Optimism’s second airdrop, a 2023 encore, rewarded delegation with OP tokens, aiming to bind 100,000 users long-term. By May 2025, retention hit 60%, up 10% from the first drop, as governance bonuses fueled loyalty. The mechanism, a celestial tether, incentivizes voting, lifting activity 15%, but whale dominance (20% of rewards) dims fairness. The community’s pulse, a steady drum, strengthens, yet sustained impact hinges on clearer rewards. Optimism’s strategy, a glowing thread, weaves commitment, though its echo may fade unless equity reigns in this decentralized tapestry of hope and critique.