2026-01-18 14:23:21

In December, a major exchange announced the airdrop for holders' 37th round, this time targeting Plasma (XPL). At first glance, many retail investors took it as just an ordinary airdrop event.

But those in the know had already seen through it: every choice made by large exchanges is carefully selected. Projects that qualify for this series are either core applications within the ecosystem (like stars such as Arbitrum, Starkware) or belong to infrastructure-level strategic layouts.

XPL clearly falls into the latter category. A new public chain receiving such attention must have its own unique competitive edge. This is not a coincidence, but a market recognition of its development potential.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-21 12:47

It's the same old story, every time it sounds just like the real thing. Is XPL really that impressive? I haven't heard of it. Airdrops are just precise strikes by exchanges to target retail investors and harvest their gains. Wait, what is Plasma... let me look it up first. Infrastructure? Haha, just listen and don't take it seriously.

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HallucinationGrower

· 01-21 11:20

Is this the same old story? Don't large exchanges ever have moments of poor judgment? Airdrops are airdrops. Don't tell me about strategic planning—it's giving me a headache. What exactly is XPL? You still need to do your own research—don't rely on these hype talks. This kind of logic can be applied to all projects. It's a bit annoying. Let's wait and see if it can really be implemented. Just shouting slogans is useless.

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NftMetaversePainter

· 01-20 19:16

actually, the algorithmic elegance underlying XPL's infrastructure selection reminds me of exploring generative protocols—tier-1 exchanges curating through hash-value optimization rather than superficial metrics. quite the paradigm shift from how retail thinks about airdrops, ngl

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LowCapGemHunter

· 01-20 00:49

Here comes the 37th issue again? Looks like someone is going to take the bait again haha --- XPL is really on point this time, infrastructure projects are different --- Experienced investors have already seen through it, we retail investors are still foolishly waiting for airdrops --- Could it be another scam to cut leeks? Better to be cautious --- Strategic layout at the infrastructure level, sounds like there’s something to it --- Wait, is this really promising? Unlike those air projects before --- Once again, carefully selected by major exchanges, I’ve heard this line too many times --- New public chains are flooding in, why can XPL break through? --- The difference between those who understand and those who don’t is right here, I belong to the latter --- The infrastructure track is indeed promising, but can XPL beat Starkware? Dream on

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EyeOfTheTokenStorm

· 01-18 14:53

Same old story, every airdrop claims "carefully selected exchanges," but what’s the result? A mess. Historical data shows that less than 30% of projects from phase 37 survive the next cycle. Why should XPL stand out? The infrastructure sounds impressive, but from a technical perspective, there’s no noticeable innovation. My quantitative model rates this project as just below average, but I need to issue a risk warning: don’t be fooled by words like "strategic layout." You can do T, but if you’re considering all-in, think it through carefully.

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DaisyUnicorn

· 01-18 14:49

It's the same trick again—whenever the exchange takes action, someone immediately becomes a crime scene investigator.

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ConfusedWhale

· 01-18 14:44

Is XPL on this airdrop list? I didn't see anything particularly special... But since the major exchanges chose it, there must be some tricks. I need to dig deeper later. Wait, another new public chain? Can this track still produce new things? Alright, I'll stay undercover and observe for now. Anyway, it's a free airdrop. Infrastructure projects like these usually don't take off quickly, don't rush to buy. See what the big influencers are saying; it's more reliable than my random guesses.

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NftBankruptcyClub

· 01-18 14:39

Is it the same old story again, that big exchanges have to hype up their projects? Can retail investors actually make money? That's the key. Is XPL really that hardcore? It seems more like hype. Infrastructure-level sounds impressive, but how many can actually be implemented? Let's wait and see how things develop first.

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GasFeeLover

· 01-18 14:33

Is this another pump and dump? --- XPL's move this time, I understand the vibe --- Wait, is this the 37th issue? Why haven't I made any profit? --- Infrastructure-level strategic layout, that sounds very boastful --- Really? The exchange's curated selection ability is so strong? Then why are the coins I bought still falling? --- Not to be harsh, but this is just the game of the market --- New public chains are piling up, why can XPL stand out? --- Sounds good, but isn't it just heading to zero again? --- Smart investors see through it all. As a small retail investor, what should I be looking at?

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-18 14:27

The 37th airdrop list of major exchanges has never been about luck. Behind it is selection and the supply line deployment on the battlefield. Is XPL eligible? It indicates that this chain is not here to dump. Infrastructure-level projects are often the ones that last the longest. I have seen too many star projects die in bear markets, while those unremarkable underlying tools survive. Historical cycles tell us that true battlefield winners never rely on explosive growth, but on endurance. This time, the choice is not approval, but seriousness.

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