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In foreign communities, many people see airdrop players as airdrop hunters or even airdrop farmers. To get airdrops, players keep creating new accounts and even use scripts to automate interactions. This is why Web3 projects are getting stricter in detecting Sybil accounts. But aside from the insider trading and profit distribution within projects, players should also think about their own direction. Should they continue as airdrop farmers or switch to another role?
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Why Slow Down Airdrop Farming? Market downturn. In early 2025, the crypto market is weak. BTC fluctuates between $80,000 and $100,000. The hype around NFTs and new projects isn’t as strong as in 2021-2022. Airdrop returns are much lower. It used to be easy to get a 100x token from airdrops, but now making even a few dozen dollars is considered decent. Projects fighting back. Many projects either rug pull, get hacked, or change their rules. RedStone and Elixir took back rewards, Nillion adjusted its airdrop distribution, and some projects keep delaying their TGE. The risks and costs of airdrop farming are increasing. Before, getting rugged was a minor risk. Now, things have changed. At this point, it’s worth taking a step back and reconsidering whether this approach is still viable or if it’s time for a new strategy.
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From "Farmer" to "Gardener" — Smarter Airdrop Farming If you want to keep farming but avoid risks, adjust your approach: Choose projects wisely. Focus on those with strong backing, solid tech, and real users. Act like a real user. Avoid mass accounts, use main accounts actively, and leave transaction history. Small investments, bigger gains. A little capital can increase stability in getting airdrops. Pros: Low cost, still profitable. Cons: Lower earnings, time-consuming, still a worker role.
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2. From "Farmer" to "Player" — Engaging with Communities Instead of just chasing airdrops, try getting involved in project ecosystems: Be active in communities. Engage in Discord and X (Twitter), give feedback, share insights, and promote projects. Active users often get whitelists or extra rewards. Run tests/nodes. Some projects (like Celestia and EigenLayer) reward users for running testnet nodes. It requires some technical knowledge but is more profitable than basic interactions and offers learning opportunities. Create content. Write guides, analyze projects, and share insights on X, YouTube, or Medium. Some projects recognize contributors and offer rewards. The infoFi model (like Kaito) has helped many people monetize their knowledge. Pros: Learn valuable skills, potentially earn more, and build industry connections. Cons: Time-consuming, may not generate immediate income.
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3. From "Farmer" to "Builder" — Learning and Creating Value Web3 doesn’t need more airdrop farmers; it needs developers and creators. Learn to code. Pick up Solidity (for smart contracts), Rust (for Layer 1 development), or front-end development (React + Web3.js). This allows you to build DApps, automate tasks Contribute to open-source. Many projects have open-source code on GitHub. Fixing bugs or submitting pull requests can earn bounties or tokens. Pros: More control over earnings, higher potential rewards, and a future-proof skill set. Cons: Takes time to learn, requires upfront effort, and may not provide short-term gains.
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