I have seen too many people turn red with greed at the mention of 'airdrop', stuffing their wallets full of assets they can't even name, with dense interaction records, only to end up with nothing. The reason is simple—you are just 'grinding', not 'playing'. Especially in this collaboration between YGG and Proof of Play, it appears to be an airdrop on the surface, but deep down it is a selection of player identities on-chain. If you still carry the old mindset of 'shearing the sheep' and rush in, the outcome is likely to be just running alongside.
This matter needs to be understood from the root. Proof of Play is essentially 'locking' the game on the chain—every action you take, every state you have, is publicly verifiable data. This is not just a technical preference, but a philosophy: they believe that true game assets and achievements should belong to the players, not hidden on servers. As the largest blockchain gaming guild, YGG holds the attention and activity of thousands of real players. The cooperation between the two sides is essentially looking for those who truly understand and are willing to live in the 'on-chain world' as early residents.
So, the strategy is actually more straightforward than you think: become the 'real player' in their eyes. You can do this specifically by:
First, focus on fully playing a game within the Proof of Play ecosystem. Instead of sampling various games, choose one that truly interests you and play it seriously. Complete the main storyline, participate in seasons, try synthesizing equipment, place buy and sell orders in the market... your on-chain footprint will naturally form a 'player profile'. The Proof of Play tech stack will make all these actions verifiable contributions—what you contribute is not Gas, but a living player identity.
Second, let YGG see your participation. The power of YGG's community is not just in the chats on Discord, but is more reflected in collaboration within the game. If the project you are playing has an YGG guild, try to join their gaming group and participate in internal activities; if not, you can also propose constructive suggestions for Proof of Play games on YGG's governance forum. The essence of YGG is a talent network, making yourself a valuable node in the network is more important than simply holding tokens.
Third, embrace 'slow is fast'. Don't pursue the number of transactions, but rather the 'story' in interactions. For example: log in continuously for a week to complete daily tasks, level up a low-level character to max level, or even make a savvy low buy high sell in the in-game market—these actions may seem ordinary on-chain, but together they represent a player's true growth path. What Proof of Play wants to reward are those willing to invest time and identity on-chain.
Finally, I want to say that this airdrop is actually a multiple-choice question: do you want to continue being the 'data worker' anxiously waiting for rewards, or simply become the 'on-chain player' who enjoys the game and receives rewards along the way? The fun of Web3 has never been about the moment you receive tokens, but the process of accidentally pushing open a new door during exploration.
The world of chain games is shifting from 'mining and selling' to 'play-to-earn governance'. Are you ready to change your mindset?
