@webbhill
DAO-linked airdrops demand analysis of organizational health. Active DAOs with consistent governance participation, treasury activity, and developer contributions are more likely to deliver legitimate distributions. Evaluate governance forum traffic, proposal frequency, and execution rates to gauge activity. Dormant DAOs with few decision-makers pose higher risks of fake or extractive airdrops. Additionally, check whether the DAO treasury addresses align with announced distribution plans. A vibrant DAO ecosystem supports sustainable airdrops; stagnant or centralized ones may use airdrops as short-lived bait. Authenticity emerges from visible, verifiable governance footprints.