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'Node Drop' is a sustainable alternative to token airdrops, aligning incentives by rewarding active network participants with LiteNodes instead of free tokens.
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Token airdrops are flawed, leading to sell-offs and disengagement. Portal to Bitcoin introduces the 'Node Drop,' where participants earn tokens through running LiteNodes, performing vital network tasks. This model promotes long-term participation, decentralization, and sustainable growth by aligning incentives with meaningful contributions, unlike traditional airdrops which incentivize short-term gains. Crucially, it also opens novel participation from US audiences without the regulatory risk seen in token drops.