In many cases, yes—airdrop eligibility often relies on users’ on-chain activity history. Projects frequently distribute rewards to those who have interacted with their contracts, provided liquidity, or bridged assets, considering such users genuine contributors. This approach reduces the risk of bots or opportunistic “airdrop farmers” who engage only for quick profits. However, some projects adopt inclusive strategies, offering open claim periods without prior activity requirements to maximize reach. As the ecosystem matures, most high-value airdrops tend to prefer rewarding established activity, since historical data offers measurable proof of engagement. For new participants, building a diverse on-chain profile across ecosystems not only increases eligibility but also demonstrates long-term interest and credibility within decentralized networks.
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In past cycles, infrastructure-heavy tokens and enterprise-focused chains often underperform early stages, as capital first flows to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and high-volatility narratives like DeFi or meme coins. Later in the bull, slower-moving sectors such as privacy coins or niche interoperability solutions tend to lag. Tracking sectoral rotations—via dominance shifts and exchange inflows—helps identify when lagging sectors gain traction. Investors often exploit this lag to position before secondary rallies unfold.
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Regulatory constraints and institutional onboarding push projects to favor KYC-friendly distributions, especially where token economics have monetary characteristics. KYC gating reduces legal risk, facilitates institutional participation, and makes treasury audits simpler. That said, many projects balance inclusivity with compliance: tiered drops where high-value allocations require KYC while smaller community rewards remain pseudonymous. Expect hybrid flows—on-chain attestations linked to off-chain identity providers or selective KYC for certain pools—rather than universal KYC across all airdrops.
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