Hey everyone! I'm an experienced player on the Alpha platform, participating since April. Recently, the platform made a big update: airdrop projects will no longer reveal their names in advance, turning directly into a 'blind box' mode — you only know what it is after claiming. Sounds like opening a blind box to buy toys, right? It's a bit thrilling, but it could also lead to pitfalls. As an old hand, I'll share the pros and cons of this change based on my experience and discussions with Binance Square players. If you have different opinions, feel free to leave comments!
First, the benefits: It's fairer, everyone has a chance to find a bargain
1. No longer picky, participation is more uniform
Previously, when project names were announced, everyone rushed for the popular ones (like AI or public chains), while the less popular projects were ignored. Now everything is anonymous, and you have to participate fully to avoid missing out on good things. Many people in Binance Square say this allows small projects to gain traffic, avoiding monopolization by big holders. According to player feedback, the blind box mode gives less popular coins a chance to become unexpectedly popular, making it easier for retail investors to share the pie.
2. Studios' advantages have been weakened
Previously, large studios relied on intelligence to hoard coins and brush transactions in advance, but now projects are confidential, rendering their 'insider information' useless. Retail investors are now at the same starting line as them! In Binance Square discussions, someone mentioned this reduces 'information asymmetry,' and ordinary people no longer have to worry about being crushed by professional farms.
3. Points are used more broadly, and competition is not so fierce
Every time you claim an airdrop, you need to deduct 15 points (about 1.5 days of active cost). When the project is uncertain, high-scoring big shots might hesitate to claim, lowering the threshold. Mid to low-score players have a chance to pick up leftovers. A guy on the square shared that he skipped once when he had 200 points, and the threshold dropped to 185, which he easily grabbed — this operation was too good!
Overall, users feel this update is like 'redistributing wealth,' studios are crying while retail investors are laughing. The project traffic is healthier, no longer clustering to hype popular coins.
Speaking of drawbacks: Risks have increased, making it more complicated to play
1. Completely unaware of the value, claiming is just a gamble
Claiming an unknown with a deduction of 15 points, what if it's a low liquidity coin (like ZKJ or KOGE which could easily collapse)? You might claim it and end up with a loss. Recently, the average return was only 70 USDT, and a poor project might only leave you with 30 USDT, which isn't even enough for gas fees! Some players complained: opening blind boxes is too thrilling, but when stepping on a mine, it's heartbreaking. Many suggest assessing the cost before taking action.
2. Point strategy is hard to optimize
Previously, high-value projects (such as PublicAI requiring 240 points) could be targeted for points, but now you need to brush above 16 points daily, 'casting a wide net.' If a high-value airdrop comes and the points are insufficient, it's game over. In Twitter discussions, someone said this increases uncertainty, relying on the 'law of large numbers' — claim more and trial-and-error.
3. The verification process is too annoying
The face verification keeps popping up when claiming (pre-check + formal check twice), which is a poor experience. Under unknown projects, many people give up directly. Some feedback is similar: this not only consumes points but also patience, and the platform needs to continue optimizing!
Summary of drawbacks: High decision-making costs, uncertain returns, and more trial-and-error risks. Many are concerned this will make retail investors more passive, but others feel this is an upgrade in the game between platforms and studios.
How can ordinary players break the deadlock? Three practical tips, combined with hot discussions in the square
Based on updates and shares from Binance Square players, I suggest playing this way:
1. Conservative Party: Wait for the second phase to lower points before claiming
Starting from a base of 200 points, the cost of points is low, even if the project is poor, the loss is limited. Many people on Twitter recommend this approach, especially for beginners — 'Don't rush to claim everything, first wait for the threshold to lower.'
2. Radical Party: Brush 16 points daily, full lottery probability
Stay active, cover everything, rely on quantity to cover poor projects. Twitter users say this is like betting on the 'law of large numbers,' which could earn money in the long run — but prepare mentally, don’t be fragile if you incur losses.
3. Technical Party: Use Binance Wallet + on-chain tools for monitoring
Reduce transaction fee losses and conveniently use tools to identify high-value projects in advance (like monitoring contract activity). A big shot on Twitter shared that using DappRadar or on-chain notification tools can help avoid low-quality blind boxes and layout early for hot ones.
In summary, this update is a double-edged sword: fairness is up, but opacity is also up. Square users hope the platform can add some optimizations, such as adding 'AI' or 'DeFi' tags to alleviate anxiety. If you are new to the game, remember to read Binance Square discussions more, don't rush in blindly — we retail investors need to play smart to maximize returns!#空投攻略 #币安Alpha
Note: This is just a personal sharing and not investment advice
