@lennicholas
Promotion channels play a decisive role in determining who learns about and participates in airdrops. Campaigns limited to niche forums may attract only insiders, while broader outreach through Twitter, Discord, Telegram, and specialized media platforms can significantly expand reach. However, over-reliance on hype-driven promotion risks attracting opportunists who abandon the project after claiming tokens. Effective strategies target both general awareness and niche communities, ensuring quality engagement. Metrics like sign-up growth, geographic distribution, and social engagement can reveal channel effectiveness. Projects that combine organic community building with structured campaigns usually achieve healthier participation. Ultimately, promotional channels should align with the project’s audience: developer-focused projects benefit from technical forums, while consumer-facing protocols need broader social media presence.