Background
Airdrop OTC Pre-Market Background
In the Pre-market phase, users encounter the unique challenge of holding tokens that are not yet tradable on public exchanges. This situation typically occurs during the Pre-TGE (Token Generation Event) period, a time marked by heightened anticipation and speculative activity, where market participants are keen on securing profits or acquiring tokens at perceived lower valuations.
Market participants in the Pre-market phase are primarily focused on two objectives:
Selling tokens before they are listed on public exchanges to secure potential profits.
Buying tokens at pre-listing prices in anticipation of future gains.
Traditionally, Pre-market trades are conducted through OTC (Over-The-Counter) transactions, where buyers and sellers negotiate directly or through intermediaries. However, this approach is fraught with challenges:
Difficulty in finding a counterparty or intermediary:
Identifying suitable trading partners or reliable intermediaries can be a cumbersome and time-consuming process, often hindering the efficiency of Pre-market trading activities.
Risks associated with the transaction:
Middleman Fraud Risk: The reliance on intermediaries increases the vulnerability to fraud. There is a heightened risk of middlemen absconding with the funds or tokens, compromising the security of the transaction.
Counterparty Default Risk: In the absence of a robust mechanism to enforce the transaction, there is no guarantee that the seller will deliver the tokens upon their listing, which could lead to significant losses for the buyer.
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