To be honest, the airdrop scene really is getting a bit too cutthroat right now. In the past, I’d just pay the gas and jump in. But now, whenever I see a new project, I check the contract first, then look at its funding and team background, and finally factor in the interaction costs. After getting scammed a few times, I’ve truly learned my lesson.

Recently, I’ve been watching the Layer 2 crowd compare everything—TPS, subsidies, and more. It’s honestly quite eye-opening. As public chains compete for users, airdrop strategies will inevitably get stricter. You can’t just click a few times and automatically get rewards anymore. My habit now is to figure out whether the team genuinely wants to build something or just wants to make quick money, and then decide whether to invest my time and energy. I’d rather move a little slower than let my emotions carry me along.

Anyway, don’t treat airdrops as your main source of income—just think of them as an extra surprise. Once your mindset is steady, the chances of getting scammed should be lower.