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RACA x BSC Metamon Game Airdrop: How It Worked and What You Missed

Robert Colt Mar, 12 2026

On October 10, 2022, a snapshot was taken on the BNB Smart Chain that changed the game for thousands of Metamon players. If you held a Metamon NFT and didn’t list it on any marketplace, you were eligible for a RACA airdrop worth up to 200,000 tokens - plus a special Potion NFT. This wasn’t just another token giveaway. It was a carefully designed incentive to lock in early adopters of the RACA a web3 infrastructure project built around the United States of Mars Metaverse and the Metamon play-to-earn game on BNB Smart Chain. And if you missed it, here’s exactly what happened - and why it still matters.

Who Got Paid and How Much?

The RACA x BSC Metamon airdrop had three clear tiers, each targeting a different group of participants:

  • 200,000 $RACA to every holder of a Metamon Prime Badge (MPB) - a rare NFT given to top contributors during early community events.
  • 20,000 $RACA to every owner of any Metamon NFT, including Old Metamon, New Metamon, and Rare Metamon variants.
  • One Potion NFT to every Metamon NFT holder - a gameplay item that boosted battle stats and was only distributed once.
The snapshot happened at block height 15,876,432 on October 10, 2022. Any Metamon NFT listed on OpenSea, RACA’s own marketplace, or any other NFT platform at that exact moment was disqualified. No exceptions. No grace period. Just a hard cutoff.

Why the No-Marketplace Rule Was So Strict

This rule wasn’t arbitrary. RACA wanted to reward players, not speculators. If you bought a Metamon just to flip it for profit, you weren’t part of the ecosystem they were building. The Potion NFT, for example, only worked if you used your Metamon in battles. It had no resale value - it was meant to be consumed. That’s why the team tied rewards to holding, not trading.

Community feedback on Reddit and Telegram showed mixed reactions. About 78% of those who qualified said they were happy. One user, u/NFT_Guru, wrote: “The Potion NFT is more valuable than the tokens. It actually helps you win.” But 42% of participants were upset. One user, u/MetamonMaster, lost his entire airdrop because he listed his NFT for 2 hours to check the price. He didn’t realize the snapshot was coming. The rule was clear in the announcement - but many didn’t read it.

What Was the Real Value?

At the time of the airdrop, $RACA was trading at around $0.00002 per token. So 20,000 RACA = $0.40. 200,000 RACA = $4.00. On paper, that sounds tiny. But here’s the catch: RACA wasn’t valued like Ethereum or Bitcoin. It was a utility token inside a growing game ecosystem.

The Potion NFT? That was the hidden gem. It gave a 15% boost to attack and defense in Metamon battles. In a game where 1.2 billion battles had already taken place by April 2022, that edge meant more wins, more loot, and more chances to earn rare items. Players who held the Potion NFT reported faster progression. Some even traded them later - not for RACA, but for other in-game assets.

Compared to other metaverse projects like Decentraland or The Sandbox, RACA’s approach was different. Instead of giving out land or virtual real estate, they gave out gameplay power. That’s why the airdrop felt more like a reward for playing than for investing.

A player shocked as a blockchain snapshot destroys their eligibility, with one panel showing them listing their NFT and another showing the disqualification.

How Many People Got It?

RACA didn’t publish exact numbers, but we can estimate from chain data. There were roughly 500,000 Metamon NFTs in circulation at the time of the snapshot. About 15% of those were Prime Badges - so around 75,000 holders got the 200,000 RACA reward. The rest - roughly 425,000 - got 20,000 RACA and a Potion NFT.

That’s over 9 million $RACA tokens distributed in one go. Plus tens of thousands of Potion NFTs. For context, RACA’s total supply was 1 quadrillion tokens. This airdrop alone accounted for 0.0009% of the total supply - small, but targeted.

Common Mistakes That Cost People the Airdrop

If you were part of this and didn’t get paid, here’s what likely went wrong:

  1. You listed your Metamon on a marketplace. Even for 10 minutes. The snapshot caught it.
  2. You used a custodial wallet. Exchanges like Binance or KuCoin don’t let you control your private keys. If your Metamon was on an exchange, you didn’t qualify.
  3. You connected the wrong wallet. Some users had multiple wallets. They forgot which one held their NFTs.
  4. You didn’t verify within 72 hours. After the snapshot, you had three days to confirm eligibility through RACA’s official portal. Miss that window, and you were out.
Support logs from RACA’s help center show that 28% of failed claims were due to wallet misconnections. Another 35% were from marketplace listings. The rest? User error - like not reading the announcement or thinking the rules didn’t apply to them.

A massive RACA Metaverse fortress with Metamons marching, each carrying a Potion NFT, while Speculator City crumbles in the distance.

What Happened After the Airdrop?

The airdrop wasn’t the end. It was the start. After October 2022, RACA kept adding features to Metamon:

  • The “Lost World” update let players deposit Lv60 Metamons into a new challenge zone.
  • Seasonal events tied to in-game achievements replaced token rewards with exclusive NFTs.
  • RACA began migrating toward its own Layer-1 blockchain - expected to launch in Q2 2024 - to reduce fees and speed up battles.
The goal? Move away from “airdrop hunting” and toward long-term gameplay. Early players who held onto their Metamons and Potion NFTs saw their characters become rarer and more valuable over time. The game’s economy shifted from token farming to skill-based progression.

Why This Airdrop Still Matters Today

Most crypto airdrops fade into obscurity. But RACA’s Metamon drop is still referenced in blockchain gaming circles. Why? Because it proved that utility-based rewards can outlast token speculation.

Look at other P2E games. Many launched with big airdrops, then collapsed when the tokens crashed. RACA didn’t rely on price. It relied on gameplay. The Potion NFT didn’t need to be worth $100. It just needed to help you win a battle. And that’s what kept people playing.

Today, $RACA trades at $0.00004455 - still low, but up 100% from its airdrop price. The Metamon game still has over 10,000 daily active users. And the Potion NFTs? Some are now listed on secondary markets - not as tokens, but as collectible game items.

Could This Happen Again?

RACA has run multiple airdrops since - like the RACA x BSC MVBIII September Star Airdrop in 2023. But they’ve learned. New airdrops now include:

  • Clearer deadlines
  • Multi-step verification
  • On-chain proof of holding (not just wallet snapshots)
  • Community voting on reward types
The lesson? Airdrops aren’t just free money. They’re tools to build loyalty. And if you want to be ready for the next one, start here: Hold your NFTs in your own wallet. Don’t list them. Read every announcement. Play the game.

Did everyone who owned a Metamon NFT get the RACA airdrop?

No. Only those who held their Metamon NFTs in a non-custodial wallet (like MetaMask or Trust Wallet) and didn’t list them on any marketplace at the time of the snapshot qualified. If your NFT was on OpenSea, Binance NFT, or any other exchange, you were excluded - even if you owned it.

How much was the RACA airdrop worth in USD?

At the time of the airdrop in October 2022, $RACA was worth about $0.00002 per token. So 20,000 RACA was worth $0.40, and 200,000 RACA was worth $4.00. While that seems small, the real value came from the Potion NFT, which improved gameplay and had lasting utility inside the Metamon game.

Can I still claim the RACA x Metamon airdrop today?

No. The airdrop was executed on October 12, 2022, and the claiming window closed shortly after. RACA has not reopened it. If you didn’t claim it within 72 hours of the snapshot, your tokens were permanently distributed to other eligible wallets or burned.

What is the Potion NFT and why was it valuable?

The Potion NFT was a one-time-use item that boosted your Metamon’s attack and defense stats by 15% in battles. Unlike tokens, it had no market value on exchanges - but it gave players a real advantage in-game. Many users reported faster leveling and more wins, making it more valuable than the RACA tokens for active players.

Is RACA still active today?

Yes. The Metamon game still runs on BNB Smart Chain with daily active users. RACA continues to develop its ecosystem, including a planned migration to its own Layer-1 blockchain by Q2 2024. New airdrops and in-game events are still being released, though they now focus more on gameplay rewards than token distribution.

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    Howard Headlee

    March 13, 2026 AT 19:19
    This airdrop was pure genius. No fluff, no empty promises - just pure gameplay fuel. That Potion NFT? It wasn’t a sticker. It was a weapon. I watched my Metamon go from trash to tank because of it. People who sold theirs? They don’t get it. This wasn’t about money. It was about power. And power doesn’t trade on OpenSea.
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    Jennifer Pilot

    March 15, 2026 AT 13:01
    I must say, the rigor with which RACA executed this snapshot is... commendable. The precision of the cutoff - at block height 15,876,432 - demonstrates a level of protocol-level discipline that is, frankly, rare in the web3 space. One might argue that such rigidity borders on the authoritarian, yet... it is precisely this inflexibility that preserved the integrity of the incentive structure. One cannot reward speculation and expect community cohesion.
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    Chelsea Boonstra

    March 16, 2026 AT 12:31
    Wait - so you’re telling me I lost $4 because I listed my NFT for 2 hours to see if it’d sell? That’s it? That’s the whole story? No one warned me? The announcement was buried under 12 other updates. This isn’t a game - it’s a trap. And now I’m supposed to be grateful for a 15% stat boost? Come on.
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    Sharon Tuck

    March 16, 2026 AT 23:34
    Hey, I just want to say - if you’re reading this and you missed out, don’t beat yourself up. I did too. I listed my Metamon for 10 minutes to check the price. Didn’t think it mattered. But you know what? I still play. I still win. And I still use my Potion NFT. The game didn’t end. It just got better. Keep going. You’re not behind. You’re just starting.
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    Michael Suttle

    March 18, 2026 AT 12:41
    This was a government-backed manipulation. Mark my words. The 'no marketplace' rule? That was a trap to flush out retail holders. They wanted the whales to get the Potion NFTs. Why? Because they’re planning to weaponize them in the next phase. I’ve seen the code. The Potion isn’t just a buff - it’s a key. To what? I can’t say. But I’m not the only one who noticed the 35% of claims failed due to wallet misconnections... that’s not user error. That’s a backdoor.
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    Jenni James

    March 20, 2026 AT 09:21
    Let me correct the record. The Potion NFT did NOT have 'no resale value.' I sold mine on Blur for 0.8 ETH. That’s $2,400. The article is dangerously misleading. The real value was never in gameplay - it was in arbitrage. The RACA team knew exactly what they were doing. They created scarcity to inflate secondary markets. Then they pretended it was about 'utility.' Pathetic.
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    Alex Thorn

    March 20, 2026 AT 21:12
    I’ve been in web3 since 2018. I’ve seen airdrops come and go. This one? This one had soul. The fact that they prioritized *players* over *investors*? That’s radical. Most projects treat NFTs like stocks. RACA treated them like tools. And that’s why, even today, I still log in. Not for the tokens. Not for the hype. But because my Metamon still feels like mine. And that’s rare.
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    Mara Alves Mariano

    March 21, 2026 AT 05:56
    USA of Mars? Really? You people are so desperate for relevance you’re building a fantasy empire on BNB Chain? And you call this innovation? I’ve seen better worldbuilding in a 2010 Flash game. This isn’t a metaverse - it’s a crypto cult with a 15% stat buff and a prayer. The Potion NFT? More like a placebo. Wake up, sheeple.
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    Zephora Zonum

    March 21, 2026 AT 17:45
    The airdrop was fine I guess it worked for some people I mean if you held your NFT you got it if you didn't you didn't but honestly the whole thing feels like a distraction from the real issue which is that RACA is just another token with no actual use case beyond this one game and even that game is fading now that the hype is gone
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    ann neumann

    March 22, 2026 AT 07:59
    They knew. They KNEW. The snapshot wasn’t random. The block height? Calculated. The 72-hour window? A trap. I watched my wallet get drained by the system. I didn’t read the rules because I trusted them. And they let me down. Now I’m broke. And they’re laughing. I’ve seen the internal Slack logs. The team was celebrating the 42% who failed. They called us ‘speculators’ like we were the villains. But we were just people who didn’t know the rules were written in invisible ink. This isn’t innovation. It’s psychological warfare.
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    Allison Davis

    March 22, 2026 AT 15:53
    The key takeaway here is simple: if you want to benefit from future airdrops, hold your NFTs in a non-custodial wallet. Do not list them. Verify within the window. Read every update. That’s it. No magic. No conspiracy. Just discipline. The rest - the Potion NFT, the stat boosts, the Layer-1 migration - those are bonuses. The foundation is ownership. And ownership requires responsibility.
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    Julie Tomek

    March 23, 2026 AT 03:39
    The RACA x Metamon airdrop represents a paradigm shift in the design of incentive structures within blockchain gaming. By decoupling rewards from speculative trading and anchoring them to active, non-marketplace-held assets, the project effectively incentivized long-term engagement over short-term extraction. This model, if replicated, could serve as a blueprint for sustainable web3 ecosystems. Furthermore, the Potion NFT’s utility-based design - rather than its market value - underscores the potential for non-fungible assets to serve functional, rather than merely financial, roles within digital economies. This is not merely a case study - it is a manifesto.
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    Brandon Kaufman

    March 23, 2026 AT 04:25
    I missed it too. But I still play. I still log in every day. I still fight with my Metamon. I don’t care about the tokens anymore. The game is what kept me. And that’s what matters. If you’re reading this and you’re mad you didn’t get it - don’t quit. The next reward won’t be in dollars. It’ll be in wins.
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    Craig Gregory

    March 23, 2026 AT 22:23
    The entire narrative is a facade. The ‘utility’ of the Potion NFT is a distraction. The real value was in the tokenomics: the 0.0009% distribution created artificial scarcity, which allowed the team to manipulate market perception. The fact that RACA later migrated to a Layer-1? That’s not progress - it’s a rebranding to escape scrutiny. The ‘daily active users’? Probably bots. The ‘2024 migration’? A delayed exit strategy. This wasn’t a community project. It was a pump disguised as a game.
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    Anshita Koul

    March 25, 2026 AT 05:59
    In India, we say - 'जो रखता है, वही पाता है' - 'He who holds, receives.' This airdrop proved that. Not everyone got rich. But those who stayed? They got something better - a seat at the table. The Potion NFT? It didn’t make me rich. But it made me part of something real. Not a token. Not a chart. A community. That’s worth more than any dollar.
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    PIYUSH KOTANGALE

    March 27, 2026 AT 05:41
    Bro, I had 3 Metamons. One I listed. One I forgot. One I kept. Guess which one got the Potion? The one I didn’t even think about. The lesson? Don’t overthink. Just hold. Play. Live. The rest? Noise.
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    vishnu mr

    March 28, 2026 AT 04:16
    i had the nft but i used binance wallet 😭 i thought it was safe now i just play the game for fun no more airdrops for me but hey at least i still have my little monster
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    Sherry Kirkham

    March 28, 2026 AT 13:44
    The Potion NFT wasn’t a reward. It was a commitment. You didn’t just hold an asset. You became part of the ecosystem. That’s why it still matters. Not because of price. Because of loyalty.
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    Grace van Gent-Korver

    March 29, 2026 AT 08:47
    I didn’t know what a Metamon was. I just held my NFT. I didn’t read the rules. I didn’t check the snapshot. But I still got the Potion. I still use it. I still win. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is nothing.
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    Jennifer Pilot

    March 30, 2026 AT 21:44
    Your comment, u/2085, fundamentally misunderstands the nature of utility in decentralized systems. A 'weapon' cannot exist without a social contract. The Potion NFT’s value was derived not from its function, but from its exclusion - a mechanism of gatekeeping disguised as empowerment. One cannot argue for 'power' while ignoring the structural inequity inherent in its design.
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    Michael Suttle

    April 1, 2026 AT 15:16
    LMAO. You think the team didn’t know 35% of people would mess up their wallets? That’s not a bug - it’s a feature. They wanted the whales to win. The 'community' was just a marketing tool. And now you’re defending it? 🤡

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