While the cryptocurrency market witnessed Bitcoin and Ethereum surge to new all-time highs in 2025, the landscape for token airdrops—often dubbed ‘free money’ for users—underwent a significant recalibration. The top five airdrops of the year distributed a combined $4.5 billion in peak value to participants, a substantial figure yet markedly lower than the $19 billion recorded in 2024. This shift highlights a year of fewer high-profile distributions, led by emerging layer-1 networks like Story Protocol and Berachain, alongside established players such as Jupiter and Linea, even as most tokens experienced steep declines from their post-airdrop peaks.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekMEXC Launches First NFT Index for Blue-Chip Digital Assets
MEXC cryptocurrency exchange has introduced the industry’s first NFT Index, making blue-chip digital collectibles more accessible to retail investors. The innovative product allows users to purchase fractional shares of premium NFT collections like Moonbirds and Clone X. This breakthrough addresses the high entry barriers that have traditionally limited participation in the blue-chip NFT market, coming at a time when Ethereum-based NFTs have seen significant price volatility but maintain strong long-term potential.
about MEXC Launches First NFT Index for Blue-Chip Digital AssetsMonad Unveils MON Airdrop Portal for 230K Crypto Users
Monad Foundation has launched its highly anticipated MON token airdrop portal, targeting over 230,000 active crypto community members in what represents one of the most strategic token distributions of 2024. The layer-1 blockchain competitor to Ethereum and Solana is deploying sophisticated anti-sybil measures to ensure tokens reach genuine participants across major DeFi protocols, NFT collections, and governance ecosystems. With pre-market trading already showing significant interest and the claim window open until November 3, this airdrop marks a critical milestone for Monad’s ambitious $225 million-funded network development.
about Monad Unveils MON Airdrop Portal for 230K Crypto UsersCryptoPunks Lead $1.8B NFT Market, Ethereum Dominates Sales
CryptoPunks remains the highest-valued NFT collection at $1.8 billion, according to NFT Price Floor. Ethereum-based NFT collections dominated the seven-day sales rankings, securing nine of the top 10 spots by volume. Leading collections like CryptoPunks, Pudgy Penguins, Moonbirds, and Azuki drove Ethereum’s dominance, while Polygon-based Courtyard NFTs were the sole non-Ethereum entry in the top 10, as per CryptoSlam data. This trend highlights Ethereum’s continued leadership in the NFT space, despite growing competition from alternative blockchains.
about CryptoPunks Lead $1.8B NFT Market, Ethereum Dominates SalesPENGU Soars 26.7% as NFT Market Rebounds
PENGU, the Solana-based meme coin linked to the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, has surged 26.7% in 24 hours, surpassing a $2.4 billion market cap. The rally follows a viral $10 million purchase of 45 CryptoPunks by an unknown buyer, sparking renewed interest in NFTs. As a result, top collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club (+23.2%), Moonbirds, and Azuki saw double-digit floor price jumps. Pudgy Penguins’ floor price rose 13.3% to 16.57 ETH ($63,154), while its meme coin PENGU became the top-performing asset among the top 100 cryptos. Other projects like DeGods and Rektguy also benefited, though their associated tokens lagged. Myriad Markets predictors now see a 62% chance of REKT listing on Binance or Coinbase by September, up from 39% as NFT sentiment rebounds.
about PENGU Soars 26.7% as NFT Market ReboundsLINEUP Games Expands into Multi-Chain Gaming Ecosystem
LINEUP Games has rebranded from UNKJD to reflect its evolution into a multi-platform, multi-chain gaming ecosystem. The company’s flagship soccer game, Striker League, and new mini-game Gold Striker are now available on iOS, Android, Telegram, and LINE, targeting over 1 billion combined users. LINEUP operates on Solana and Base, with plans to expand to TON and Kaia, introducing a new ecosystem token for cross-chain utility. High-profile partnerships with Meta, PUMA, and AC Milan bolster its global user acquisition strategy. The platform integrates Web3 features like token rewards and digital collectibles, making blockchain gaming accessible to mainstream audiences. LINEUP’s leadership, including veterans from Playtika and Azuki, aims to scale competitive sports titles and mini-games while bridging Web2 and Web3 experiences.
about LINEUP Games Expands into Multi-Chain Gaming EcosystemDoodles Launches DOOD Token on Solana with Airdrop
Doodles, the popular NFT project, has taken a major step forward by launching its ecosystem token, DOOD, on Solana. The token launch includes an airdrop allocating 30% of the supply to Doodles NFT holders, with an additional 13% for other Web3 communities. Under new CEO Scott Martin (aka Burnt Toast), the project is pivoting from ‘extractive corpo’ initiatives to a more community-driven approach. DOOD is positioned as the centerpiece of Doodles’ brand strategy, with utility planned across gaming, storytelling, and other activations. The project also unveiled DreamNet, an AI-powered decentralized storytelling platform where creators can earn DOOD rewards. Despite launching on Solana for its speed and accessibility, Doodles remains chain-agnostic. The token is already trading on major exchanges but has seen typical volatility for a new launch. This follows a trend of Ethereum NFT projects releasing tokens, though predecessors like Pudgy Penguins and Azuki have seen significant price drops post-launch. Martin emphasizes that DOOD is designed for long-term value rather than short-term trends.
about Doodles Launches DOOD Token on Solana with AirdropMEXC Launches First NFT Index for Blue-Chip NFTs
MEXC has launched the first NFT Index by a cryptocurrency exchange, enabling fractional ownership of blue-chip NFTs like Moonbirds, Clone X, and Doodles. The platform purchases entire NFTs and divides them into tradable index shares, lowering the entry barrier for investors. For example, NMOON represents fractional ownership of Moonbirds #5816, #347, and #8298, divided into 10 million indexes. MEXC also plans to distribute airdrops and secondary NFT benefits to index holders. The exchange currently offers nine NFT Indexes, covering top collections, and sees this as a strategic move into Web 3.0 applications like GameFi and SocialFi. Despite ETH’s price volatility and high NFT floor prices (e.g., Doodles at 11 ETH), MEXC’s index model aims to democratize access while mitigating risks associated with failed NFT projects.
about MEXC Launches First NFT Index for Blue-Chip NFTsNFT Sales Surge to 187 Million as Ethereum Dominates Market
NFT sales surged to $187.89 million, with Ethereum leading at $106.72 million, a 9.39% increase. Bitcoin sales fell by 9.43% to $25.35 million, while Immutable saw a 26.97% rise. Azuki topped collections with $26.88 million, and buyer activity jumped by 59%, despite a 6.37% drop in total transactions.
about NFT Sales Surge to 187 Million as Ethereum Dominates MarketAzuki and Milady Lead Surge in NFT Market Trends
Azuki NFTs surged 106%, reaching a trading volume of $29.3 million, while Milady Maker experienced an astonishing 891% increase, with a daily volume of 277.70 ETH. Overall, the NFT market saw a 22% rise, totaling $198 million, driven by strong interest in Ethereum-based assets. Vitalik Buterin’s recent purchase of a Milady NFT further boosted its visibility.
about Azuki and Milady Lead Surge in NFT Market TrendsSouth Korean President Arrested Amid Market Information Developments
South Korean authorities have arrested President Yoon Seok-yeol, marking a significant political development in the country. Meanwhile, Azuki has announced that current and future ecosystem rewards will be determined by users’ collector points, impacting user engagement and incentives.
about South Korean President Arrested Amid Market Information DevelopmentsCryptoPunks NFT Floor Price Rises Amid Rumors of IP Sale
The floor price of CryptoPunks NFTs surged 13% to 41 ETH, exceeding $130,000, following rumors of a potential sale of their intellectual property rights by Yuga Labs. The speculation, shared by NFT researcher Wale.moca, indicated the buyer is neither a Web2 brand nor an existing NFT company. With a market cap of 414,700 ETH ($1.3 billion), CryptoPunks remain the most valuable NFTs, significantly outpacing competitors like Pudgy Penguins. Yuga Labs acquired the IP rights to CryptoPunks from Larva Labs in March 2022.
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