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WalletConnect has launched its much-anticipated Season 1 airdrop, allocating 50 million WalletConnect Tokens (WCT) to reward its community members. This milestone event aims to foster greater participation in the network’s governance, allowing users to stake their tokens and help shape WalletConnect’s future.&nbsp; 
However, the celebration is clouded by criticism from long-time users who claim they were unfairly excluded from the airdrop. 
Out of the 185 million tokens set aside for airdrops, this first season will see 50 million distributed to over 160,000 eligible users. Builders, contributors, and users who met specific engagement criteria were prioritized. 
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 <li>30 million tokens are allocated to users who registered and engaged during a defined period.</li> 
 <li>20 million tokens are reserved for network contributors, such as node operators and GitHub collaborators.</li> 
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Eligibility required users to create a profile, connect a wallet via WalletConnect, and engage in network activities before last month’s cutoff date. Tokens are non-transferable for now but can be staked for periods ranging from one week to two years, with staking rewards starting on December 19. 
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Users can verify their eligibility at<a href="https://airdrop.walletconnect.network/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow"> airdrop.walletconnect.network</a> by connecting their wallets. Eligible users will see a congratulatory message, while ineligible ones will face disappointment with the message, “Unfortunately, you are not eligible.” 
Despite the excitement, WalletConnect faces criticism on social media, particularly from Twitter users, for its airdrop strategy. Many long-time users have voiced frustration at being excluded despite their extensive engagement with the platform. 
WalletConnect employed a scoring system to assess eligibility and token allocation, taking into account past usage, on-chain activity, and contributions. While this approach aims for fairness, some users argue it leaves out loyal participants who may not have met arbitrary thresholds. 
WalletConnect simplifies connections between crypto wallets and decentralized applications (dApps), allowing users to interact seamlessly across devices. Its open-source protocol supports secure, QR-code-based connections for approving transactions or actions from users’ wallets. 
With this airdrop, WalletConnect hopes to empower its community, but the backlash serves as a reminder of the delicate balance required when rewarding users in the decentralized world. 
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WalletConnect Launches Season 1 Airdrop: 50M WCT Tokens to claim

The Crypto Times

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