What is Hey?
Hey is a decentralized social media platform operating on the Lens Chain mainnet. It offers a straightforward approach to social engagement: users can post, comment, and interact just as they would on traditional social media. However, the key difference is that all content is stored on-chain, with users paying nominal fees in GHO to interact with it. These payments are directed to content creators via the Social Payment System, allowing for direct earnings from user engagement rather than reliance on traditional ad revenue.
How to participate in the Hey airdrop
Step 1: Visit the Hey website
Begin by navigating to the official Hey website and clicking the login button located in the top corner.
Step 2: Sign up with your wallet
Connect a supported wallet, such as MetaMask or Rabby, and approve the signature request to create your account.
Step 3: Set your username
Choose a unique Hey username. This username will serve as your identity across the Lens ecosystem, as well as function as your referral handle.
Step 4: Fund your wallet with GHO
Since actions on the platform require GHO for transactions and network fees, it’s essential to have these funds in your wallet. You can purchase GHO and use the bridge feature to transfer funds to the Lens Chain.
Easily swap and bridge across 30+ chains without leaving this page. Expect fast transactions and low fees.
Opens an interactive bridge widget
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Step 5: Post and engage daily
Share posts, comment on others, and engage with the community regularly. Each interaction earns HP, and engagement on your own posts provides you with GHO through the Social Payment System. Regular activity yields better results compared to sporadic bursts of engagement.
Step 6: Refer new users as an Ultra member
Becoming an Ultra member costs 14.99 GHO annually. This status allows you to participate in the referral program. Share your referral link (hey.xyz/?ref=yourname); you will earn 5 HP each time a referred user completes their first paid action. Note that each referral earns you a reward only once, and self-referrals are not permitted.
Tips for Maximizing Your Hey Allocation
Focus on engagement-driven content: Creating your own posts is the most effective way to earn GHO and HP simultaneously. Posts that prompt comments and responses are significantly more rewarding.
Engage during boost campaigns: Certain periods may offer double HP as part of Social Boost campaigns. Monitor these to maximize your engagement rewards.
Consider Ultra membership value: The cost of 14.99 GHO could be offset by a few active referrals if you have a suitable network. If not, the basic membership still allows you to earn rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
Hey provides dual rewards for user engagement: immediate GHO earned today, along with HP that may have future value if a token is ever distributed. The recent HP drop to early users suggests a trend of rewarding early adopters, which could be an indicator of future rewards.
If you are interested in exploring additional projects that currently lack tokens but may offer governance tokens to early users in the future, consider checking our list of potential retroactive airdrops to seize upcoming DeFi opportunities.
