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Eligibility, Snapshots & Sybil Rules
What Is Sybil Detection?
Learn how projects may detect sybil behavior in airdrops using wallet patterns, timing, funding links, and repeated activity.
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What this means
Sybil detection is the process of identifying wallets or accounts that appear artificially created to farm rewards.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Projects may look at funding sources.
- Repeated identical activity can be suspicious.
- Timing, amounts, and interaction patterns can matter.
- Off-chain identity or reputation systems may be used.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Understand that rules can be project-specific.
- Avoid scripted or spam-like actions.
- Do not rely on rumors about bypassing filters.
- Keep activity natural and risk-aware.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- False positives can happen.
- Disqualification may happen late.
- Sybil farming can increase privacy and security exposure.