// Hacker Noon · 24 February 2026

How to Spot a Malicious Crypto Airdrop

Airdrops are often used as marketing tools or rewards for projects. A legitimate airdrop is announced publicly, in places that match the project’s history. When a campaign feels transparent and dull, that's a good sign. Airdropped tokens should not ask users to do big things.

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