In joint mining like EigenLayer restaking, points systems reward users based on staked ETH amount and duration (e.g., ETH-hours). This directly impacts airdrops by determining EIGEN allocation: higher points = larger share, incentivizing early/long-term participation but favoring whales and sparking backlash over unfairness and exclusions.
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The Blast Foundation's 8% token allocation (8B BLAST) bolsters long-term treasury by funding sustained development, ecosystem grants, and operations. This dedicated pool ensures financial autonomy, reduces reliance on external funding, and supports strategic initiatives like community rewards, mitigating volatility risks while enabling multi-year planning
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Airdrop hunting compliance varies by jurisdiction; in the US/EU, projects must adhere to SEC/MiCA rules, often requiring AML/KYC to verify identities and prevent fraud/Sybil attacks. Hunters may need KYC for claims, but many DeFi airdrops are non-KYC for anonymity. Tax airdrops as income; consult laws to avoid penalties.
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