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That probably was true for a while, but as time went on the term was used for other purposes (mostly by crypto marketing teams, I'd bet), which gave it additional meaning.
Only because people confuse the meaning. If you have to do work to receive the coins/tokens, it's compensation for services rendered, not an airdrop. This isn't one definition we're talking about. People would be changing multiple definitions of terms if we say that payment for participation in a promotional campaign is an "airdrop".
I've been around a long time, I'm telling you the correct definition. If y'all want to ignore me and keep spreading information, that's your choice. I also suspect that it's this kind of attitude, i.e., the low willingness to learn this industry, that leads to so many of you Newbies and Jr. Members becoming the target of the new merit system and other angst around the forum.
I'm trying to help you guys, ignoring me just contributes to your ignorance.
Hi, I would like to ask what is better AirDrop or Bounty??
Thanks for the answer)
This is a great question, but airdrops and bounties aren't really the same thing so it's hard to compare.
The answer depends on what cryptocurrencies you already own.
If you don't own any crytpocurrencies then you should check out a Bounty campaign, which is the act of getting paid for promoting some new cryptocurrency or token. This is income for you working on the promotion team. Some people incorrectly refer to this as an "airdrop".
If you already own cryptocurrency you can see which currencies/tokens are going to be the target of a hard fork (and therefore an airdrop) and then buy that target currency/token before the hard fork occurs. This will entitle you to receive the airdropped coin. Other (much less common) scenarios do involve simply registering an account with the cryptocurrency/token that's about to be released.
The disadvantage of all cryptocurrency ICOs is that if that reglardless how you obtain them or why; They are all very risk and most of them fail. So if someone is giving away tokens, go for it...take a shot. But know that most of these coins are never able to be traded for anything. You need an exchange to support the currency/token for you to exchange it for Ether or Bitcoin or some other mainstream currency. This often never happens.
The biggest advice I can offer is be VERY careful if you're considering buying tokens for an ICO. If they don't have a sound business model they will surely fail.
