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Airdrops No Longer a Path to Wealth? What the edgeX Airdrop Controversy Reveals About Shifting Dynamics in the Crypto Industry

Airdrops No Longer a Path to Wealth? What the edgeX Airdrop Controversy Reveals About Shifting Dynamics in the Crypto Industry

In the edgeX airdrop event, the total value locked (TVL) was only around $200 million, yet there were over $1 billion in open positions. Nearly all early users ended up on the losing side, as on-chain associations and unfair distribution sparked industry-wide skepticism about the structural integrity of the airdrop mechanism.

Blog Team2026-04-02

Gate VIP Exclusive Airdrop Carnival Issue 12: April Special – Win a Custom Cartier Gift Box

Gate VIP Exclusive Airdrop Carnival Issue 12: April Special – Win a Custom Cartier Gift Box

VIP Exclusive Airdrop Carnival, Edition 12, Gets a Full Upgrade! Meet the trading requirements and advance to VIP 5 or higher to receive a custom Cartier gift box, featuring perfume, a silk scarf, a coin purse, and more. The event snapshot will be taken on April 3. Availability is limited—first come, first served.

Blog Team2026-04-02

Gate VIP Benefits Overview: Fee Discounts and Limited-Time Reward Events

Gate VIP Benefits Overview: Fee Discounts and Limited-Time Reward Events

Discover the benefits of Gate VIP levels, including trading fee discounts, exclusive events, and priority services. Take advantage of our limited-time Spring Welcome and Triple Rewards promotions—upgrade to VIP 5 now for a chance to share in a 500,000 USDT airdrop prize pool.

Blog Team2026-04-02

Fabric Protocol (ROBO) Airdrop Controversy and Outlook for Machine Economy Infrastructure

Fabric Protocol (ROBO) Airdrop Controversy and Outlook for Machine Economy Infrastructure

After the Fabric Protocol ROBO token launched, its airdrop was suspected of being targeted by a Sybil attack, with approximately 40% of the allocation claimed by 7,000 wallets. This article reviews the background of the incident, the tokenomics, and the potential implications.

Blog Team2026-03-31

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Gate Contract Points Redemption Guide: Which Assets Offer the Best Value in March 2026?

Gate Contract Points Redemption Guide: Which Assets Offer the Best Value in March 2026?

This article leverages the latest data and the newly launched 100th airdrop event to break down how to get the most value when redeeming Gate Contract Points.

Blog Team2026-03-31

Gate Contract Points: Latest Promotions and Value Analysis — Issue 100 Airdrop and Ecosystem Insights

Gate Contract Points: Latest Promotions and Value Analysis — Issue 100 Airdrop and Ecosystem Insights

This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the key benefits from the latest redemption event, the value restructuring of the 2026 points system, and strategies to maximize returns by leveraging the "15-day validity" rule.

Blog Team2026-03-26

Backpack Witch Incident Reversal: Buyback Plan Launches—Is the 25% Airdrop Genuine Goodwill or Crisis Management?

Backpack Witch Incident Reversal: Buyback Plan Launches—Is the 25% Airdrop Genuine Goodwill or Crisis Management?

After controversy erupted over Backpack’s witch detection process, the platform announced the launch of an appeals channel and a dedicated buyback program. This article leverages on-chain data to analyze the true quality of its 25% airdrop and assess its impact on the industry.

Blog Team2026-03-25

Gate DEX BountyDrop: Join the BINOX Airdrop and Share $10,000 BINOX

Gate DEX BountyDrop: Join the BINOX Airdrop and Share $10,000 BINOX

Gate DEX BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks.

Blog Team2026-03-24

Backpack BP Token Launches on Solana: 25% Airdrop and No Insider Allocation Explained

Backpack BP Token Launches on Solana: 25% Airdrop and No Insider Allocation Explained

Backpack launches the BP token on Solana, airdropping 25% of the total supply to the community, and announces zero allocations for insiders. This article provides an in-depth analysis of its tokenomics, milestone-based unlocking mechanism, the connection to IPO equity conversion, as well as market absorption capacity and potential risks.

Blog Team2026-03-24