Eclipse (ES) Crypto just experienced one of the worst launches imaginable. A furious community is now calling it a fraud, and MEXC is allegedly to blame for delayed deposit arrival. Many investors are now feeling scammed.

This resulted in over 50% drop in value after launch for the ES token. Despite releasing at what seemed like an ideal moment in a strong market, all this noise resulted in a mess.

 Eclipse (ES) Crypto Community And NFT Holders Are Furious

Typical post-launch/airdrop drama, but this time it might be justified. After School Club (ASC) is EclipseFND’s first-ever NFT drop. The mint price was 0.04 ETH ($125), and holders were promised an airdrop.

Today, the airdrop got revealed, and it’s just a measly 330 ES tokens ($99) per NFT. So holders waited almost a year just to get hit with a letdown. The community feels betrayed, and the team says the allocation was based on the mint price.

Tobi, an Eclipse NFT holder, summed up the frustration by saying the drama wasn’t worth it. “So much noise for not even a 3-figure airdrop.” 

What Is Waiting For Eclipse After This?

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Eclipse is an Ethereum Layer 2 (yes, another one) but powered by the Solana Virtual Machine. The price dropped by 50% within a few hours after launch. Eclipse’s total token supply is 1 billion ES. Out of that, 10% (100 million tokens) is set aside for early users.

Eclipse Labs launched in 2022 and pulled in over $65M across multiple funding rounds. Backing them up were big names in VC like hackVC, Polychain Capital, Delphi Capital, and Maven 11.

Eclipse could still bounce back and fix the mess, but there are already a ton of Layer 2 chains on Ethereum. The real hype right now is around Layer 2 on Bitcoin, and Bitcoin Hyper is jumping in to do exactly that.

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Bitcoin Hyper First Layer 2 On Bitcoin: Better Option?

Bitcoin HYPER is the first Layer 2 for Bitcoin and it’s already making noise. It’s still in presale but picking up serious steam with sick dApp features.

It’s got that classic Bitcoin vibe but with a little memecoin twist and real use cases. You can send BTC instantly on Bitcoin Hyper’s Layer 2, no lag, just smooth transactions.

Built on Solana, it’s fast as hell and scales hard. Plus, there’s a trustless bridge minting BTC 1:1 onto L2. Presale price is at $0.01225 per $HYPER, about 9% cheaper than what you’ll find on exchanges. Early investors are getting a solid 288% APY staking bonus. Don’t miss out on this one!

And it ain’t just about Bitcoin Hyper ranking in $3.09M in one month. On Tuesday, one whale dropped a hefty $56K on $HYPER in a single buy. When you spot big moves like this, it isn’t just small fish playing around; real smart money’s making moves here.

To follow whales and join the presale, head to the Bitcoin Hyper website. You can purchase using ETH, USDT, BNB, or even a credit card.

Connect with the Bitcoin Hyper community on Telegram and X.

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Key Takeaways

  • Eclipse crypto saw a 50% drop post-launch, with disappointed NFT holders receiving a small airdrop, fueling community outrage.
  • Bitcoin Hyper is gaining traction as Bitcoin’s first Layer 2, offering fast transactions and high staking rewards, with whale interest.

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Ahmed Balaha
Ahmed Balaha
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Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. He has a strong interest in financial literacy and sustainable investing, and he combines these... Read More

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