Why Do Some Web3 Airdrops Feel Like Dating Apps?
You give all your details, wait forever, and in the end, you get ghosted!
If you’ve ever participated in a Web3 airdrop, you’ve probably felt a rollercoaster of emotions hope, excitement, anticipation, and, sometimes, sheer disappointment. Strangely, this emotional journey is eerily similar to using a dating app. Both experiences promise great outcomes, but more often than not, they leave you questioning why you even bothered in the first place.
Here’s why airdrops feel like swiping for love and why so many of us keep coming back for more.
1. Setting Up Your Profile: Too Many Questions!
Whether it’s a dating app or a Web3 airdrop, the first step always feels unnecessarily demanding.
On dating apps, you’re asked to fill in your bio, list your interests, upload photos, and answer questions about yourself.
For airdrops, it’s no less intense you connect your wallet, follow multiple social media accounts, join Telegram groups, tweet hashtags, and fill out forms.
It’s a lot of work upfront, and you can’t help but wonder: Will all this effort really be worth it?
2. The Waiting Game: “Did I Do Something Wrong?”
After completing the setup, the wait begins.
With dating apps, you wait for a match to message you back or for anyone to swipe right, for that matter.
With airdrops, you’re left refreshing Twitter, Discord, or your wallet, waiting for updates that never seem to come.
It’s frustrating and, honestly, a little nerve-wracking. Did you miss a task? Did the project lose its submission? The uncertainty is real.
3. The Ghosting Pain
The ultimate heartbreak? Ghosting.
On dating apps, it’s when a promising match disappears mid-conversation.
With airdrops, it’s when the project either fails to deliver tokens, excludes you from the list without explanation, or, worse, disappears altogether.
After all the time and energy you invested, it’s crushing to feel ignored or left behind.
4. The Illusion of Being Special
Both dating apps and airdrops know how to make you feel like you’re one in a million until you realize you’re just one of millions.
On dating apps, you get “Super Likes” or exclusive features that feel personal but are designed for everyone.
With airdrops, terms like “early supporter” or “community champion” make you feel valued until you realize rewards are spread so thin they barely mean anything.
5. The Classic “It’s Not You, It’s Us” Excuse
Both industries are responsible for passing the blame when things don't go your way.
Dating apps might say, “It’s just the algorithm. Maybe you’re not matching with the right people.”
Airdrop projects might say, “Our community grew too large to reward everyone.”
Sure, these explanations might be valid, but they don’t make the sting of rejection any easier to swallow.
So, Why Do We Keep Doing This?
Despite the frustrations, we keep coming back for more. Why? Because every once in a while, it works. That rare moment when you strike gold a great connection on a dating app or a lucrative airdrop reward reminds you why you started in the first place.
How to Avoid Getting Ghosted by Airdrops
Want to increase your chances of success? Here are a few tips:
Do Your Research: Focus on projects with solid teams and credible roadmaps.
Be Realistic: Not every airdrop will be life-changing.
Join Smaller Communities: Less competition means better odds.
Stay in the Loop: Keep up with project updates and follow all instructions carefully.
Both dating apps and airdrops come down to patience, luck, and persistence. Whether you’re chasing tokens or romance, it’s a journey full of ups and downs — but, when it works, it’s all worth it.
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