There is no such thing as a VLX GRAND airdrop - not now, not ever. If you’ve seen ads, Telegram groups, or YouTube videos promising free VLX tokens from a "GRAND" airdrop by Velas, you’re being targeted by scammers. Velas, the blockchain project behind the VLX token, has never launched, announced, or planned any airdrop called "GRAND." Not in 2023, not in 2024, and certainly not in 2026.

Why the "GRAND" Airdrop Is a Fake

The name "GRAND" is being used to trick people. It sounds official. It sounds big. It sounds like a reward you can’t miss. But it’s pure bait. Scammers copy names from real projects - like Velas - then slap on a fake word like "GRAND," "PREMIUM," or "ELITE" to make it look exclusive. They’ve done this with Solana, Ethereum, Cardano, and dozens of others. Velas is no different.

Check Velas’s official website: velas.com. Look at their Twitter, Discord, and Medium. No mention of "GRAND." No announcement. No claim portal. No smart contract address tied to this airdrop. If it were real, it would be front and center. Velas has done real airdrops before - like the one in 2021 for early validators - and they were clearly documented with timelines, eligibility rules, and official smart contracts. This one? Nothing.

What’s Really Happening?

The fake "VLX GRAND airdrop" is a phishing trap. Here’s how it works:

• You click a link that says "Claim your 500 VLX tokens now!"
• You’re taken to a fake website that looks just like Velas’s official site - same logo, same colors, same fonts.
• You’re asked to connect your wallet - MetaMask, Phantom, Trust Wallet - to "verify eligibility."
• Once connected, the scammer’s smart contract drains your entire wallet balance. Not just VLX. Everything: ETH, SOL, USDT, NFTs. Gone.

This isn’t theoretical. In December 2025, over 1,200 wallets were emptied in a single week by identical scams打着 Velas, Polygon, and Arbitrum airdrops. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis confirmed these were coordinated attacks using cloned domains and fake Twitter accounts.

Real Velas Airdrops in the Past

Velas did run a legitimate airdrop in early 2021. It was for early node operators who helped secure the testnet. The tokens were distributed directly to wallets that met specific technical criteria - running a validator node for at least 90 days. No sign-up forms. No wallet connection prompts. No "claim now" buttons.

That airdrop was announced on the Velas blog, confirmed on their Reddit, and later verified on Etherscan. The token distribution was transparent. The smart contract was open-source. The entire process took weeks, not minutes.

Compare that to the "GRAND" scam. It asks you to act immediately. It creates urgency. "Only 100 spots left!" "Claim before midnight!" Real crypto projects don’t work like that. They don’t rush you. They don’t need your wallet to "verify" you. They don’t need you to pay gas fees to "unlock" your tokens.

How to Spot a Fake Airdrop

Here’s a simple checklist you can use anytime you see an airdrop offer:

• Official source? Did Velas announce it on velas.com, their official Twitter (@velasblockchain), or their Discord server? If not, it’s fake.
• Wallet connection required? Real airdrops don’t ask you to connect your wallet to claim. They send tokens automatically to eligible addresses.
• Gas fee to claim? No legitimate airdrop asks you to pay to receive free tokens. That’s a red flag.
• Too good to be true? "Get 10,000 VLX for free!" - that’s not a reward. That’s a trap.
• Generic name? "GRAND," "PREMIUM," "ULTIMATE" - these are scam words. Real projects use clear, technical names.

What to Do If You Already Connected Your Wallet

If you connected your wallet to a fake "VLX GRAND" site, act fast:

1. Disconnect your wallet from all suspicious sites. In MetaMask, go to Settings > Connected Sites > Revoke access.
2. Move all assets out of that wallet into a new one. Create a fresh wallet, send your funds there, and never use the old one again.
3. Change your password if you used the same one on any other service.
4. Report the scam to the Velas team via their official contact form on velas.com. Include the URL you visited.

Once your wallet is drained, recovery is nearly impossible. Crypto transactions are irreversible. The only defense is prevention.

Where to Find Real Velas Updates

Stick to these official channels only:

• Website: https://velas.com
• Twitter: @velasblockchain
• Discord: https://discord.gg/velas
• Blog: https://blog.velas.com

Never trust links sent via DMs, Telegram groups, or random Reddit posts. Even if someone claims to be "from Velas," they’re not. Velas employees never reach out to users directly for airdrop claims.

Why This Scam Works

Crypto airdrops are real. People have earned thousands of dollars from legitimate ones. That’s why scams work - they piggyback on real hope. You want to believe you’re getting something free. The scammer knows that. They use emotional triggers: FOMO, excitement, the thrill of "getting rich quick."

But crypto doesn’t work that way. If you didn’t build it, stake it, or earn it, you didn’t earn the reward. Real value comes from participation, not luck.

Final Warning

There is no VLX GRAND airdrop. It does not exist. Any website, tweet, or video claiming otherwise is a scam. Protect your wallet like you protect your house - lock the doors, don’t open them for strangers, and never give out the keys.

If you see this scam in the wild, warn others. Share this article. Save someone from losing their life savings.