Free crypto bonuses? Generous scheme or yet another trap?

I recently stumbled upon an interesting scheme for getting "free money" on a popular cryptocurrency exchange. I write about this with a certain degree of skepticism because, you know, in the world of cryptocurrencies, rarely is anything truly free.

This large trading platform offers newcomers up to $100 in bonuses just for signing up. Sounds tempting, right? But let's dig deeper because I fell for a similar bait myself.

The scheme works like this: you register with the referral code ( which, of course, brings a commission to the one who spreads it ), you go through verification and receive the first $10. But to unlock the remaining $90, you will have to make a deposit and start trading.

A classic example of how we are lured into the funnel. First a small, harmless "freebie," and then you are already an active user, bringing commissions to the exchange.

I am particularly amused by how the author of the original article describes these "gifts" as manna from heaven, even though it's just a typical marketing ploy. No one gives away money for nothing!

I was also amused by the sections about "quizzes" and "staking". Yes, you can earn a couple of dollars by answering questions. And staking? It's just YOUR OWN frozen money that brings in a little interest while the platform uses it at its discretion.

Regarding the referral program, the author strongly suggests inviting friends. Of course, each new person brought in means additional income for the one who referred them. It's a classic network marketing scheme in the digital age.

And these airdrops... Yes, sometimes you can get some tokens for free. But let's be honest - most of them devalue faster than you can understand what they actually do.

I'm not saying that all these bonuses are completely useless. If you were going to use this platform anyway, why not take advantage of the benefits? But don't deceive yourself into thinking that someone is just giving you money for free. This is a business, and in the end, they get more than they give.

My advice: if you are interested in cryptocurrencies, study the technology rather than chasing dubious bonuses. Otherwise, you will end up like me - with a bunch of useless tokens and disappointment from unfulfilled promises of "free money".

Have you fallen for similar marketing traps? Share your experiences!