You wake up, open Twitter (or whatever it's called now?), and see the coveted post:
"Airdrop! Get 500 TRUMP tokens! No KYC, just sign the smart contract!"
— Sounds familiar?
Let's look at the numbers:
• In 2024, more than 57% of DeFi hacks started with people signing a malicious smart contract, thinking they were getting a free token.
• In just the Ethereum network over the last 6 months, attackers have stolen more than $180 million, disguising themselves as good Samaritans with a 'community airdrop'.
Yes, folks, free cheese is not just in the mousetrap — now it's in Web3, signed on Etherscan and already approved in your MetaMask.
Binance says:
And it's not just a hashtag, it's a cry into the void! Binance Square started a campaign for users to share their experiences — how they almost got scammed or, sadly, already did.
And do you know why Binance is doing this? Because the number of complaints about fake airdrops has increased by 380% in 2024. One guy from Brazil, for example, just clicked on a link in Telegram, signed a smart contract, and lost $12,000 in ETH. Now he doesn't participate in airdrops. He grows cabbage.
How to avoid the fate of a cabbage farmer?
• Create a separate wallet for 'freebies'.
• Never click 'Approve' on a token that even your grandfather from TikTok hasn’t heard of.
• Always check contracts. (If you can’t — don’t play in Web3, it’s not Mario Kart).
And if someone tells you: 'We're giving away tokens!', ask yourself — who’s paying for the feast?
Let's summarize, just without the American flag in the background:
• Free airdrops are great. Just like elections in North Korea: you can win, but only if you've already lost.
• Safety in Web3 is not an 'option'. It's the only thing that separates you from being a sad user on a Reddit forum with a post: 'I got scammed.'
• #AirdropSafetyGuide — not just a guide. It's the last line of defense between you and those who call themselves DAOs, but in reality just want your USDT.
