Wormhole’s airdrop bolstered cross-chain asset transfers by distributing tokens to early users, enhancing liquidity across blockchains like Ethereum and Solana. Its price fell from $1.81 to $0.28 post-launch, yet utility in bridging assets persists. Safety-wise, Wormhole’s history includes a 2022 $320 million hack, raising concerns despite subsequent audits. Compared to safer alternatives like LayerZero, Wormhole’s multi-chain protocol remains efficient but vulnerable to exploits. The airdrop boosted adoption, but long-term trust hinges on fortified security measures—critical for protecting cross-chain transfers in an expanding interoperable landscape.