This is not a fairy tale, never see it that way, personally I think that should not consider it as a "virtual world" is more like an extension of the physical world, the real world, and as such brings with it all its evils and imperfections (even amplifies them).

But it can also amplify good things, and for some this "virtual world" is much better than the hell they really live in, in shitty countries ruled by real hellish Trolls.

As you also said in your post, you saw an early opportunity and wanted to "invest", and investing is always a risk, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose and the more times we win the better.

Cheer up, pass this bitter drink and go ahead with your blog, you haven't been the only one without airdrop, and you won't be the only one who loses in an investment.