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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
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Analysis: Plummeting prices of new tokens like CAMP, XAN, and XPL raise questions about the TGE model

Analysis: Plummeting prices of new tokens like CAMP, XAN, and XPL raise questions about the TGE model

PANews reported on October 10th that according to CoinDesk, several new tokens have recently experienced significant pullbacks after their launch, raising questions about the Time-Based Enabling (TGE) model ahead of a series of airdrops. CAMP, the native token of the AI-powered Layer1 blockchain, has plummeted 88% since its launch last month, while DoubleZero's 2Z token has lost 60% of its value in just eight days. Anoma's XAN token has also seen a significant drop, falling 60% in a week. XPL's price fell below its TGE issue price on Friday due to widespread negative sentiment surrounding the alleged founding team token sale, a claim denied by the company's founder. There are several reasons behind the dismal performance of newly listed tokens. One is excessive pre-launch hype, which means that when the tokens finally come to market, users are often content to receive a return on their investment rather than continue to increase their holdings. Another reason is token economics. XPL's woes were attributed to $813 million worth of "ecosystem and growth" tokens, which were allegedly sold through market makers, putting pressure on prices and exceeding retail investor demand. With major airdrops coming up for MetaMask, OpenSea, and Monad, some worry that the 2025 "airdrop season" could see similarly weak performance if supply outstrips demand.

Author: PANews

2025/10/10

Insider knowledge speculations follow Polymarket whale's bet on Nobel Peace Prize

Insider knowledge speculations follow Polymarket whale's bet on Nobel Peace Prize

Several whales bet on Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize, with odds increasing a day before the market was resolved.

Author: Cryptopolitan

2025/10/10

Aster: Phase 2 airdrop check page is now live, over 15,000 wallets are eligible

Aster: Phase 2 airdrop check page is now live, over 15,000 wallets are eligible

PANews reported on October 10th that Aster has officially announced that the second phase of the airdrop check page is now online. A total of 153,932 wallets are eligible, and eligible participants will be able to claim it on October 14th. The specific time will be announced on the same day, and there will be no vesting period in this phase.

Author: PANews

2025/10/10

0G Foundation: Registration for the second phase of airdrops is now open

0G Foundation: Registration for the second phase of airdrops is now open

PANews reported on October 10th that the 0G Foundation announced on the X platform that registration for the second phase of the airdrop has officially opened. Testnet contributors do not need to undergo KYC. As the 0G team reviews appeals from testnet node operators and finalizes the on-chain airdrop data, airdrops will be automatically distributed to their wallets. For community participants, the second phase will allow users who were unable to complete KYC registration in the first phase to register. It will also allow users who were mistakenly omitted from the first phase, selected Discord roles, or are active Kaito users to verify their eligibility. For users who continue to encounter issues during this phase, a new appeal form will be released next week. Appeals close at 12:00 UTC+0 on Tuesday, October 14th.

Author: PANews

2025/10/10

Aster: The second phase of the airdrop checker will be launched at 22:00 on October 10th

Aster: The second phase of the airdrop checker will be launched at 22:00 on October 10th

PANews reported on October 10 that Aster announced on the X platform that the target time for launching the second phase of the airdrop checker is 14:00 UTC on October 10 (22:00 Beijing time on October 10).

Author: PANews

2025/10/10

Meteora Airdrop: What Price Scenarios Could Unfold?

Meteora Airdrop: What Price Scenarios Could Unfold?

Meteora airdrop brings a rare full token unlock. Will it boost Solana’s DeFi ecosystem or trigger heavy sell pressure?

Author: Coinstats

2025/10/10

Aster: The second phase of the airdrop checker will be delayed

Aster: The second phase of the airdrop checker will be delayed

PANews reported on October 10th that Aster announced on the X platform that the launch of the Aster Phase 2 airdrop checker will be delayed. The team is actively working to resolve this issue. Earlier news , Aster announced that it will launch the second phase of airdrop qualification inquiry at 21:00 today.

Author: PANews

2025/10/10

Vitalik Buterin Dumps New Meme Coin Batch for Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Dumps New Meme Coin Batch for Ethereum

The post Vitalik Buterin Dumps New Meme Coin Batch for Ethereum appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin has sparked reactions online after he dumped free meme coins he received for ETH. According to an update from Lookonchain, a data analytics platform, Vitalik Buterin has sold some meme coins for $96,400. The proceeds have been converted to Ethereum. Vitalik Buterin Meme Coin Dump sparks reactions The meme coins were likely airdropped to Buterin’s wallet by the creators to attract attention at the time of launch. It also makes the project appear more legitimate when associated with a notable personality like the Ethereum cofounder. Buterin has now sold the free meme coins and converted them to Ethereum, which amounts to 22.14 ETH. The move appears strategic as it signals that Buterin is more comfortable storing value in ETH than keeping the meme coins. He might have concerns about the performance of the meme coin and may have decided to move whatever value it has now to a more stable crypto asset like Ethereum, which is less volatile. Buterin pulled a similar exit move with two meme coins in September. He offloaded Puppies tokens for 28.58 ETH and ERC20 tokens for $13,900. He has not been known to keep meme coins in his wallet for long, as highlighted by the case of Shiba Inu. Some online community members within the Ethereum space have speculated that it could imply that Vitalik Buterin does not support or care about meme coins. They argue that Buterin’s action could trigger a price drop for those meme coins, as holders could interpret the move as a negative signal. Despite these diverse opinions, market observers note that converting to Ethereum remains a strategic move. As of press time, one Ethereum exchanges hands at $4,337.10, which represents a 0.4% decline in the last 24 hours. The coin dropped slightly from a peak of $4,411.18 due to market volatility.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/10

Hyperliquid whale loses $21M to wallet compromise as exploits target perp DEXs

Hyperliquid whale loses $21M to wallet compromise as exploits target perp DEXs

A Hyperliquid whale trader was drained of $21M on multiple chains, after closing a large HYPE position in profit. The main reason may be a compromised private key, allowing full access to the wallet.

Author: Cryptopolitan

2025/10/10

Altcoins Poised to Rally with Polymarket’s Growth

Altcoins Poised to Rally with Polymarket’s Growth

The post Altcoins Poised to Rally with Polymarket’s Growth appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Polymarket has made headlines this week, with multiple developments surrounding the prediction platform. It is gaining legitimacy with ICE exploring a $9 billion deal and Wall Street taking notice. Against these backdrops, the network’s effect plays out across multiple chains and protocols that power its decentralized prediction markets. Sponsored Sponsored Altcoin Stacks Powering Polymarket’s Breakout Moment BeInCrypto recently reported that Polymarket could host the biggest airdrop in the industry. This, coupled with headlines about a prospective ICE investment, positions select altcoins to benefit from the platform’s growing valuation. 1. UMA: The Silent Backbone of Prediction Markets UMA is important to Polymarket, but no one is paying attention. While all eyes are on Polymarket’s explosive growth, UMA remains the quiet infrastructure layer that makes decentralized predictions possible. Polymarket uses UMA’s Optimistic Oracle (OO) to verify market outcomes transparently. This decentralized data verification mechanism allows proposers and disputers to determine the truth on-chain, without relying on any central authority. “Polymarket supports UMA as a resolution source for markets displayed on the Polymarket.com interface. Polymarket, at its core, is oracle agonistic, but the UMA integration provides another option for market creators,” the platform shared in a recent blog. Under the hood, UMA’s oracle ensures that every prediction, whether on elections, markets, or sports, can be settled securely and trustlessly. The UMA-CTF adapter deployed on Polygon connects Polymarket’s conditional token framework (CTF) to UMA’s oracle, making every market resolution verifiable. Despite this essential role, investors largely overlook UMA, focusing on Polymarket’s front-end success. If sentiment shifts toward recognizing the oracle’s importance, UMA could see significant upside as demand for on-chain data verification grows. Sponsored Sponsored UMA Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto 2. Polygon (MATIC): The Chain Powering Polymarket’s Scalability Polymarket runs entirely on Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake network, benefiting from its low-cost, high-speed infrastructure. The platform’s recent…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/10

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