Lately, I’ve been staring at on-chain data a bit too intently. The moment I see a transaction that looks like a “coincidental transfer,” I can’t help trying to trace the route: A → B → C, with a contract hidden in the middle, and then detouring to a new address. Put simply, a lot of token transfers that look random on the surface are really just about interacting with testnet systems to rack up points—and, at the same time, taking advantage of loopholes between protocols.

Recently, testnet incentive projects have been coming in bunches. Some people try to skim rewards by using batches of addresses, while others are genuinely betting on whether the mainnet will actually issue a token. In any case, it’s all about trying to support expectations. As for me, I’ve actually lowered my goal—I’m not chasing lots of addresses and lots of accounts. I just focus on one or two reliable routes. Slower, steady jogging lasts longer, and the tokens I end up getting feel more dependable. Who knows? For now, let’s leave it at that.