Bots have become a growing threat to fairness in crypto reward systems. Binance is now taking firm action to protect its Alpha Points program. The exchange detected bot activity that could have given some users an unfair edge. To fix this, Binance has introduced updates that aim to ensure honest participation by all users.

Binance Detects Bot Exploits in Alpha Points Program

Binance has discovered automated systems being used to manipulate its Alpha Points platform. These systems helped certain users earn points without meeting the required activity benchmarks. According to Binance’s updated user guidelines, using any form of automation is against the platform’s terms.

“We’ve recently detected groups using bots to participate in Alpha activities, which undermines the fairness of the Alpha Points program. To protect our community, we’ve upgraded our risk control systems to better detect and address such behavior,” Binance wrote.

We’ve recently detected groups using bots to participate in Alpha activities, which undermines the fairness of the Alpha Points program.

To protect our community, we’ve upgraded our risk control systems to better detect and address such behavior.

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— Binance (@binance) June 4, 2025

The Alpha Points system lets users earn points by joining Web3 projects on the Binance Launchpool. These points can give access to token launches or exclusive airdrops. Some users were using bots to farm points, skipping key steps like actual project interaction. This undermined the platform’s fairness, and Binance has now strengthened its detection measures.

Binance Takes Action Against Rule Violations

The company stated that any account found using bots could lose all Alpha Points. Binance also warned that additional restrictions may apply to users who break the rules. This move highlights the platform’s strong stance against unfairness in how users utilize the platform. 

“Any use of bots — including but not limited to scripts, automation tools, or other non-manual methods — will be treated as a violation,” Binance clarified. Furthermore “Binance reserves the right to revoke the Binance Alpha Points eligibility of accounts involved in such activities and may impose further restrictions where necessary.“

As part of the fix, Binance has revised its risk control systems to detect and stop bot activity. These actions aim to keep the Alpha Points program fair for all users. The company said it will continue monitoring for abuse and update its tools as needed. This helps maintain a fair environment for token distribution and project exposure.

Program Updates to Improve Fair Access and Transparency

To support fairness, Binance recently launched a review process for all Web3 projects featured in the Alpha Points platform. This ensures that users only interact with verified and promising tokens. The milestone-based structure makes it harder for bots to influence outcomes.

Despite some user concerns, Binance remains committed to using Alpha Points to promote quality Web3 projects. The platform continues to add new layers of security and monitoring. These changes are part of Binance’s broader strategy to protect user trust and ensure equal opportunity within its ecosystem.