crypto Exchange   Over 90 top cryptos to trade Regulated by top-tier entities User-friendly trading app 30+ million users    9.9   Visit eToro eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.

Author: Coinstats

2025/10/18

OpenSea Set to Reward Investors With Massive SEA Token Airdrop Ahead of Q1 2026 Launch

OpenSea Set to Reward Investors With Massive SEA Token Airdrop Ahead of Q1 2026 Launch

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Author: Coinstats

2025/10/18

Token trading has become OpenSea's new growth engine. Can it successfully transform under the expectation of coin issuance?

Token trading has become OpenSea's new growth engine. Can it successfully transform under the expectation of coin issuance?

By Nancy, PANews There's no doubt that the NFT market, after a brief period of prosperity, has entered a long period of adjustment. As the speculative frenzy subsided, numerous projects were shut down or eliminated from the market. Even OpenSea, once a major NFT trading giant, shifted from a "unicorn" to a "survival mode," with its multi-billion dollar valuation having already shrunk significantly amidst the industry's pain. Faced with stagnant business growth and profit anxiety, OpenSea is actively seeking transformation. It is not only trying to transform itself into a full-chain integrated trading platform, but also re-attracting users and liquidity through airdrop incentives. Token transactions surpass NFTs, with significant contributions from veteran users OpenSea's business focus is accelerating from traditional NFT transactions to token transactions. According to Dune data, OpenSea's trading volume remained low until April of this year, barely reaching a few million dollars per day, with the market still focused on traditional NFT trading. However, starting in mid-September, the platform's trading structure experienced a significant inflection point, with token trading volume rapidly climbing and surpassing NFTs for the first time. The gap has since widened, becoming the platform's new growth engine. On October 15th, OpenSea's token trading volume reached a record high of $474 million, while NFT trading volume on the same day was only $13.747 million, accounting for less than 2.9%, a significant disparity. OpenSea's token trading volume has reached $3.55 billion so far this year, with $3.03 billion coming from the past 30 days, representing approximately 85.4% of the annual total. These transactions primarily originated from Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum, with Base contributing particularly well. For example, on October 16th, the platform's total trading volume exceeded $470 million, with Base accounting for 58.2% of that day's total. The surge in token trading has directly driven a shift in OpenSea's revenue structure. According to Dune data tracking, token trading generated approximately $25.5 million in revenue over the past 30 days, accounting for 56.8% of OpenSea's total revenue for the year (which totaled $44.9 million). In contrast, the NFT market's overall transaction volume this year was only $1.82 billion, less than half of the total for token trading. Over the past 30 days, its revenue was approximately $5.57 million, far lower than the token sector. NFT transactions on October 15th were primarily distributed across Ethereum, Base, and Hyper-EVM. It is worth noting that the significant increase in OpenSea's trading activity is not driven by new users, but by the high-frequency operations of existing users. Since the second half of 2025, the number of active addresses on the platform has begun to rise significantly, and the proportion of repeat users has remained high. For example, on October 13, the platform had 276,000 active addresses on that day, of which 94.2% were repeat users. This means that OpenSea's trading volume growth relies more on the re-engagement and high-frequency interaction of existing users rather than the expansion of new users. Simply put, OpenSea's short-term explosive power comes from the high-frequency liquidity of the token trading market and the deep participation of old users. To build a full-chain integrated application, use airdrop incentives to accelerate transformation In July of this year, OpenSea announced that it would build a fully integrated application that would integrate NFT, tokens, and DeFi functions, aiming to provide users with a brand new experience. The launch of this strategic layout began several months ago. In February 2025, OpenSea launched a comprehensive transformation, launching the public beta of its new platform, OS2. A completely redesigned product, OS2 features a brand new interface and search functionality, as well as collector and professional user modes. In addition to traditional NFT trading, the platform also supports token swaps and native cross-chain purchases, supports multiple blockchains, and promotes user engagement through a diverse incentive mechanism. At the same time, OpenSea announced a token issuance plan to reward long-term supporters and OG users and promote sustainable development. According to the official explanation at the time, "The NFT bull market has changed us. We have become too corporate, too Web2, afraid of risks, and have ignored the original intention of building for users." This long-awaited news has also rekindled the attention of the market. After all, during the NFT bull market, the competitor Blur absorbed a large amount of OpenSea's market share by issuing tokens, which also made the market concerned about its token issuance. To boost its token trading business, OpenSea is focusing on both product and technology. The platform integrates multiple blockchains, including Solana, HyperEVM, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Sei, and collaborates deeply with applications like Uniswap, MetaMask, Meteora, and Coinbase Wallet to optimize the cross-chain trading experience. OpenSea also acquired Rally, introducing its mobile-first Web3 app and Rally Wallet, supporting token trading across 19 blockchains. The newly launched mobile app also natively integrates the AI tool "OpenSea Intelligence," enabling real-time cross-chain portfolio analysis and one-stop trading, providing users with intelligent asset management and trading experiences. In terms of user traffic activation, OpenSea actively capitalized on market trends. For example, the platform capitalized on the NFTStrategy craze by launching related tokens and injecting 20 ETH into the reward pool to incentivize trading activity. An even more important driving factor was the airdrop incentive program. Last month, OpenSea announced the final phase of its pre-TGE rewards program and launched a "Treasure Chest" campaign. Users can earn rewards by upgrading their treasure chests through cross-chain transactions, daily tasks, and collecting supplies. The platform will allocate 50% of the fees to user incentives. Since the launch of the campaign, cumulative trading volume has exceeded $2 billion. Wave 1 has concluded, with a total value of $12.2 million in tokens and NFT rewards to be distributed. Wave 2 launched on October 15th and will end on November 15th. The initial prize pool includes $1 million in OP, SOMI, and ETH tokens. Therefore, the growth of OpenSea's trading activity is closely related to its airdrop and incentive program. Of course, OpenSea has also continued to advance its NFT business during this period, including launching the NFT reserve plan OpenSea Flagship Collection, and plans to invest more than US$1 million to acquire historical and emerging NFTs to activate the vitality of the NFT market and enrich the platform ecology. Currently, OpenSea's airdrop plan has not yet been fully implemented. Officials recently issued a notice reminding users to bind their EVM wallets to receive on-chain EVM rewards. In the short term, its market activity will continue to be driven by incentive mechanisms. It is worth noting that the OpenSea Foundation previously stated that it would announce the details of the TGE in early October. While this has not yet been released, officials have revealed that they are evaluating historical user usage data and transaction volumes from different years and will develop a more precise incentive strategy based on user profiles.

Author: PANews

2025/10/18

Mento — active in the project with an eye on the drop

Mento — active in the project with an eye on the drop

Mento is a decentralized protocol for issuing and managing stablecoins fully backed by a reserve of assets. At the time of writing, the project features an active points farming system and role acquisition in Discord. The team has raised $10 million in funding from HashKey Capital, No Limit Holdings, and other investors. In the guide, […] Сообщение Mento — active in the project with an eye on the drop появились сначала на INCRYPTED.

Author: Incrypted

2025/10/18

OpenSea Could Shift Toward SEA Token and Multi-Asset Aggregation Amid Weak NFT Activity

OpenSea Could Shift Toward SEA Token and Multi-Asset Aggregation Amid Weak NFT Activity

The post OpenSea Could Shift Toward SEA Token and Multi-Asset Aggregation Amid Weak NFT Activity appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. COINOTAG recommends • Exchange signup 💹 Trade with pro tools Fast execution, robust charts, clean risk controls. 👉 Open account → COINOTAG recommends • Exchange signup 🚀 Smooth orders, clear control Advanced order types and market depth in one view. 👉 Create account → COINOTAG recommends • Exchange signup 📈 Clarity in volatile markets Plan entries & exits, manage positions with discipline. 👉 Sign up → COINOTAG recommends • Exchange signup ⚡ Speed, depth, reliability Execute confidently when timing matters. 👉 Open account → COINOTAG recommends • Exchange signup 🧭 A focused workflow for traders Alerts, watchlists, and a repeatable process. 👉 Get started → COINOTAG recommends • Exchange signup ✅ Data‑driven decisions Focus on process—not noise. 👉 Sign up → OpenSea is pivoting from an NFT marketplace into a multi-asset crypto aggregator by expanding token trading (including memecoins) and retaining NFT features; the shift—led by CEO Devin Finzer—aims to restore trading volumes through aggregator-style order routing and a 0.9% fee model. OpenSea pivot: expanding from NFTs to multi-asset token aggregation to recover volumes. Platform combines NFT utility with token trading, airdrops and SEA token allocation to re-engage users. Operational metrics: platform reported peak dollar volumes, ~0.9% fee rate, and over $16M in fees across two weeks (Dune Analytics). OpenSea pivot to crypto asset aggregator: read how the NFT platform is relaunching as a token marketplace to restore volume—stay informed with COINOTAG. What is OpenSea’s pivot to a crypto asset aggregator? OpenSea’s pivot is a strategic relaunch turning the platform from a primarily NFT marketplace into a multi-asset aggregator that supports token trading across multiple chains while preserving NFT functionality. The change is designed to restore trading volume by adding token order routing, memecoin support, and recurring fee revenue. COINOTAG recommends • Professional traders group 💎 Join a professional trading…

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2025/10/18

Swiss Regulator Takes Action Against FIFA’s NFT Platform Over Gambling Concerns

Swiss Regulator Takes Action Against FIFA’s NFT Platform Over Gambling Concerns

TLDR GESPA claims FIFA Collect’s NFT rewards involve chance-based gambling elements. FIFA’s NFT platform faces scrutiny for offering rewards with monetary stakes. FIFA Collect launched in 2022 but is now under legal investigation in Switzerland. Swiss law only permits two regulated nationwide sports gambling providers. Switzerland’s Gambling Supervisory Authority (GESPA) has filed a formal complaint [...] The post Swiss Regulator Takes Action Against FIFA’s NFT Platform Over Gambling Concerns appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/10/18

Swiss Regulator GESPA Files Formal Complaint Against FIFA’s NFT Platform

Swiss Regulator GESPA Files Formal Complaint Against FIFA’s NFT Platform

Switzerland’s financial regulators have recently taken action against emerging blockchain platforms, reflecting ongoing efforts to clarify the legal landscape around NFTs and crypto-based gaming. The Gambling Supervisory Authority (GESPA) has filed a formal complaint against FIFA’s NFT platform, FIFA Collect, claiming it operates as an unlicensed gambling service in breach of Swiss regulations. This move [...]

Author: Crypto Breaking News

2025/10/18

BlockDAG $0.0015 TGE Code Gains Attention as SEI Price Rise & PENGU 15% Jump Signal Strong Market Momentum

BlockDAG $0.0015 TGE Code Gains Attention as SEI Price Rise & PENGU 15% Jump Signal Strong Market Momentum

As the cryptocurrency landscape heats up, investors are closely monitoring key signals to identify the top crypto to buy before […] The post BlockDAG $0.0015 TGE Code Gains Attention as SEI Price Rise & PENGU 15% Jump Signal Strong Market Momentum appeared first on Coindoo.

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2025/10/18

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