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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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After Missing Bitcoin at $10000, Ethereum at $100, and Solana price at $10—Don’t Miss Avalon X at $0.005 With Grupo Avalon’s $1B Backing

After Missing Bitcoin at $10000, Ethereum at $100, and Solana price at $10—Don’t Miss Avalon X at $0.005 With Grupo Avalon’s $1B Backing

The post After Missing Bitcoin at $10000, Ethereum at $100, and Solana price at $10—Don’t Miss Avalon X at $0.005 With Grupo Avalon’s $1B Backing appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto News There will only be the crypto market that rewards early recognition of innovative projects for not taking notice of good projects. The crypto market is always abuzz with new, innovative projects setting up high expectations but rarely delivering on them. Seldom are there projects that deliver first and promise later. Bitcoin was first. Ethereum and Solana came next. The majority of the investors failed to realize these cryptocurrencies’ potential, but those that did are the new crypto billionaires today. The market has given the investors another opportunity with this emerging project, Avalon X (AVLX). The real estate tokenization crypto is backed by the coveted Grupo Avalon, a real estate developer. But the highlight of the project is the Avalon X giveaway, currently live in its presale. The project has the potential to make it to the best altcoins in 2025 list. More on the project, but first how the market gave some of the biggest hits in the last decade. How Did Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Become Market Leaders? There’s no arguing the fact that Bitcoin remains the giant of a cryptocurrency, with its strong institutional backing, brilliant growth trajectory, and great returns. It remains probably the only cryptocurrency to never have been hacked, and a market dominance of over 50%. Source Ethereum is the OG of all things decentralized. It is the hub of most of the DeFi apps, and institutions interested in setting up their own funds are choosing Ethereum as their base. After its Pectra upgrade, the notorious high fees have also been reduced by 90%. Solana isn’t falling behind with its integrations, partnerships, and development efforts. It has the largest community of users, a thriving ecosystem, and the cheapest fees. It recently underwent the Firedancer upgrade, which makes it more efficient. EH, BTC, and…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/07

MetaMask Prepares $30 Million Airdrop as Token Launch Approaches

MetaMask Prepares $30 Million Airdrop as Token Launch Approaches

TLDR MetaMask is launching an onchain rewards program with over $30 million in Linea tokens for its first season The program includes referral bonuses, mUSD stablecoin incentives, partner rewards, and token access Long-time MetaMask users will receive special benefits tied to the upcoming MetaMask token launch The rewards program aims to boost activity on Consensys’ [...] The post MetaMask Prepares $30 Million Airdrop as Token Launch Approaches appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/10/07

How to make $1000+ from $0 capital with Crypto Testnets (2025 Guide)

How to make $1000+ from $0 capital with Crypto Testnets (2025 Guide)

From just 30 minutes day you can make $1000+ for free by interacting with projects. It sounds scammy but it’s not. This blog will teach you all you need to know about testnets, and how you can make this as a side hustle. This is a way to make money from crypto and earn crypto from projects early on. What are testnets and why do they exist? Essentially Testnets are like the “sandbox” version of a blockchain. A place where developers test their network before lauching it live onto the Mainnet. There’s numerous reasons they would do this such as to stress-test their systems. They reward tokens to early testers and developers through airdrops. These rewards are no joke either. You may have heard of Arbitrum for example. They started out as a testnet and early users saw rewards as high as $10,000. All they had to do was interact with the testnet a few minutes a day at most. They reward users because they want to give users incentives to test their project and also for brand and engagement. How to earn from testnets (step-by-step breakdown) Step 1: You will need a wallet. We recommend a self-custodian wallet like MetaMask or Phantom wallet. These are the key ones as of date, however always do your own research (DYOR). It’s also imporant to use a new address. You will be interacting with early projects with barely any reviews so it’s always best to stay safe. Always be vary of links and avoid scams. Make sure you’re interacting with official sources. Step 2: Find legit testnets to interact with. This is the hardest part. You will need to find projects with good funding and promising projects. You can use aggregators like Galxe, Kaito, wallchain quacks to find early testnets. (We have our own X account where we post updates on testnets, protocol projects and alphas) We are currently grinding on Monad and Pharos. Step 3: Interact with the protocol. Examples include: swap tokens, stake toens, mint NFTs, add liquidity. These use free faucet tokens. Step 4: Stay consistent and track progress: Most people don’t get rewards as airdrops require consistency and loyalty. It’s also not certain you will get any rewards so that instantly puts many people off, however that’s also why rewards are so high. You may have to interact daily/weekly for months on end. I also recommend using Notion or a simple excel template to track tasks and follow their socials to be aware of any updates. Step 5: Wait for mainnet launch and claim rewards: Projects have a criteria on who is eligible for awards, they typically award users who have been using their testnet for a considerate amount of time and have completed a solid amount of transactions. They also do an eligibility check on their website where users can see if they been eligible for an air drop. Be patient and stay consistent. How to spot legit vs Scam projects Always check project’s official socials and documentation. Avoid connecting wallets to shady websites. Never pay to “join” a testnet. Check community size and engagement. Pro-tips to maximise rewards You can use multiple wallets. However it’s recommended not to as for testnets, the quality of your interactions matter more than the quantity. Furthermore, if you have multiple wallets, interacting in a similar fashion, this can be marked as sybil and you will not be eligible for rewards. Be active in communities. Some airdrops track Discord/X engagement and has start to become a popular criteria. Keep faucet tokens handy. Always claim. Record your actions. Conclusion This isn’t about luck. It’s about showing up everyday and being consistent. It’s about being early and staying curious. Put in the effort because testnets are the new gold rush. You’re not gambling and you’re not risking any capital. You’re earning experience. Follow our X for more DeFi related content and early testnets signals How to make $1000+ from $0 capital with Crypto Testnets (2025 Guide) was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story

Author: Medium

2025/10/07

Crypto Regulation In Nigeria 2025

Crypto Regulation In Nigeria 2025

The post Crypto Regulation In Nigeria 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Nigeria usually ranks among the top countries in terms of crypto adoption. The country that instructed banks and other financial institutions to avoid using, holding, or transacting virtual assets in 2017 has now built a regulatory framework to consider crypto as securities in 2025. Individuals can now use crypto as money to buy goods and …

Author: CoinPedia

2025/10/07

After entering the mainstream narrative, how will Perp DEX develop in the future?

After entering the mainstream narrative, how will Perp DEX develop in the future?

Let’s talk about some insights into the future evolution of perp dex: 1) The “numbers game” of inflating trading volume in exchange for airdrop expectations is unsustainable. If a large number of users wash trade in anticipation of an airdrop instead of actually using the product, if professional arbitrageurs deprive most of the incentive budget at low cost, and if the project side condones or even encourages these behaviors in order to make the data look good. If this continues, the entire points system will become an expectation game without any real value creation, and the bubble will eventually burst. 2) The low-fee war between platforms results in users “hiddenly paying the bill”. Internal competition among platforms will compress the "revenue model" to the extreme, but what is the balance point for value capture that maintains zero transaction fees? If the seemingly "zero transaction fees" actually result in losses in liquidation penalties, funding rates, and other areas that users cannot see or care about, this strategy will be unsustainable in the long run. Either sell PFOF to market makers like Robinhood, or become a broker that provides value-added services. These are all things that require long-term product iteration to achieve; 3) The perp dex boom led by CLOB is just an on-site carnival. Perp dex isn't a new phenomenon, but the current trillion-dollar boom is largely driven by the volume generated by crypto-native assets like BTC and ETH. As TrdfFi assets migrate on-chain, such as truly in-demand stocks, foreign exchange, and commodities, the CLOB full-chain order book model may no longer be effective. Instead, an oracle or RFQ model will be more efficient. The question is, should we plan ahead and embrace traditional incremental assets, or spend $100,000 to purchase the CLOB Dex code and engage in an incentive war? It will become clear who is truly creating value. 4) The high valuations supported by the black box execution layer cannot be effectively verified. While some perp dex platforms tout their differentiation, massive amounts of transaction data and hidden black-box technology cannot truly price in high valuations. If users don't even know how orders are processed, where liquidity comes from, or how prices are formed, and if the so-called "best execution" actually eats into users' MEV and profits from information asymmetry, this is not a true technological moat. Using ZK proof to prove the logic is correct, but real-time order tracking, order data indicators, and whether the technical means can withstand the test of the market are key; 5) Perp dex as a Service will dilute the overall value of the entire track. If everyone does CLOB, supports similar trading pairs, has maker/taker fees, and has a points system, and if the only difference is a better-looking UI, higher airdrop expectations, and more aggressive KOL shilling, the overall value of the entire Perp DEX track will be severely diluted in the long run. Should we continue to focus on the "one-click chain launch" strategy, or should we truly address user pain points and establish differentiation? The former will only plunge the entire sector into a death spiral, while the latter will likely produce truly valuable projects.

Author: PANews

2025/10/07

Virtuals launches Unicorn startup model, which will gradually replace the Genesis points system

Virtuals launches Unicorn startup model, which will gradually replace the Genesis points system

PANews reported on October 7th that Virtuals announced the launch of a new startup model, Unicorn. Compared to the previous Genesis model, Unicorn no longer solely pursues fairness, but instead emphasizes early conviction and long-term value. Each Unicorn project starts with a low valuation, allowing early participants to receive asymmetric returns. The founding team only receives funding when the project actually grows, ensuring responsibility and long-term development. The launch process includes a creation phase, an early trading phase, and a transparent team allocation mechanism. It also features anti-scaling mechanisms and ecosystem airdrops to reward VIRTUAL token holders and active community members. The Unicorn model will gradually replace the Genesis points system, shifting rewards from points to VIRTUAL staking and ecosystem activity. Each Unicorn Launch will allocate 5% of the total supply to genuine community members, 2% to VIRTUAL stakers, and 3% to active Virtuals ecosystem participants. Airdrops will be distributed weekly, with snapshots documenting VIRTUAL staking and Virtuals ecosystem activity.

Author: PANews

2025/10/07

$1.3 Billion Inflow to Ethereum ETFs, MetaMask Rewards Close, Top DEX Uniswap Slammed: Ethereum News Recap

$1.3 Billion Inflow to Ethereum ETFs, MetaMask Rewards Close, Top DEX Uniswap Slammed: Ethereum News Recap

The post $1.3 Billion Inflow to Ethereum ETFs, MetaMask Rewards Close, Top DEX Uniswap Slammed: Ethereum News Recap appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum (ETH), the second largest cryptocurrency, is up by 11% in the last seven days. Investors are rushing to jump into Ether ETFs while the most popular wallet of the ecosystem is finally ready to start a rewards program. Ethereum ETFs inflows are green for five weeks in a row Inflows to exchange-traded products on Spot Ether (ETH ETFs) registered their most successful week since early August 2025. Between Sept. 29 and Oct. 3, investors brought $1.3 billion across all ETFs, SoSoValue, data shows. Image by SoSoValue So far, this is the second weekly chart in recent months. In mid-August 2024, investors set the record by locking $2.85 billion in Spot Ethereum ETFs. Investors are attracted by the solid price performance of the second biggest cryptocurrency. In the last seven days, the ETH price added 10.9% to set a local peak at $4,670.  BlackRock’s ETHA, NYSE’s ETHE and Fidelity’s FETH are the biggest and most active Spot Ethereum ETFs, according to recent data.  Total USD-denominated liquidity volume injected in ETFs on Spot Ether exceeds $30 billion. Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded products represent a secure form of investing in cryptocurrency with no need to hold coins or private keys. It is suitable for institutions not interested in buying crypto directly due to tax, legal or operational reasons. Bitcoin Spot ETFs also logged very successful weeks. Over $3.38 billion were injected here, making it the most successful week of 2025 so far. MetaMask rewards program kicks off soon, Joseph Lubin hints On Oct. 4, 2025, MetaMask, the most popular non-custodial wallet for the EVM ecosystem, announced that its long-anticipated rewards program is set to be launched soon. MetaMask is used by tens of millions of users globally, so its potential airdrop would be the largest in crypto history. However, no eligibility criteria were…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/07

Bittensor, Aster, and BlockDAG Lead Crypto in 2025

Bittensor, Aster, and BlockDAG Lead Crypto in 2025

The post Bittensor, Aster, and BlockDAG Lead Crypto in 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto News Explore how Bittensor’s AI mining, Aster’s Coin defense, and BlockDAG’s over $420M presale with Formula 1® exposure make them top crypto coins for 2025. The crypto market is entering a stage where innovation, transparency, and mainstream visibility are deciding which projects rise above the rest. Bittensor (TAO) is reshaping mining by tying rewards to artificial intelligence. Aster (ASTER) is navigating heated debates about coin distribution while defending its long-term credibility. And BlockDAG (BDAG) is taking an entirely different route, combining one of crypto’s largest presales with a Formula 1® partnership that places it in front of a global audience. When measured side by side, each project brings something important. Yet BlockDAG’s scale, visibility, and adoption point to a faster breakout than most early-stage Layer 1 networks ever achieve. For anyone looking at the best crypto coins for 2025, these three deserve attention, with one clearly leading. Bittensor’s AI-Driven Mining Shifts the Model Bittensor (TAO) is capturing attention by redefining mining itself. Instead of rewarding energy-intensive hashing, it rewards participants who contribute valuable machine learning models. This design not only slashes energy costs but also creates meaningful use cases in areas like analytics, predictive modeling, and data science. For holders, the significance lies in aligning two of the fastest-growing fields: blockchain and AI. If adoption builds, TAO’s framework could push the market beyond speculation and into practical demand. However, while its idea is strong, widespread adoption still needs to prove itself. Bittensor’s success depends on whether developers and companies see lasting value in its AI-first model. Aster Defends Its Coin Supply Against Centralization Criticism Aster (ASTER) has drawn scrutiny for what critics describe as insider-heavy Coin concentration, with claims that nearly 96% of the supply is controlled by a few wallets. CEO Leonard counters that this view is misleading.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/07

MetaMask Launches $30M Rewards Program With LINEA Tokens

MetaMask Launches $30M Rewards Program With LINEA Tokens

The post MetaMask Launches $30M Rewards Program With LINEA Tokens appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MetaMask Rewards Program Promises Big Gains for Users The MetaMask crypto wallet team has officially announced the launch of the MetaMask Rewards program, offering users over $30 million in LINEA tokens. According to company representatives, this initiative is not just “another farming operation for an airdrop.” Instead, it is a long-term strategy aimed at growing the MetaMask ecosystem and preparing for the release of MetaMask’s own token. What Users Can Expect MetaMask confirmed: “Yes, the rewards program is already in development. Any details you’ve seen or heard previously are not indicative of what will actually be launched.” The first season of MetaMask Rewards will become one of the largest on-chain programs in the crypto industry. It will include: Referral bonuses mUSD incentives Exclusive partner rewards Early access to new tokens The program is designed to recognize long-time users, giving them special benefits and meaningful connections to the future MetaMask token. A full launch is planned within the coming weeks, making this an exciting time for the MetaMask community. Strategic Moves and Future Tokens This announcement follows a series of strategic steps by MetaMask. In September 2024, the wallet launched MetaMask USD (mUSD), a stablecoin operating on both Ethereum and Linea networks, backed by short-term US Treasury bonds. Additionally, Consensys CEO and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin confirmed preparations for the launch of the MASK token, a key step toward decentralizing MetaMask. The Linea project and its token have already set an example of this process. By combining the rewards program with these strategic moves, MetaMask aims to strengthen user loyalty, attract new participants, and set the stage for the launch of its native token. Source: https://coinpaper.com/11464/meta-mask-launches-30-m-rewards-program-with-linea-tokens

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/07

SwissBorg Founder Predicts Biggest Crypto Altcoin Cycle ‘Of Our Lifetime’

SwissBorg Founder Predicts Biggest Crypto Altcoin Cycle ‘Of Our Lifetime’

SwissBorg founding partner Alex Fazel believes the market is entering a multi-year, structurally different bull phase that could deliver “generational wealth,” laying out what he called an “alt season bible” for 2025–2026 in a wide-ranging interview with Altcoin Daily. Speaking in a probabilistic framework, Fazel argued that the confluence of a strengthening business cycle, easier monetary policy, and twin technology booms in crypto/Web3 and artificial intelligence creates the same kind of tailwinds that powered the post-dot-com “recovery cycle” in equities. “I really want to prove to everyone that this is the biggest cycle and the biggest chance for everyone to generate generational wealth,” he said, adding that his views are expressed in probabilities rather than certainties. The 2025–26 Crypto Altcoin Cycle Will Be Historic Fazel’s market structure thesis centers on a familiar rotation: Bitcoin leading, followed by Ethereum and the top-cap cohort, and then a broader dispersion into mid- and small-caps as Bitcoin dominance rolls over. He insisted that the current advance lacks the hallmark “euphoria stage”—a late-cycle condition he considers statistically common and, therefore, still ahead. “It is extremely rare… to have a bull cycle without euphoria,” he said, noting that sizable drawdowns will punctuate the trend without invalidating it. “We won’t see a long bear market anymore… We’re going to see a very extended bull run but with really big corrections along the way.” Related Reading: 2%–4% In Crypto? Morgan Stanley Thinks That’s The Smart Move Now To gauge cycle magnitude, Fazel prefers total crypto market capitalization over date-calling. He mapped prior expansions—roughly 45x from 2014 to 2017 and ~27x into 2021—into a conservative inference that a 2x–3x from the last cycle’s ~$3 trillion top would imply a $6–$9 trillion total capitalization before this run is exhausted. That—along with a still-missing euphoria phase—forms one of his primary exit heuristics. “Rather than just thinking about how long, look at how high,” he said. On sector leadership, Fazel’s team compiled a year-over-year basket (September 2024 to early September 2025) of tokens that outperformed Bitcoin on sustained timeframes to filter out “pump-and-dump noise.” The list he highlighted was dominated by DeFi and exchange-adjacent assets: Virtuals (AI-agent) with a 20x,Hyperliquid’s HYPE 7x, Sui and its DeepBook DEX as strong performers, Curve and Ethena Labs 2.5x–3x, SwissBorg’s BORG ~2.5x, and Raydium. His conclusion was blunt: “DeFi is the best sector to invest in,” with exchange tokens repeatedly among the most resilient leaders since 2018 due to clear product-market fit in speculation and fee generation. Fazel stitched those returns to an explicit capital-flows mechanism: buybacks. He showed a positive correlation, in his view, between top token performers and sustained buyback programs, and drew a parallel to equities where many of the cycle’s strongest stocks—including AI bellwethers—have announced large, continuing repurchases. He cautioned, however, that buybacks can be overwhelmed by emissions. “If you have $20 million buying the token, but an airdrop is emitting $53 million, do the math,” he said, citing this dynamic to explain why some well-known tokens underperformed despite revenue. What Else To Look For On Altcoins From there, he proposed a simple four-quadrant framework for token “pumpamentals”: clear utility that investors perceive as valuable; loyalty via locking; strong, sustainable, and scalable buybacks; and burns or other mechanisms that reduce float. Layer-1s, he argued, typically tick only the first two boxes and still rely on inflationary issuance for staking yields. By contrast, exchange tokens and some DeFi assets can check all four—particularly if fee-linked buybacks are hard-wired, ongoing, and diversified across product lines. Fazel also outlined an increasingly prominent buyer cohort of digital asset treasuries (DATs)—public companies that raise in fiat and accumulate crypto for their balance sheets—observing that this structure can “pump the stock and the token.” He pointed to high-profile examples in Bitcoin and Ethereum, stressing that balance-sheet accumulation simultaneously adds buy pressure and removes sell pressure. More broadly, he framed today’s market as a “supercycle” moment because retail, institutions, and corporate treasuries are now converging on crypto exposure—initially in BTC and ETH, but progressively further out the risk curve as confidence grows. Related Reading: 70% Decline In Corporate Crypto Treasury Buying: What’s Going On? Much of Fazel’s playbook is operational at SwissBorg itself. He disclosed that the company, founded in 2017 and now at “300+ employees” and “$2.4 billion” in assets under management, has shifted to a 50% revenue-to-buyback policy for its BORG token and intentionally delisted from centralized exchanges to “control supply” and concentrate liquidity and volume in-app. Fazel repeatedly returned to risk management, urging investors to think in probabilities and to be willing to “divorce” underperforming tokens that lack real revenues or sound token economics. He also addressed dilution fears sparked by the proliferation of new tokens, contending that almost none reach meaningful size. “Out of all these coins… 0.00001% have a market cap above $1 million,” he said, arguing that the sheer number of microcap launches should not preclude an altseason in larger, revenue-generating names. His timeline remains conditional, but his conviction in the structure is clear. He expects Bitcoin could suffer 30%–40% pullbacks without derailing a longer advance, believes the equity backdrop is still “AI-led” rather than in a blow-off, and contends crypto adoption curves move faster than Web2 because they build atop the existing internet. As for a headline Bitcoin target, he demurred on specifics, but hinted the ceiling is higher than casual forecasts imply. “Almost $200k for Bitcoin seems too small,” he said at one point, before pivoting back to total-market metrics and the presence—or not—of broad-based euphoria. At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $4.2 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

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2025/10/07

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