Binance Alpha to List HeyElsa and ETHGas Tokens
Binance Alpha became the first platform to launch ETHGas (GWEI) trading on Jan. 21, 2026, alongside a decreasing-threshold airdrop to incentivize Alpha point holders.
Summary
According to Binance Alpha’s official announcement, ETHGas (GWEI) trading began on Jan. 21, 2026, making it the first platform to list the token. Users with at least 230 Alpha points at launch could claim 2,400 GWEI in an airdrop, with the threshold dropping every five minutes if unclaimed. Each claim consumes 15 points. This release follows HeyElsa (ELSA) listing on Jan. 20, which utilized similar tiered reward mechanics.
Terms & Concepts
- Airdrop: A promotional distribution of cryptocurrency tokens to eligible users, usually for free.
- Binance Alpha: A platform operated by Binance offering early-stage token listings and related promotional activities.
- Alpha Points: A user-specific scoring system on Binance Alpha that determines eligibility and allocation for promotional events and airdrops.