Spark Ends RED Rewards on cbBTC Market
Spark Ends RED Rewards on cbBTC Market
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Spark has discontinued RED rewards on the cbBTC market as of today, marking a strategic shift in their incentive structure.
Key Changes:
- RED rewards on cbBTC market officially ended
- RED rewards may return on other markets in the future
- OP rewards continue uninterrupted to maintain user incentives
Spark emphasizes this change is part of ongoing strategic adjustments aimed at enhancing platform reliability and optimization.
What This Means: Users can still earn rewards through the OP program without any disruption to their current earning potential.
For complete details on OP rewards structure and eligibility, users should consult the official Spark documentation.
Spark Notice: As of today RED rewards on the cbBTC market has ended. RED rewards may be activated elsewhere in the future. Spark users can still earn OP rewards without interruption to preserve ongoing incentives. Spark focus remains on strategic adjustments for enhanced
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