Airdrop

An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B Record as DeFi Captures Two-Thirds of Market

Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B Record as DeFi Captures Two-Thirds of Market

Outstanding crypto loans in Q3 2025 surpassed the 2021 peak by 6%, with onchain lending now holding 66.9% market share versus 48.6% four years ago The post Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B Record as DeFi Captures Two-Thirds of Market appeared first on Coinspeaker.

Author: Coinspeaker
Aster Completes S3 Buyback, Plans Burn, Airdrops & S4 Launch

Aster Completes S3 Buyback, Plans Burn, Airdrops & S4 Launch

The post Aster Completes S3 Buyback, Plans Burn, Airdrops & S4 Launch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Highlights: Aster announces completion of Season 3 buyback program. Half of the repurchased ASTER tokens will be burned on December 5, 2025. Season 4 will allocate 60-90% of generated fees for continued buybacks, starting December 10, 2025. Aster announced on social media platform X today, November 20, 2025, that it has completed its Season 3 (S3) buyback phase, a planned step in its ongoing token management strategy. During this phase, the project has managed to repurchase 55,720,650 $ASTER tokens, adding to previous buybacks for a total of 155,720,656 $ASTER tokens reclaimed across all seasons. 🧵 1/5 Important Update: S3 buyback Wrap-Up, airdrop and S4 buyback update We’re excited to share some key milestones and upcoming plans for $ASTER buybacks. S3 Buybacks is now completed: We’ve successfully executed all buybacks for S3, 55,720,650 $ASTER tokens were bought… — Aster (@Aster_DEX) November 20, 2025 The main aim of S3 phase was to support token value by repurchasing the tokens. Repurchasing is important because it reduces the circulating supply of the token and increases price. This then attracts investors and strengthens their confidence. Every transaction that has been conducted for the buyback program can be easily verified on the blockchain. This completion of S3 phase indicates that the project is determined to make it big and is making efforts for long-term success of the project. The price of the token has increased since the announcement was made public today. At press time, the price of the token stands at $1.27 with an increase of 0.4% in the past hour as per CoinGecko. ASTER 24-hours chart Strategic Token Burn to Enhance Scarcity Through the X post, Aster has announced that its next milestone would be to manage its token supply. Aster has repurchased 155.7 million tokens through the buyback program and 77.8 million…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Nov 10–17): Bitcoin Ecosystem Leads With BANK Surging 97%; Strong Rebound Across L1 and L2 Sectors

HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Nov 10–17): Bitcoin Ecosystem Leads With BANK Surging 97%; Strong Rebound Across L1 and L2 Sectors

The post HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Nov 10–17): Bitcoin Ecosystem Leads With BANK Surging 97%; Strong Rebound Across L1 and L2 Sectors appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Last week, the crypto market displayed a clear divergence between overall macro sentiment and sector-specific rotation. While BTC traded sideways, locked in a stalemate between bulls and bears around a key range, investors actively focused on structural opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem, Solana DEXs, and the L1/L2 scaling sectors. HTX data from November 10 to 17 show that high-quality assets across multiple sectors performed exceptionally, highlighted by BANK’s remarkable 97% surge in a single week. Bitcoin Ecosystem: BANK Leads With a 97% Weekly Gain The Bitcoin ecosystem was clearly in the spotlight this week. Momentum in the sector continued to build in the fourth quarter, driven both by the strengthening BTC Layer 2 narrative and active support for ecosystem assets from major centralized exchanges (CEXs). BANK’s exceptional performance also reflects the market’s strong conviction in the “next major breakout within the Bitcoin sector.” ● BANK (Lorenzo Protocol): A modular Bitcoin L2 infrastructure built on Babylon. First launched on HTX in May, BANK surged 97% this week, fueled by community enthusiasm and an upgraded ecosystem narrative, securing its position as the top gainer of the week. L1/L2 Sector: SOON and STRK Rise as Funds Return The L1 public chain and Layer 2 sectors regained investor attention this week, leading to a general uptick in trading activity. Investor sentiment shifted toward “high-growth narratives and high-elasticity assets”. Compared to volatile meme coins or one-off spike tokens, the L1/L2 sectors showed a clear move toward a more sustainable growth trajectory. ● SOON: Up 80% for the week. Progress in ecosystem rollout and performance enhancements fueled renewed short-term interest, making SOON the top L1 performer of the week. ● STRK (StarkNet): Gained 50% this week and stands out as the most representative growth asset in the L2 sector.  DEX Sector: Solana Remains in Focus, PerpDEXs…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Gate announced that it will provide full refunds and random GT airdrops to all users who participated in the BOB Web3 Launchpad campaign.

Gate announced that it will provide full refunds and random GT airdrops to all users who participated in the BOB Web3 Launchpad campaign.

PANews reported on November 20th that, according to an official announcement, Gate will provide full refunds to users who participated in the BOB Launchpad and distribute a random number of GT airdrops to all users who successfully participated in the first phase of the Gate Web3 Launchpad. Users who complete KYC verification through Gate will automatically receive the airdrop; users who complete KYC verification through the Web3 Launchpad homepage can submit their GT payment address or Gate UID via the official form before 00:00 (UTC+8) on November 27th. After users submit their information, Gate will complete the airdrop distribution within 3 business days. Gate always puts users first and will continue to optimize the Web3 Launchpad experience, bringing users more high-quality projects and benefits.

Author: PANews
Binance Alpha will list ULTILAND (ARTX)

Binance Alpha will list ULTILAND (ARTX)

PANews reported on November 20th that Binance Alpha will list ULTILAND (ARTX) on November 21st, according to an official announcement. Eligible users can claim airdrops using Binance Alpha Points on the Alpha event page after trading opens. Further details will be announced separately.

Author: PANews
Coinbase Dev Jesse Pollak Just Turns Himself Into a Token

Coinbase Dev Jesse Pollak Just Turns Himself Into a Token

Key Takeaways: Coinbase’s Base creator Jesse Pollak launched his own token, JESSE. Scammers rushed in immediately, prompting safety warnings. Pollak […] The post Coinbase Dev Jesse Pollak Just Turns Himself Into a Token appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo
Aster: The total amount of ASTER buybacks has exceeded 155 million tokens, and the S3 airdrop will be available for claiming on December 15th.

Aster: The total amount of ASTER buybacks has exceeded 155 million tokens, and the S3 airdrop will be available for claiming on December 15th.

PANews reported on November 20th that Aster announced on its X platform that it has completed the full buyback of its S3 tokens, repurchasing a total of 55,720,650 ASTER. To date, the cumulative buyback volume has reached 155,720,656 ASTER. 50% of the repurchased tokens will be burned to reduce circulating supply and achieve long-term scarcity; this represents 77.8 million ASTER (approximately 1% of the total supply), and the burning date is December 5th. The burn transaction will be publicly disclosed on the blockchain. The remaining 50% of the repurchased tokens (77.8 million ASTER) will be used for future airdrops to reward long-term users, builders, and holders. The tokens will be transferred to an airdrop lock address for subsequent distribution. The S3 airdrop query will open on December 1st, and the S3 airdrop claiming will begin on December 15th. Furthermore, 60%-90% of the transaction fees generated from S4 will be used for buybacks, with the buyback starting on December 10th.

Author: PANews
7 Top AI Tokens for 2025: Could These Become the Next Breakout Projects?

7 Top AI Tokens for 2025: Could These Become the Next Breakout Projects?

AI tokens and Top Crypto Presales gain strong attention heading into 2025. Discover seven AI-driven projects that could move early and shape the next cycle

Author: Blockchainreporter
Binance Alpha has listed BOB (BOB), and the initial threshold for claiming the airdrop is 240 points.

Binance Alpha has listed BOB (BOB), and the initial threshold for claiming the airdrop is 240 points.

PANews reported on November 20th that Binance Wallet announced on its X platform that BOB (BOB) is now listed on Binance Alpha. Users with at least 240 Binance Alpha Points can claim an airdrop of 1,600 BOB tokens on a first-come, first-served basis. If the reward pool is not fully distributed, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 every 5 minutes. Please note that claiming the airdrop will cost 15 Binance Alpha Points. Users must confirm their claim on the Alpha event page within 24 hours; otherwise, they will be considered to have forfeited their claim.

Author: PANews
MEXC and Hacken: New Transparency Standard with Monthly Audits on Proof of Reserves

MEXC and Hacken: New Transparency Standard with Monthly Audits on Proof of Reserves

MEXC has announced a significant expansion of its collaboration with Hacken, a leading company in blockchain security.

Author: The Cryptonomist