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Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Using the Money Printer

Blockchain projects now use airdrops for token distribution instead of initial coin offerings or token generation events.
Ethena successfully airdropped 750 million ENA tokens, contributing to a first-day circulating market capitalization of $1.2 billion. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Solana breaks $200 amid looming airdrop anticipation

Solana briefly reached $200, second time since 2021. Volume on Solana DEX surpassed Ethereum. Institutional interest in Solana is increasing. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Layer-2 Project BVM Gains Traction With Promise of 'Juicy' Airdrops

Bitcoin Virtual Machine (BVM) is a growing L2 protocol allowing users to create layer 2 networks, driving demand for BVM tokens.
Developers plan 'juicy' airdrops for BVM stakers, boosting token demand. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Solana's DeFi, airdrops propel Phantom's userbase to new heights | TechCrunch

Phantom's active user base has tripled in the past year, reaching 3.2 million monthly active users in January 2024.
The popularity of airdrops and the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) are contributing to the increased usage of crypto wallets like Phantom. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Why Biden's Floating Pier Is Unlikely To Meet Gaza's Needs

Urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza
Biden administration's plan to build a temporary pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
France politics

Airdrop by Jordan and France Underscores the Urgency of Gazans' Need

Airdrops of humanitarian aid to Gaza are crucial due to growing restrictions on ground distribution
Airdrops are seen as a last resort due to logistical challenges and inefficiency compared to ground delivery [ more ]
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