# How to Reduce Selling Pressure After an Airdrop

**URL:** <https://community.linea.build/t/how-to-reduce-selling-pressure-after-an-airdrop/10034>\
**Category:** Token Design\
**Created:** [February 26, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/how-to-reduce-selling-pressure-after-an-airdrop/10034 "2025-02-26T14:45:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![TSZ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/tsz/32/6775_2.png) [@TSZ](https://community.linea.build/u/TSZ)\
**Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/how-to-reduce-selling-pressure-after-an-airdrop/10034/1 "2025-02-26T14:45:25Z")

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### How to Reduce Selling Pressure After an Airdrop

To minimize users selling their tokens, there are two main approaches: **rewards and penalties**.  
Here, we will only discuss **reward-based methods** , as penalties may have negative side effects.

#### **Reward Methods**

Define the **Token Release Monitoring Time** as **N**.

1. After the **Token Release Monitoring Time (N)**, set a claim period (e.g., **N to N+15 days** ).
2. Allocate **additional tokens (total airdropped tokens / 5) + unclaimed tokens** to establish a **locking reward pool**.
3. The **locking reward pool** is only open for a limited time (e.g., **N to N+10 days** ).
4. Locking periods can be **1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, or 12 months**.
5. Different **locking durations** correspond to different multipliers (e.g., **1.3x, 2x, 3x, 4.3x, 6.5x** ).
6. The **staked token amount × corresponding multiplier** equals the user’s **reward points**.
7. Between **N+16 and N+17 days** , announce the **total points and the final reward pool size** , so everyone can calculate how many tokens they will receive.

This method increases the incentive for users to stake their tokens. There are a few key factors:

- **Point 2: Establishing a Base Pool and a Floating Pool** – The base pool ensures a minimum reward, while the floating pool remains uncertain due to the **early closure of the staking period** , making it impossible to calculate in advance.
- **Users Cannot Know the Total Staked Amount** – If only a few users stake, the distribution of the **staking rewards** will be very significant, potentially exceeding the original token amount.

By implementing this method, we can **reduce selling pressure at launch, maintain token value, and help Linea navigate this economically challenging period** , leading into the **next bull market cycle**.

I hope my concept can be of help to the **Linea team**. Wishing everyone the best of luck! 🚀