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All About Airdrops

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The Dynamics of Airdrops in Cryptocurrency

This chapter investigates the role of airdrops in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, analyzing their function as a tool for marketing and community engagement. It contrasts traditional equity distribution with decentralized ownership models in Web3, highlighting how airdrops reshape participant behavior and contribute to project governance. Additionally, the chapter critiques the speculative nature of meme coins while discussing the complexities of incentivizing genuine contributions within blockchain networks.

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