2026-01-15 13:36:08

There are no legal provisions requiring crypto projects to conduct airdrops. But what is the reality? They are still doing it. Do you really believe it's because they care about you and the community? Don't be naive. Frankly, for project teams, an airdrop is the easiest way out—low cost, quick results, and minimal risk. Looking at it from another perspective, if it were truly out of love and responsibility, they would have a hundred more tangible ways to give back to the community. Yet they choose airdrops, and the logic behind it couldn't be clearer.

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SerNgmi

· 16h ago

Airdrops are just a marketing gimmick, don't overthink it haha --- Wake up everyone, this is just a game of strategy --- Well said, I just want to see who still dares to say "thank the community" --- Honestly, low cost and quick results—how many project teams are truly sincere --- All talk and no action, in the end just paving the way to harvest the leeks --- That logic makes sense; airdrops are just a pretty package --- Wait, then why do they still do airdrops... isn't it just to attract people --- Got it, it's basically "using you as a tool" tuition --- Really, compared to actual development, airdrops are indeed faster --- On the other hand, this shows that the crypto world is just such an ecosystem

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BoredStaker

· 01-16 15:24

Airdrops = the most cost-effective solution. Who doesn't know that? Just stop using the "community" rhetoric.

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GateUser-7b078580

· 01-15 14:05

Data shows that airdrop costs are less than 3% of direct development investments, but everyone is still queuing up to claim... it will eventually collapse.

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HorizonHunter

· 01-15 14:05

Haha, okay, you're right. Airdrops are the secret to traffic; everyone understands that. Genuinely conscientious projects have already gone all out; there's no need to rely on token giveaways to attract users. It's cheap and can generate buzz, so why bother with substantial rewards? I've seen through it—this is just how the game is played. But on the other hand, I have to make a living too, so I guess I’ll turn a blind eye. How should I put it? Instead of trusting that they care, it's better to keep a close eye on your own wallet. This trick has been overused; does anyone still believe it? Airdrops = cheap traffic marketing, there's nothing to argue about. Use it wisely, and that's it—don't overthink it.

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DegenMcsleepless

· 01-15 14:03

Wake up, airdrops are the cheapest marketing tactic. Don't be fooled. --- Project team: We love the community! That is to say, let's do an airdrop. --- Honestly, airdrops have been everywhere for a long time. If you really want to thank the community, there are plenty of ways, but they choose the laziest one. --- Uh... what they care about is liquidity and volume, not your wallet. --- Huh? Does anyone really believe that project teams airdrop out of love? I've truly seen it all. --- Lowest cost, minimal risk, maximum return—that's the entire logic of airdrops. Don't overthink it. --- That makes sense, so why are so many people still eagerly awaiting airdrops? --- In essence, projects are commercial activities. Don't expect any warmth; it's just mutual exploitation. --- Airdrops = the most efficient way to cut leeks. Changed my view.

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MetaNeighbor

· 01-15 13:57

Airdrops have been played out for so many years, and some people still take it seriously. The project team just wants to wash their reputation in the cheapest way and then run after they profit. Talking about giving back to the community is just a hype tactic. I've seen through it early on; airdrops are no longer attractive. If they truly cared about the community, they would have built the ecosystem long ago. Why wait for an airdrop? This round is clearly a sign of giving up. Stop fooling yourselves, brother. An airdrop is just a notice before the harvest.

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