Binance Targets Bots Exploiting Alpha Token Program

Binance Cracks Down on Automated Abuse in Alpha Token Program

Binance is stepping up its efforts to ensure fairness in its token distribution model by targeting automated abuse in its Alpha Points program. The world’s leading crypto exchange has identified bot-based manipulation within the Alpha platform and announced swift enforcement measures to preserve integrity.

Binance Strengthens Risk Controls

In a statement on June 4, Binance revealed it had detected coordinated attempts by groups using bots to exploit Alpha's rewards system. These bots were participating in early-access token events unfairly, undermining the core objective of offering genuine users exclusive access to vetted Web3 projects.

“We’ve enhanced our risk control systems to detect and mitigate such behavior,” Binance announced. “Accounts found using bots may face disqualification from the program and additional restrictions.”

No further details were provided regarding the number of affected users or accounts.

What Is Binance Alpha?

Binance Alpha is a feature inside Binance Wallet that gives users early access to upcoming Web3 token launches. Participants can earn Alpha Points — calculated based on wallet balance and trading activity — which determine eligibility for airdrops and token generation events (TGEs).

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The program has become a key growth engine for BNB Chain, with over 71% of Alpha tokens launching on the network. Binance reports daily surges of over 1 million new wallet addresses tied to Alpha-related activity.

Source: satyaXBT

Addressing Concerns Around Fairness

While Alpha has gained popularity, it has also faced criticism for centralizing early token access and potentially discouraging organic community building. Critics argue that it limits participation by everyday users and may “kill airdrops” — traditionally used to reward early adopters for testnet involvement and engagement.

Airdrops remain a widely used marketing strategy in crypto but are often targeted by scammers impersonating legit projects, making security a parallel concern.

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Binance’s Continued Oversight

This crackdown follows Binance’s earlier updates to Alpha in May 2025, which included a revised token vetting framework. The new system removes projects that do not meet specific quality or performance benchmarks.

With its latest action, Binance reinforces its commitment to fairness and transparency in token distribution — especially as early-stage crypto investing continues to evolve.