A points dashboard can make a campaign look straightforward: complete a task, see a number rise, repeat. But a displayed balance does not by itself establish token value, future eligibility, or whether points will convert at all. Treat the program as a set of changing rules, and keep your own record.
Write down the rules
Note the campaign’s official source, the date you checked it, its qualifying actions, and any stated exclusions. Record whether points depend on a one-time task, ongoing activity, referrals, or a snapshot date. When instructions change, your notes make it easier to tell a real update from a post repeating old terms.
Measure effort, not hype
Track time, network fees, and any funds you chose to put at risk alongside your progress. A high points total is not a reason to spend more than you planned, and referral prompts should not be mistaken for evidence of a future allocation. If the tasks stop making sense on their own, step back and reassess.
Keep eligibility unambiguous
Check whether access depends on location, wallet activity, a particular network, or completing steps before a cutoff. Use only the project’s official eligibility guidance when available, and do not share recovery phrases or private keys with anyone offering to check your status. The practical takeaway is simple: track what the project has stated, and label everything else as unknown.