Haven1 airdrop: Why we’re doing things differently
Let’s get real. We keep hearing the same questions: “Wen TGE?” and “Wen airdrop?”
Haven1
Dec 16, 2024
Even though it’s a moving target, the core team has answered this (many, many, many times) in AMAs, community updates, and blog posts, yet the questions keep coming. And honestly, it shows us something important: Some people might be here for the wrong reasons... Haven1 isn’t about handing out free tokens to pump, dump, and move on. It’s about building something sustainable and rewarding for the long haul—something drastically different from what’s come before.
If you’re here to learn, grow, contribute, and be part of a real movement, you’re in the right place. So, let’s dive into why our approach to airdrops is different, smarter, and built to last.
Airdrops: Where many projects go wrong
Airdrops can create excitement—but they can also create chaos when done poorly. Just look at these examples:
- Arbitrum airdrop: Everyone rushed in to claim their tokens, but it didn’t take long for the hype to turn into massive sell pressure. Prices tanked, and the community was left deflated. You can read more here
- XRP airdrops: Promises of big rewards turned into disappointment as token values crashed by over 80% (though it’s performing relatively well this cycle). Learn more about it here
- Smog token: A limited airdrop left thousands of participants angry, and without a strong community, the project couldn’t sustain interest. Check out more details of this here.
The lesson? Airdrops without thought or strategy don’t work. They might generate short-term buzz, but they ultimately harm the project and the real community, and sets them back for months, if not years.
How Haven1 is doing things differently
We’ve studied what works and what doesn’t, and we’re taking a smarter approach to ensure the long-term success of Haven1.
🛠️ Activity-Based Rewards
Your rewards reflect your contributions—simple as that. Engaged with the testnet, get XP Providing liquidity, get LP. You’ll actually earn more because you’re helping build the ecosystem.
⚖️ A Hybrid Airdrop/Fairdrop Model
We’re not just dropping tokens and walking away. Our approach ensures:
- Active participants who stay involved will see the greatest rewards.
- Vesting schedules help manage token distribution, keeping the network healthy.
- Every decision is designed to strengthen the network and reward those who contribute meaningfully.
📢 Listening and adapting
We’ve already increased the airdrop pool from 2.5% to 3%, thanks to community feedback. And there’s more to come—45% of the total token supply is reserved for post-mainnet rewards, meaning ongoing opportunities to earn and participate. This is just the beginning. (We published our tokenomics waaaaaay back in August, 2024, check it out here.)
“Wen TGE?” the right time, not the fast time
We know waiting isn’t fun, but great things take time. Launching too early could undermine everything we’ve built so far. Haven1 isn’t just about launching; it’s about launching right.
Here’s why timing matters:
💡 Market conditions — It’s not just about Bitcoin’s or other large cap crypto prices. It’s about regulatory clarity, technological readiness, and ensuring we launch at a time when the industry is ready for what we’re bringing.
🏗️ Building strong foundations — Some of the most successful projects, like Solana had soooooo many issues when they launched, so much so that many of their early community members left the project! Even Hedera delayed its launch to get it right. The results speak for themselves.
📢 Community engagement — A well-informed, engaged community is a project’s greatest asset. We’re making sure you have all the tools and knowledge to grow, help us grow, and ultimately, succeed together.
“New users are taking my airdrop!” (no, they’re not)
We’ve seen the comments: “Why let new users join? They’re taking our airdrop allocation!”
Let’s set the record straight. Here’s how it all works:
- You earn XPs by engaging with the testnet. Whether you’ve been testing since day one or just joined, your allocation grows as you participate. The more you engage, the more you receive—it’s that simple.
- You earn LPs for providing liquidity. Your allocation is tied to how much liquidity you provide and for how long you provide it.
Your airdrop allocation is determined by your own activity and contributions to the network. If you’re actively engaging and / or providing liquidity, your rewards reflect that.
Why doubling the airdrop pool isn’t the answer
We’ve seen the requests to increase the airdrop allocation again, but here’s why that’s not the move:
- A larger pool risks inflation, which could devalue $H1 and harm the ecosystem in the long term.
- Active participants already earn proportionally more. Doubling the pool won’t change that dynamic.
- With 45% of tokens allocated for post-mainnet incentives, there will be ample opportunities to earn and participate well after the TGE.
TL;DR for the “Wen” crowd
💎 Smart airdrops = sustainable ecosystems. We’re doing this right, not fast.
🛠️ Your contributions matter. Test, provide liquidity, engage—earn accordingly.
🕒 TGE when ready. We’re not rushing just to satisfy short-term hype.
📢 Rewards don’t end at the airdrop. Post-mainnet incentives mean the journey is just starting.
We’re here to build the first EVM L1 multi-app chain that’ll change how people think of L1s in the future. If you’re in it for the long game, Haven1 is the place to be. If not? That’s okay too—you do you boo.
Together, we’re shaping the future of blockchain with thoughtful design, aligned incentives, and a commitment to creating lasting value.
Make sure to follow Haven1 on X and join the conversations on Telegram and Discord to stay up to date on all the latest happenings on Haven1.
We agree that community is the most important thing, so let’s build something extraordinary—together. 🚀
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