Buckerino, a question - what did you think of the initial UNI airdrop?
I think most were in agreement with the choice that devs made to distribute UNI evenly to Uniswap users. Some positives with this approach include:
- An even distribution of UNI, ideal for governance purposes.
- Increased engagement from users who had little understanding of how DAOs and protocols work, and even less understanding of their place in the ecosystem.
- Fairness. Users are the lifeblood of every protocol, and in the UNI airdrop they were duly rewarded for their usage.
The UNI airdrop expanded the Uniswap community, and increased awareness of the possibilities around permissionless, decentralised protocols.
So why is this airdrop different? It’s not. If anything, this airdrop would bring in a brand new swathe of participation, people who are even more green around the ears and have even more to learn.
Crypto is about empowering individuals with the tools to take ownership over their lives, but if we play the protectionist card then that ambition will be left unfulfilled. My two cents.