2026-01-22 20:00:42

Recently observed a new round of reward adjustments in two projects and found some interesting points.

The changes on the DUSK side are quite obvious——the reward cycle has been changed from the previous frequency to once every 14 days. It seems the cycle is longer, but the reward amount per cycle is substantial, with the first-time leaderboard entrants receiving between 700-1200 USD. Such generosity is quite rare in the current environment.

In comparison, $XPL 's approach is more interesting. It offers more than five times the quota of DUSK, with only 5,000 spots in the Chinese region, and the top 500 can make it onto the leaderboard. In other words, the probability is about one in ten. In today's era, even grabbing 30U casually requires scripts and quick reflexes. Truly allowing ordinary users to participate and have a real chance of profit is rare.

I looked into the data, and for a project with about a month of activity, earning around 500U is considered good. But the most noteworthy thing is that these activities still maintain the characteristic of "zero threshold to participate"—regardless of your followers, it all depends on what you actually contribute. This kind of fair environment is disappearing quickly.

Based on this observation, I have a few ideas:

**Get in early.** The advantage of early participants is obvious; the rules designed by the project team tend to be more friendly to those who stick around. Every day you wait is essentially helping others make room.

**Turn persistence into strategy.** Project teams are increasingly good at recognizing people; they can tell who is just here for a quick grab and leave, and who is genuinely participating. Spending half an hour each day on sincere interaction is far more effective than rushing for two hours on weekends.

**Understand the rules thoroughly before taking action.** Every activity has its own "scoring logic"—some value content quality, others value interaction frequency. Clarifying the rules before participating often yields twice the results with half the effort.

DUSK-17.92%

XPL-0.94%

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ChainWatcher

· 10h ago

Really, a one-in-ten chance is considered a luxury in this era. This round of XPL looks a bit sincere, at least not so competitive. DUSK's 700-1200 is indeed good, but it depends on whether the cycle value is worth it. By the way, you really need to understand the rules thoroughly, or all your efforts will be in vain.

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GateUser-6bc33122

· 10h ago

Damn, XPL's one-tenth chance is even more generous than my gacha pulls. --- DUSK costs 700-1200 dollars per round? Why haven't I seen such a big move? --- Zero threshold is becoming increasingly rare; now it's all about intense competition to the death. --- Half an hour of consistent interaction vs. two hours of weekend blitz, I believe in the difference—project teams can really see who is serious. --- XPL's fivefold quota is indeed ruthless; only 5000 spots have a chance for ordinary people. --- A monthly return of 500U is pretty good? I've been operating for so long and haven't achieved this. --- The key is to get in early; miss a day and there's really no spot left. --- If you don't understand the rules and just participate randomly, no wonder others profit while you end up losing. --- Now, activities that "focus on contribution rather than followers" are truly rare. --- DUSK's cycle is longer but the quota is solid; much better than those projects that squeeze every bit out.

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ValidatorViking

· 10h ago

honestly the consensus mechanics here are what matters - dusk's 14-day finality is battle-tested but xpl's 5x allocation screams unsustainable stake economics if you ask me. zero threshold entry always collapses under slashing risk eventually.

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OnchainGossiper

· 11h ago

Really, the XPL move is quite considerate; a one-in-ten chance is truly rare nowadays. --- $700-$1200 each time? DUSK's generosity is indeed impressive, much more than some projects. --- Zero threshold is amazing; such opportunities are rare these days. Should have jumped on it earlier. --- Understand the rules thoroughly before taking action. That's right—those who stumble are usually unprepared. --- Half an hour daily vs. two hours on weekends—such a big difference? I need to try. --- Being in the top 500 out of 5000 positions is acceptable to me. --- $500 per month is not bad, but only if you truly stick with it. --- Getting better at reading people; project teams are definitely more sophisticated now. --- Early advantages are still advantages; missing this wave would be really regretful. --- Content quality and interaction frequency are key; need to understand the rules clearly before engaging.

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