Yes, you can get USDT for free in the following 5 ways: 1. Participate in airdrop tasks on mainstream exchanges, such as registering and giving away, completing novice tasks, and inviting friends to get rewards; 2. Join the blockchain project community and obtain airdrops through Web3 social platform or Twitter/Discord interaction; 3. Participate in the "test network" activity, register the test chain address and simulate the use of DApp to get incentives; 4. Complete tasks on the cryptocurrency navigation platform to receive novice gift packages, participate in sign-in, lottery and other activities; 5. Interact with the content creation and community, and publish original content to obtain USDT rewards from the project party. At the same time, you need to pay attention to security risks, do not fill in private keys, do not believe in scams, and choose mainstream platforms to participate.

The duration of the airdrop dividend is uncertain, but the LayerZero, StarkNet and ZK ecosystems still have long-term value. 1. LayerZero achieves cross-chain interoperability through lightweight protocols; 2. StarkNet provides efficient and low-cost Ethereum L2 expansion solutions based on ZK-STARKs technology; 3. ZK ecosystem (such as zkSync, Scroll, etc.) expands the application of zero-knowledge proof in scaling and privacy protection; 4. Participation methods include the use of bridging tools, interactive DApps, participating test networks, pledged assets, etc., aiming to experience the next generation of blockchain infrastructure in advance and strive for potential airdrop opportunities.

USDT is not a scam, but there are risks. 1. Tether provides liquidity in the crypto market by issuing USDT, a stablecoin anchored by the US dollar; 2. The company's background is related to Bitfinex, and has been fined for audit issues but has increased transparency; 3. The reserve assets are mainly US Treasury bonds rather than pure cash, and there are certain financial risks; 4. Face risks such as insufficient audit frequency, centralized control and compliance restrictions; 5. The USDT market is highly accepted, but trust needs to be based on continuous disclosure and compliance operations. Overall, USDT is trustworthy but does not equal zero risk, and users should be cautious.

To identify fake altcoins, you need to start from six aspects. 1. Check and verify the background of the materials and project, including white papers, official websites, code open source addresses and team transparency; 2. Observe the online platform and give priority to mainstream exchanges; 3. Beware of high returns and people-pulling modes to avoid fund traps; 4. Analyze the contract code and token mechanism to check whether there are malicious functions; 5. Review community and media operations to identify false popularity; 6. Follow practical anti-fraud suggestions, such as not believing in recommendations or using professional wallets. The above steps can effectively avoid scams and protect asset security.

To transfer USDT to the exchange for transactions, you must first confirm that the chain type matches, the address is correct, and complete real-name authentication. 1. Register and authenticate the mainstream exchange account with real name; 2. Confirm that the wallet is consistent with the USDT chain type of the exchange (such as TRC20); 3. Obtain the recharge address of the corresponding chain on the exchange and copy it accurately; 4. Initiate transfers from the wallet and pay the corresponding handling fee; 5. After arrival, you can trade in the spot or contract market; 6. Pay attention to checking the address, avoid transferring to the contract address, and give priority to low-processing networks. The entire process is usually completed in minutes, ensuring operational safety is key.

The value of stablecoins is usually pegged to the US dollar 1:1, but it will fluctuate slightly due to factors such as market supply and demand, investor confidence and reserve assets. For example, USDT fell to $0.87 in 2018, and USDC fell to around $0.87 in 2023 due to the Silicon Valley banking crisis. The anchoring mechanism of stablecoins mainly includes: 1. fiat currency reserve type (such as USDT, USDC), which relies on the issuer's reserves; 2. cryptocurrency mortgage type (such as DAI), which maintains stability by over-collateralizing other cryptocurrencies; 3. Algorithmic stablecoins (such as UST), which relies on algorithms to adjust supply, but have higher risks. Common trading platforms recommendations include: 1. Binance, providing rich trading products and strong liquidity; 2. OKX,

USDT cash exchange needs to be operated through a trading platform that supports fiat currency withdrawal. 1. Prepare a trading platform account that supports fiat currency withdrawal (such as Binance, Ouyi, Huobi, etc.); 2. Complete KYC real-name authentication; 3. Bind bank cards or Alipay and other payment methods; 4. Log in to the account and ensure that USDT is in the fund account or spot account; 5. Enter the OTC or fiat currency area and choose to sell USDT; 6. Set the sales amount and match the buyer; 7. After confirming the other party’s payment, click “Confirm Coin Delivery” to complete the transaction. Withdrawal methods include OTC fiat currency transactions, bank card withdrawals and third-party payments, among which OTC is more efficient. Notes include making sure to verify that the money is received before releasing, avoiding frequent large withdrawals, and contacting customer service in time when encountering abnormalities. The key to the entire process is to choose

Ordinary investors can discover potential tokens by tracking "smart money", which are high-profit addresses, and paying attention to their trends can provide leading indicators. 1. Use tools such as Nansen and Arkham Intelligence to analyze the data on the chain to view the buying and holdings of smart money; 2. Use Dune Analytics to obtain community-created dashboards to monitor the flow of funds; 3. Follow platforms such as Lookonchain to obtain real-time intelligence. Recently, Cangming Money is planning to re-polize LRT track, DePIN project, modular ecosystem and RWA protocol. For example, a certain LRT protocol has obtained a large amount of early deposits, a certain DePIN project has been accumulated continuously, a certain game public chain has been supported by the industry treasury, and a certain RWA protocol has attracted institutions to enter.