The period immediately following the claim window is critical for maintaining community trust and momentum. How the Ethena team handled this phase was crucial. This involved clear communication regarding the success of the claim process, addressing any technical issues that arose promptly and transparently, and immediately outlining the next steps for the protocol and the role of token holders. Silence or vagueness after a major event can lead to uncertainty, fear, and selling. Successful projects use this moment to re-energize the community, launching new initiatives, detailing the governance process, and highlighting the roadmap ahead. They provide forums for discussion and actively participate in them, showing that the team is still engaged and dedicated. The transition from a pre-token to a post-token era is a delicate one, and excellent, proactive communication is the glue that holds the community together during this shift. The handling of the ena airdrop aftermath was a key test of Ethena Labs’ commitment to long-term, community-driven development.
