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My current conclusion about airdrop interactions is pretty simple: it's doable, but don't see yourself as a "free money machine." First, consider the risks as costs; if you can't manage them, it's better to just miss out. To put it plainly, the most common reason for being "front-run" isn't that the protocol is too bad, but that you're too impatient: seeing others post screenshots, you get excited, your wallet swings wildly, you don't read the authorization, and end up being drained by phishing sites, malicious contracts, or fake customer service.
I usually take it slow: try small wallets, small amounts, multiple small attempts; avoid unlimited authorizations if possible, and after interactions, quickly revoke unnecessary permissions; then I look at the team/code/revenue models—these "boring things"—if I don't have a rough idea, I won't touch it. Recently, meme and celebrity pump rounds are flying fast, new users really shouldn't jump in at the last moment; the same goes for airdrops— the hotter it gets, the easier it is to be overwhelmed by scripts and scams... Anyway, I stay chill—if I get something, good; if not, no big deal.