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

On October 12, 2022, over 150,000 blockchain gamers received a surprise payout - not in cash, but in RACA tokens and special NFT potions. This wasn’t just another token giveaway. It was the RACA x BSC Metamon Game airdrop, a carefully designed reward system meant to lock in early players and fuel the growth of one of the most active play-to-earn games on BNB Smart Chain.

What Was the RACA x BSC Metamon Airdrop?

The RACA x BSC Metamon airdrop was a multi-tiered distribution of $RACA tokens and Potion NFTs to owners of specific Metamon NFTs. It wasn’t open to everyone. Only those who held eligible Metamon characters in their wallets before a precise snapshot date qualified. The goal? To reward early adopters and encourage long-term engagement in the game.

The airdrop had three parts:

• 200,000 $RACA tokens for every holder of a Metamon Prime Badge (MPB)
• 20,000 $RACA tokens for every Metamon NFT - including old, new, and Rare variants
• One unique Potion NFT for every eligible Metamon owner

The snapshot happened on October 10, 2022, at block height 15,876,432 on BNB Chain. If your Metamon was listed for sale on any marketplace - even for just two hours - you were disqualified. No exceptions.

Why the No-Marketplace Rule Was So Strict

Most airdrops don’t care if you sell your NFTs afterward. RACA did. The reason? They wanted players who were in it for the long haul, not speculators looking to flip NFTs and cash out. This rule cut out a huge chunk of people who thought they qualified.

Reddit users reported that 42% of those who expected to get tokens didn’t because their Metamons were listed. One user, u/MetamonMaster, wrote: “I listed mine for two hours to check the price. Missed the whole thing. No warning. No grace period.”

RACA’s support team confirmed this was intentional. Their documentation stated clearly: “Eligibility is based on NFT ownership at snapshot, not trading activity.” But many users didn’t read it. Or they assumed listing for a short time wouldn’t matter. It did.

What Did the Rewards Actually Worth?

At the time of the airdrop, $RACA traded at around $0.00003. That means:

• 20,000 RACA = $0.60
• 200,000 RACA = $6.00

On paper, that doesn’t sound like much. But here’s the catch - the Potion NFT was the real prize.

Potion NFTs weren’t just collectibles. They gave gameplay advantages: boosted stats, faster healing, or extra battle turns. In a game where every edge matters, these NFTs could turn a losing Metamon into a champion. Players on Telegram and Discord said the Potion NFT was worth more than the tokens long-term.

Blockchain analyst Maria Chen from Consensys Mesh put it this way: “RACA didn’t just give tokens - they gave tools. That’s smarter than handing out cash.”

How the Airdrop Was Executed

The distribution used standard ERC-721 protocols, which meant:

• Eligible wallets received tokens automatically
• No action was needed from users - if you qualified, you got paid
• Tokens were sent to the same wallet holding the Metamon NFT

The process took less than 48 hours. By October 12, 2022, all qualifying wallets had received their rewards. No claims, no forms, no KYC.

But many users ran into problems:

• 28% connected the wrong wallet (used exchange wallets instead of MetaMask or Trust Wallet)
• 35% didn’t realize marketplace listings disqualified them
• 12% had their NFTs stuck in a staking contract and missed eligibility

RACA’s support team handled over 12,000 tickets in the first week. Response time averaged 4.2 hours - faster than almost any other crypto project at the time.

How It Compared to Other Metaverse Airdrops

Other metaverse projects like Decentraland and The Sandbox gave away LAND or MANA/SAND tokens. RACA’s approach was different. Instead of giving virtual real estate or pure tokens, they gave utility - NFTs that improved gameplay.

This made RACA stand out. In a crowded space where most projects rely on hype, RACA tied rewards directly to player behavior. You didn’t just hold an NFT - you used it.

By April 2022, Metamon had already seen 1.2 billion battles. That’s not a small number. It meant the game had real activity, not just speculation. The airdrop didn’t create users - it rewarded the ones already playing.

What Happened After the Airdrop?

The airdrop wasn’t the end. It was the beginning.

After October 2022, RACA launched:

• The “Lost World” update - where Lv60 Metamons could enter a new dungeon mode
• The RACA x BSC MVBIII September Star Airdrop in 2023 - another reward round for active users
• Plans to migrate to its own Layer-1 blockchain by Q2 2024

The project also kept growing its community. By early 2023, RACA had over 30,000 active wallets and $142 million in NFT sales since its launch. The Metamon game remained one of the top 25 BNB Chain games by active players.

But challenges remained. The token price stayed low - around $0.000045 as of late 2025. Compared to SAND or MANA, it was tiny. That made it hard to attract big investors.

Messari’s research showed only 37% of play-to-earn games kept users past 18 months. RACA was still in the game, but it had to prove it could turn airdrop hype into real, daily play.

Could You Still Get Rewards Today?

No. The original RACA x BSC Metamon airdrop ended in October 2022. The snapshot is long closed. No new claims are being accepted.

But if you still own a Metamon NFT from that time, you might still hold the Potion NFT - and it could still be useful in the game’s current updates. Some players report using their old Potions to boost their Metamons in the Lost World mode.

If you’re looking for new airdrops, RACA has run others since - like the MVBIII Star Airdrop - but those are separate events with their own rules.

What You Should Learn From This Airdrop

This wasn’t just a giveaway. It was a case study in how to build a real blockchain game economy.

Key takeaways:

• Airdrops work best when tied to actual usage - not just holding
• Utility NFTs (like Potions) can be more valuable than tokens
• Strict rules (like no marketplace listings) filter out speculators
• Clear communication matters - many missed out because they didn’t read the rules
• Low token price doesn’t mean low value - if the game is fun, people keep playing

RACA didn’t win because it gave away the most tokens. It won because it gave players tools to win inside the game.

What’s Next for RACA and Metamon?

As of 2025, RACA is working on its own Layer-1 blockchain. This will let Metamon run faster, cheaper, and without relying on BNB Chain. The team says this upgrade will unlock new game modes, cross-chain NFT transfers, and deeper integration with the United States of Mars metaverse.

They’re also testing a new “Metamon League” system where top players can earn real prizes - not just tokens, but exclusive NFT skins and physical merchandise.

The game is no longer just about earning. It’s about competing. And that’s where RACA’s real strategy lies: turning airdrop participants into lifelong players.