Binance Confirms Redstone (RED) Listing Amid Airdrop Controversy

Redstone Adjusts Token Distribution Following Community Backlash

Binance officially confirmed that it would proceed with listing Redstone (RED) after temporarily suspending its launch due to last-minute changes in the project's airdrop allocation. Initially set to go live at 13:00 UTC on March 6, 2025, the listing was later rescheduled to 16:00 UTC following negotiations between Binance and Redstone’s team. 

The suspension stemmed from Redstone’s abrupt reduction of its community airdrop allocation from 9.5% to 5%, sparking widespread criticism and concerns over fairness in token distribution.

Redstone initially committed to allocating 9.5% of RED’s total supply to the community, but the sudden cut led to backlash, particularly among users who had accumulated RSG points (Redstone Score Points) in anticipation of rewards. Critics accused the project of favoring early investors and insiders while sidelining engaged community members. 

The backlash intensified after details emerged showing that 31.7% of RED’s supply was reserved for early investors, 28.3% for data providers, and 20% for the Redstone team, with no disclosed vesting schedule. Binance responded to the controversy by halting RED’s listing just hours before launch, citing a commitment to user protection and fairness.

To address community concerns, Redstone has revised its token allocation plan. While the initial 5% airdrop distribution remains unchanged, the remaining 4.5% of the original allocation will now be distributed to partner platforms’ users after six months.

Additionally, the project has pledged an extra 2% from its "Ecosystem & Data Providers" pool to compensate community members who were excluded from the first round of airdrops. These changes played a crucial role in Binance’s decision to move forward with the listing, though concerns over transparency and long-term investor impact persist.

Market reactions to the controversy have been significant. RED is currently trading at $0.751, reflecting a 19% decline amid the uncertainty surrounding its token distribution. With a market capitalization of $209 million and a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $736 million, the token remains under pressure, down 22% from its peak price of $0.9325. Trading volume has surged to $188 million in the last 24 hours, indicating heightened activity as traders respond to the ongoing developments.

The situation highlights broader concerns in the cryptocurrency space regarding the balance between investor incentives and community rewards. As Binance proceeds with the RED token listing, all eyes are on how the market will react to Redstone’s revised distribution plan and whether the project can regain trust after the airdrop dispute.

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