Nillion Presents New Standards for Airdrop, Selected for True Contributors

# Nillion Clarifies Airdrop Eligibility Criteria Amid Community Speculation Following the introduction of its airdrop eligibility verification system, Nillion has faced mixed reactions within its community. While some members expressed dissatisfaction and others displayed anticipation, none had a clear understanding of the eligibility criteria. In response, Nillion has clarified the target recipients and the selection process for the airdrop, stressing its commitment to rewarding genuine community contributors. Since the Nillion airdrop checker closed on February 7, the community has been rife with speculation about eligibility criteria and distribution methods. The lack of clear guidelines resulted in a blend of positive and negative responses. Nillion addressed these concerns by elucidating the airdrop's target audience and selection process, reiterating its goal of rewarding true community members. # Nillion’s Distinct Approach Nillion's approach marks a departure from traditional airdrop methods employed by other cryptocurrency projects. Unlike the common practice of rewarding mere participants or speculators, Nillion’s design aims to compensate community members who have made substantial contributions. Previously, Nillion set new standards with its innovative community rounds. This time, the airdrop distribution was based on evaluating real contributions rather than simple criteria, aiming to set a benchmark for recognizing genuine contributions. To this end, Nillion structured the airdrop to prioritize community members, developers, and participants in verification programs who have contributed to the project's progress. It moved away from rewarding users who merely waited in a "drop lounge" on Discord, instead focusing on those who have actively added value through continual engagement. # Airdrop Eligibility Criteria Nillion’s airdrop allocation hinges on three key criteria: community value, development and open-source contributions, and participation in verification programs. The selection process involved rigorous scrutiny to prevent “Sybil attacks” and "farming" -- methods where users manipulate the system by using multiple wallets or operating numerous single-click nodes. Such accounts were excluded from the airdrop. Emphasis was placed on activities that tangibly impacted project growth, valuing contributions like community culture formation, long-term volunteerism, and network-based application development over mere participation. # Exclusion Criteria and Bonus Considerations Two main groups were excluded from the airdrop: – Passive Participants: Those who submitted four or fewer "Secrets," did not stake ETH, and did not hold Discord roles or Nill Pill NFTs. – Late Verifiers: Those who began verification after September 14, 2024, did not stake ETH, and did not hold Discord roles or Nill Pill NFTs. Conversely, long-term commitment to the project by community members, developers, verification program participants, and early partners was rewarded with bonuses. # Aiming for New Standards Nillion aims to establish a new airdrop standard recognizing long-term contributors to the project. Though challenging, this process is seen as a vital step towards fostering the right community values. The project team highlighted that this could set a new benchmark for evaluating community contributions in the cryptocurrency industry. Finally, Nillion urged users not to trust any unofficial eligibility verification systems before an official announcement and emphasized that all future updates would be communicated via the project's official Twitter account. Nillion’s CMO, Charlie Rogers, remarked, “We are setting a new standard in the cryptocurrency community, and this will be achieved alongside true community members.”