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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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TRX and USDC Accepted: Best 2025 Crypto Casinos With Real Bonuses

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Author: Cryptodaily

2025/10/12

Aster: New Phase 2 Airdrop Inspector Now Live

Aster: New Phase 2 Airdrop Inspector Now Live

PANews reported on October 12th that Aster announced on the X platform that the new Aster Phase 2 airdrop query tool is now live. Users can still choose to claim the airdrop or receive a full refund of their S2 transaction fees. Users can change their selection at any time before the deadline. The timeline is as follows: Deadline for claiming options: October 13, 20:00 UTC+8 $ASTER airdrop redemption time: October 14, 20:00 UTC+8 Transaction Fee Refund: After the redemption period is open, please complete the refund before 07:59 UTC+8 on October 16th

Author: PANews

2025/10/12

ASTER: The Airdrop That Divides — Between Technical Errors and Suspicions of Manipulation

ASTER: The Airdrop That Divides — Between Technical Errors and Suspicions of Manipulation

The ASTER airdrop turns into a nightmare: after a 2000% increase, thousands of users discover unfair allocations and accuse the project of favoritism. Why does this delay shake the crypto community? Discover the behind-the-scenes of a scandal that could shake Aster. #ASTER #Crypto L’article ASTER: The Airdrop That Divides — Between Technical Errors and Suspicions of Manipulation est apparu en premier sur Cointribune.

Author: Coinstats

2025/10/12

Exchange monopoly, Wall Street harvesting, and the desperate situation of retail investors

Exchange monopoly, Wall Street harvesting, and the desperate situation of retail investors

Written by Haotian To be honest, the black swan event of October 11th made me, an originally optimistic industry observer, feel a sense of despair. I originally understood the current "Three Kingdoms" situation in the crypto industry, thinking that it was a fight between the gods and retail investors would get some meat. However, after experiencing this bloodbath and unraveling the underlying logic, I found that this was not the case. To put it bluntly, we originally thought that the technical community was innovating, exchanges were generating traffic, and Wall Street was allocating funds. The three parties were each doing their own thing. As long as we retail investors seize the opportunity, follow the wave of technological innovation, take advantage of hot spots, and rush in when funds enter the market, we can always get a share of the profits. However, after experiencing the bloodbath on October 11, I suddenly realized that these three parties might not be competing in an orderly manner at all, but were instead harvesting all the liquidity in the market? The first force: exchanges monopolize traffic and are vampires that control traffic and liquidity pools. To be honest, I used to think that exchanges just wanted to expand their platforms, increase traffic, expand their ecosystems, and make a lot of money. However, the USDe's cross-margin liquidation incident exposed the powerlessness of retail investors under the rules of the exchange platform. The leverage level increased by the platform to improve the product and service experience and the unclear risk control capabilities are actually traps for retail investors. Various rebate programs, Alpha and MEME launch pads, various revolving loans, and highly leveraged contract trading methods are constantly emerging. While these seemingly offer retail investors numerous profit opportunities, if exchanges can no longer withstand the risk of on-chain DeFi cascading liquidations, retail investors will also be dragged down. Life is like that. What's particularly frightening is that the top 10 exchanges generated $21.6 trillion in trading volume in Q2, yet overall market liquidity is declining. Where did the money go? Besides transaction fees, there's also various liquidations. Who's draining the liquidity? The second force: Wall Street capital, entering the market under the guise of compliance I was particularly looking forward to Wall Street entering the market, thinking that institutional funds could bring greater stability to the market. After all, institutions are long-term players and can bring incremental injections into the market. We will then reap the industry dividends of the integration of Crypto and TradFi. However, before this recent plunge, there were reports of whales profiting from precise short selling. Several wallets, suspected to be Wall Street structures, initiated massive airdrop positions before the crash, generating hundreds of millions in profits. Similar reports abound, resembling insider information. However, in these moments of panic, it makes one wonder: how do institutions consistently gain the advantage of "front-loading" before black swan events? These TradFi institutions, under the guise of compliance and capital, are actually entering the market. What are they actually doing? Using stablecoin public chains to tie up the DeFi ecosystem, using ETF channels to control capital flows, and using various financial tools to gradually erode the market's voice? On the surface, they claim to be doing this for industry development, but what is the reality? There are too many conspiracy theories about the Trump family's wealth to elaborate on. The third force: technology natives + retail developers, cannon fodder caught in the middle. I think this is where most of the retail investors, developers, and so-called builders in the market are truly desperate. Since last year, it has been said that many altcoins have been brought down, but this time it directly broke through to zero, forcing people to see the facts clearly: the liquidity of many altcoins is almost exhausted. The problem is, infra technical debt is piling up, application rollouts are failing to meet expectations, and developers are toiling away on building, only to find the market isn't buying it. Therefore, I can't see how the altcoin market will rebound. I don't understand how these altcoin projects will seize liquidity from exchanges, or how they will compete with Wall Street institutions in their ability to manipulate prices. If the market doesn't buy into the narrative, if the market is left with only so-called meme gambling, then the altcoin market will be a complete liquidation and reshuffle. Developers will flee, and there will be a structured reshuffle of market participants. Will the market return to nothingness? Oh, it's too difficult! so..... If the crypto industry's "Three Kingdoms" situation continues, with exchanges monopolizing the market, Wall Street profiting, and retail investors and technical analysts being domineering, this will be a disaster for the cyclical nature of crypto trading. In the long run, the market will only leave a few short-term winners and all long-term losers.

Author: PANews

2025/10/12

Which Presale Shows Real Growth in 2025?

Which Presale Shows Real Growth in 2025?

The post Which Presale Shows Real Growth in 2025? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto News Discover how BlockDAG’s $420M+ raise, 2,900% ROI, and global exposure set it apart, while Remittix struggles with low visibility and traction. BlockDAG continues to gain recognition as one of the best crypto for 2025, having raised over $420 million with 27 billion coins sold. The project’s current batch 31 offers a limited-time price of $0.0012 before it moves closer to its fixed launch price of $0.05. Early participants have already seen around 2,900% ROI since batch 1. By contrast, Remittix presents a use case centered on simplifying cross-border remittances. However, where Remittix remains within crypto forums and whitepapers, BlockDAG (BDAG) has stepped into mainstream visibility. Its partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team places it on cars, fan zones, and global broadcasts, giving it an edge that extends far beyond typical presale attention. Remittix Struggles to Build Visibility Despite Practical Goals Remittix has drawn early attention for addressing remittance challenges, especially for people without access to formal banking. Its idea of enabling faster and cheaper cross-border payments could be impactful for global users. Yet the issue lies in exposure. While the Remittix presale price appeals to presale participants, the project lacks exchange listings, real-world partnerships, and active integrations with key financial networks. Without collaboration with major remittance platforms like Western Union, Wise, or mobile wallet providers, its reach stays confined within crypto circles. Even with utility-focused goals, traction remains limited. In the current market, where hundreds of presales compete for attention, visibility often determines progress. Remittix might have a meaningful concept, but without broader engagement or public-facing presence, it risks falling behind projects like BlockDAG that combine functionality with global recognition. Remittix’s efforts highlight that strong ideas alone no longer guarantee success. In a market defined by momentum, visibility, and credibility, it is the projects that connect…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/12

Remittix Presale Under Review: Hidden Gem or Overhyped? See How It Stacks Against BlockDAG’s Over $420M Global Surge

Remittix Presale Under Review: Hidden Gem or Overhyped? See How It Stacks Against BlockDAG’s Over $420M Global Surge

BlockDAG continues to gain recognition as one of the best crypto for 2025, having raised over $420 million with 27 […] The post Remittix Presale Under Review: Hidden Gem or Overhyped? See How It Stacks Against BlockDAG’s Over $420M Global Surge appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo

2025/10/12

BlockDAG’s Formula 1® Team Deal Outpaces DOGE & ARB Momentum

BlockDAG’s Formula 1® Team Deal Outpaces DOGE & ARB Momentum

The post BlockDAG’s Formula 1® Team Deal Outpaces DOGE & ARB Momentum appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto News Discover how BlockDAG’s $420M+ presale, BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team partnership, and TGE code overshadow Dogecoin price action and Arbitrum price prediction. The competition for the best crypto for the future is intensifying, with Dogecoin and Arbitrum both navigating key price zones while BlockDAG takes a very different route, pairing real-world partnerships with large-scale adoption and presale strength. Dogecoin (DOGE) is testing critical support levels that could trigger rallies if defended, while Arbitrum (ARB) is struggling to hold above $0.40, even as its $9 billion stablecoin base keeps long-term fundamentals intact. Yet, it is BlockDAG that’s commanding the spotlight. Its multi-year BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team sponsorship, $420M+ presale raise, and exchange-grade Dashboard V4 position it far beyond short-term speculation. Backed by over 312,000 holders, 20,000 miners, and millions of app users, BlockDAG is increasingly seen as a frontrunner for 2025 and beyond. Arbitrum Faces Pressure as Sellers Dominate The latest Arbitrum price prediction shows selling pressure mounting after ARB slipped from above $0.50 to around $0.42, now testing a key support zone at $0.40. A break below could open the door to further losses toward $0.35 or even $0.30. Elliott Wave patterns and Donchian Channel readings confirm bearish sentiment, while the weekly chart places sellers firmly in control unless buyers can reclaim $0.45. Despite the pullback, Arbitrum’s fundamentals remain robust. Its stablecoin liquidity has surged past $9.12 billion, highlighting its status as a leading Ethereum Layer-2 solution. Analysts believe that once the correction plays out, ARB could rebound toward $0.80 in a medium-term cycle, but the near-term remains uncertain. Dogecoin Holds Key Support With Upside Potential The Dogecoin price pattern has shifted after a steep 25% correction from September highs near $0.30. DOGE now trades in a crucial $0.20–$0.22 range, supported by the 200-day EMA, a rising…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/12

How to empower the most popular L2 network? A look at the BASE token economics proposal

How to empower the most popular L2 network? A look at the BASE token economics proposal

By Achim Struve, Outlier Ventures Compiled by AididiaoJP, Foresight News Since several of our portfolio companies are building on Base, we have a strong interest in the success of this ecosystem. This proposal aims to build community engagement by outlining a token design that challenges traditional L2 models. It solves the fundamental revenue-growth paradox through an adaptive quote currency mechanism. The BASE token represents an opportunity to redesign L2 economics from first principles. BASE Token Discussion: Redesigning L2 Token Economics Layer 2s face a fundamental economic challenge: competitive pressure to keep transaction fees low erodes revenue generation. Base boasts $4.95 billion in TVL, 1 million daily active users, and $5.1 million in monthly transaction fees, primarily due to its native connection to Coinbase, competitively low fees of just $0.02 per transaction, and deep integration with the broader EVM-based ecosystem. source This proposal outlines solutions for designing a possible token for Base. It's not just about staying ahead, it's about establishing leadership. A key recommendation is to reduce reliance on fees as a primary revenue source. Combining a quote currency mechanism implemented with a proven bribery mechanism with adaptive economics creates sustainable value capture for Coinbase, Base, and the BASE token. BASE Token Opportunities Traditional L2 focus on transaction fees ignores the primary value driver of successful cryptoassets. As @mosayeri observed, "The crypto community has long misjudged the value accumulation narrative for L1 assets, assuming that the primary driver is transaction fees." The value of ETH and SOL primarily comes from being locked in AMM pools as the quote currency, not from gas fees. This presents an opportunity for BASE to establish itself as the primary quote currency on whitelisted approved Base Ecosystem DEXs. Rather than competing for dwindling fee revenue, BASE can generate demand through real liquidity demand across trading pairs. Quote currency mechanism Users lock up BASE tokens to receive veBASE (voted escrow BASE), which provides governance rights over the fee distribution algorithm. VeBASE holders channel rewards to an AMM pool that uses BASE as its quote currency, with the distribution ratio automatically adjusted based on network health metrics. Ecosystem growth directly increases demand for locked BASE tokens, as they are tied to liquidity incentives. This system builds on the established quote currency concept of Virtuals, while adding a voting escrow mechanism similar to Aerodrome, but without redistributing liquidity pool fees to voters. A portion of sequencer revenue is used to sustainably generate incentives for voting on the BASE denominated pool. This applies even after the initial launch phase. Furthermore, unlike static allocation models, dynamic fee allocation responds to real-time conditions via fine-tuned machine learning algorithms. These algorithms analyze network utilization, DEX trading volume patterns, and ecosystem growth metrics to determine overall incentive distribution. This mechanism will trigger a Curve Wars-like liquidity competition, with protocols accumulating BASE governance tokens to ensure liquidity incentives. As the Base ecosystem expands, more protocols will demand BASE liquidity, reducing the circulating supply and creating natural demand pressure. This approach also provides opportunities for large-scale token swaps with leading protocols already established on Base, further strengthening decentralized ownership within the ecosystem. Base can use tokens from other ecosystems to build its own BASE quote liquidity pool. Trading fees collected from the protocol's own liquidity can serve as a sustainable, long-term revenue stream. Adaptive economic system Current L2 token designs use fixed distribution schedules and are unable to respond to changing market conditions. BASE introduces a complex adaptive system that goes beyond simple fee adjustments like Ethereum’s EIP-1559. Building on previously published adoption-adjusted attribution principles, BASE implements a dynamic emissions plan that responds to ecosystem demand signals through two strategic allocation pools: Distribution-focused allocation pools (Coinbase Strategic Reserve, Protocol Treasury, Community, and User): receive increased emissions during periods of strong KPI performance to optimize value distribution when adoption is high. Growth and Construction Allocation Pools (Ecosystem Fund and Builders, Validators, and Infrastructure): Receive increased incentives during periods of weak KPI performance to stimulate development and network security when additional support is most needed. The Growth and Construction Allocation Pool includes all quote currency pool incentives, distributed through the Ecosystem Fund to protocols using BASE as their primary trading pair. This directly aligns the adaptive emission system with quote currency value capture. Emissions never reach zero during the vesting period of any allocation pool, and the system adjusts the relative weights between allocation pools based on market conditions and ecosystem health. Machine learning models analyze multiple factors to prevent governance bottlenecks while ensuring optimal stakeholder alignment across market cycles. BASE token distribution framework Examples of BASE token distribution and maximum vesting periods. Actual vesting periods may change depending on the precise adaptive emission parameterization. Key Features: Adaptive Emission System: All allocations use a dynamic schedule, with the allocation-focused allocation pool receiving increased emissions during periods of strong adoption, and the Growth & Build allocation pool receiving increased incentives during periods of weakness. COIN Shareholder Alignment: Coinbase’s 20% Strategic Reserve creates direct value alignment without regulatory complexities. Progressive decentralization: Validator incentives (20%) ensure network security during the launch phase, while community allocation supports sustainable decentralized ownership of BASE tokens. Balanced Development: Equal weight between community rewards and ecosystem development ensures success in both adoption and builder retention. The final distribution requires extensive token engineering analysis, legal review, and community input to achieve economic sustainability, regulatory compliance, and user alignment. Strategic value and impact on Coinbase Tokenizing Base represents a fundamental shift in revenue diversification. While Base currently generates modest sequencer fees (kept low for competitive reasons), tokenization could immediately create over $4 billion in value through strategic reserve holdings. The current model faces limitations. Brian Armstrong mentioned the emphasis on low fees, recognizing that higher fees drive users to competitors offering token incentives, creating a revenue-growth paradox. Tokenization breaks this paradox by shifting incentives from fee extraction to ecosystem acceleration and value accumulation. A 20% strategic reserve aligns Coinbase's interests with the long-term success of Base while removing the pressure to maximize fees. Token emission funds growth without impacting the balance sheet, enabling competitive rewards that match other L2 incentives. The strategic impact goes beyond immediate returns through multiple revenue diversification opportunities. Tokenization enables Coinbase to offer institutional custody services for BASE holdings, generating recurring custody fees while positioning itself as the premier institutional gateway for BASE exposure. The Coinbase One integration reduces customer acquisition costs by offering subscribers BASE rewards, discounts, and platform perks, creating stickier customer relationships and higher lifetime value. Allocation Strategy The distribution strategy should balance Coinbase's customer base with Base ecosystem participants. While @Architect9000 suggested "airdropping only to Coinbase One members" for Sybil protection and customer alignment, a fair distribution needs to include active Base chain users and verified builders from the Discord community. Roles earned on the Base community Discord server can be used to measure user consistency and commitment and are tied to an individual's BASE airdrop allocation. This dual approach ensures CEX user retention and true L2 ecosystem participation. Tokenization positions BASE as institutional-grade collateral bridging TradFi and DeFi. As @YTJiaFF noted, "With COIN backing, the BASE token will serve as a secure bridge between public companies and crypto assets." Institutions can custody their BASE holdings at Coinbase and simultaneously use them as both on-chain collateral in DeFi protocols and off-chain collateral in traditional credit markets. This dual-collateralization capability creates the first crypto token designed specifically for the corporate credit market, enabling traditional financial institutions to access crypto liquidity while maintaining regulatory compliance through established custodial relationships. The path to progressive decentralization The transition follows a three-phase approach, balancing innovation with stability. As @SONAR observes, Base has achieved “decentralization in Phase 1 of 3,” and “once Phase 2 arrives, fees will need to be paid to third-party sequencers,” making tokenization a strategic necessity. Phase 1: Coinbase maintains control of the sequencer while initiating token incentives and community governance for fee allocation. In this controlled environment, the quote currency model is validated through some basic KPI-driven incentive allocation. Phase 2: A hybrid model, with an initial set of decentralized validators requiring BASE staking, with Coinbase reserving three permanent seats to ensure transitional stability. This phase introduces prediction market governance (Futarchy), where veBASE holders stake on the success of the implementation, and market proof-of-stake proposals are fast-tracked for approval. Phase 3: Full decentralization, open validator participation, and complete community control. Coinbase transitions to a regular network participant while maintaining strategic token holdings. Advanced cross-chain MEV coordination becomes operational, and institutional credit markets expand into traditional finance. Market positioning and competitive advantages BASE enters a landscape where existing L2 tokens struggle to capture network value. Despite significant ecosystem growth, ARB, OP, and MATIC continue to underperform ETH, highlighting structural issues in traditional L2 token design. These protocols face selling pressure from token unlocks without matching demand. BASE's quote money model solves these structural problems by creating real utility demand through AMM-quoted liquidity deposits. This generates organic buying pressure that scales as the ecosystem grows, moving beyond speculative utility to necessary infrastructure participation. Competitive differentiation goes beyond token design and extends to regulatory clarity, institutional access, and enterprise-grade compliance. Coinbase’s regulatory expertise provides an advantage unmatched by decentralized competitors, while the quote currency model creates a clearer definition of utility and reduces securities classification risk. Conclusion: A Decisive Choice Between Fee Capture and Exponential Value The fundamental question is not whether Coinbase should launch a token, but whether they should capture limited fee revenue or create exponential value through tokenization. The current revenue structure indicates that $180 million will be generated over three years ($5 million per month x 12 months x 3 years). On the other hand, strategic BASE tokenization can be achieved through token distribution ($10 billion initial fully diluted valuation x 0.2 = $2 billion) and due to Quote currency demand Adaptive intelligent incentive distribution POL provides revenue comparable to current sequencer fees Ecosystem acceleration Valuation of another $2 billion And create a comprehensive value of approximately US$4 billion. These are conservative estimates, assuming valuations are in line with other L2s, and adjusted for current fees and TVL data. Note that the Coinbase premium is not included. This represents a significant value creation opportunity for Coinbase. The quote currency model solves the growth-revenue paradox while positioning BASE as the infrastructure for the expanding BASE ecosystem. The early dominance afforded by this L2 token design creates a competitive advantage that can further strengthen BASE's leading market position. For the broader crypto ecosystem, BASE tokenization could signal a further maturation of L2 economics, moving beyond a reliance on transaction fees toward true utility-driven value capture. As @jack_anorak observed, “The BASE token was a product decision. Base needed a token incentive, and it had to be blockspace neutral.” Coinbase’s choice between constrained fee capture and exponential tokenized value represents a defining moment that will determine the trajectory of BASE and Coinbase’s position in the crypto landscape.

Author: PANews

2025/10/12

Dogecoin and Arbitrum Face Resistance While BlockDAG’s Over $420M Presale and  BWT Alpine F1® Team Deal Push It Into the Lead

Dogecoin and Arbitrum Face Resistance While BlockDAG’s Over $420M Presale and  BWT Alpine F1® Team Deal Push It Into the Lead

The competition for the best crypto for the future is intensifying, with Dogecoin and Arbitrum both navigating key price zones […] The post Dogecoin and Arbitrum Face Resistance While BlockDAG’s Over $420M Presale and  BWT Alpine F1® Team Deal Push It Into the Lead appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo

2025/10/12

Best Cryptos Under $1 To Buy Now That Could See Big Gains in 2026

Best Cryptos Under $1 To Buy Now That Could See Big Gains in 2026

Crypto traders are always on the lookout for tokens that are trading below $1 because the one-dollar mark is often seen as an important level for many investors. Once a token starts pushing toward that point, it can build momentum both in the short and long term. In this article, we take a look at.. The post Best Cryptos Under $1 To Buy Now That Could See Big Gains in 2026 appeared first on 99Bitcoins .

Author: 99Bitcoins

2025/10/12

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