Decentralized trading protocol edgeX is under fire following its recent token airdrop, which has sparked accusations of market manipulation and unequal distribution. Despite assurances that sybil accounts would not be detected, users reported discrepancies in token allocations, with some receiving as few as 0.5 tokens per point while others received up to 11. This disparity has led to significant losses for those who purchased points on the secondary market. Further controversy arose as key opinion leaders accused edgeX of front-running, with low-score addresses allegedly receiving a disproportionate share of the airdrop. In response to mounting criticism, edgeX disabled comments on its social media accounts, intensifying community backlash. The situation has raised broader concerns about the predictability and fairness of airdrop mechanisms, potentially impacting user confidence and activity in the DeFi sector.