# đź’ˇ \*\*Thoughts on LXP Distribution and the Importance of Fairness\*\* **URL:** \ **Category:** Token Design\ **Created:** [January 5, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809 "2025-01-05T16:23:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RysTiK](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/rystik/32/6692_2.png) [@RysTiK](https://community.linea.build/u/RysTiK)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/1 "2025-01-05T16:23:41Z")
As someone ranked in the **top 500 in LXP** , I want to share my frustration with some of the proposals suggesting a linear distribution for upcoming airdrops. I’ve invested significant **time, effort, and money** to reach this level with **a single wallet**. Hearing that a linear distribution is considered “fair” feels counterproductive and even harmful to the ecosystem. ### 🌍 **The Problem with Sybils and the Pitfall of Linear Distribution** If I had spread my efforts and funds across **10 wallets** instead of focusing on just one, I would likely have accumulated around **30,000 LXP** in total, compared to the **9,000 LXP** I currently have. This means that people who exploit the system using **sybil wallets** (multiple fraudulent wallets) would be significantly rewarded. And if this becomes the norm, what’s stopping me—or anyone else—from adopting the same approach? However, what would the blockchain gain from this scenario? **Absolutely nothing sustainable:** 1. **Authentic users like me would feel discouraged** and eventually abandon the platform. 2. **Sybil wallets provide no real value** to the ecosystem in the long term. These “farmers” only exploit short-term opportunities, often at the expense of the blockchain’s overall health. * * * ### 🛠 **Three Possible Scenarios for Distribution** 1. **Linear distribution (without any multipliers)** 2. **Linear distribution with multipliers** 3. **Tiered distribution with exponential coefficients** * * * ### ✅ **My Ideal Solution: A KYC-Based Airdrop** If the goal is to support smaller users **without encouraging sybil exploitation** , the best approach would be an **airdrop requiring KYC verification** : - Yes, it might feel restrictive. - But it would ensure that only **real users** participate. Even with a **linear distribution** in this case, I’d be satisfied because: 1. The number of eligible participants would be reduced. 2. Rewards would go to **authentic members** , not spammers. * * * ### 🔍 **Conclusion** Rewarding sybils weakens the ecosystem in the long term. To strengthen the blockchain and retain its real community, we need: - A system that rewards **authentic efforts.** - An approach that actively discourages exploitative behavior. A strong blockchain relies on a community of engaged users, not a bloated number of phantom wallets. Let’s make the right decisions to ensure a sustainable future for our ecosystem. 💪 ---
**Author:** ![Loza](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/loza/32/6887_2.png) [@Loza](https://community.linea.build/u/Loza)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/2 "2025-01-05T16:24:59Z")
It’s clear from every word that you are the real LINEA OG. I fully support you. \<3 ---
**Author:** ![Vascoeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ecc23a/32.png) [@Vascoeth](https://community.linea.build/u/Vascoeth)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/4 "2025-01-05T20:37:49Z")
truly decentralised, trustless Sybil resistance or proof of humanity is impossible. We should stop trying to make it work, and instead focus on building systems that don’t assume individuals are unique humans. ---
**Author:** ![Seia](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/seia/32/6629_2.png) [@Seia](https://community.linea.build/u/Seia)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/5 "2025-01-05T21:06:10Z")
The idea of decentralization should not be that airdrop is given to one person with xx wallets, but as many unique wallets of different people as possible. I don’t want Linea to become another ghost chain like zk or starknet… " 1. **Tiered distribution with exponential coefficients** - In my opinion, this is the ideal compromise: - **Top investors remain satisfied and loyal.** - **Sybils earn less, discouraging excessive exploitation.** - The blockchain retains a strong community, even if it loses around 1/3 of the sybil wallets." This is the key ---
**Author:** ![user1557](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/user1557/32/6533_2.png) [@user1557](https://community.linea.build/u/user1557)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2025, 9:56am UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/6 "2025-01-06T09:56:10Z")
It’s a good community suggestion. In fact, what you’ve mentioned is exactly what needs to be done. ---
**Author:** ![user1583](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/user1583/32/7147_2.png) [@user1583](https://community.linea.build/u/user1583)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/7 "2025-01-07T11:47:23Z")
It is a subject prepared in good faith. I hope that those who really make an effort will be rewarded. ---
**Author:** ![kurz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/kurz/32/6596_2.png) [@kurz](https://community.linea.build/u/kurz)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/8 "2025-01-09T15:10:19Z")
It is quite clear that the community in general wants a fair system. Nobody wants the sybils to line their pockets. ---
**Author:** ![longvt098](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/longvt098/32/6458_2.png) [@longvt098](https://community.linea.build/u/longvt098)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/9 "2025-01-09T15:44:00Z")
that’s why the minimum threshold should be applied ---
**Author:** ![oliwkaETH](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.linea.build/oliwkaeth/32/6663_2.png) [@oliwkaETH](https://community.linea.build/u/oliwkaETH)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2025, 8:33am UTC](https://community.linea.build/t/thoughts-on-lxp-distribution-and-the-importance-of-fairness/8809/10 "2025-01-10T08:33:43Z")
> [@RysTiK](#): > > might partially satisfy some engaged users but would create backlash from those who d tier yes . KYC NO! - this is completely contrary to the idea of ​​CRYPTO!