Crypto airdrops can be a successful way to attract users to a project.Unfair distribution, delayed schedules, and unrealistic expectations can have a disastrous impact.Hamster Kombat, Catizen, and EigenLayer faced backlash for unfair distribution, delayed schedules and unrealistic expectations.Starknet and LayerZero airdrops came under fire for undersized allocations.Bitget’s 2024 Airdrop Research Report shows that most airdrops collapsed in two weeks.EigenLayer allocated only 5% of the EIGEN tokens to early users, raising concerns over potential sell-offs after the vesting period.Ambire’s Legends airdrop boasts one of the best airdrop farming mechanisms in 2025.Airdrop farmers can increase interest, improve fraud detection, and highlight vulnerabilities.Unexpected changes, technical errors, and unfair distribution are some of the biggest risks to airdrop prospects.It’s important to set realistic expectations for distribution and communicate about limitations openly.