Rumors of a possible airdrop involving the popular Solana-based cryptocurrency wallet <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/phantom” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>ghost wallet have been circulating on social media, causing a wave of speculation within the crypto community.
Posts from influential users suggest that engaging in certain activities within the wallet, such as following others with their personalized usernames, could lead to token rewards. However, Phantom Wallet has not made any official confirmation or announcement.
These unverified claims have led to increased activity among users, many of whom are quick to claim usernames and participate in follow-up campaigns.
Source: GhostWhat is a ghost username?
A Phantom username is a unique, easy-to-use identity for your Phantom Wallet, designed to simplify interactions within the wallet ecosystem.
Unlike long, complex wallet addresses traditionally used in cryptocurrency transactions, Phantom usernames allow users to create personalized, memorable identities that are easier to use and share.
With a Phantom username, users can benefit from features like a built-in address book, allowing them to add friends as contacts by name instead of complex wallet addresses. This feature streamlines the process of sending and receiving cryptocurrencies. Additionally, any account linked to a username is synced across devices, ensuring a seamless experience for users.
Claiming a username is completely optional and users who prefer to use standard wallet addresses can continue to do so.
Source: Josh Ong (@beijingdou)Phantom airdrop rumors
The speculation arises from social media posts by notable members of the cryptocurrency and nft communities. Josh Ong, co-founder of Bored Room Ventures, addressed the rumors in <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/beijingdou/status/1874557530367832183″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>a publication saying, “Not sure about the airdrop rumors, but if you follow the app and leave your @ in the comments here, I'll review and follow up in batches.”
Other <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/slimNFT/status/1874648237409497310″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>community posts He also added to the speculation, suggesting that users could earn tokens through mutual following activities. These posts claimed rewards of up to 1,000 tokens for following others and 500 tokens for gaining followers.
While the posts have attracted significant attention, no evidence has been provided to support the claims. Phantom Wallet has not yet issued a statement, so the validity of these rumors is unclear.
