In the Web3 world, airdrops are often seen as a key means for community launch.
However, Caldera's airdrop design of $ERA did not take the old route of "money-spraying," but instead introduced a Pre-claim mechanism.
Users must register in advance to receive the airdrop later; if registration is not completed within the specified time, the share will be reclaimed.
The benefits of this mechanism are twofold: first, it effectively prevents abuse by "wool gatherers." Only users who are genuinely willing to participate and complete registration can receive rewards.
Second, it enhances users' sense of participation. Pre-claim itself acts as a filter, leading to initial community members with higher retention.
In addition, Caldera has incorporated multi-dimensional verification during the Pre-claim process, such as GitHub contributions, X (Twitter) interaction records, etc.
This means that the airdrop rewards not only token holders but also those who have taken actual actions in ecological construction. This design makes the distribution of $ERA fairer while also enhancing the long-term value of the token.
In the long run, the Pre-claim mechanism sends a signal: Caldera prefers to attract "true participants" rather than short-term arbitrageurs. This emphasis on community quality may become a new template for future airdrop designs.
