STEPN Opens Legendary Sneaker Enhancement to OG Holders

STEPN's collaborative April Fools campaign with Rabbids has officially ended. The community-driven prank war, which ran until April 10, successfully distributed rewards to all eligible participants. **Campaign Results:** - All participants who posted pranks before the deadline received GGBoxes - **100 Rabbids Genesis Sneakers** distributed through GGBoxes - **1,000 USDT coupons** included in rewards - Additional Rabbids may appear in future GGBoxes The campaign encouraged users to create pranks and memes using #STEPNxRabbids, with rewards based on participation and Genesis Sneaker ownership. A parallel leaderboard competition ran April 5-12, offering bonus GGBoxes to top performers and random winners reaching 2,000+ points. The playful narrative framed the event as a "Rabbid invasion" that users helped contain through creative participation. STEPN confirmed the campaign successfully concluded, though noted some cleanup remains ongoing.

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.

The **STEPN GO x Syntilay Genesis auction** has officially ended on MOOAR marketplace. **Key Details:** - 25 Genesis NFTs were auctioned - Winners receive both digital NFTs and **physical custom slides** - Email notifications being sent to claim physical items **What Winners Get:** - Digital Genesis NFT from the collection - Physical STEPN GO x Syntilay slides delivered directly - Coupon codes sent to registered email addresses The auction combined Web3 collectibles with real-world utility, offering winners tangible products alongside their digital assets. All Genesis holders will receive instructions via email to claim their physical slides. **Next Steps:** Winners should check their email for claiming instructions and store codes.

**STEPN announces major Genesis Sneaker buyback program starting December 2025** The move-to-earn platform will purchase Genesis Sneakers from both STEPN and STEPN GO collections, with **every acquired sneaker being permanently burned**. **Key Details:** - Program begins this December - Targets Genesis Sneakers specifically - All purchased sneakers will be destroyed - Regular updates promised - More details coming in next Townhall **Strategic Impact:** This initiative demonstrates STEPN's commitment to supporting Genesis holders and reducing supply. The permanent burning mechanism could potentially increase scarcity and value for remaining Genesis sneakers. The company frames this as a long-term ecosystem investment, building on previous tokenomics improvements including their $50,000 weekly buyback program launched earlier. *Stay tuned for upcoming Townhall details and program specifics.*