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Zora Plans Airdrop After Weekend of 'Content Coin' Chatter

The Coinbase-backed project has been catching eyeballs (and critiques) after several days of promotion by Base ecosystem lead Jesse Pollak.
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Apr 21, 2025 • 1 min read

Zora's ZORA token will airdrop on April 23, but accusations of insider trading cast a shadow over its viral push by Base's Jesse Pollak.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Airdrop Announcement: Zora will launch its ZORA token on April 23, 2025, following a surge in attention on Base’s promotions of its platform.
  • Snapshot Details: Two snapshots will determine token distribution, covering activity from January 2020 to April 2025.
  • Community Backlash: Users raised concerns over insider trading and marketing tactics after significant wallet profits tied to early token buys.
  • Coinbase Connection: Zora’s ties to Coinbase Ventures have raised scrutiny, with some accusing the entity of leveraging insider positions.

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