The day before yesterday, I successfully claimed an airdrop using my accumulated 250 points, with a threshold of 242 points. I immediately listed it for sale that day and ultimately netted 50U.
In the afternoon, the platform offered another 5U airdrop, with the same threshold of 242 points. I just happened to have enough points and successfully claimed it again. Looking back at the entire month of June, so far I have participated in two new projects and successfully claimed one airdrop, totaling an income of 240U. After deducting the cost of new listings this month, which is 120U, I still netted 120U. Although this is somewhat 'diminished' compared to the large returns from airdrops in the past, even small gains are worthwhile, especially under the premise of manageable risks. Market changes: reduced returns and increased risks. However, the market volatility in recent days has made me realize that airdrops are not 'guaranteed profits'. Just a couple of days ago, two tokens that were being farmed suddenly plummeted by 60%, and many watched helplessly as the money they earned from airdrops disappeared. Some lamented in the group: 'After two months of hard work, I lost even my principal.' This also indicates that although airdrops seem to have low entry barriers, once you hit a landmine, the risks are not lower than those of new listings. Platform adjustments: Higher point threshold, changed gameplay. The current biggest problem is that while the airdrop threshold has increased, the cost-effectiveness has decreased. For example, airdrops that previously yielded hundreds of U for 240 points might now only be worth 50U, leading many to choose to give up. Binance has also noticed this phenomenon and recently introduced a new rule:
When the original 'allocation limit' has been exhausted, subsequent users can still compete for the remaining airdrops based on their speed. This mechanism may present an opportunity for 'light players', but its effectiveness remains to be seen. My strategy: light participation, mainly to learn. Currently, I only earn 15 points a day, claiming airdrops when available, and resting when not. I no longer strive to form teams or compete for rankings. To be honest, the cost-effectiveness of airdrops is no longer high, but this experience has taught me quite a few new methods.
Points management strategy
The trade-off between new listings and airdrops
Assessing the correlation between project popularity and airdrop value
How to set profit-taking and avoid 'losing everything'
It can be said that although the money earned is not much, the knowledge and experience gained will be very beneficial for the future. When playing is 'gaming' and not 'gambling'. Many people used to create dozens of accounts, form teams, and set scripts, but they have gradually exited. My chosen approach is 'small investment, low risk, light participation'. If in the future, even earning 15 points is not worth the effort, I would not hesitate to exit. But as long as I can learn new things from it and play moderately, it is still a form of recreation. Earning money is important, but rationality and judgment are even more important.
The era of airdrops as 'easy money' is over; the future is only suitable for those who remain clear-headed.
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