Airdrop

An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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Balancer Community Submit Proposal for Reimbursement Distribution

Balancer Community Submit Proposal for Reimbursement Distribution

The post Balancer Community Submit Proposal for Reimbursement Distribution appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Two members of the Balancer protocol community submitted a proposal on Thursday outlining a distribution plan for a portion of the funds recovered from the protocol’s $116 million November exploit. About $28 million from the $116 million heist was recovered by white hat hackers, internal rescuers and StakeWise — an Ether (ETH) liquid staking platform.  However, the proposal covers only the $8 million recovered by white hat hackers and internal rescue teams, while the nearly $20 million retrieved by StakeWise will be distributed separately to its users. Balancer community proposal to distribute recovered funds. Source: Balancer The authors proposed that all reimbursements should be non-socialized, meaning that funds are distributed only to the specific liquidity pools that lost the funds and paid out on a pro-rata basis according to each holder’s share in the liquidity pool, represented by Balancer Pool Tokens (BPT). Reimbursements should also be paid in-kind, with victims of the hack receiving payment denominated in the tokens they lost to avoid price mismatches between different digital assets, according to the authors.  The Balancer hack was one of the “most sophisticated” attacks in 2025, according to Deddy Lavid, the CEO of blockchain cybersecurity company Cyvers, highlighting the need for crypto user safety as security threats continue to evolve. Related: Balancer makes last appeal to hacker behind $100M+ exploit Top blockchain security firms audited Balancer’s smart contracts, but the audits didn’t save it Balancer’s code has been audited 11 times by four different blockchain security companies, according to the platform’s GitHub page. Balancer code audits. Source: GitHub Despite the audit, the platform was still hacked, prompting some crypto users to question the value of audits and whether they actually ensure code safety. Balancer released a post-mortem report on Nov. 5 outlining the root cause of the hack: a sophisticated exploit…

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Binance Alpha: Airdrop applications open today at 16:00, with a minimum requirement of 252 points.

Binance Alpha: Airdrop applications open today at 16:00, with a minimum requirement of 252 points.

PANews reported on November 28th that Binance Alpha will open its Alpha airdrop for collection at 16:00 (UTC+8) today. Users with at least 252 Alpha points can claim tokens on a first-come, first-served basis.

Author: PANews
BONK Gets SIX Swiss ETP as 2025 Memecoin Market Sinks

BONK Gets SIX Swiss ETP as 2025 Memecoin Market Sinks

The post BONK Gets SIX Swiss ETP as 2025 Memecoin Market Sinks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Solana-based memecoin Bonk is trading on Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange after Bitcoin Capital listed a regulated exchange-traded product (ETP) tied to the token.  The listing brings the memecoin into one of Europe’s largest stock markets, allowing investors to gain exposure to Bonk (BONK) through standard brokerage accounts, removing the need for wallets or direct token custody.  BONK is a dog-themed memecoin on Solana that launched on Christmas Day 2022 through a community airdrop. It brands itself as “the first Solana dog coin for the people, by the people.” On Thursday morning, the token was up around 5.8%. However, it’s still down around 83% from its all-time high in November 2024. Source: CoinGecko Bitcoin Capital AG is a Switzerland-based issuer of crypto exchange-traded products. The BONK ETP launch in Europe follows Grayscale’s debut of a Dogecoin ETF in the US on Monday. The fund saw only about $1.4 million in first-day trading volume, well below $12 million expectations, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. Related: Pump.fun’s massive $436M ‘cash-out’ turns heads as memecoin mania fades The demise of memecoins in 2025 Memecoins — cryptocurrencies whose value is driven primarily by internet culture and community sentiment rather than technical fundamentals — drove much of the crypto narrative in 2024, with many of these tokens generating huge profits for savvy traders. However, the memecoin narrative has faded sharply in 2025, and many of the tokens that thrived a year ago are now significantly down.  According to CoinGecko data, PEPE (PEPE), a frog-themed token on Ethereum, is down about 83% from its December 2024 peak. FLOKI (FLOKI), a dog-themed token built on Ethereum and BNB Chain, has seen a similar slide, falling more than 85% from its June 2024 high.  Source: CoinGecko Dogwifhat (WIF), a Solana-based token, has been hit even harder, dropping…

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Bitget Launches AI Trading Avatars based on Seven Trading Strategies

Bitget Launches AI Trading Avatars based on Seven Trading Strategies

The post Bitget Launches AI Trading Avatars based on Seven Trading Strategies appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Victoria, Seychelles, November 28, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched six all-new AI trading avatars inside GetAgent, marking a major step toward next-generation smart trading. As traders across the world test how well leading AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini and DeepSeek perform when placed into real trading environments, Bitget offers something more tangible: a lineup of AI traders with distinct personalities, strategies, and market philosophies, all running live, trading real accounts, and fully available for one-click copy trading. Each avatar represents a different school of trading logic, ranging from conservative hedging and major-coin momentum to high-beta altcoin breakouts, contrarian reversals and mechanical execution. These include Steady Hedge, Majors Momentum, Altcoin Turbo, CTA Force, Infinite Grid, Dip Sniper, and DeepSeek (base model). All strategies have been built using a multi-factor library of professional trading indicators, extensive backtesting, and iterative refinement inside GetAgent. From 18:00 on November 24 to 18:00 on December 15 (UTC+8), GetAgent users can access a limited one-click copy trading channel, selecting the avatar that aligns most closely with their trading personality. Each AI trader executes autonomously in real time, and users can follow every entry, exit, drawdown and adjustment directly in the Model Arena. With transparent performance curves, strategy documentation and real execution data, the experience offers a front row seat into how different trading strategies act under market pressure. To encourage exploration, Bitget has launched a 10,000 USDT airdrop pool for participating users. Anyone who successfully copy-trades and sends one message to GetAgent qualifies for the reward share, and the first 100 copy trading users each day will receive contract copy trading vouchers worth up to 100 USDT. “People want solutions they can actually use to trade,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “These avatars make trading feel more personal and more…

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3 Meme Coins That Will Explode to the Moon: How to be Ahead of Others and Spot the Next 100x Gem

3 Meme Coins That Will Explode to the Moon: How to be Ahead of Others and Spot the Next 100x Gem

Spotting meme coins that will explode before they take off is the edge every trader wants, but most discover them only after the chart has already moved. Sharp jumps often look sudden, yet the signs usually appear long before the rally starts. Three projects, such as Noomez ($NNZ), have been gaining real attention for different […] The post 3 Meme Coins That Will Explode to the Moon: How to be Ahead of Others and Spot the Next 100x Gem appeared first on TechBullion.

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CFD Trading in Cryptocurrency: Pros, Cons and Real Examples

CFD Trading in Cryptocurrency: Pros, Cons and Real Examples

In recent years, the global interest in digital assets has surged, pushing cryptocurrency markets into the mainstream. As trading strategies continue to evolve, more investors are looking for flexible, technology-driven ways to participate in this fast-moving financial landscape. AlphaTrade AI stands at the forefront of this shift, offering traders streamlined, intelligent access to cryptocurrency CFD […] The post CFD Trading in Cryptocurrency: Pros, Cons and Real Examples appeared first on TechBullion.

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Kalshi’s Valuation Skyrockets as Investors Bet on a Prediction-Market Duopoly with Polymarket

Kalshi’s Valuation Skyrockets as Investors Bet on a Prediction-Market Duopoly with Polymarket

Kalshi’s private valuation has more than doubled in just a few weeks as it claws market share away from Polymarket. The post Kalshi’s Valuation Skyrockets as Investors Bet on a Prediction-Market Duopoly with Polymarket appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

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OKX Launches Sei (SEI) Flash Earn Campaign with 7.3 Million SEI Rewards

OKX Launches Sei (SEI) Flash Earn Campaign with 7.3 Million SEI Rewards

The post OKX Launches Sei (SEI) Flash Earn Campaign with 7.3 Million SEI Rewards appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jessie A Ellis Nov 27, 2025 12:30 OKX has introduced its Flash Earn campaign featuring Sei (SEI), offering a total of 7,319,915 SEI tokens in rewards. Participation requires identity verification, and rewards are calculated hourly. OKX has unveiled its latest initiative, the Flash Earn campaign, featuring Sei (SEI) and a substantial reward pool of 7,319,915 SEI tokens. This innovative program, previously known as Airdrop Earn, allows participants to subscribe using USDT or other major cryptocurrencies to earn both a base yield and bonus airdrops, according to OKX. Campaign Details The Sei (SEI) Flash Earn campaign is set to run from 11:00 UTC on November 27, 2025, to 11:00 UTC on December 2, 2025. Participants can start earning rewards by completing identity verification, a prerequisite to claim rewards. However, the campaign is exclusive to main accounts, disallowing sub-accounts and institutional accounts from participating. Rewards and Redemption Participants can redeem their funds anytime after subscribing, with rewards being instantly available. If not redeemed manually, USDT and ETH will be reinvested into Simple Earn, while other cryptocurrencies will be auto-redeemed to the user’s funding account within two hours. Rewards are calculated hourly, beginning two hours after fund lending or subscription confirmation. Platform Rules and Compliance OKX emphasizes the necessity for participants to be aware of the Terms and Conditions related to the campaign. It reserves the right to disqualify participants suspected of cheating or engaging in fraudulent activities. Additionally, users from certain countries or regions may be ineligible to participate, as detailed in OKX’s risk and compliance disclosure. OKX has stated that it retains the flexibility to modify campaign rules, including cancelling or extending the campaign without prior notice. The platform assures users that any changes will be communicated where practicable and executed reasonably. Risk…

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HIP-3 becomes a new engine for Hyperliquid: Leading DEX drives trading volume tenfold, but ecosystem challenges remain.

HIP-3 becomes a new engine for Hyperliquid: Leading DEX drives trading volume tenfold, but ecosystem challenges remain.

Author: Frank, PANews Since the launch of the HIP-3 growth model, this flagship product has been rapidly becoming a new business growth engine for Hyperliquiid, not only driving explosive growth in trading volume in the market with a tenfold increase in monthly trading volume, but also injecting more innovative vitality and liquidity into the Perp DEX track. Behind the surge in trading volume is HIP-3's ambition to become the underlying trading platform for the future decentralized market. However, this transformation path is far more arduous than the data suggests. Transaction volume increased more than tenfold in a single month; the main driving force behind the growth model The full name of the HIP-3 proposal is "Builder-Deployed Perpetuals." Its core concept is to decentralize "market creation rights" from the core protocol team to the community and developers. Under the HIP-3 architecture, Hyperliquid takes a backseat, becoming the underlying settlement and matching engine, while the rights to define assets, set risk parameters, and select oracles on the front end are completely transferred to third-party "deployers." Under this mechanism, A key hurdle in HIP-3's mechanism is that any developer wishing to deploy a permissionless marketplace must stake 500,000 HYPE tokens on the network. At the current price of $35, this staked amount to approximately $17.5 million. If a deployer engages in malicious behavior, validators can vote to forfeit these assets. Furthermore, even if the deployer intends to exit the marketplace, a 7-day unlocking period applies. This threshold setting forces deployers to be financially strong institutions or teams committed to long-term development, rather than speculative retail investors. On the other hand, such a staking amount is a highly effective deflationary measure for the HYPE token. Considering that HYPE's maximum supply is 1 billion tokens and its current market capitalization is approximately $9.5 billion, each lock-up under this model is equivalent to locking up two-thousandths of the tokens. Furthermore, the HIP-3 market currently enforces an isolated position model. This means that the position risk of a user in a specific HIP-3 market is completely isolated from their BTC/USDC position on the mainnet. Even if a flash crash or oracle attack occurs in a particular asset, its impact is limited to that specific market and will not affect the user's overall account funds or other mainstream asset positions. Since its launch, HIP-3 has experienced exponential growth. As of November 28th, its transaction volume exceeded $3.6 billion, more than ten times that of a month prior. The single-day transaction volume on November 25th even reached $500 million. This performance is comparable to Uniswap V3's transaction volume on Ethereum. Furthermore, the total number of users in the HIP-3 market has reached 18,000, while Hyperliquid has accumulated over 800,000 users to date. The recent surge in HIP-3 data is primarily due to the introduction of Growth Mode on November 19th. This new mode allows for license-free market deployment and significantly reduces fees, thereby improving liquidity. The new feature can reduce transaction fees for new markets by over 90%, with top traders potentially seeing fees as low as 0.00144%. Simultaneously, Growth Mode requires markets to avoid overlap with existing assets and imposes a 30-day lock-up period to maintain stability. The growth effect of this upgrade is clearly evident in the data changes. Leading applications accounted for over 90% of trading activity; the hot US stock market still faces liquidity challenges. According to Nansen data monitoring, more than 100 decentralized applications are currently being built on HIP-3, generating $94 million in new revenue. In terms of trading volume sources, Trade.xyz contributes almost all of the HIP-3 trading activity, consistently accounting for over 95%. Trade.xyz is the first permissionless perpetual contract exchange built on the HIP-3 protocol within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, developed by the Hyperunit (Unit) team. Behind the explosive growth in trading volume, besides the market's high expectations for airdrops to Trade.xyz , according to @kungfu_crypto's analysis, Trade.xyz boasts genuinely active trading, rather than being a volume-driving platform. This is primarily due to its provision of contracts with fees approaching those of US stocks, offering a significant cost advantage for high-frequency, low-leverage trading. This demonstrates that the DEX's trading community has a small average transaction value but high-frequency activity. Furthermore, the Unit team behind it has long been deeply involved in Hyperliquid, building a strong foundation of trust. Currently, Trade.xyz's flagship product is XYZ100, an on-chain index contract tracking the top 100 non-fintech companies in the US (parallel to the Nasdaq 100 index). To date, XYZ100 accounts for over 60% of Trade.xyz's trading volume. In addition, it has launched perpetual contracts for popular US stocks such as NVDA (Nvidia), TSLA (Tesla), and MSFT (Microsoft). It's worth noting that Trade.xyz 's on-chain stock trading doesn't actually involve real stocks in the traditional sense, but rather an index contract. This type of contract doesn't involve physical settlement and doesn't share the liquidity of the US stock market. The biggest advantage of this index contract is that it allows participation in US stock market fluctuations without KYC (Know Your Customer) verification, and it achieves 24/7 uninterrupted trading through a simulated mechanism. For investors who don't need physical settlement but want to profit from US stock market volatility, this casino-like simulated trading platform is the most convenient option. However, this model also exposed the problem of insufficient liquidity. According to a recent report by KOL He Bi, three trading pairs built on another market, Ventures, were unable to close short positions and could only be shorted. This led to an abnormal price surge. The root cause was precisely insufficient liquidity. In fact, this is not a problem unique to the HIP-3 market. The on-chain stock trading market as a whole is still immature, and this lack of liquidity seems to be widespread. Another crypto practitioner, @EthWiz0X, stated that buying $100,000 worth of Ondo Finance's TSLAon on Uniswap would result in a price impact of up to 83.34%. In the HIP-3 market, apart from a few tokens like Trade.xyz 's XYZ100 and NVDA, which have relatively decent trading volumes, other markets like Felix and Ventures maintain daily trading volumes at a low level of several million dollars. This is mainly because trading pairs in markets like Felix and Ventures generally use Hyperliquid's native stablecoin, USDH. Compared to the widely adopted USDC, USDH currently lacks significant market acceptance. Furthermore, the on-chain stock trading service is currently facing increased competition from more players. For example, on November 26th, Binance Wallet announced the addition of on-chain stock trading with transaction fees as low as 0%. In addition, major exchanges such as Bitget and Bybit have also launched similar US stock trading sections. Of course, as a permissionless marketplace, HIP-3's applications are not simply limited to on-chain stock trading. Another project, TROVE, targets the trading of collectible toys, such as Pokémon trading cards, CS2 skins, and perpetual contracts for Nintendo and Pop Mart stocks. Ventuals, on the other hand, targets the pre-IPO market. Compared to the US stock market, these market directions are currently still niche markets, and therefore, the insufficient trading depth in these alternative markets is largely related to their specific themes. Multiple positive factors have driven the rise in popularity, but the dilemma of ecosystem expansion and stablecoins still remains. The recent attention received by the HIP-3 market may be mainly due to the following reasons: 1. The recent divergence in the crypto market has weakened. As the market enters a bear market, the price movements of most tokens are influenced by Bitcoin. In an environment where the entire market rises and falls together, the market favors assets that can move independently. The US stock market, relatively unaffected by the direct impact of the crypto market, exhibits greater independence. 2. Airdrop Expectations for HIP-3 Ecosystem Projects. Previously, Hyperliquid's airdrop left a positive impression on the market, leading to widespread belief that projects within the Hyperliquid ecosystem are likely to replicate the success of the Hyperliquid airdrop. These projects, which haven't yet issued their own tokens, are currently in a period of high trading volume. 3. There is much more potential to be explored in HIP-3. As mentioned earlier, the potential of HIP-3 is not limited to the stock market; it may see explosive growth in more alternative markets in the future. Therefore, in a market currently experiencing a lack of narrative, such potential can easily fuel optimism. In September of this year, the Hyperliquid community also proposed the concept of HIP-4, aiming to introduce perpetual contracts for prediction markets. This roadmap is even more aligned with current market trends. A Falconx report also noted, "We expect the incremental fees generated by the perpetual futures markets deployed by HIP-3 builders to drive HYPE growth by 67% over the next year, with the equity and index markets being the main drivers." Despite multiple positive factors in the market, these optimistic expectations do not necessarily guarantee a bright future for the HIP-3 market. In terms of liquidity, apart from Trade.xyz, other markets currently have pitifully low liquidity and trading volume. Regarding trading currencies, the HIP-3 market's popularity still relies on the mainstream acceptance of USDC, while Hyperliquid aims to support its native stablecoin USDH as a mainstream trading currency. Finding a balance between these two factors is the biggest obstacle preventing the HIP-3 market from truly taking off.

Author: PANews
Crypto Wins Big: Thailand Moves To A 0% Tax On Local Exchange Gains

Crypto Wins Big: Thailand Moves To A 0% Tax On Local Exchange Gains

Thailand has officially adopted a new tax-rule giving a 0% personal income tax rate on capital gains from cryptocurrency trades — but only under certain conditions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces More Downside After Recent Crash, Data Shows According to regulation Ministerial Regulation No. 399 (MR 399), profits earned from selling or transferring cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin via exchanges, brokers, or dealers licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) will be tax-free from January 1, 2025 until December 31, 2029. What The 0% Tax Means Under the new scheme, individual investors who trade crypto through SEC-licensed platforms don’t pay personal income tax on any gains. The exemption applies only if the trade is done on a local approved exchange, broker, or dealer. FACT: THAILAND NOW OFFERS 0% CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON #BITCOIN TRADED ON NATIONAL EXCHANGES GLOBAL GAME THEORY AT WORK ✨ pic.twitter.com/8rf21xJxKT — The Bitcoin Historian (@pete_rizzo_) November 26, 2025 Regular income tax rules apply to the same type of income for taxpayers who participate in foreign/unlicensed exchange activity, as well as those who generate crypto income from mining, staking and/or airdrops. The publication of this regulation in the Royal Gazette on September 5th 2025 makes it official and enforceable by law. Reaction to this regulation was also positive from both officials and investors: an official statement indicates the primary purpose of creating this regulation was to provide incentives for current and future traders to use local regulated exchanges as opposed to using foreign/unregulated exchanges. They hope this will strengthen Thailand’s financial system and bring more transparency into crypto trades. Some analysts expect the policy to draw both local and international interest in Thailand’s licensed exchanges. The government seems to try making its digital-asset sector more competitive while ensuring regulatory compliance. What Investors Should Know To benefit from 0% tax, trades must go through valid, licensed channels. Gains from outside platforms or unapproved services don’t qualify. Accurate records of purchase and sale, including dates and exchange receipts, are vital to prove eligibility if asked by tax authorities. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Reenters ETH Market, Fires Off A $44-M Long The exemption runs only until December 31, 2029. After that date, the law will need review or renewal. So traders thinking long-term should consider what might happen after 2029. This policy shift represents a significant signal from Bangkok to both domestic and global crypto players. It makes compliant crypto trading cheaper — maybe more attractive — while drawing a clearer line between regulated and unregulated channels. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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