Uniswap Founder Shares His Two Cents On Good Token Distributions
May 05 2024 - 3:52AM
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Hayden Adams, founder of the Uniswap protocol, has shared his
opinion on what characterizes a good distribution or rollout of a
token. In a recent post on the X platform, the prominent crypto
figure listed 10 qualities of good token distributions,
highlighting the complexities surrounding the launch of a
cryptocurrency. Uniswap Founder Gives Opinion On Good Token
Distributions Adams began his take on good token distributions by
stating that projects should allocate “tokens, not points” to the
community. This phrase implies that participants should receive
actual tokens that hold value within a particular ecosystem or on a
network, instead of receiving points that may have limited utility.
Secondly, Adams warned against creating ambiguity or being vague
about a token distribution to increase the number of participants
or to “farm the farmers.” A good token distribution practice
includes sharing real details when ready, according to the Uniswap
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Additionally, Adams criticized “low float tokens,” while calling
them malicious. The prominent DeFi figure urged project teams to
ensure sufficient tokens are available in circulation to prevent
manipulation and allow genuine price discovery. Adams also
discouraged hyping a token’s price and how it will skyrocket before
it launches. The founder believes hiring an influencer or a
marketing company to promote a token’s value only depicts a
get-rich-quick scheme rather than a genuine attempt at building
real value. What’s more, the Uniswap founder stressed the
importance of free token airdrops during token distributions.
“Don’t be stingy – give a significant amount away. If you don’t
think the community deserves a significant amount, don’t release a
token,” Adams said in his post. Ultimately, Adams advised new
crypto projects to be careful and thoughtful in their
decision-making to avoid making mistakes that might put them at
odds with the crypto community. “Create something you’re proud of
and stand behind it,” the Uniswap founder added. A Jab At
Friend.tech and its FRIEND? At the beginning of his post, the
Uniswap founder clearly stated that the opinion is not aimed at any
specific project. However, the timing is interesting, especially
after social media platform Friend.tech’s “unsuccessful” token
airdrop. Related Reading: Injective (INJ) Price In Danger If It
Falls To Crucial Support Level: Analyst On Friday, May 3rd,
Friend.tech airdropped its new FRIEND tokens to users in
conjunction with the launch of the protocol’s version 2. While the
token’s value quickly rose to $167 after launch, FRIEND’s price
nosedived to below $2 within a few hours. Analysts pinpointed
liquidity issues and a mass sell-off as the primary reasons behind
the downturn of FRIEND and, ultimately, the ineffectual token
launch. Moreover, many users complained about how challenging it
was to claim the token airdrop, as technical drawbacks reportedly
frustrated the process. UNI price stalls at $7.5 on the daily
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