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Airdrops, within the world of cryptocurrencies, refer to the distribution of free tokens or coins to individuals who hold a specific cryptocurrency or participate in a particular blockchain network. This practice is often employed by companies, protocols, and crypto exchanges to promote their projects, attract new users, and foster community engagement.

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$42 Million In Crypto Is Now Being Airdropped to NEO Investors
The second half of the Neo Council's airdrop of ONT tokens is finishing up. Now NEP-5 ONT holders need to migrate to Ontology's mainnet.
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By David Floyd
Jul 9, 2018 at 7:20 p.m. UTC
Jul 9, 2018
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Registration for Dfinity's 'Biggest Airdrop Ever' Is Closing Soon
DFINITY claims to be carrying out the largest airdrop ever.
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By Annaliese Milano
Jun 8, 2018 at 3:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2018
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Crypto Candy? Expect Free Giveaways When the EOS Blockchain Launches
Airdrops are well established idea here at the launch of the EOS mainnet, so its startups are way ahead of being the first to give free tokens away.
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By Brady Dale
Jun 1, 2018 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 1, 2018
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OmiseGo Hits Two-Month High Amid Exchange Listings
OmiseGo's OMG token is reporting double-digit gains today, possibly due to new listings on Asian exchanges.
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By Omkar Godbole
Apr 26, 2018 at 1:45 p.m. UTC
Apr 26, 2018
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Compliant Airdrops Are Here: CoinList to Offer Investors Free Crypto Giveaways
The company has worked on token distribution and fundraising so far, but its latest product focuses on giving away tokens to spur user adoption.
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By Brady Dale
Apr 25, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2018
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What ICO Issuers and Investors Need to Know About Taxes
There is little guidance from the IRS on how to treat a token offering or SAFT for tax purposes. Determining how to do so is a fact-intensive process.
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By Lisa ZarlengaJohn Cobb
Apr 16, 2018 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2018
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Airdrop Attack? Monero Fork Condemned as Privacy Threat
Giving away free money isn't as simple as it sounds in crypto. In fact, an upcoming plan to do just that is being labeled an attack by some.
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By Rachel-Rose O'Leary
Mar 16, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2018
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So Long ICOs, Hello Airdrops: The Free Token Giveaway Craze Is Here
Scrapping public tokens for free airdrops has become the new way crypto issuers are building communities and even keeping themselves out of trouble.
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By Brady Dale
Mar 16, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2018
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