LayerZero 宣佈為忠實支持者空投

LayerZero 是一種跨鏈互通性協議，預計將為用戶推出期待已久的空投。在 5 月 2 日發布初始快照後，LayerZero Labs 很快就承諾了更多細節。空投在 DeFi 協議中很受歡迎，它用新的加密貨幣獎勵早期採用者，旨在提高平台使用率。 LayerZero 的代幣發行原定於 2024 年初推出，目前仍懸而未決，沒有提供更多資訊。

LayerZero Announces Upcoming Airdrop for Committed Supporters

LayerZero 宣布即將為忠實支持者進行空投

May 2, 2024 – San Francisco, California – LayerZero, a trailblazing cross-chain interoperability protocol, has officially initiated the first snapshot for its eagerly anticipated airdrop campaign. This pivotal move sets the stage for rewarding loyal users and further propelling the adoption of LayerZero's innovative technology.

2024 年 5 月 2 日 – 加州舊金山 – 開創性的跨鏈互通性協議 LayerZero 已正式啟動其熱切期待的空投活動的第一個快照。這項關鍵措施為獎勵忠實用戶並進一步推動 LayerZero 創新技術的採用奠定了基礎。

The announcement was made through an X post by LayerZero Labs, promising followers a forthcoming release of comprehensive details. Airdrops have become a prevalent strategy in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, effectively generating traction by distributing newly minted cryptocurrencies to early adopters.

該公告是透過 LayerZero Labs 的 X 貼文發布的，向追蹤者承諾即將發布全面的詳細資訊。空投已成為去中心化金融（DeFi）領域的一種流行策略，透過向早期採用者分發新鑄造的加密貨幣來有效地產生吸引力。

LayerZero's native token, ZRO, holds the distinction of being the inaugural Hyperp (Hyperliquid-only perp) to debut on the HyperLiquid perpetual futures decentralized exchange (DEX) in September 2023. According to Xulian, Hyperiquid's pseudonymous core contributor, the current market price of ZRO Hyperp at $8.3 implies a potential fully diluted valuation (FDV) of approximately $17 billion.

LayerZero 的原生代幣ZRO 是首個Hyperp（僅限Hyperliquid 的永久代幣），將於2023 年9 月在HyperLiquid 永續期貨去中心化交易所（DEX）上首次亮相。的說法，目前的市場價格為ZRO Hyperp 的價格為 8.3 美元，意味著潛在的完全稀釋估值 (FDV) 約為 170 億美元。

Hyperps closely resemble perpetual futures contracts, yet they eliminate the dependency on an underlying spot or index oracle price. Hyperliquid stands as the world's foremost perpetual futures DEX, commanding both trading volume and Open Interest.

Hyperps 與永續期貨合約非常相似，但它們消除了對基礎現貨或指數預言機價格的依賴。 Hyperliquid 是世界上最重要的永續期貨 DEX，在交易量和持倉量方面都佔據主導地位。

Strategic Token Distribution in Early 2024

2024 年初戰略代幣分配

Although LayerZero Labs has refrained from divulging further specifics regarding the airdrop, the company has previously hinted at plans for a token launch within the first half of 2024. This disclosure was made in a separate X post dated December 7, 2023.

儘管 LayerZero Labs 沒有透露有關空投的進一步細節，但該公司此前曾暗示計劃在 2024 年上半年內推出代幣。

"LayerZero's architecture has inherently accommodated the potential for a native token within the protocol, as evidenced by the immutable code deployed on day 1... We firmly assert that a LayerZero token will materialize. Its distribution is paramount, and we anticipate its occurrence within the first half of 2024."

「LayerZero 的架構本質上容納了協議中原生代幣的潛力，第一天部署的不可變代碼就證明了這一點……我們堅信LayerZero 代幣將會實現。它的分佈至關重要，我們預計它會在2024 年上半年。

Assessing the Impact of Airdrops on DeFi Protocols

評估空投對 DeFi 協議的影響

While airdrops aim to foster protocol utilization by incentivizing early participation, it is crucial to acknowledge that users may not always secure the most significant rewards. Crypto airdrops often attract professional airdrop hunters, also known as squatters, who strategically employ multiple cryptocurrency wallets to claim rewards from numerous airdrops. These individuals have no long-term commitment to the protocols and typically opt to sell their rewards promptly.

雖然空投旨在透過激勵早期參與來促進協議的利用，但重要的是要承認用戶可能不會總是獲得最豐厚的獎勵。加密貨幣空投通常會吸引專業的空投獵人，也稱為搶注者，他們策略性地使用多個加密貨幣錢包來從大量空投中獲取獎勵。這些人對協議沒有長期承諾，通常會選擇立即出售他們的獎勵。

In February 2024, Banteg, an anonymous developer for Yearn.finance, raised concerns that Starknet's airdrop eligibility list was heavily skewed towards airdrop squatters. An estimated 701,544 out of the 1.3 million eligible wallet addresses were allegedly linked to duplicate or renamed GitHub accounts under the control of airdrop squatters.

2024 年 2 月，Yearn.finance 的匿名開發者 Banteg 擔心 Starknet 的空投資格名單嚴重偏向空投搶注者。據稱，在 130 萬個符合條件的錢包地址中，估計有 701,544 個與空投搶注者控制下的重複或重命名的 GitHub 帳戶相關聯。

Chinese authorities apprehended an individual on May 1, 2024, for forging identities to claim StarkNet airdrops. The accused had impersonated other users to claim over 40,000 STRK tokens, subsequently converting them into approximately $91,000 worth of Tether (USDT).

中國當局於 2024 年 5 月 1 日逮捕了一名因偽造身分而領取 StarkNet 空投的個人。被告冒充其他用戶索取超過 40,000 個 STRK 代幣，隨後將其轉換為價值約 91,000 美元的 Tether (USDT)。

In March 2023, it was discovered that airdrop hunters had consolidated $3.3 million worth of tokens from the Arbitrum (ARB) airdrop, originally distributed across 1,496 wallets, into just two wallets under their command.

2023 年 3 月，人們發現空投獵人將 Arbitrum (ARB) 空投中價值 330 萬美元的代幣合併到他們控制下的兩個錢包中，這些代幣最初分佈在 1,496 個錢包中。

The sale of tokens acquired through airdrops often coincides with their receipt, leading to an abrupt decline in the value of the newly distributed token. This phenomenon has been observed in multiple instances, including the Solana ecosystem.

透過空投獲得的代幣的銷售通常與收到的代幣一致，導致新分發的代幣的價值突然下降。這種現像已在多個實例中觀察到，包括 Solana 生態系統。

The complexities surrounding airdrops necessitate a balanced approach that considers both their potential benefits and risks. As the DeFi space continues to evolve, the industry seeks strategies to effectively distribute tokens while minimizing the influence of airdrop squatters.

空投的複雜性需要採取平衡的方法，同時考慮其潛在的好處和風險。隨著 DeFi 領域的不斷發展，該行業尋求有效分配代幣的策略，同時最大限度地減少空投搶註者的影響。