On Wednesday, Binance announced a crackdown on users employing bots to farm Alpha Points within its Binance Alpha programme.
The company explained that this move aims to maintain fairness in the rewards system by detecting and penalising automated participation.
To achieve this, Binance has upgraded its risk controls to identify non-manual activities, including scripts and automation tools, in real time.
Binance introduces new measures for its users
Under the new measures, accounts caught using bots will risk losing their Alpha Points eligibility and facing additional restrictions, such as API revocations or trading limits.
The company emphasises in the announcement that rewards should be earned fairly, stating, “Rewards are everyone’s right, but they are reserved for those who compete fairly.”
Binance Alpha, a hub for early access to Web3 projects, has driven notable activity on BNB Chain, with over 71 percent of Alpha tokens launched on this blockchain.
The program’s popularity has also led to past enforcement updates, including a May 2025 token review framework to delist underperforming assets.
Also, the company’s updated surveillance infrastructure is specifically designed to recognise not only bot commands but also to detect normal user behaviours that are replicated automatically.
Critically, this enhanced security is designed to minimise user-impacting delays and ensure high accuracy without any performance loss for legitimate users.
The exchange has clearly stated that any use of bots, including but not limited to scripts, automation tools, or other non-manual methods, will be treated as a violation of the program’s terms.
According to them, they have the right to revoke the Binance Alpha Points eligibility of accounts found to be involved in such activities.
What is Binance Alpha all about?
Binance Alpha serves as a crucial early-access hub integrated within the Binance Wallet, providing users with a unique opportunity to discover vetted, early-stage Web3 projects.
Through this platform, users can buy Alpha tokens before their potential listing on exchanges and accumulate Alpha Points.
These points are part of an advanced scoring system that takes into account both wallet balances and trading activity, ultimately determining a user’s eligibility for highly anticipated token-generation events and exclusive airdrops.
The company has called upon all participants to adhere to the established rules, noting that compliance is essential for the sustainable benefits derived from the program.