Airdrops

Airdrops, within the world of cryptocurrencies, refer to the distribution of free tokens or coins to individuals who hold a specific cryptocurrency or participate in a particular blockchain network. This practice is often employed by companies, protocols, and crypto exchanges to promote their projects, attract new users, and foster community engagement.


Tech

Multiple Indian Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, NFT Content Posted

Accounts of a high-profile state chief minister, political parties and government institutions were compromised.

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Markets

APE Token Tied to Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs Sinks 80% in Opening Hours

The ApeCoin token airdropped to Bored Ape NFT owners is off to a rough start, falling from $39.40 to as low as $6.48.

Artist's rendition of a Bored Ape NFT. (Adam Levine/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Ukraine Fundraisers Bring Out the Best, and Worst, in Crypto

If you tried to make money off Ukraine’s fundraising efforts, your soul is just as broken as your brain.

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Policy

Ukraine Government Cancels Airdrop Ahead of Scheduled Snapshot

The minister of digital transformation announced the cancellation on his Twitter account.

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Finance

Apparent Ukraine WORLD Airdrop Might Be Spoof

The peaceful world tokens that appeared to be sent by Ukraine's crypto addresses could have been spoofed, blockchain analysts said.

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Markets

No, the 'Peaceful World' Token Is Not Ukraine's Secret Airdrop

Data from Etherscan appeared to show Ukraine's official crypto donation wallet was testing airdrops and seeding a Uniswap liquidity pool. It was not the real thing.

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Markets

Ukraine's Airdrop Tease Spurs Influx of Microdonations

Thousands of small donations ranging from 0.0001 to 0.01 ETH are flooding the Ethereum blockchain ahead of an announced giveaway.

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Finance

Evmos Looks to Jump-Start Ethereum–Cosmos Interoperability With Airdrop, Mainnet Launch

A buzzy airdrop and a novel tokenomic structure highlight the latest EVM-compatible launch on Cosmos.

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Finance

Ukraine Receives Over $7M in Crypto Donations After Airdrop Announcement

It is currently unknown what the airdrop entails, although Ukraine’s tax office announced there will be no tax on captured Russian tanks.

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