The point threshold for Alpha has been raised to 199 today, which has indeed sparked quite a discussion. Coupled with the presence of many bot accounts recently, the cost of score farming has also increased, leading everyone to start questioning the necessity of continuous investment. This emotional fluctuation is quite common in any field of competition.
However, it is too early to give up now. The value construction of Alpha points is likely to be a gradual and evolving process.
First, we must recognize the strategic position of Alpha points within the Binance ecosystem. It is no longer just a simple point tool but more like an emerging proof of user contribution closely tied to Binance, or to put it bluntly, the Alpha activities are now Binance's 'crown jewel'. Observing recent airdrops and TGE activities, it is not difficult to see that the weight of Alpha points is significantly increasing. This means it is gradually becoming a key credential for obtaining early project dividends from Binance and even deeper qualifications for ecosystem participation. Giving up easily may mean missing out on potential opportunities in the future Binance ecosystem (and you might even miss early participation opportunities in similar projects from exchanges like Bybit and OKX by staying away from the table).
Secondly, the high returns brought by the NXPC airdrop, although an exception, also reveal the potential profitability of Alpha activities. The profit-seeking nature of the market determines that when high returns appear, the participation threshold will naturally increase. But this also validates its value. We cannot predict when the next 'NXPC' will appear, but staying in the market is a prerequisite for seizing opportunities.
Furthermore, the launch of the Alpha platform and point system by Binance has one of its core objectives to enhance the transparency and fairness of project launches, and a deeper purpose is to activate the trading activity and user participation within the entire ecosystem. If the threshold is set too high, leading to the loss of many ordinary users, this is clearly contrary to the platform's original intention. Therefore, we can reasonably expect that Binance will dynamically adjust the rules based on market feedback and ecosystem development needs to maintain system health and user enthusiasm.
For ordinary users, compared to professional 'score farming studios' or wealthy 'whales', there may be a gap in the speed of point acquisition. However, the Alpha points activity is not achieved overnight; its sustainability determines the value of long-term participation. At the same time, the design of the point consumption mechanism also balances the absolute advantage of high-score users to provide more opportunities for continuous participants. Everyone has actually experienced a process where early points were not high, but gradually accumulated through continuous participation.
Therefore, my personal view is: keep participating.
There is no need to be overly anxious or frustrated due to a temporary increase in the threshold. The game of Alpha points is more like a marathon rather than a short sprint. A temporary 'slowness' is not frightening; the key is whether one gives up the pursuit of a relatively clear return expectation for the future due to the difficulties at hand.
Of course, rational participation is necessary, closely monitoring official announcements and rule changes, and adjusting strategies according to one's own situation.
200 points is just a number; the core is to maintain patience, keep investing, and observe its long-term evolution.