Article Reprint Source: Biteye
Author: Biteye Core Contributor Viee
From Launchpool mining to Megadrop, HODLer airdrops, and the highly anticipated Alpha points system under the Web3 wallet TGE events and Alpha airdrops, Binance's earning effects continue to iterate, providing opportunities for users with different risk preferences and capital sizes.
However, faced with the endless stream of new activities, most retail investors often feel dazzled and do not know where to start. This article aims to deeply sort out the current mainstream four types of earning activities on Binance - Binance Wallet Alpha Airdrop/TGE, Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and Megadrop, detailing the core rules, participation processes, and the latest yield situations of each activity. More importantly, this article will summarize the specific earning paths and techniques under the two core strategies of 'steadily holding BNB' and 'actively earning Alpha points' at the end, helping everyone efficiently mine wealth within the Binance ecosystem and maximize returns.
One, Overview of Binance's Four Main New Mining Activities
To give everyone a quick overall impression of the main new mining activities on Binance, we summarize and compare their rules and processes in the table below:
Next, we will provide a more detailed analysis of each activity.
Two, Binance Wallet TGE Activities & Alpha Airdrops: Seizing 'Tickets' for Early Projects
Binance's Alpha section has launched two core high-value activities: Token Generation Events (TGE) and Alpha token airdrops. The core idea is to participate in the initial phase of public issuance (TGE) of project tokens through the Binance Web3 wallet, even directly receiving airdrops. These activities are closely linked to Binance's Alpha points system; an account with high Alpha points often has better chances of obtaining participation qualifications.
2.1 Core Rules and Participation Process
Users meet the Alpha points threshold through the Binance Web3 wallet to gain subscription or airdrop eligibility, as follows:
2.2 Alpha Points Rules
Points consist of asset balance points and trading volume points. Daily snapshots of users' asset balances in the Binance CEX main account and non-private-key wallets are taken at UTC time 23:59:59, along with the amount spent on purchasing Alpha tokens over the past 24 hours, to calculate the day's points. Points are calculated on a rolling 15-day basis, with each point expiring after 15 days. Specific rules are as follows:
Balance Points: The total asset balance is calculated and points are given based on tiers. For example, a balance of $100-$1,000 earns 1 point daily, $1,000-$10,000 earns 2 points daily, $10,000-$100,000 earns 3 points daily, and ≥$100,000 earns 4 points daily. The maximum daily balance points are 4 points (corresponding to holdings of ≥ $100,000).
Trading Volume Points: The total amount spent on buying Alpha tokens through the Binance platform or wallet on the day is calculated (selling is not counted). Points increase exponentially with the purchase amount: buying $2 earns 1 point, $4 earns 2 points, $8 earns 3 points, $16 earns 4 points, $32 earns 5 points, and each doubling amount adds 1 point. For example, if buying $600 and then selling $500, points are still calculated based on $600. Starting in May, Binance launched a double points event, where purchasing Alpha tokens on the BSC chain or using limit orders can earn points at double the rate, significantly reducing the pressure to earn points.
Note: When confirming participation in Alpha events (such as Alpha airdrops or TGE), Alpha points will be immediately consumed.
2.3 Efficient Earning Techniques for Alpha Points
The following strategies are based on community experience summaries and are for reference only; please note costs and risks.
Key Tips:
Points Requirements: The threshold is getting higher; recently, airdrop points need to exceed 200 points to be relatively secure.
Buy and Sell Immediately: Purchase and immediately sell Alpha tokens to control risks, with the main costs being transaction slippage and fee erosion.
Multiple Accounts: Low-cost point earning with multiple accounts may be more effective than high-cost investment with a single account (platform rules must be observed).
Double Trading Volume Events: Binance has launched events that double trading volume, allowing points to be earned by purchasing Alpha tokens on the BSC chain or placing limit orders for any Alpha tokens; note that placing limit orders does not guarantee successful purchases.
Trading Operation Tips: Choose pools with high liquidity; select coins with a price increase trend within a few minutes; large transaction amounts can be split; for example, transactions over 2000U can be divided into 4 parts; select coins with transaction fees of 0.01% and price impact less than 0.01%. Consider using limit orders to sell, ensuring gains while also earning double points. Currently, B2, AIOT, MYX, and ZKJ not only offer point rewards but also allow participation in trading competitions: https://www.binance.com/zh-CN/support/announcement/detail/afa3aa4588404598b42950885355bef4
2.4 Yield Analysis
The table below calculates the historical yields of Binance TGE new activities and Alpha airdrops, and their earning effects remain significant. For example, the single yield of the SHELL project on its launch day reached as high as 280u, while the historical highest yield reached 583u; the single yield of the HYPER project on its launch day was 207u, and the historical highest was 280u; the single yield of the PARTI project on its launch day was also 140u. For example, if a qualifying account participates in all the above projects, the total yield calculated at the launch day price is approximately 2933u, and if sold at the historical peak, the yield can reach 5242u. However, it should be noted that not all projects have high returns, and the number of airdrops and participation qualifications vary by project.
Three, Launchpool: Stable Staking Mining
Binance Launchpool allows users to stake their BNB, FDUSD, USDC, and other tokens to 'mine' and receive free token rewards for new projects. This is a relatively stable and easy way to earn tokens.
3.1 Core Rules and Participation Process
Users will put eligible tokens into the corresponding mining pools to receive new token rewards based on the input ratio and duration.
3.2 Comparison of Different Token Pool Yields and Strategies
BNB and FDUSD yields outperform USDC: As seen in the table below, the annualized yield (APY) of the BNB pool is usually competitive, but it carries the risk of BNB's own price volatility. Stablecoin pools (FDUSD, USDC) have lower risks, stable principal value, and are suitable for risk-averse investors, sometimes even surpassing the BNB pool's APY. Among them, FDUSD, as Binance's main promoted stablecoin, often achieves APYs similar to or even higher than the BNB pool in Launchpool activities, and sometimes has larger allocation amounts.
Capital Allocation:
BNB Long-term Holders: Putting BNB into the BNB pool is a natural choice, achieving 'one fish with multiple meals' (enjoying potential BNB appreciation + mining rewards).
Conservative Investors: Prefer the FDUSD pool, followed by the USDC pool.
Large Capital Holders: Can appropriately diversify into different pools or adjust according to the APY of each pool dynamically.
Four, HODLer Airdrop: Exclusive Benefits for BNB Holders
The HODLer airdrop is a passive benefit mechanism specifically designed by Binance for long-term BNB holders. Users only need to hold BNB and subscribe it to Binance's flexible or fixed-income products to have a chance to receive airdrop tokens from new projects.
4.1 Core Rules and Participation Process
Users deposit BNB into Binance's principal-protected financial products (including fixed or flexible investments, or on-chain yield products). Binance will randomly snapshot their BNB holdings during the event period and distribute corresponding amounts of new token airdrops based on the holdings. This mechanism ensures that holders do not need to operate frequently to share in the benefits of new project launches. The process is as follows:
4.2 Yield Analysis
At the same time, Binance's HODLer airdrop activities have also brought continuous and substantial 'passive income' to long-term BNB holders. In the yield calculations below, based on the closing price on the airdrop day, the BERA project achieved an astonishing 328.5% APY, while the KAITO and LAYER projects had APYs of 107.0% and 106.1%, respectively; even recent projects like SIGN reached an APY of 55.9%. HODLer airdrops are not just small surprises but an effective way to significantly enhance the overall yield of holding coins, further reinforcing the perceived value of BNB as a 'golden shovel.'
Five, Megadrop: BNB Locking + Web3 Task Combination Play
Binance Megadrop is a new token issuance platform that combines BNB locking (through Binance's fixed products) and Web3 tasks (through Binance's Web3 wallet). It can be seen as Binance's version of 'interactive airdrops': on one hand, users need to lock a certain amount of BNB in fixed-income products for a specified period, and on the other hand, they need to use Binance's Web3 wallet to complete designated on-chain tasks; the combination of both determines the final airdrop share.
5.1 Core Rules and Participation Process
Megadrop distributes rewards based on points; the amount of airdrops each user receives is proportional to their point share. Points consist of two parts:
Locked BNB Points: Users subscribe their BNB for a certain period in fixed-income products, and the system calculates points based on the amount locked and the duration. The more you lock and the longer you lock, the higher the points.
Web3 Task Points and Bonuses: Users must complete on-chain tasks related to projects within the Binance wallet (usually interacting with DApps, bridging assets, etc.). Completing all designated tasks will earn fixed basic points and task completion multiplier bonuses.
Total Score = (Locked BNB Score * Web3 Task Multiplier) + Web3 Task Rewards.
5.2 Yield Analysis
The table below calculates the yield rates of this year's two periods of Megadrop. Based on historical data from SOLV and KERNEL, completing Web3 tasks can enhance the final token rewards and APY boosts. If BNB is not staked, users can also earn minimum income by completing tasks.
Six, Summary - Two Core Strategies to Help Retail Investors Efficiently Mine Wealth
In the face of Binance's diverse earning activities, one can choose a suitable core strategy based on their capital situation, risk preference, time, energy, and judgment of BNB's value.
The following summarizes two mainstream strategies and their earning paths:
6.1 Strategy One: Steadily Hold BNB, but dislike earning points
Target Audience: Suitable for users who are optimistic about BNB's long-term value and are willing to hold it for the medium to long term, and do not prefer to spend time and energy earning Alpha points.
Main Sources of Income:
Launchpool Mining: Participate in new coin mining with held BNB to receive free token rewards.
HODLer Airdrop: Deposit BNB into Binance Earn investment to passively receive airdrops.
Megadrop Tasks: Participate in Megadrop activities using held BNB, lock a portion of BNB, and complete tasks to obtain airdrops before project launch.
The appreciation of BNB itself and others: In addition to the above 'extra earnings', BNB, as the core asset of the Binance ecosystem, its long-term price increase also brings capital gains to holders. Additionally, holding BNB allows for transaction fee discounts.
Combination Reference Path: Deposit most BNB into BNB Vault (or simple earn flexible), so that BNB earns interest daily and can also be used for Launchpool and Megadrop. Whenever Launchpool starts, use BNB from the Vault to directly stake for mining. Meanwhile, those BNB still count towards the HODLer snapshot, without affecting subsequent airdrops. When Megadrop activities occur, choose to transfer a portion of BNB into fixed deposits (e.g., more than 30 days) to earn more points while completing all tasks with the BNB wallet. After the activity ends and tokens are obtained, unlock the BNB back to the Vault. This circular operation achieves triple profit from a single BNB capital: earning interest + airdrops during normal times, obtaining new coins during Launchpool, and completing tasks during Megadrop to earn extra tokens.
6.2 Strategy Two: 'Earning' Binance Alpha Points, Not Holding or Holding Minimal BNB
Target Audience: This strategy is suitable for users who do not hold much BNB or even none but are willing to earn rewards through frequent operations and small capital investments. In other words, the so-called 'Alpha Points Party' - aiming to obtain airdrops by actively earning points.
Main Sources of Income:
Alpha Airdrop: By earning high Alpha points, users can meet various project Alpha airdrop and TGE qualification requirements in advance, with the potential to profit thousands of dollars within a month from airdrops. However, it is essential to always pay attention to changes in rule thresholds, and the returns are also uncertain.
Secondary Market Arbitrage: For some received airdrop tokens, if the project is promising, one may choose to hold them for a while and sell them after the price rises for higher returns.
Expected Costs and Returns: Based on current market estimates, 200 points can generally cover most Alpha airdrop qualifications within a month; however, sometimes qualification requirements exceed 200 points. Assuming there are 9-10 airdrops in a month, each worth 60u, the total could yield approximately 540-600u, which can cover the cost of earning points (around 40u). If a major project like NXPC is encountered, the profit from a single project could soar above 500u.
6.3 Strategy Three: Take all benefits, hold BNB while earning Alpha points
For most retail investors, moderately combining the two strategies may be a better choice. For example, holding a portion of funds in BNB for the long term as a 'ballast' to enjoy stable appreciation and basic benefits; at the same time, using another portion of energy to learn and participate in Alpha points-related activities to seek higher returns. By holding a certain amount of BNB to enjoy ecological dividends while using spare funds to earn Alpha points for airdrops, both sides' benefits are captured.
