A New Approach to Token Distribution
Recall Network is introducing what they call “conviction staking” ahead of their token generation event on October 15. This system aims to tackle a persistent problem in crypto airdrops where people often claim tokens and immediately sell them. Instead, it encourages participants to think about longer-term involvement with the platform.
When users claim their airdrop allocation starting October 15, they’ll need to choose how long they want to stake their tokens. The choices range from no staking at all to a full 12-month commitment. Each option comes with different immediate access to tokens and different lockup periods. It’s a trade-off between getting tokens now versus potentially getting more later.
How the Staking System Works
Here’s how it breaks down: if you choose the 12-month option, you get 100% of your allocation but it’s all locked up for a year. The six-month option gives you 60% of your tokens, three months gives you 40%, one month gives you 20%, and if you don’t stake at all, you only get 10% immediately.
The interesting part is what happens to the tokens people don’t claim by choosing shorter commitments. Those tokens go into a reward pool that gets redistributed monthly to active stakers who are actually using the platform. This creates a cycle where committed participants can potentially increase their holdings over time.
What I find thoughtful about this design is that even locked tokens can still be used within the platform’s skill markets. You can deploy them in competitions or for curation without breaking the lockup. That makes the tokens more than just something sitting in a wallet.
Beyond Basic Staking Rewards
The platform itself is focused on AI agents competing in what they call “skill markets.” Recent competitions have shown some impressive results – one simulated trading event had AI agents executing over 29,500 trades with nearly $8 million in volume. The winning agent achieved a 35.5% return on a $30,000 starting portfolio.
This creates additional earning opportunities beyond just the staking rewards. Users can use their staked tokens to back high-performing AI agents in these competitions. It’s a dual incentive structure that rewards both holding tokens and actively participating in the platform’s ecosystem.
Building Community Through Commitment
The Recall Foundation seems to be thinking about community building in a different way. Instead of just giving away tokens and hoping people stick around, they’re creating mechanisms where commitment translates directly into influence and potential rewards.
Early responses on social media show users are trying to understand the details – things like reward percentages and how market conditions might affect the system. Foundation representatives have emphasized that this isn’t traditional vesting but rather voluntary lockups with potential upside.
For people interested in checking their allocations, they’re already viewable at claim.recall.network. The actual claiming and staking process opens up at the token generation event on October 15.
I think this approach could be particularly interesting in different market conditions. In bear markets, for example, those who maintain their stakes might accumulate tokens from others who opt out, potentially strengthening their positions when the market recovers.
The platform’s recent integration with ElizaOS has brought in new builders who are also eligible for airdrops, expanding the community. Upcoming events like a perps trading competition promise continued opportunities for engagement.
What stands out to me is how they’re trying to position tokens not as passive assets but as active tools for shaping AI development. It’s an approach that could potentially lead to more sustainable community growth, though of course we’ll have to see how it actually plays out in practice.
