I used to be a long-term Tezos (XTZ) hodler. Seriously, I believed in the blockchain — its self-amending protocol, energy-efficient proof-of-stake model, and strong community focus. I held onto my XTZ for years, watching it evolve from a promising smart contract platform into something more — a network with real-world use cases and even airdrops that rewarded loyal supporters.

But at some point, I sold most of it. Not because I thought it was a bad investment — just because I wanted to rebalance, explore other opportunities, and simplify my portfolio.

Recently, though, I found myself coming back to Tezos — not directly, but through Etherlink, a new layer-2 solution built on the Tezos blockchain. And even cooler? Through a project called Apple Farm, which is currently running an airdrop campaign tied directly to XTZ.

Here’s the link you can use to join with 5% boost: http://app.applefarm.xyz/referral?code=APPLE-FARM-751065

So what’s going on?

Until July 16th, you can earn "Apple" tokens by participating in the app — basically farming Apple through simple actions, e.g., by using DeFi protocols like Superlend. Then, on July 17th, those Apple tokens get converted into XTZ and distributed to your wallet. That’s right — this isn’t just a gimmick token; it’s a real way to earn XTZ with low entry barriers.

Now, after being away for a while, I’m starting to wonder: Did I sell too soon? Is Tezos quietly building something bigger than we realize?

I’ve seen how Etherlink is bringing faster transactions and lower fees to the ecosystem, and how projects like Apple Farm are gamifying user participation in a meaningful way. Plus, with Tezos’ track record of stability and upgrades without hard forks, there's definitely something solid under the hood.

But still... with XTZ hovering around $0.60 , is it worth jumping back in? Or is this just another crypto hype cycle?

Let me know what you think — are you back in on Tezos, or waiting on the sidelines?