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Points, Quests & Campaigns
What Is an Airdrop Points System?
Understand airdrop points systems and how projects use points to track user activity before possible token rewards.
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What this means
An airdrop points system tracks user actions and assigns points that may influence eligibility, ranking, or future rewards.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Points may track swaps, referrals, deposits, quests, or usage.
- Points do not always guarantee tokens.
- Rules can change during a campaign.
- High points can attract farming and sybil filtering.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Read whether points have guaranteed value.
- Track official rules.
- Avoid risky actions just for points.
- Understand how points are calculated.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Points can create false expectations.
- Users may overpay in gas or fees.
- Fake points dashboards can phish wallets.