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Podcast: Unchained
Episode: LayerZero Fought the Sybils and Airdropped Its Token. Did the Team Win?
Description: LayerZero’s token claims went live on Thursday, and as with every recent airdrop, there was plenty of controversy.In this episode, Bryan Pellegrino, cofounder and CEO of LayerZero Labs, joined to discuss their ambitious anti-Sybil campaign and the subsequent token distribution. He delved into the challenges of ensuring genuine user participation, the decision to offer a self-report option for Sybil attackers, and the complexities imposed by industrial-grade farmers. Bryan shared what he would have done differently and why a mandatory donation to Protocol Guild was imposed.Also, are airdrops dead? How can the industry im...