Binance Wallet announced the blocking of more than 600 accounts that, based on the results of an internal audit, used automated tools (bot farms), multi-accounts, and other methods of fraud to gain advantages in Alpha airdrops. The affected accounts have had their credits/rewards revoked, and they may be banned from participating in all campaigns and subject to a lifetime ban.
1) What exactly does Binance state (officially)
In an official post on X/social media, Binance Wallet reported that it blocked over 600 accounts for 'misuse of Binance Alpha' and use of automated tools. The company emphasizes the goal — 'to protect honest users and fairness of distribution'.
The guidance (including public comments from co-founder He Yi) acknowledged the botting problem and promised to enhance technical controls and verification.
2) What types of abuse are described in the messages
Bot farms / automation — mass scripts and 'farms' of accounts quickly gained points/completed tasks to receive airdrops.
Multi-accounts — one real person registered and managed multiple wallets to repeatedly receive distributions.
Use of third-party 'optimizers'/scripts to manipulate activity counters/scores.
Fabrication of evidence / fake screenshots — fake 'high score' screenshots were also circulated in the community; Binance warned about such fakes.
3) How Binance (probably) detected violations
(partially based on statements + typical exchange practices)
Behavior analysis: mass similar patterns of activity (operation times, IP/geo-similarity, identical device-fingerprints).
Comparing account metrics: sharp spikes in activity, synchronous transactions, repetitive patterns — typical signs of bot farms.
Cross-checking with internal logs and signals from the community/whistleblowers (Binance announced rewards for reports).
4) What sanctions were applied
Lifetime (permanent) bans on accounts recognized as violators.
Revocation/cancellation of all awarded airdrop rewards and participation in campaigns.
Enhanced verification for future participants (Risk Pre-check, KYC/face verification requirements before participation).
5) What are the consequences for real (honest) users
Positive: fairness of distribution — honest users have found it easier to get their share, reducing the 'bot race'.
Negative: enhanced verification may add extra steps (face-ID, more KYC), as well as the risk of false bans due to misrecognition.
6) How to reduce the risk of blocking and what to do before participating in future Alpha events
Do not use third-party 'optimizers', scripts, proxy farms, etc. — this is the main trigger.
Do not create many accounts and do not share access with third parties.
Maintain careful and plausible trading/operational activity: sharp uniform transactions look like bots.
Enable 2FA, use consistent devices/addresses, and update KYC to pass verifications faster.
7) What else is important to know (context)
Exchanges are now more actively fighting bots because airdrop campaigns are becoming increasingly valuable and competitive — this is a common escalation between wrongdoers and defenses.
The community discusses both positive and critical reactions: some users welcome the cleanup, while others fear 'surveillance'/false bans and tightening rules.