The community has spoken. We have completed the confirmation consultation regarding the conclusion of the Radix Rewards Season 1.

In our previous update, we acknowledged that the announcement of the 2026 Strategy changed the context of the rewards program. Many in the community had requested we ask to confirm if the original "middle ground" result was still valid, or if you preferred a sharper, shorter conclusion to align with the Foundation’s transition.

The results are decisive. The community has rejected the previous weighted average and chosen a clean break with Season 1 of Radix Rewards set to end Feb 1st, 2026, and rewards vesting over 7 days.

Here is the data and the plan of record.

The Results

Consultation A: Confirm the Result Question: Do you accept the calculated result (Feb 22nd End / 5 Month Vesting)?

• No (Change the plan): 815,471,580 XRD (91.9%)
• Yes (Keep the plan): 71,027,972 XRD (8.1%)
• Total Participants: 342

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A landslide majority (over 90%) agreed that the previous "compromise" was no longer fit for purpose. The community clearly wants to adjust the timeline to fit the new strategy.

Consultation B: The Alternative Question: If Option 2 wins, which option would you prefer?

• End Feb 1st, 7 Day Vesting: 832,280,313 XRD (64.2%)
• End Feb 1st, 60 Day Vesting: 319,594,463 XRD (24.6%)
• End Feb 1st, 30 Day Vesting: 144,677,405 XRD (11.2%)
• Total Participants: 357

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With the "status quo" removed, the community overwhelmingly selected the shortest possible timeline. The 7-day vesting option secured a clear majority of the vote.

The Final Decision

As outlined in the consultation, if "No" won in Consultation A, we would implement the winner of Consultation B.

Therefore, the official plan for the conclusion of Season 1 is:

• End Date: February 1st, 2026
• Vesting Period: 7 Days

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Why This Matters

This outcome represents a significant shift from the first consultation, and also significantly higher XRD used to participate (~1.3Bn XRD vs 491m in the first). 

In the first round, we saw a split vote that resulted in a mathematical average (Feb 22nd / 5 Months). In this confirmation round, the signal changed. The community recognized that the 2026 Strategy and moving to a community-led model requires minimizing operational dependencies on the Foundation.

By choosing Feb 1st and 7-day vesting, token holders have opted for the "cleanest break." This minimizes the duration the Foundation needs to maintain legacy infrastructure and accelerates the transition to the new model.

Next Steps

1. Season Conclusion: The protocol will stop accruing Season 1 rewards on February 1st, 2026.
2. Reward Calculation: On February 2nd, 2026, we will begin calculating the final S1 (and S0) XRD rewards and setting up the distribution. We anticipate this will be completed by Feb 6th and will keep the community updated with progress.
3. Unlocking: Your rewards will vest 7 days after reward calculation.
4. Future Rewards: As outlined in the 2026 Strategy, future incentive programs will be designed and driven by the community, not the Foundation.

Thank you to the ~350 unique accounts who participated in this process. This is what decentralized governance looks like: direct feedback, clear data, and decisive action.

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