2025 Airdrop Reality Check: What Went Wrong

Linea's distribution turned out to be quite underwhelming. Heavy KYC requirements, endless waiting periods, and participation across countless overlapping campaigns diluted the rewards significantly—ultimately delivering disappointing token allocations.

Towns presented a 50-50 coin flip scenario, but the real issue? Distribution mechanics were incredibly murky. Participants never had clear visibility into how tokens would actually flow out.

Almanak faced brutal post-launch pressure, with the token value collapsing roughly 90% within the first week after TGE—a cautionary tale for anyone banking on airdrop gains.

Bitlayer went the token sale route through a major exchange platform, shifting away from the traditional community airdrop model entirely.

These cases highlight a growing pattern: exciting airdrop announcements don't always translate to real value. The gap between hype and execution remains substantial.