LayerZero Foundation, the backbone of the cross-chain interoperability platform LayerZero, has launched an eligibility checker for its highly anticipated airdrop. This exciting news comes just a day after the foundation teased the claim date in its first-ever social media post, hinting at a June 20th distribution.
According to an announcement by LayerZero Labs CEO Bryan Pellegrino, a total of 1.28 million wallets are now eligible to claim their share of the airdrop. The checker tool allows users to not only confirm their eligibility but also view a summary of their platform activity, including their start date and total number of transactions.
This airdrop represents a significant portion of the LayerZero token supply. Pellegrino revealed that 23.8% of the total 1 billion tokens will be distributed to the community and builders. The initial distribution will see 8.5% of the community allocation released on June 20th. The remaining tokens will be distributed over the next three years, with additional retroactive rewards every year and grants allocated through builder RFPs (requests for proposals).
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Security remains a top priority for LayerZero. To combat “Sybil attacks” (where fake accounts are created to inflate airdrop rewards), the foundation has implemented a robust anti-Sybil strategy. This includes a bounty hunter program alongside a self-reporting system. Users who self-report receive 15% of their intended allocation, while those who don’t risk losing everything. This approach stands in stark contrast to recent airdrops like ZKSync’s, which faced criticism for its lack of Sybil prevention measures.
LayerZero’s focus on transparency and community engagement comes on the heels of a successful $120 million Series B funding round in April 2023, valuing the company at a staggering $3 billion. With the airdrop on the horizon, the LayerZero ecosystem is poised for significant growth and adoption in the coming months.
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