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Number of Starknet’s Active Users Drops Over Airdrop Criticism

Starknet, a popular Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, has experienced a significant decline in active users over the past week. It comes amidst growing dissatisfaction among users regarding the Starknet Provisions Program airdrop.

Starknet User Number Decreases Following Airdrop Announcement

Data from Starkscan indicates that the number of active users on Starknet surged from under 20,000 on February 9 to a peak of over 220,500 on February 14. This increase was fueled by users and airdrop participants eager to secure an allocation in the upcoming airdrop.

However, following the announcement of details for the airdrop scheduled for February 20, the number of active users dropped sharply, almost returning to pre-announcement levels. On February 19, the network recorded just over 84,000 active accounts.

One of the primary sources of discontent among Starknet users and its community is the criteria for the airdrop. Users with less than 0.005 Ether (ETH) in their account on November 15, 2023, were excluded from receiving tokens.

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