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Ether fi Adjusts Token Distribution Amid Community Backlash

Ether fi adjusts ETHFI token distribution after community input, enhancing fairness and participation in its ecosystem.
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Ether fi Adjusts Token Distribution Amid Community Backlash

Highlights

  • Ether fi announces the distribution of its governance tokens, ETHFI, with a total supply of 1 billion tokens and an initial circulation of 115.2 million.
  • Eligibility for the airdrop includes holding eETH, referring new users, and participating in the Early Adopter Program.
  • Community feedback led to adjustments in token allocation, especially concerning high-profile investors like Justin Sun.

Ether fi, the leading liquid restaking protocol on the Ethereum blockchain, recently outlined its strategy for distributing governance tokens, ETHFI. Having the total supply capped at 1 billion tokens, the first phase will put 115.2 million tokens into circulation. It is an element of a general initiative connected with the decentralization of governance and encouragement of participation inside the Ether fi ecosystem. The airdrop is divided into two main stages, with Season 1 sending 6% of the total supply and Season 2 distributing an extra 5%. These stages seek to reimburse users who have utilized the platform before and during March 15.

Multiple dimensions are considered while defining eligibility for the airdrop; for example, holding eETH, referring new users, and participating in the Early Adopter Program. Ether fi has also taken steps to equilibrate distribution by imposing a three-month claim delay for large holders and immediate access for small accounts. Such a structured approach shows Ether Fi’s dedication to fair participation and long-term ecosystem health.

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Community Reaction and Amendments to Token Allocation

After the announcement of the airdrop, the community provided feedback on the allocation of tokens to high-profile investors, including the allocation to Justin Sun. The Sun’s reception of around 3.5 million tokens, involving a big deposit, became a major topic of conversation in the Ether fi community. Following the community’s comments, Ether fi founder Mike Silagadze took a direct part in the users’ dialogue and publicized their intentions to enhance the percentage of the tokens for the community. The second primary point made by Silagadze was respecting the initially established rules and thanking all forms of support, even from Sun, who is one of the major donors.

Such adjustment of the token distribution as a response to community input reflects Ether Fi’s proactive attitude toward making changes when needed. This is a state of increased token accessibility to the larger community that will make Ether fi more democratic and all-embracing. Details of these changes are still to come since the protocol is an interactive form of communication with its audience, and it aspires to be as clear as possible.

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Market Position and Prospective Directions of Ether fi

Just as ether is dominant in the Ethereum ecosystem, its total value locked (TVL) is one of the highest, standing at over $3 billion. This number puts Ether fi in the peer of the liquid restaking space, way ahead of the closest rivals. The protocol’s success is further proven by a recent $27 million venture funding round, signaling confidence in its strategic vision and operational model from the investor side.

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Maxwell Mutuma

Maxwell is a crypto-economic analyst and Blockchain enthusiast, passionate about helping people understand the potential of decentralized technology. I write extensively on topics such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, tokens, and more for many publications. My goal is to spread knowledge about this revolutionary technology and its implications for economic freedom and social good.

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