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
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Base’s $20B TVL Goal Is Real—And 25K Developers Are Behind It

Base’s $20B TVL Goal Is Real—And 25K Developers Are Behind It

The post Base’s $20B TVL Goal Is Real—And 25K Developers Are Behind It appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Base’s $5 Billion TVL Milestone — Real Growth? Coinbase’s Layer-2 blockchain, Base, has been making waves in the Ethereum scaling space, and recent data show that its ambitious goal of reaching $5 billion in total value locked (TVL) is not just hype, but a tangible reality fueled by a thriving developer community. As of September 2025, Base boasts near $12 billion TVL, more than 1.5 times that of one of its main competitors, Arbitrum, which sits at about $7.4 billion. What’s driving this impressive growth? A combination of real user engagement, low transaction fees, and over 25,000 developers building on the platform—all backed by Coinbase’s strong ecosystem. BASE Ecosystem Total Value Locked. Source: tokenterminal Base is an optimistic rollup built on the OP Stack, designed to offer low-cost, high-speed transactions fully compatible with Ethereum’s decentralized ecosystem. Unlike networks that rely heavily on speculative hype or airdrops to boost numbers, Base’s $5 billion TVL comes from organic DeFi activity, including notable protocols like Aerodrome running on its network. Daily transactions on Base have reached over 14 million, with about 832,000 active addresses in a 24-hour period, a clear sign of vibrant usage. Developer Surge and Ecosystem Expansion The key to Base’s explosive growth lies largely in its developer adoption. Over 25,000 developers are building on Base, rapidly expanding the ecosystem with decentralized applications, games, and DeFi projects. Analyst Kyle Doops emphasizes that Base’s activity is driven by genuine user demand rather than wash trading, stating that the platform’s transactions include innovative swaps, collectibles, and decentralized social apps. This surge is fueled by Coinbase’s seamless integration, which funnels a massive user base and resources into Base. Low transaction fees: some as little as $0.005 per transfer compared to $0.04 on competing Layer-2s like Arbitrum make Base attractive for developers and users alike.…

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XRP Holders Could Lose Millions Of Dollars In 10 Days, Here’s Why

XRP Holders Could Lose Millions Of Dollars In 10 Days, Here’s Why

The post XRP Holders Could Lose Millions Of Dollars In 10 Days, Here’s Why appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP holders just got reminded that they may miss out on a major token giveaway if they do not act promptly. A reminder from the crypto community has made it clear that only a short time remains before the current claim window closes. If eligible holders fail to take part, they risk losing millions of dollars in value from the free distribution. The project team has stated that the claim process is open, but it will not remain so indefinitely. After the first phase concludes, fewer opportunities will be available, leaving many with limited or no options. Rick McCracken Warns XRP Holders Of Imminent Deadline Cardano community member Rick McCracken is now urging XRP and Cardano holders to pay attention. He reminded users that only 10 days remain to claim their free Midnight (NIGHT) tokens. The first phase of the airdrop, known as the Glacier Drop, will officially close on October 4 at 12:00 p.m. UTC, after which any holder who has not claimed their share will no longer be able to receive it in this phase. This reminder has raised an alarm because many XRP holders are yet to act. The risk is clear: failing to claim means missing out on tokens that could be worth millions in the future. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has also given updates on the claim process. He explained that tens of thousands of addresses have already taken their share of NIGHT tokens.  Millions At Stake As Midnight Airdrop Enters Final Phase The claim portal for NIGHT tokens opened on August 5, allowing 33.6 million addresses across eight major blockchains to participate. The supported networks include Cardano, XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Basic Attention Token, and BNB. From the very beginning, the distribution was to allocate half of the supply to Cardano users, 20%…

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T-REX Announces Official Launch of Its Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem

T-REX Announces Official Launch of Its Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem

The post T-REX Announces Official Launch of Its Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Disclaimer: The below article is sponsored, and the views in it do not represent those of ZyCrypto. Readers should conduct independent research before taking any actions related to the project mentioned in this piece. This article should not be regarded as investment advice. Amid efforts to remediate one of Web3’s most persistent challenges —inefficient value distribution —T-REX, an Arbitrum-backed data and engagement infrastructure for Web3, has announced the official launch of its platform today. While this marks a major milestone in the platform’s journey, it is a step closer to achieving its mission of bolstering structural efficiency in the Web3 space. While it has secured a massive $17 million from investors, including Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Framework Ventures, North Island Ventures, and Portal Ventures, the launch has seen T-REX introduce an “intelligence layer” for Web3, a data-driven system designed to connect projects with users more effectively, strengthen community growth, and improve the long-term health of token ecosystems. T-REX understands that the distribution of value, including the flow of incentives, rewards, and attention, across Web3 remains structurally flawed. This is usually because mechanisms deployed in recent token launches tend to over-reward short-term participants while overlooking genuine long-term contributors. Advertisement &nbsp To address this loophole, T-REC features the 5D Persona, a multi-dimensional, privacy-preserving profile that represents users across demographics, assets, social signals, interests, and knowledge.  While these personas are designed to evolve with user behavior, they create a more accurate representation over time. This enables the profiles to feed into the platform’s Intelligence Flywheel, a feedback loop that matches the right users with the right projects, calibrates incentive levels, and measures actual contributions.  Meanwhile, outcomes generated from the system are fed back to refine future campaigns and activities, helping T-REX to curtail fraud and efficiently increase return on…

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DeFi Derivatives Enter New Era With Aster Dominating $70B Market Surge

DeFi Derivatives Enter New Era With Aster Dominating $70B Market Surge

BNB Chain-based Aster has rolled out an aggressive points program tied to trading, minting, and holding on its exchange. The […] The post DeFi Derivatives Enter New Era With Aster Dominating $70B Market Surge appeared first on Coindoo.

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Plasma confirms that all users participating in the IC0 pre-deposit plan will receive an XPL airdrop worth approximately $8,390

Plasma confirms that all users participating in the IC0 pre-deposit plan will receive an XPL airdrop worth approximately $8,390

PANews reported on September 25th that according to Decrypt, Plasma confirmed that all users who participated in the pre-deposit program received $8,390 worth of XPL tokens, even if they ultimately did not actually purchase XPL through the ICO. Plasma stated that within three hours of the mainnet beta launch, half of the ICO participants had already claimed their tokens. Plasma allocated a total of 25 million tokens to all pre-depositors, which will be distributed evenly among all depositors. This means that whether depositing $1 or $10,000, the additional rewards received are the same. Plasma's mainnet beta launch coincided with the launch of its TGE token and its stablecoin-native digital bank, Plasma One, this week. The digital bank's card will use the Plasma blockchain as a payment rail and boast 4% cashback on purchases. Plasma executives stated that this launch is the first step forward, with more planned for the future.

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MetaMask Token: When Is the MASK Launch Date and Will There Be an Airdrop?

MetaMask Token: When Is the MASK Launch Date and Will There Be an Airdrop?

The post MetaMask Token: When Is the MASK Launch Date and Will There Be an Airdrop? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MetaMask is the gateway to the Ethereum world for millions of people. It’s a wallet, sure, but it’s also where users swap tokens, play games, and try new dApps.  The platform’s built‑in swap tool alone has generated about $325 million in fees. With more than 30 million active users, any new MetaMask feature can ripple through the entire crypto market. Recently, ConsenSys CEO and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin confirmed that MetaMask will launch its own token, often referred to as the MASK token. During a September 2025 interview, he said the token “is coming” and might arrive “sooner than you would expect”.  The goal is to help decentralize parts of the MetaMask ecosystem and give users a bigger role in its governance. There’s still no official MetaMask token launch date, and scammers have already created fake MASK tokens.  I’ll go through what we know, what remains uncertain, and how to prepare for a possible airdrop without falling for scams. Key highlights: MetaMask token is confirmed, but there’s no official launch date yet. Joseph Lubin hinted in September 2025 that the token could launch sooner than expected. The MASK token aims to decentralize MetaMask, offering governance and possible user rewards. Airdrop rumors remain unverified.  MetaMask has not announced eligibility criteria. Scammers are active: any MASK tokens trading now are fake. Only trust official channels. The rise of MetaMask and early token rumours MetaMask started as a browser plug-in for storing Ether and ERC‑20 tokens. Over time, it added a mobile app, one‑click swaps, bridging, staking, and connections to hundreds of networks. Today, it’s arguably the most widely used crypto wallet in DeFi, consistently ranked among the best crypto wallets. The idea of a MetaMask token isn’t new. In 2021, Lubin tweeted a playful “Wen $MASK?”. That sparked rumors that a token…

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Everyone’s Watching Bitcoin and Ethereum, But Missing This: The $0.005 Token With $548M Real Estate Behind It – Avalon X (AVLX)

Everyone’s Watching Bitcoin and Ethereum, But Missing This: The $0.005 Token With $548M Real Estate Behind It – Avalon X (AVLX)

The market worldwide has set its eyes on BTC and ETH for the major part of the Q3 cycles. Yet a quiet competition sits at a fixed $0.005 presale entry with real assets backing it. The Avalon X (AVLX) crypto links tokens to property, utility, and perks. For investors keeping in sight the new crypto […] The post Everyone’s Watching Bitcoin and Ethereum, But Missing This: The $0.005 Token With $548M Real Estate Behind It – Avalon X (AVLX) appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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Dogecoin holders hope to reach a new high in the fourth quarter of 2025. We can get a lot of Dogecoin in this way

Dogecoin holders hope to reach a new high in the fourth quarter of 2025. We can get a lot of Dogecoin in this way

The cryptocurrency market is heating up again, and investors are exploring which penny coins might lead the next rally. Dogecoin remains the original meme coin, but newer projects with stronger technology and more focused communities are emerging. Next, I’ll share how to increase your cryptographic keys to earn Dogecoin… Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Prediction Dogecoin has [...] The post Dogecoin holders hope to reach a new high in the fourth quarter of 2025. We can get a lot of Dogecoin in this way appeared first on Blockonomi.

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T-REX Launches Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem

T-REX Launches Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem

The post T-REX Launches Intelligence Layer to Fix Web3’s Value Distribution Problem appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Press Releases are sponsored content and not a part of Finbold’s editorial content. For a full disclaimer, please . Crypto assets/products can be highly risky. Never invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. Hong Kong, Hong Kong, September 25th, 2025, Chainwire T-REX, a new data and engagement infrastructure for Web3 building on Arbitrum, today announced the launch of its platform aimed at addressing one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: inefficient value distribution.  With $17 million from investors, including Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Framework Ventures, North Island Ventures, and Portal Ventures, T-REX introduces an “intelligence layer” for Web3, a data-driven system designed to connect projects with users more effectively, strengthen community growth, and improve the long-term health of token ecosystems. Misaligned Incentives in Web3 Crypto’s technical foundations have evolved rapidly, with faster chains, lower fees, and scalable settlement. But the distribution of value, including the flow of incentives, rewards, and attention, across Web3 remains structurally flawed. Many token launches see early activity followed by steep declines in price and community engagement. Current mechanisms tend to over-reward short-term participants while overlooking genuine long-term contributors. “Airdrops and point systems have become blunt instruments. They often attract mercenary actors rather than genuine participants, leading to high cost and weak retention,” said Joyce Yim, CEO and Cofounder of T-REX. A Data-Driven Alternative T-REX’s answer is the 5D Persona, a multi-dimensional, privacy-preserving profile that represents users across demographics, assets, social signals, interests, and knowledge. Unlike static DID solutions, these personas evolve with user behavior, creating a more accurate representation over time. These profiles feed into the platform’s Intelligence Flywheel, a feedback loop that matches the right users to the right projects, calibrates incentive levels, and measures actual contribution. Outcomes are then fed back to refine future campaigns and activities, reducing fraud and…

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Hyperliquid launches USDH stablecoin issued by Native Markets

Hyperliquid launches USDH stablecoin issued by Native Markets

The post Hyperliquid launches USDH stablecoin issued by Native Markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Hyperliquid’s native stablecoin, USDH, launched on Wednesday with a USDC trading pair, logging nearly $2 million in early trading. With USDH now live, Hyperliquid has its first dollar-pegged asset, giving traders a stable unit of account and collateral across the network. Native Markets will manage the exchange’s stablecoin and oversee billions of dollars in potential flows. The crypto startup, led by Hyperliquid investor Max Fiege, former Uniswap Labs president Mary-Catherine Lader and blockchain researcher Anish Agnihotri, was selected through a validator vote on Sept. 14. According to Native Markets’ original proposal, the stablecoin is backed by cash and US Treasury equivalents, and will rely on Bridge, Stripe’s tokenization platform, to manage reserves. Native Markets’ USDH proposal. Source: Max Fiege USDH is minted on HyperEVM, Hyperliquid’s Ethereum-compatible execution layer, allowing it to circulate across its network while reducing reliance on external stablecoins like Circle’s USDC (USDC) and keeping yield within its ecosystem. Hyperliquid is a decentralized derivatives exchange that launched its HYPE token via airdrop in November 2024. In July, it processed around $330 billion in trading volume with a team of only 11 people. Related: Crypto Firm Proposes Cutting HYPE Supply by 45% The bidding war for Hyperliquid’s stablecoin The bidding war for issuance rights to Hyperliquid’s stablecoin began on Sept. 5 when Hyperliquid announced it was opening a governance process to award the USDH ticker. Soon after, Native Markets submitted a bid, committing to issue USDH natively on HyperEVM and to divide reserve income equally between HYPE token buybacks and funding ecosystem development. In the following hours and days, offers were submitted by Paxos, Sky, Frax Finance, Agora, Curve, OpenEden, Bitgo and Ethena — though the latter ultimately withdrew its bid and endorsed Native Markets. The process was not without controversy. Some critics, such as the managing partner at venture…

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