What is a "Witch" in the Web3 world of cryptocurrency exchanges?

What is a “Witch” (女巫)?

Friends who often participate in airdrops in the Web3 world may have heard the term “Witch” (女巫). So what does this term actually mean? A “Witch” refers to individuals who create many fake identities (such as virtual wallet addresses, social media accounts) to scam project teams into distributing free tokens (i.e., airdrops). It’s similar to someone pretending to be multiple people to attend events and win prizes, aiming to get more rewards. These individuals may operate these fake identities to perform simple transactions or tasks, making them appear as real users.

Why do project teams crack down on “Witches”?

Project teams do not want to be deceived by these fake identities because it reduces the rewards for genuine participants and may also make the project’s data look better than it actually is (for example, showing more active users). If too many “Witches” exist, authentic users will feel it’s unfair, and it can damage trust between the project and other users.

How to avoid being mistaken for a “Witch”?

Diversify your assets: Avoid transferring funds directly from a main account to multiple small accounts, as this is easy to detect. Instead, transfer funds indirectly through third-party platforms like exchanges to hide the connection between accounts.

Vary your behavior: Whether it’s transfer amounts or timing, try to keep changes unpredictable and avoid forming fixed patterns. For example, create wallet addresses at different intervals, and make transfer amounts different each time.

Use different networks and devices: Each small account should ideally use a different IP address and log in on different devices to prevent being identified as controlled by the same person.

Actively participate in the ecosystem: Make your small accounts look more like real users by interacting with multiple protocols, holding various tokens, and maintaining long-term activity, rather than just completing the minimum required tasks.

Doing so can help you avoid being mistakenly labeled as a “Witch,” ensuring you can fairly receive rewards from the project team. **$SOON **$SOPH **$ENSO **