OPINION: LayerZero’s ‘Pay-to-Claim’ airdrop policy feels more like a tax than a donation. 

Is this overly paternalistic approach aligned with crypto’s ethos?

Op-ed by @juanaranovich:

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OPINION: LayerZero’s ‘Pay-to-Claim’ airdrop policy feels more like a tax than a donation. 

Is this overly paternalistic approach aligned with crypto’s ethos?

Op-ed by @juanaranovich:

https://unchainedcrypto.com/layerzeros-pay-to-claim-airdrop-policy-has-gone-too-far/

Crypto Journalist 🎙 Host @unchainedcrypto https://linktr.ee/unchainedpodcast

You receive more than you give. If this was how taxes worked I would voluntarily pay more taxes.

“Pellegrino has a point, while the voluntary nature of airdrops has become central to the ethos of crypto, it isn’t our right. But, it’s not just about the money, it’s about the principle. In our industry, where decentralization and freedom are highly valued, imposing a mandatory fee feels like a betrayal.”


Holy shit it’s so over. Nuke all airdrops now - this unserious industry continues to become more unserious.