Airdrops Confusion

[Sendi blackspade team]

It's not hard work to join Airdrops I guess that's why many refer to them as free money, you just need to follow the project social media accounts like facebook and twitter and do some retweeting, this won't take much of your time, can't be compare to bounties that takes weeks and months

that is why there are so many people who cheat and an unreasonable number of participants with a not so large allocation. many have joined the airdrop campaign just to try their luck with the tokens they will get.

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[jostorres]

It's not hard work to join Airdrops I guess that's why many refer to them as free money, you just need to follow the project social media accounts like facebook and twitter and do some retweeting, this won't take much of your time, can't be compare to bounties that takes weeks and months

Even some airdrops take a long time to send and I have filled so many forms and applied for so many airdrops but I don't think I get all of them maybe because most of the airdrops are cancelled and some change their mind.

that is why there are so many people who cheat and an unreasonable number of participants with a not so large allocation. many have joined the airdrop campaign just to try their luck with the tokens they will get.

Most of the good and decent airdrops now do KYC for the same reason and make sure there is no way the same person can claim the airdrop multiple times. I have seen even guys submitting fake identity proof and claiming more coins so there is not much that can be done about it but at least a single guy cannot claim the airdrop 100 times because making an email and claiming is way simpler than arranging fake IDs.

[scolary23]

It's not hard work to join Airdrops I guess that's why many refer to them as free money, you just need to follow the project social media accounts like facebook and twitter and do some retweeting, this won't take much of your time, can't be compare to bounties that takes weeks and months

This is the main point for involving the maximum number of participants through the airdrop system: obtaining benefits with the minimum of effort. Most often, tokens received through airdrops add to your crypto portfolio numerically and at the same time will have no value - they will remain just garbage. But in general, airdrops as marketing - working well.

[barbara44]

Are those spreading all over around especially in this forum known to be an "airdrop" is considered an airdrop or bounty campaign since some of those are requiring people to fill up some of the forms or need to sign up or follow some social media accounts, etc?

Different airdrops have different requirements and the basic aim of an airdrop is to send some free coins to interested people but they require some work to be done like one may give out coins for just posting your coin address and name while some may ask you to link your social media and this is also done to ensure that participants are not cheating because abusing of an airdrop is common.

you did some task or work to get those coins.

I call them bounty if they require you to fulfill a particular task. Campaigns and airdrops are similar actually but the only difference is that while campaigns have a strict task you need to perform but airdrops are usually only to connect your social accounts or fill a small form and get your coins. Also airdrop coins are fixed but bounty campaigns payment usually varies from user to user based on how well they perform the task given to them.

[Baimovic]

you think it's just a name or meaning, but the authenticity of the airdrop is that no token goes into your wallet by itself. All airdrops at least have their own rules. and what I often encounter, especially promotions via social media, twitter and there are other ways such as sending gas fees for claiming airdrop tokens.

[Valak]

This thought just comes to my mind especially these days, with a lot of altcoins doing airdrops or giving away different altcoins.

But I got some confusion here when the "airdrop" term used.

Because for what I believe the meaning of "airdrop" is a way of giving a free coin/s to some wallet addresses without seeking any investment or doing nothing.

Are those spreading all over around especially in this forum known to be an "airdrop" is considered an airdrop or bounty campaign since some of those are requiring people to fill up some of the forms or need to sign up or follow some social media accounts, etc?
Since you did some task or work to get those coins.

If you say so, it means that it doesn't deserve to be called an Airdrop, because it has done the job. Same is the case with Bounty. Bounty in the sense of the word is a gift. Meanwhile we do many tasks to get tokens. This means that this is not a bounty, but a work wage (salary). 

[asepsetiawan1990]

Everyone does have a different perception. Personal experience regarding airdrops. I get a little altcoin by the way and conditions that have been made, for example is by creating an altcoin wallet they provide or other orders. Meanwhile, if we want to get more altcoins, in my opinion, it's better to join the bounty.

[slashz9]

actually bounty or airdrop is included in the type of airdrop because we get coins for free, even though in bounties sometimes the task is a little complicated.
but still, both including airdrop are indeed confused when you think about it.
but it is the same as their goal to promote their respective projects in different ways.

[Quintrix]

Are those spreading all over around especially in this forum known to be an "airdrop" is considered an airdrop or bounty campaign since some of those are requiring people to fill up some of the forms or need to sign up or follow some social media accounts, etc?
Since you did some task or work to get those coins.

They have changed the meaning of airdrop into something related to bounty campaign, an airdrop is you just give your address and they will send you the token or they will hit claim and you will get the token, this is the airdrop that I learned when I was active in airdrop, now you have to do many things sometimes you have to undergo KYC.

[escalante28]

Though Airdrop and bounty campaigns can both get a free token as a reward they are still different from each other as for the mechanic's condition. For airdrop, you will only have one specific task and most of the time they have referrals, while bounty you need to finish a certain period of time to do tasks, and sometimes you also need to submit a report every week. They will check your stake according to what you reported.

[bobyhodob]

yes, I also agree with that. after a long period of inactivity on this forum, I often encounter the words "airdrop" but participants are required to do the task, but it should be as you say "airdrop is the distribution of altcoins / tokens without doing any tasks".
if the participant is required to do an assignment, it is better to use the word "bounty" and omit the word "airdrop"

Unfortunately at this time, the airdrop and bounty campaign has nothing to make it different, everyone has a task and it looks like more and more people are participating in the airdrop and of course that will make the results obtained less, different like a few years ago which could still get results lots of airdrops.

[isaac_clarke22]

Though Airdrop and bounty campaigns can both get a free token as a reward they are still different from each other as for the mechanic's condition. For airdrop, you will only have one specific task and most of the time they have referrals, while bounty you need to finish a certain period of time to do tasks, and sometimes you also need to submit a report every week. They will check your stake according to what you reported.

That's why I started to avoid some bounties back in the days. The bounty reports just craps down your post history and you'll just look like a spammer from the eyes of many, hindering you to apply for future campaigns although you shouldn't just be here for those as this ain't earning platform.

[b1boy]

I think its just a misconception at this point because most drop bounty conditions for what the term “Airdrop “ which shouldn’t be so, airdrop is supposed to be an easy task to get free tokens and not do all the work they ask people to do this days... and Apart for the Term Airdrop, i dont think it makes sense to participate in the so called airdrop anymore because the token are mostly worthless and you cant even send them out of your wallet expect you had buck token before the airdrop

[MadeMen]

There's no perfect airdrop, nowadays because every airdrop requires you to do something, at least you need to fill the form and carry out some simple task like following their social media handles and joining the project telegram group. Airdrop are usually meant for the community and one needs to identify with the projects community Inorder to get the tokens.

[ghost424]

Are Airdrops still paying? YES they are but 99 percent of Airdrops won't worth your time, I Know it doesn't cost a thing to join Airdrops, you are only going to spend very few minutes on each Airdrop campaigns but why? For few pennies or a 1$ ? I'd rather take that chances with bounties instead.

That's right, if we look at the rewards given through the airdrop program, it is not really worth the time used by each participant especially if the gas costs at this time can sometimes be expensive suddenly, so joining the airdrop doesn't mean it's not good, it's just only the results are not commensurate.

But that's still free money. I remember my first Airdrop was not worth so much but its value blew up after a week. Its quite true that it might take your time but these opportunities are open and we must take them as we see them available. We also need to keep in mind that some airdrops are just phishing baits so we need to be aware on how to check legitimate Airdrops.

[Moeda]

This thought just comes to my mind especially these days, with a lot of altcoins doing airdrops or giving away different altcoins.

But I got some confusion here when the "airdrop" term used.

Because for what I believe the meaning of "airdrop" is a way of giving a free coin/s to some wallet addresses without seeking any investment or doing nothing.

Are those spreading all over around especially in this forum known to be an "airdrop" is considered an airdrop or bounty campaign since some of those are requiring people to fill up some of the forms or need to sign up or follow some social media accounts, etc?
Since you did some task or work to get those coins.

It's true as you say. Usually Airdrops are obtained without doing anything.
Suppose an Airdrop from an exchange. If someone ever trades on the exchange, they will get free coins. Example of a UNI Airdrop. If someone has to do a job, it deserves to be called a bounty, giveaway, or something else.
Another example that deserves to be called an Airdrop is on a blockchain exchange, they give XLM to exchange users who have passed KYC.

[fosco333]

I think that kind is the typical airdrops nowadays, they are requiring some registration process or something with referral activities.
Airdrop should be the same with faucet or at least only need to join the telegram group or follow social medias.
My point is, airdrop should be created without bothersome requirements so everyone have fair chance to get free coins and tokens.

[alisonwonder]

I think that kind is the typical airdrops nowadays, they are requiring some registration process or something with referral activities.
Airdrop should be the same with faucet or at least only need to join the telegram group or follow social medias.
My point is, airdrop should be created without bothersome requirements so everyone have fair chance to get free coins and tokens.

airdrop now, most of them give the task first to get the results because until now there are too many airdrop users so they have to be well chosen who have done their work will get an allocated airdrop, because if you share it without a task it will make too many participants.

[LogitechMouse]

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Are those spreading all over around especially in this forum known to be an "airdrop" is considered an airdrop or bounty campaign since some of those are requiring people to fill up some of the forms or need to sign up or follow some social media accounts, etc?
Since you did some task or work to get those coins.

Its kinda confusing to differentiate what is the true meaning of airdrop and bounty campaign TBH because some airdrops required the things you do in bounty campaign.

I think the only difference between the 2 is that:
Airdrop = you register, you follow their social media pages then you will get tokens for free.
Bounty campaign = You register, you advertise their project in different social media then you will be rewarded for your work.

Maybe this isn't the real difference but that is what I know IMO.

[lifeinmountain]

due to hype in defi trend in the crypto world now most of the airdrops are based on defi project, so now it is difficult to research whether this project is legit or fake. but 90% of airdrops are a scam in the market. better to research about the project before joining any airdrop.