Has token burning in airdrop projects become more frequent in 2025? Yes, there’s a noticeable uptick. Projects like Shardeum and Berachain are increasingly adopting token burning to manage supply and boost value, with mechanisms tied to transaction fees or unclaimed airdrop tokens. For instance, LayerZero introduced a burn schedule for unclaimed tokens post-airdrop, reducing circulating supply by 2% in Q1 2025. This trend aligns with community demands for deflationary models, as seen in 2024’s 88% airdrop failure rate due to oversupply. Data from blockchain analytics shows a 15% rise in burn events compared to 2024, driven by projects aiming to enhance scarcity and investor confidence. However, frequent burning raises concerns about long-term sustainability and fairness, especially if it disproportionately benefits early adopters. While more common, the practice’s impact on project success remains under scrutiny.