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

Original Author: Viee, Biteye Core Contributor

From Launchpool Mining, to Megadrops, HODLer Airdrops, and the highly anticipated Web3 wallet TGE event under the Alpha Point 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 don't know where to start. This article aims to thoroughly explore the four mainstream money-making activity types on Binance — Binance Wallet Alpha Airdrop/TGE, Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and Megadrop — detailing the core rules, participation processes, and latest earnings status 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 Staking Alpha Points" at the end, helping everyone efficiently mine in the Binance ecosystem and maximize earnings.

I. Overview of Binance's Four Major Mainstream New Listing and Mining Activities

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

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

II. Binance Wallet TGE Event & Alpha Airdrop: Securing Early Project Tickets

Binance's Alpha section has launched two core high-value activities: Token Generation Event (TGE) and Alpha Token Airdrop. The key point is to participate through the Binance Web3 wallet in the early stage of the project token's public issuance (TGE) and even directly receive an airdrop. These types of activities are closely tied to Binance's Alpha Point system, where an account with high Alpha Points often has an easier time qualifying for participation.

2.1 Core Rules and Participation Process

Users, through the Binance Web3 wallet, meet the Alpha Point threshold to obtain subscription or airdrop eligibility, with the process as follows:

2.2 Alpha Points Rule

The points consist of asset balance points and trading volume points. A daily snapshot is taken at 23:59:59 UTC time to calculate the points for the day based on user assets held on Binance CEX main account and non-custodial wallet, as well as the amount of Alpha tokens purchased in the last 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, balance $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 holdings of ≥ $100,000).

Trading Volume Points: Calculate the total amount of Alpha tokens bought on the day through the Binance platform or wallet (sell orders are not counted). Points increase exponentially based on the purchase amount: Buy $2 to get 1 point, $4 to get 2 points, $8 to get 3 points, $16 to get 4 points, $32 to get 5 points, and then an additional 1 point for each doubling of the amount. For example, if you buy $600 and later sell $500, the points are still calculated based on the $600 purchase. Starting from May, Binance introduced a double points activity, where buying Alpha tokens on the BSC chain or using limit orders to buy Alpha tokens will result in double the trading volume points, significantly reducing the pressure to game the system.

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

2.3 Alpha Points Efficient Gaming Techniques

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

Key Tips:

· Point Requirement: The threshold is increasing. It is relatively safe to aim for 200 points or more in recent airdrop events.

· Buy and Sell Immediately: Buy Alpha tokens and immediately sell them to control risk. The main costs include transaction slippage and fee erosion.

· Multiple Accounts: Low-cost point farming across multiple accounts may be more beneficial than investing heavily in a single account (subject to platform rules).

· Double Trading Volume Events: Binance introduces activities like trading volume doubling. You can participate by buying Alpha tokens on the BSC chain or placing limit orders to buy any Alpha token. Note that executing limit orders may not always result in a successful purchase.

Transaction Operation Tips: Choose pools with high liquidity; look for coins with a price uptrend in the past few minutes; for large trades, consider splitting them — 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 to sell, ensuring profits while earning double points. Currently, B2, AIOT, MYX, and ZKJ not only offer point rewards but also participate in trading competitions: https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/afa3aa4588404598b42950885355bef4

2.4 Revenue Analysis

The table below calculates the historical returns of Binance TGE's new offering activities and Alpha airdrops, showing a continued significant profitability effect. For example, the single-order profit on the launch day of the SHELL project reached as high as 280u, and the highest historical single-order profit reached 583u; on the launch day of the HYPER project, the single-order profit was 207u, reaching a historical high of 280u; the single-order profit of the PARTI project on the launch day was also 140u. For example, assuming an eligible account participated in all of the above projects, the total profit calculated based on the launch day prices is approximately 2933u. If sold at the historical peak, the profit would be as high as 5242u. However, please note that not all projects offer high returns, and airdrop quantities and eligibility vary by project.

III. 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 "mining." 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 pools and receive new token rewards based on their contribution ratio and duration.

3.2 Comparison of Returns in Different Token Pools and Strategies

BNB and FDUSD outperform USDC: As seen in the table below, the annual percentage yield (APY) of the BNB pool is usually competitive but comes with the price fluctuation risk of BNB itself. Stablecoin pools (FDUSD, USDC) have lower risk, stable principal value, suitable for risk-averse investors, and sometimes their APY may even exceed that of the BNB pool. FDUSD, as Binance's recommended stablecoin, often achieves a similar or higher APY in the Launchpool activity compared to the BNB pool, and sometimes with a larger allocation.

Fund Allocation:

· BNB Long-Term Holder: Staking BNB in the BNB Pool is a natural choice, achieving "double-dipping" (benefiting from BNB's potential price appreciation + mining rewards).

· Conservative Investor: Prefers the FDUSD Pool as the first option, followed by the USDC Pool.

· Large Capital Holder: Can diversify across different pools, or adjust allocation based on each pool's APY dynamically.

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 stake it in Binance Earn products, either flexible or locked, to have the opportunity to receive airdropped tokens from new projects.

4.1 Core Rules and Participation Process

By depositing BNB into Binance's principal-guaranteed wealth management products (including fixed-term or flexible products, or on-chain investment products), Binance will take random snapshots of their BNB holdings during the event period and distribute airdropped tokens based on the holding amount. This mechanism ensures that holders can benefit from new project launches without frequent trading. The process is as follows:

4.2 Earnings Analysis

At the same time, Binance's HODLer Airdrop activity also provides continuous and substantial "passive income" for BNB's long-term holders. In the earnings calculation table below, based on the closing price on the airdrop day, the BERA project achieved an astonishing 328.5% APY, while the KAITO and LAYER projects had APYs as high as 107.0% and 106.1%, respectively. Even in more recent projects like SIGN, the APY reached 55.9%. The HODLer Airdrop is not just a rare surprise but an effective way to significantly increase the overall holding income, further enhancing the value perception of BNB as a "golden shovel."

V. Megadrop: BNB Staking + Web3 Task Combination Play

The Binance Megadrop is a novel token issuance platform that combines BNB staking (through Binance Earn 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 wealth management product, and on the other hand, they need to use Binance's built-in Web3 wallet to complete specified on-chain tasks, with the two factors determining the final airdrop allocation.

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 and longer the stake, the higher the points.

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

Total Points = (Staking BNB Points * Web3 Task Multiplier) + Web3 Task Reward.

5.2 Revenue Analysis

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

6. Summary - Two Core Strategies to Help Retail Investors Efficiently Mine

Faced with Binance's diverse money-making activities, you can choose a core strategy that suits you based on your financial situation, risk preference, time and energy, and judgment of BNB's value. The following summarizes two main strategies and their money-making paths:

6.1 Strategy One: Hold BNB Steadily, but Do Not Like to Farm Points

Target Users: Suitable for users who are bullish on the long-term value of BNB, willing to hold medium to long term, and not fond of spending time farming alpha points.

Main Sources of Income:

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

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

· Megadrop Tasks: Use held BNB to participate in Megadrop activities, stake a portion of BNB, and complete tasks to receive a pre-launch airdrop from the project.

· BNB Price Appreciation and Other Benefits: In addition to the aforementioned "extra gains," 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 benefits such as trading fee discounts.

Recommended Strategy: Deposit most of your BNB into the BNB Vault (or Flexible Savings) to earn daily interest and participate in Launchpool and Megadrop. When Launchpool starts, directly stake the BNB in the Vault for mining. Those BNB holdings will still count for the HODLer snapshot, ensuring eligibility for future airdrops. During a Megadrop event, transfer a portion of the BNB into a fixed-term (e.g., greater than 30 days) to earn more points while using the BNB wallet to complete tasks. Once the event ends and tokens are received, unlock the BNB back to the Vault. Repeat this process to achieve three-fold benefits: earning interest and airdrops, mining new tokens during Launchpool, and completing additional tasks for extra coins during Megadrop.

6.2 Strategy 2: "Boost" Binance Alpha Points Without Holding or Holding a Small Amount of BNB

Target Audience: This strategy is suitable for those with a small or zero BNB holding but are willing to engage in frequent trading and invest small amounts to earn rewards. In other words, they are the so-called "Alpha Points enthusiasts" — aiming to earn airdrops actively by boosting points.

Main Sources of Earnings:

· Alpha Airdrops: By increasing Alpha points, qualify for various project Alpha airdrops and TGEs, potentially earning thousands of dollars within a month through airdrops. However, one must constantly monitor rule changes and there is uncertainty in earnings.

· Secondary Market Arbitrage: For some airdropped tokens, if optimistic about the project, holding for a period and selling after price appreciation can yield higher returns.

· Expected Costs and Benefits: Based on the current market situation, achieving 200 points can cover the qualifications for most Alpha airdrops within a month, although sometimes the requirements may exceed 200 points. Assuming there are 9-10 airdrops in a month, each worth 60u, totaling around 540-600u in earnings, covering the cost of boosting points (around 40u). If fortunate enough to encounter projects like NXPC, individual project returns could surge to over 500u.

6.3 Strategy Three: Reap All Benefits, Hold BNB While Farming Alpha Points

For most retail investors, a moderate combination of both strategies may be a better choice. For example, holding a portion of funds long-term in BNB as a "ballast" to enjoy its stable appreciation and core benefits; simultaneously, dedicating another portion of effort to learn and participate in Alpha Point-related activities to strive for higher returns. By holding a certain amount of BNB to enjoy ecosystem dividends and using spare funds to farm Alpha Points for airdrops, you can reap benefits from both sides.

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