Let’s shift the analysis to another airdrop—LayerZero—as a comparison. The LayerZero airdrop, launched in mid-2024, stirred controversy due to its anti-Sybil measures and allocation disparities. Its community impact was mixed: while it aimed to reward genuine users via cross-chain activity, many felt excluded by strict eligibility (e.g., $10 minimum transaction value), favoring whales over small participants. Governance fairness also faced scrutiny, as ZRO token holders gained voting power, but early adopters and insiders held significant sway, risking centralization. This eroded trust among retail users, highlighting the challenge of balancing fairness and decentralization in token distribution.