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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Romanian regulator blacklists Polymarket over licensing issues

Romanian regulator blacklists Polymarket over licensing issues

The post Romanian regulator blacklists Polymarket over licensing issues appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Leading prediction platform Polymarket has been blacklisted by Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN). According to the Romanian regulator, the prediction website has been operating in the country, carrying out gambling activities without an active license from the required agency. “The decision to include Polymarket on the blacklist is not related to technology, but to the law,” ONJN President Vlad-Cristian Soare said in a statement. “Regardless of whether you bet in lei or crypto, if you bet money on a future result, under the conditions of a counterpart bet, we are talking about gambling that must be licensed.” Soare added that the regulator will not allow platforms to use the transformation of blockchain into a screen to carry out illegal betting activities. Launched in 2020, Polymarket is a polygon-based prediction market with its headquarters in Manhattan, New York. It allows individuals to place bets on future events, including economic indicators, awards, and political and legislative outcomes. The platform allows users to deposit USDC through the Polygon blockchain network. The platform became more popular after it accurately predicted Donald Trump as the winner of the United States presidential elections. It accrued over $3.3 billion in wagers on the election. Romanian regulator blacklists Polymarket According to the Romanian regulator, while it understands that Polymarket is often regarded as an “event trading platform” and meets the definition of what it considers a “counterparty betting,” users still put up stakes against other users, and a future event determines the outcome. “Accepting the idea that a ‘counterparty betting’ system can be called ‘trading’ would create a dangerous precedent, whereby any operator could ‘reinterpret’ the counterparty betting activity as a stock exchange activity – circumventing strict gambling or capital markets regulations,” the regulator wrote. The Romanian regulator was particularly concerned about the increased prediction market activity…

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Creditor representative Sunil: FTX creditors have only seen an actual recovery rate of 9% to 46% of their crypto assets.

Creditor representative Sunil: FTX creditors have only seen an actual recovery rate of 9% to 46% of their crypto assets.

PANews reported on November 2nd that Sunil, a representative of FTX creditors, tweeted that FTX creditors have not actually received full repayment. The actual cryptocurrency recovery rate is between 9% and 46%, but considering the higher cryptocurrency price at the time of the 143% payment, the actual recovery rate may be even lower. Additional recovery will come from airdrops to FTX creditors by some projects (outside of the bankruptcy proceedings). Paradex has already airdropped to FTX creditors, and more projects are expected to follow suit.

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MetaMask Sparks MASK Frenzy

MetaMask Sparks MASK Frenzy

MetaMask’s recent move to register the mask domain sent ripples across the crypto ecosystem, instantly changing how traders and speculators perceive one of the industry’s more enigmatic tokens. When Polymarket odds for a successful mask claim leapt from 19% to 44% in just 48 hours, it was obvious someone with deep conviction, and perhaps privileged information, was repositioning in a major way. The timing was everything. This surge came right after MetaMask launched its 87-day rewards campaign, a catalyst that set off a flurry of activity among whales and retail investors alike. But the real action isn’t in trading MASK as just another governance or airdrop lottery ticket. There’s a deeper game being played, revealed in both script mechanics and strategic partnerships. ConsenSys, the company behind MetaMask, began offering users a 2x multiplier for transactions routed through Linea, its own zkEVM layer. This is a clear signal that infrastructure and user flow through Linea are paramount, as higher multipliers reward users for deepening network entrenchment rather than merely speculating on token price. Simultaneously, the quiet ascension of the MUSD stablecoin on the m0 protocol may be the true “real play” here. As MetaMask pushes 30 million monthly users across the DeFi ecosystem, the infrastructure takes on greater significance than any governance token could. Money is not simply spraying into another speculative asset; instead, untold millions are now funneled into revenue-generating infrastructure where the fees, spreads, and on-chain utility compounds month after month. As large campaigns and domain deals bring MetaMask to more users, the narrative has shifted from airdrop speculation to pure play infrastructure. Massive user numbers coupled with meaningful rewards for actual protocol use are driving organic liquidity into the m0 and musd ecosystem, offering a compelling case that stablecoins and multipliers, not governance coins, are where the next wave of value will crystallize. This isn’t just about who controls the $mask ticker anymore, it’s about controlling the pipes that move all that on-chain value. MetaMask Sparks MASK Frenzy was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story

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Depin Darwinism: Helium Sinks $400K, Render Roars, and Grass Faces Extinction: Why This Crypto…

Depin Darwinism: Helium Sinks $400K, Render Roars, and Grass Faces Extinction: Why This Crypto…

Depin Darwinism: Helium Sinks $400K, Render Roars, and Grass Faces Extinction: Why This Crypto Sector Is Entering Survival Mode Crypto’s depin sector, short for decentralized physical infrastructure networks, is showcasing spectacular volatility as the market sorts winners from the hype. Projects like Helium, Render, Grass, and Hivemapper are all fighting for dominance in a fast-evolving landscape where actual utility — not just future promises — will separate the future blue chips from soon-to-be roadkill. Helium, once the darling of wireless decentralization, is burning through $400,000 every single week in “mobile revenue.” That figure isn’t just a rounding error; it means 100% of its mobile onboarding revenue vanishes into HNT emissions. The consequence? Helium effectively sets money on fire to attract what now stands at 500,000 mobile signups. With a market cap of $448 million, this looks less like sustainable business and more like an attention-grab with expensive party favors. The network’s economics right now are all about subsidizing demand without clear conversion to long-term, fee-generating usage. Critics are asking whether Helium is burning cash just to keep numbers climbing, even if those numbers don’t translate into lasting network value. Meanwhile, Render stands apart with a $1.2 billion market cap. It commands serious attention as an AI and graphics compute marketplace. But the big question haunting buyers is the elusive revenue share dynamics. Unlike Helium, Render promises to connect creators with GPU owners at scale, yet almost nobody outside core insiders can explain exactly how much flows back to token holders, let alone the actual percentage split between node operators, token stakers, and the project treasury. For now, Render enjoys more speculation than clear revenue streams. Grass, a bandwidth-sharing project once hyped for building the “data backbone of AI,” is in freefall. Grass is down 90% amid a looming 72% dilution event scheduled for tomorrow. The selloff suggests holders are bailing before another flood of tokens hits the market, crushing any hopes of recovery. Dilution remains a notorious killer in the crypto space, turning small investor stakes into dust overnight and halting all organic price discovery. On a brighter note, Hivemapper, known for its dashcam-powered global mapping, has surged 74% off the back of several enterprise partnership announcements. The project claims these new deals will bring real corporate money and actual adoption. But zoom out, and you see that global coverage only stands at 36%. The problem with such networks is coverage gaps equal lost value. While the price is pumping, there’s still skeptical chatter about whether even aggressive enterprise onboarding can overcome the inertia of incomplete global mapping. Stepping back, depin as a sector faces a reckoning. Most tokens are still just betas for infrastructure where revenue is theoretical and the user base is more promise than reality. Only one project in the ecosystem boasts genuine users actively paying fees that actually create network-wide deflationary effects, a milestone long promised, rarely achieved. That project’s ability to deliver true revenue-generating utility sets it apart from the rest of the field, where nearly every other token still survives on the hope that 2028 will deliver a global killer app, not just more testnets and speculation. In short, depin is entering a Darwinian phase. Cash burn headlines. Massive dilution. Unclear revenue sharing. These are not symptoms of a healthy market but growing pains of an ecosystem finally forced to prove itself. Speculators once rode token airdrops and narrative pumps. Now, only networks that convince actual users to pay actual fees are poised to become tomorrow’s infrastructure giants. Depin Darwinism: Helium Sinks $400K, Render Roars, and Grass Faces Extinction: Why This Crypto… was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story

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Solana Price Prediction – SOL Trading Sideways? Investors Pivot to Noomez ($NNZ) for Explosive Presale Gains

Solana Price Prediction – SOL Trading Sideways? Investors Pivot to Noomez ($NNZ) for Explosive Presale Gains

The post Solana Price Prediction – SOL Trading Sideways? Investors Pivot to Noomez ($NNZ) for Explosive Presale Gains appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Solana price prediction discussions are heating up again as SOL trades within a tight range. As of today, SOL hovers around the high-$180 with a market cap near $100B, holding its spot among the top majors. Liquidity remains robust, and daily volume remains strong; however, momentum has been flat from week to week. When prices stall like this, many short-term traders look for earlier, faster upside in structured presales. That is exactly why Noomez ($NNZ) is currently receiving attention, thanks to its transparent, stage-based presale and deflationary mechanics. Solana Price Snapshot and Near-Term Path Solana (SOL) is trading around $186 today, with daily volume in the multi-billion range, ranking it approximately #6 by market capitalization. SOL has faded from recent local highs but continues to defend support on high timeframes, suggesting a more sideways trend unless fresh catalysts emerge. What could move SOL next? Broader market risk appetite, BTC drift, and ETF headlines across majors. Network health and reliability have improved significantly since 2023, with long stretches of stability reported across infrastructure providers and ecosystem trackers. If liquidity remains steady and risk increases, a return to the low $200s is a reasonable expectation. If risk subsides, retests of recent support levels can follow. In short, Solana price prediction for the near term is range-bound with event-driven spikes. Looking Further Out: Solana Crypto Price Prediction Solana’s price prediction for 2025 suggests that a constructive market could propel SOL toward levels observed in previous cycles if on-chain activity and total value locked (TVL) continue to trend upward. Yet, without fresh catalysts or significant developments, the token is likely to experience a slow, grinding move rather than sharp gains. Solana Price Prediction $1,000 In order to reach four digits, it would require a significant shift in liquidity and a strong, sustained uptrend in…

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KITE Foundation: Airdrop tracking is now available; airdrops will be available for collection on November 3rd.

KITE Foundation: Airdrop tracking is now available; airdrops will be available for collection on November 3rd.

PANews reported on November 2 that the KITE Foundation tweeted that the KITE token airdrop query is now available, and airdrop collection will begin on November 3 at 20:00 (UTC+8). Previously, it was reported that Kite had completed its testnet and NFT snapshots, and 48% of KITE tokens would be allocated to the community and ecosystem.

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MetaMask Clarifies Rewards and Upcoming Token Generation Event

MetaMask Clarifies Rewards and Upcoming Token Generation Event

The post MetaMask Clarifies Rewards and Upcoming Token Generation Event appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: MetaMask announced the separation of its rewards program and Token Generation Event. Loyalty program offers $30 million in LINEA tokens. Upcoming TGE will reflect loyalty and ecosystem engagement. MetaMask has clarified that its Rewards program and the anticipated Token Generation Event are distinct initiatives, both aiming to enrich user experience within the decentralized wallet ecosystem. This distinction assures users of transparent and continued engagement, with $LINEA token rewards underscoring MetaMask’s commitment to incentivizing participation and supporting ecosystem growth. Market Interest and Strategic Planning Market responses spotlight substantial interest among stakeholders, with experts echoing positive outlooks on MetaMask’s strategic direction. Joseph Lubin, CEO of ConsenSys, declares ongoing efforts to deepen ecosystem contribution. MetaMask issued a clear separation between its rewards program and anticipated TGE through recent communications, delineating them as distinct initiatives. ConsenSys, led by CEO Joseph Lubin, guides these efforts within the Ethereum software ecosystem. Recent clarifications emphasize reward eligibility and structure, particularly for those contributing to the ecosystem’s evolution. Joseph Lubin, CEO, ConsenSys – “Rewards and upcoming token plans are part of MetaMask’s vision to decentralize the product and give back to the community.” $30 Million in LINEA Tokens Fuels Engagement Did you know? The strategic reward initiative for $LINEA aligns with past incentivized crypto campaigns that successfully enhanced user engagement by offering tangible asset allocations. According to CoinMarketCap, $LINEA currently trades at $0.01 with a market cap of $221.63 million, reflecting its 0.01% market dominance. In the past 24 hours, trading volume increased by 113.37% to $126.23 million. However, prices have declined by 5.51% over the past seven days. The max supply reaches 72.01 billion, with 15.48 billion in circulation. Linea(LINEA), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 01:31 UTC on November 2, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Insights from the Coincu research team suggest further engagement through MetaMask…

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Aster (ASTER) Price Dips Below $1 Amid Buyback and Burn Strategy

Aster (ASTER) Price Dips Below $1 Amid Buyback and Burn Strategy

The post Aster (ASTER) Price Dips Below $1 Amid Buyback and Burn Strategy appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jessie A Ellis Nov 01, 2025 11:02 Aster’s price falls below $1 following the announcement of a buyback and burn strategy aimed at enhancing token value. The market remains cautious as traders seek long-term impact. The price of Aster (ASTER) has recently fallen below the $1 mark, marking a decrease of 2.8%. This decline follows an announcement from the Aster DEX team regarding a new buyback and burn strategy, according to CoinMarketCap. Buyback and Burn Initiative The Aster DEX team has initiated its first token burn strategy, committing to burning 50% of the tokens acquired through buybacks in its Season 2 and 3 rounds. The remaining 50% of these tokens will be locked for future airdrops. This move is aimed at reducing the circulating supply of ASTER tokens, potentially increasing their value over time. Market Reaction Despite the strategic initiative, the ASTER token’s price has slipped to $0.98. Market participants are watching closely to see if the buyback and burn model will lead to stronger long-term momentum for the token. The market’s cautious reaction suggests that traders are waiting for more definitive signs of the strategy’s success before making further investment decisions. Future Prospects The Aster DEX’s decision to refine its Season 3 buyback and airdrop model by implementing a token burn strategy marks a significant step in its efforts to enhance token value. This strategy is the team’s first attempt at a token burn plan, indicating a proactive approach to addressing market dynamics and investor sentiment. As the market continues to digest this development, the long-term impact of the buyback and burn initiative on the ASTER token’s price remains to be seen. Investors and analysts will be monitoring the situation closely, looking for any signs of increased demand or price stabilization.…

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XRP Ledger Records Sharp Rise in Transactions Despite October Drop

XRP Ledger Records Sharp Rise in Transactions Despite October Drop

The post XRP Ledger Records Sharp Rise in Transactions Despite October Drop appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR XRP Ledger recorded an 8.9% increase in average daily transactions during Q3 2025, rising from 1.6 million to 1.8 million. NFT activity on the platform surged 51.1% quarter-over-quarter, with average daily NFT transactions jumping from 50,400 to 76,100. Average daily NFT mint transactions climbed 70.8% during the quarter, increasing from 37,800 to 64,600. Active sender addresses on XRP Ledger grew 15.4% from 21,900 to 25,300, while total new addresses surged 46.3% to 447,200. XRP token closed Q3 at an all-time high of $2.85, representing a 27.2% quarterly gain and outperforming major cryptocurrencies. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) recorded increased network activity during the third quarter of 2025, according to a Messari report. Daily transactions rose 8.9% while NFT activity jumped 51.1% during the period. The network also saw strong growth in user addresses and engagement metrics. Network Activity Shows Consistent Growth Average daily transactions on the XRP Ledger increased from 1.6 million in Q2 to 1.8 million in Q3. This represents an 8.9% quarter-over-quarter rise in transaction volume. The XRP Ledger data confirms sustained user activity across the network. The average daily active sender addresses increased by 15.4% during the same period. The metric rose from 21,900 to 25,300 addresses. Meanwhile, the total number of new addresses surged 46.3% to reach 447,200. The total number of addresses on the XRP Ledger grew 6.1% to 6.9 million. However, the average daily number of receiver addresses declined by 30.1%, from 72,000 to 50,300. Messari attributed this pattern to distribution events, such as airdrops. The report noted that active receiver addresses outnumbered sender addresses for the fifth consecutive quarter. This trend typically indicates airdrop campaigns where many wallets receive tokens from a small number of senders. The Midnight network conducted a snapshot in June for its NIGHT token airdrop targeting XRP Ledger users.…

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Ethereum’s Upgrades, Stellar’s Growth, and BullZilla’s 2,381% ROI Presale Headline the Best Cryptos to Buy Under $1

Ethereum’s Upgrades, Stellar’s Growth, and BullZilla’s 2,381% ROI Presale Headline the Best Cryptos to Buy Under $1

The post Ethereum’s Upgrades, Stellar’s Growth, and BullZilla’s 2,381% ROI Presale Headline the Best Cryptos to Buy Under $1 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto feels alive again, charts glow green, memes fly, and investors hunt for the next legend. Bitcoin sets the rhythm, but the loudest noise comes from presales turning small holders into future whales. At the center stands BullZilla, a cinematic Ethereum-based beast built on 24 lore chapters, each with burns, bonuses, and belief. Its roar is reshaping how communities earn and HODL. Together with Bitcoin and Hyperliquid, BullZilla defines the best cryptos to buy today under $1, delivering story, staking, and scarcity in one unstoppable package. At the heart of this resurgence stands BullZilla, a cinematic, Ethereum-powered phenomenon redefining meme coin economics. Forged across 24 lore chapters, each milestone triggers burns, bonuses, and believer rewards through its Roar Burn and HODL Furnace systems. Its 70% APY staking vault and progressive price engine transform community engagement into tangible gains, making it more than a meme; it’s a movement. Alongside Bitcoin and Hyperliquid, BullZilla leads the pack of the best cryptos to buy today under $1, uniting story, staking, and scarcity into one unstoppable roar. Final Countdown: Grab BullZilla at $0.0002124 Before the Rocket Takes Off Bitcoin ($BTC): The Foundation of Every Crypto Bull Run Bitcoin remains the market’s compass, not under $1, but the reason sub-$1 tokens thrive. It’s digital scarcity wrapped in mathematics, backed by institutional ETFs and nation-level adoption. With its supply capped at 21 million and hash power near record levels, Bitcoin anchors confidence for every new project emerging today. Investors who own fractions of BTC still hold the most trusted asset in crypto. While BullZilla and Hyperliquid fuel fast gains, Bitcoin remains the foundation that keeps this market roaring. The next Bitcoin halving is approaching fast, and on-chain analytics confirm that long-term holders are accumulating once again. Historically, every halving cycle sparks significant upward momentum, pushing Bitcoin…

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