Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s investment firm backed Apriori, a trading infrastructure company, is facing scrutiny after an airdrop that involved the distribution of APR tokens. The airdrop was intended to reward early members and contributors, but analysis shows nearly 80% of the distributed tokens on BNB Chain were claimed by a cluster of over 5,800 related wallets. This pattern strongly suggests a large-scale Sybil attack, where a single actor or group creates numerous wallets to manipulate token distribution events. Such actions undermine community-driven airdrops and raise questions about Apriori’s internal security measures and data handling practices. Adding to the controversy, this wallet cluster was created prior to public disclosure of Apriori’s eligibility requirements, suggesting insider information or a leak may have given the attacker an unfair advantage. The incident has sparked debates regarding fair distribution of airdrops, transparency in crypto projects, and the need for robust data security. The project’s APR token has reacted sharply to the news, dropping nearly 60% from its launch price. With investigations ongoing, Apriori now faces a challenge: rebuilding trust and demonstrating that it can maintain high standards as a venture-backed Web3 startup.