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STEPN has responded to community criticism over its Panda Godfather rafflemint by offering a 50% refund to the five winners. The controversy stemmed from the team's failure to disclose the ticket price upfront in their original announcement. The price was set based on current Legendary market value and sneaker exclusivity, but the lack of transparency frustrated participants. **Key Details:** - 50% refund will be provided to all 5 rafflemint winners - Original raffle entry cost 100,000 GMT - Winners receive Legendary Panda Godfather Sneakers on Solana - Full refunds issued to non-winners The team acknowledged their mistake and apologized for the communication error. Additional information about the refund process is available in their [Discord](http://mooar.com/rafflemint) channel. The raffle concluded on March 22 at 9 AM UTC, with only Panda Badge holders eligible to participate.

STEPN's Marathon Challenge Season 2 introduces team-based competition alongside individual play. Registration is open until March 30th at [marathon.fsl.com](http://marathon.fsl.com). **Team Features:** - Create or join teams of up to 20 players - Captains can manage private teams with invite codes - Players limited to one team at a time - Teams ranked on Team Energy Leaderboard by total energy spent **Season Pass Returns ($20 USDC):** - STEPN Premium Membership through end of Season 2 - One locked Common Sneaker for participants - Marathon Boxes, exclusive items, and additional rewards **Core Rules:** - Entry fee: 50 USDC or USDT - Use 2 Energy daily to stay in competition - Round 1: March 23 - April 6 - Missing a day eliminates you from the round Team performance doesn't affect individual earnings, but consistency now impacts your squad's leaderboard position.

The **#STEPNPanda26** event has concluded with all rewards distributed to participants. **What happened:** - Panda Badges and backgrounds delivered to all eligible users - 3 Legendary Panda Godfather Sneakers airdropped to players who completed the full Family collection - Players who enhanced during the event should check their inventory across all Realms **What's next:** - Badge Holder Raffle now open: **March 20-22, 9 AM UTC** - Prize pool: 5 Legendary Panda Godfather Sneakers (Solana) - Only Panda Badge holders can participate The event required players to enhance sneakers for guaranteed Panda skins, with a 25% chance to receive Father, Mother, Son, or Daughter characters. Completing the full Family qualified users for the airdrop.

**Registration Update** STEPN has issued a correction regarding Round 1 timing: - **Round 1 starts:** March 30th - **Duration:** 2 weeks - **Registration period:** Open until March 30th start date This erratum extends the registration window, giving participants more time to sign up before the competition begins. The two-week round will run through mid-April. Participants should complete their registration before the March 30th deadline to ensure eligibility for Round 1.

STEPN has completed the airdrop for its #STEPNathon event, marking the official end of Marathon Challenge Season 1. **What was distributed:** - Event badges and backgrounds - Exclusive Genesis Sneakers to raffle winners - All rewards from the 12-week challenge The STEPNathon was the final challenge of Season 1, requiring participants to complete either 21 km or 42 km in a single session between Jan 19-25. Finishers earned badges, backgrounds, and entries into exclusive Genesis Sneaker raffles. **Looking ahead:** STEPN is now collecting community feedback to shape the next Marathon Challenge Season. The team is asking participants to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for improvements. The Marathon Challenge will continue generating APY until Season 2 officially launches, with a new Season Pass becoming available at that time.