Original Article Title: "Binance Money-Making Guide: BNB HODLers vs Alpha Points HODLers, How to Maximize Earnings?"

Original Article Author: Viee, Biteye Core Contributor

From Launchpool mining to Megadrops, HODLer airdrops, and the highly anticipated Web3 wallet TGE event under the Alpha points system, Alpha airdrop, Binance's money-making effect continues to iterate, providing opportunities for users with different risk preferences and fund sizes.

However, faced with a constant stream of new activities, most retail investors often feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start. This article aims to thoroughly review the four main types of money-making activities on Binance currently—Binance Wallet Alpha Airdrop/TGE, Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and Megadrop—explaining in detail the core rules, participation processes, and the latest earnings situation of each activity. More importantly, this article will summarize the specific money-making paths and techniques under the two core strategies of "Steadily Holding BNB" and "Actively Accumulating Alpha Points" at the end, helping everyone efficiently mine in the Binance ecosystem and maximize earnings.

1. Overview of Binance's Four Mainstream New Listing Mining Activities

In order to give everyone a quick overall impression of Binance's current major new listing mining activities, we have summarized their rules and processes in the table below:

Next, we will provide a more detailed analysis of each activity.

2. Binance Wallet TGE Event & Alpha Airdrop: Securing a "Ticket" to Early Projects

The Binance Alpha section has launched two core high-value activities: Token Generation Event (TGE) and Alpha token airdrop. The key is to participate through the Binance Web3 wallet in the initial stage of the project token's public issuance (TGE) and even receive airdrops directly. These activities are closely linked to Binance's Alpha points system, where an account with high Alpha points can often more easily qualify for participation.

2.1 Core Rules and Participation Process

Users go through the Binance Web3 wallet, meet the Alpha points threshold, and obtain subscription or airdrop eligibility, as follows:

2.2 Alpha Points Rules

The points consist of Asset Balance Points and Trading Volume Points. A daily snapshot will be taken at 23:59:59 UTC time to calculate the points for the day based on users' asset balances in the Binance CEX main account and non-custodial wallet, as well as the amount of Alpha tokens purchased in the past 24 hours. The points are calculated using a rolling 15-day mechanism, and each point expires after 15 days. The specific rules are as follows:

Balance Points: Calculate the total asset balance and assign points in tiers. For example, a balance of $100-$1,000 receives 1 point per day, $1,000-$10,000 receives 2 points per day, $10,000-$100,000 receives 3 points per day, and ≥$100,000 receives 4 points per day. The maximum daily balance points are 4 points (corresponding to a holding of ≥ $100,000).

Volume Points: Calculate the total amount of Alpha tokens bought on the same day through the Binance platform or wallet (sales are not counted). Points increase in a doubling manner based on the purchase amount: $2 earns 1 point, $4 earns 2 points, $8 earns 3 points, $16 earns 4 points, $32 earns 5 points, and for every doubling amount thereafter, an additional point is earned. For example, if $600 is bought and then $500 is sold, the points are still calculated based on the $600 purchase. Starting from May, Binance introduced the Double Points Event, where buying Alpha tokens on the BSC chain or using limit orders to buy Alpha tokens doubles the transaction amount for scoring, greatly reducing the pressure to artificially inflate points.

Note: When confirming participation in Alpha events (such as Alpha airdrops or TGE), Alpha points will be immediately deducted.

2.3 Alpha Points Efficient Boosting Techniques

The following strategies are based on community experience and are for reference only. Please be mindful of costs and risks.

Key Points:

· Points Requirement: The threshold is increasing, and in recent airdrops, it's advisable to aim for 200 points or more for stability.

· Buy and Sell Instantly: Buy and immediately sell Alpha tokens to control risk; the main costs are trade slippage and fee erosion.

· Multiple Accounts: Low-cost point boosting with multiple accounts may be more beneficial than high-cost single-account investments (complying with platform rules is crucial).

· Double Volume Events: Binance introduces events like volume doubling, where buying Alpha tokens on the BSC chain or placing limit orders for any Alpha token purchase can earn double points. Note that executing limit orders may not always result in successful purchases.

Transaction Operation Tips: Choose pools with high liquidity; coins that have shown an upward trend in price in the last few minutes; for large trades, consider splitting them up, for example, trades over 2000U can be split into 4 transactions; select coins with a transaction fee of 0.01% and a price impact of less than 0.01%. You can also consider using limit orders for selling to ensure earnings and at the same time earn double points. Currently, B2, AIOT, MYX, and ZKJ not only offer points rewards but also allow participation in trading competitions: https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/afa3aa4588404598b42950885355bef4

2.4 Revenue Analysis

The table below calculates the historical earnings from participating in the Binance TGE new token listing event and Alpha airdrop, showing a significant money-making effect. For example, the single order earnings on the launch day of the SHELL project were as high as 280u, and the historical highest single order earnings reached 583u; on the launch day of the HYPER project, the single order earnings were 207u, reaching a historical high of 280u; the PARTI project had single order earnings of 140u on its launch day. For instance, assuming an eligible account participated in all the mentioned projects, the total earnings calculated based on the launch day prices of approximately 2933u, and if sold at the historical peaks, the earnings would be as high as 5242u. However, please note that not all projects offer high returns, and the airdrop amount and eligibility vary by project.

Third, Launchpool: Secure Staking Mining

Binance Launchpool allows users to stake their BNB, FDUSD, USDC, and other tokens to receive new project tokens as rewards for free through a "mining" mechanism. This is a relatively secure and easy way to earn tokens.

3.1 Core Rules and Participation Process

Users deposit eligible tokens into the corresponding mining pools and receive new token rewards based on their staking ratio and duration.

3.2 Comparison of Returns and Strategies for Different Token Pools

BNB and FDUSD Yield Outperforms USDC: As seen from the table below, the annual percentage yield (APY) of the BNB pool is usually competitive but comes with the price volatility risk of BNB itself. Stablecoin pools (FDUSD, USDC), on the other hand, have lower risk with stable principal value, suitable for risk-averse investors. Their APY may sometimes even exceed that of the BNB pool. FDUSD, being Binance's promoted stablecoin, often earns a similar or even higher APY compared to the BNB pool during Launchpool events and sometimes has a larger allocation.

Fund Allocation:

· BNB Long-Term Holder: Staking BNB in the BNB pool is a natural choice, achieving "one stone, multiple birds" (enjoying BNB's potential price appreciation + mining rewards).

· Risk-Averse Investor: Prioritize the FDUSD pool, followed by the USDC pool.

· Large Capital Investor: Can diversify appropriately into different pools or adjust dynamically based on each pool's APY.

IV. HODLer Airdrop: Exclusive Benefit for BNB Holders

The HODLer Airdrop is a passive benefit mechanism designed by Binance specifically for BNB long-term holders. Users simply need to hold BNB and subscribe it to Binance's Earn products, either flexible or fixed-term, to have the opportunity to receive airdropped tokens from new projects.

4.1 Core Rules and Participation Process

By depositing BNB into Binance's capital-guaranteed financial products (including fixed-term or flexible savings, or on-chain yield-generating products), Binance will take random snapshots of their BNB holdings during the event period and distribute a corresponding amount of new airdropped coins based on the holding amount. This mechanism ensures that holders do not need to operate frequently but can still share the dividends of new project launches. The process is as follows:

4.2 Earnings Analysis

Simultaneously, Binance's HODLer Airdrop activity also brings continuous and substantial "passive income" to BNB's long-term holders. In the earnings calculation table below, based on the airdrop's closing price, the BERA project achieved an amazing 328.5% APY, while the KAITO and LAYER projects reached APYs as high as 107.0% and 106.1%, respectively; even for recent projects like SIGN, the APY also reached 55.9%. The HODLer Airdrop is not just a low-probability surprise but an effective way to actually increase the coin holding's overall yield, further strengthening the perception of BNB as a "golden shovel."

V. Megadrop: BNB Staking + Web3 Task Combination Gameplay

The Binance Megadrop is a new token issuance platform that combines BNB staking (through Binance Earn's fixed-term products) and Web3 tasks (through Binance's Web3 wallet). It can be seen as Binance's version of an "interactive airdrop": on one hand, users need to lock a certain amount of BNB in a fixed-term financial product, and on the other hand, they need to complete specified on-chain tasks using Binance's built-in Web3 wallet. The final airdrop allocation is determined by the overlap of the two.

5.1 Core Rules and Participation Process

Megadrop distributes rewards based on points, with each user's airdrop amount proportional to their points percentage. Points consist of two parts:

· BNB Staking Points: Users stake BNB in a fixed-term investment, and the system calculates points based on the staking amount and duration. The more staked and the longer the duration, the higher the points.

· Web3 Task Points and Bonus: Users must complete on-chain tasks related to the project within the Binance Wallet (usually interacting with project DApps, bridging assets, etc.). By completing all designated tasks, users receive a fixed base point reward and a task completion multiplier bonus.

Total Score = (Locked BNB Score * Web3 Task Multiplier) + Web3 Task Reward.

5.2 Revenue Analysis

The table below calculates the yield of the 2 Megadrop phases this year. Based on historical data from SOLV and KERNEL, completing Web3 tasks can increase the final token reward and APY bonus. If you do not stake BNB, you can also earn a low-maintenance income by performing tasks.

Section Six: Summary—Two Core Strategies to Help Retail Investors Efficiently Mine

Facing Binance's diverse earning activities, individuals can choose core strategies based on their financial situation, risk appetite, time commitment, and assessment of BNB's value. The following summarizes the two main strategies and their earning paths:

6.1 Strategy One: Securely Hold BNB Without Pursuing Alpha

Relevant Population: Suitable for users who believe in the long-term value of BNB, are willing to hold medium to long term, and do not enjoy spending time chasing alpha points.

Main Sources of Revenue:

· Launchpool Mining: Participate in new coin mining each period with held BNB to receive free token rewards.

· HODLer Airdrops: Deposit BNB into Binance Earn for periodic airdrops while holding.

· Megadrop Tasks: Utilize held BNB to participate in the Megadrop event, stake a portion of BNB, and complete tasks to receive a presale airdrop.

· BNB Appreciation and Others: In addition to the above "Extra Rewards," BNB, as the core asset of the Binance ecosystem, has seen long-term price appreciation, bringing capital gains to holders. Furthermore, holding BNB also provides the benefit of trading fee discounts.

Portfolio Reference Path: Deposit most of the BNB into the BNB Vault (or simply earn savings), so that the BNB earns interest daily and can also be used in Launchpool and Megadrop. At the beginning of each Launchpool, directly stake mine with the BNB in the Vault. At the same time, those BNB still count in the HODLer snapshot, without affecting future airdrops. When encountering a Megadrop event, choose to transfer a portion of the BNB into a term deposit (such as greater than 30 days) to earn more points, while completing all tasks with the BNB wallet. After receiving the tokens at the end of the event, unlock the BNB back to the Vault. By following this cycle, achieve three-way gains for a BNB fund: earn interest and airdrops normally, farm new coins during Launchpool, and complete additional tasks to earn extra coins during Megadrop.

6.2 Strategy Two: "Boost" Binance Alpha Points, Hold Little or No BNB

Target Audience: This strategy is suitable for users with few or even zero BNB holdings, but who are willing to earn rewards through frequent trading and small capital investment. In other words, they are the so-called "Alpha Points Party" — aiming to receive airdrops, actively boosting points to exchange for rewards.

Main Sources of Income:

· Alpha Airdrops: By boosting Alpha points, you can be among the first to meet various project qualifications for Alpha airdrops and TGE, with a possibility of earning thousands of dollars through airdrops within a month. However, it is necessary to constantly monitor rule changes and there is uncertainty in income.

· Secondary Market Arbitrage: For some airdropped tokens, if you believe in the project, you can choose to hold them for a period of time, sell them when the price rises, and earn higher returns.

· Expected Costs and Returns: Based on the current market prices, 200 points can cover most of the Alpha airdrop qualifications within a month, although sometimes the qualification requirements may exceed 200 points. Assuming there are 9-10 airdrops in a month, each worth 60u, totaling approximately 540-600u in earnings, it can cover the cost of boosting points (around 40u). If you encounter a large project like NXPC, individual project earnings can skyrocket to over 500u.

6.3 Strategy Three: Maximize Benefits by Holding BNB and Earning Alpha Points

For most retail investors, combining the two strategies moderately may be a better choice. For example, holding a portion of your funds in BNB as a "ballast" for long-term value appreciation and core benefits, while dedicating another portion to learning about and participating in Alpha Point-related activities to earn higher rewards. By holding a certain amount of BNB to enjoy ecosystem benefits and using spare funds to earn Alpha Points for airdrops, you can reap the benefits of both sides.

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