{"id":757,"date":"2021-12-31T22:27:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-31T22:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cryptoheretostay.com\/?p=757"},"modified":"2021-12-31T22:27:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-31T22:27:28","slug":"every-major-ethereum-token-airdropped-in-2021-is-down-over-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoheretostay.com\/?p=757","title":{"rendered":"Every Major Ethereum Token Airdropped in 2021 Is Down Over 50%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"totafreearti-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"crypto\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\r\namzn_assoc_rows =\"1\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<p>The Ethereum community has seen another two airdrops over the last few days, but both tokens have tanked since their launch.<br \/>\nEvery other major airdrop on Ethereum in 2021 has led to an initial buzz in the market followed by a selloff.<br \/>\nWhile other coins in the market have been recording new highs this week, all of the major Ethereum tokens that launched with an airdrop this year are down over 50%. <\/p>\n<p>Share this article<\/p>\n<p>Ethereum saw several big token airdrops in 2021. Despite the initial hype surrounding the most anticipated airdrops of the year, most of the tokens are down 50% or more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Ethereum Tokens Suffer in Market Selloffs<\/h2>\n<p>Ethereum devotees keep getting token airdrops, but the rewards rarely hold their value.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some of Ethereum\u2019s most active users have received two separate token airdrops over the holiday season, sparking a frenzy within the community. On Christmas Eve, OpenDAO distributed its SOS token after taking a snapshot of every Ethereum address that had made a trade on OpenSea. The token rallied throughout Christmas Day as users claimed their tokens, briefly bringing the project\u2019s market cap above $300 million. However, data from CoinGecko shows that it\u2019s now down 63.7% from its highs, with one SOS trading at $0.00000397.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Earlier today, Gas DAO launched with a token airdrop for Ethereum users who had spent at least $1,559 worth of ETH on transaction fees. Gas DAO says that it wants \u201cto be the heartbeat and voice of the Ethereum network\u2019s active users through on and off-chain governance.\u201d Despite some initial momentum on launch, Gas DAO\u2019s GAS token is already down 77.1% on the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While the selloffs that OpenDAO and Gas DAO have experienced are more brutal than most tokens suffer, post-airdrop declines are not exclusive to newer projects. In fact, every major token that launched with an airdrop to Ethereum users in 2021 is down over 50% today.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>DeFi Favorites Plummet Following Airdrops<\/h2>\n<p>The Layer 2 derivatives exchange dYdX launched its DYDX token in September in what was touted as one of the biggest token airdrops of the year. DYDX initially traded at around $12 and gained momentum in the market in the weeks following its launch. Euphoria helped DYDX peak at $27.86 on Sep. 30 while ETH traded at around $2,850. In the 12 weeks since then, DYDX has printed nine weekly lows, while ETH rallied to new highs and is currently trading at around $3,800. DYDX is down 66.8% from its high.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>DYDX\/USD (Source: CoinGecko)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ethereum Name Service also launched a token this year, generating a huge buzz in the community on launch. After opening trading at around $17, ENS soared to $83.40 within two days. It then tumbled over the course of a few days, and despite a reclaim of $75, it was hit by a selloff as the market started to slump on fears of the Omicron Covid strain in December. It\u2019s down 52.9% from its highs today.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ParaSwap, a decentralized exchange aggregator that supports Ethereum, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, and Avalanche, has also seen its market cap plummet over 80% since it launched a token, though the main reason for the dramatic decline may be its controversial token distribution method. ParaSwap launched PSP on Nov. 15 after weeks of hinting at an airdrop, but the strict eligibility criteria meant that many of the protocol\u2019s loyal users were excluded. As a result, the airdrop prompted a fierce backlash within the DeFi community. <\/p>\n<p>Ribbon Finance\u2019s RBN is also down 63% from its highs; the options-based yield generator memorably suffered a wave of bad press following its token launch when it transpired that one of its backers, Divergence Ventures, had used insider information to \u201cfarm\u201d $2.5 million worth of tokens on multiple Ethereum wallets. One of the tokens that\u2019s suffered hardest in the market is Ampleforth\u2019s FORTH. Ampleforth distributed FORTH tokens to AMPL stakers back in April, rewarding some with a six-figure payout. It initially traded at just over $55 and has since bled to $9.60.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although many Ethereum tokens are significantly down from their highs, the market has seen bullish price action in recent weeks. Per data from CoinGecko, Curve\u2019s CRV is trading above $5, up 50.9% in the last two weeks. Convex Finance\u2019s CVX is trading at $48.82 after hitting an all-time high of $52.16 Monday. Alternative Layer 1 coins such as LUNA and NEAR have also recorded new record highs in the last week. Renewed interest in NFTs has also helped the price of blue chip projects like CryptoPunks and Mutant Ape Yacht Club climb over the last few days. A select number of NFT collectors have also received airdrops this year, though the price action for many of them has differed from DeFi projects like dYdX. Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFTs, for instance, launched after Bored Ape owners were airdropped a serum NFT to turn their character into a Mutant Ape. Like Mutant Apes, the serums have held their value.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While dedicated Ethereum users have celebrated the latest wave of airdrops with plenty more rumored for 2022, the price data shows that the market\u2019s interest in a token doesn\u2019t always last beyond the initial euphoria.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure: At the time of writing, the author of this feature owned ETH, ENS, DYDX, CRV, MATIC, and several other cryptocurrencies.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Share this article<\/p>\n<p>The information on or accessed through this website is obtained from independent sources we believe to be accurate and reliable, but Decentral Media, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the timeliness, completeness, or accuracy of any information on or accessed through this website. Decentral Media, Inc. is not an investment advisor. We do not give personalized investment advice or other financial advice. The information on this website is subject to change without notice. Some or all of the information on this website may become outdated, or it may be or become incomplete or inaccurate. We may, but are not obligated to, update any outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate information.<\/p>\n<p>You should never make an investment decision on an ICO, IEO, or other investment based on the information on this website, and you should never interpret or otherwise rely on any of the information on this website as investment advice. We strongly recommend that you consult a licensed investment advisor or other qualified financial professional if you are seeking investment advice on an ICO, IEO, or other investment. We do not accept compensation in any form for analyzing or reporting on any ICO, IEO, cryptocurrency, currency, tokenized sales, securities, or commodities.<\/p>\n<p>See full terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"title\">The Top 10 Ethereum Token Airdrops Rumored for 2022<\/h3>\n<p>\nThose who test out new protocols can often be handsomely rewarded. DeFi Airdrops in 2021 To say 2021 was a good year for airdrops would be something of an understatement.\u00a0&#8230; <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"title\">VC Fund Farms Millions from DeFi Airdrop; It Backed the Same Project<\/h3>\n<p>\nDivergence Ventures has admitted that it \u201ccrossed a line\u201d and sent 702 ETH to Ribbon Finance\u2019s DAO.\u00a0 Divergence Ventures Analyst Exposed for Farming Airdrop Divergence Ventures is in hot water&#8230; <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"title\">Investing Survey: Win A $360 Subscription To Pro BTC Trader<\/h3>\n<p>\nWe\u2019re doing this because we want to be better at picking advertisers for Cryptobriefing.com and explaining to them, \u201cWho are our visitors? What do they care about?\u201d Answer our questions&#8230; <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"title\">NFT Traders Wanted an OpenSea Airdrop. Then OpenDAO Launched on Christ&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>\nFollowing an overnight surge, OpenDAO\u2019s market cap is at roughly $295 million.\u00a0 SOS Airdrop Calms NFT Community\u2019s OpenSea Woes\u00a0 Christmas just keeps getting better for the NFT community.\u00a0 A new&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"totafreearti-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"bitcoin\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\r\namzn_assoc_rows =\"1\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/every-major-ethereum-token-airdropped-2021-down-over-50\/?utm_source=main_feed&#038;utm_medium=rss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The Ethereum community has seen another two airdrops over the last few days, but both tokens have tanked since their launch. 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