Season 2 of Sophon Yapper Rewards
Season 2 of the Sophon Yapper Leaderboard concluded on May 21st, and we're now excited to share how rewards will be distributed, celebrate exceptional contributions, and reflect on the evolution of our community engagement initiative.
Building on Our Foundation
When we launched the Yapper Leaderboard, our mission was to reward genuine, thoughtful engagement around Sophon's ecosystem. Season 2 has shown remarkable progress with new voices joining established community members, higher quality content across the board, and Sophon consistently maintaining top 10 mindshare positioning.
This continued success reinforces our belief that value should flow to those who create it. We're recognizing those who contribute meaningfully to the conversation and help build an informed, engaged community.
Season 2 Reward Distribution
For Season 2 (April 21 - May 21), we're distributing $50,000 in total rewards – $30,000 for the top 50 leaderboard positions and $20,000 for wildcards and exceptional contributions. With this 60/40 split between the leaderboard & Wildcards, we want to make it clear that yapping is not only about climbing a leaderboard: it’s about showing genuine interest, effort, curiosity, loyalty, and support for both our mission and the ecosystem we are building.
| Rank | Winners | Reward per Winner | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| 2nd | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| 3rd | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 4–10 | 7 | $1000 | $7,000 |
| 11–20 | 10 | $600 | $6,000 |
| 21–30 | 10 | $400 | $4,000 |
| 31–50 | 20 | $250 | $5,000 |
| Total | 50 | — | $30,000 |
With Season 2 complete, we've now distributed $77,500 of our $150,000 three-month reward pool, leaving $72,500 for the final season.
See the full reward distribution breakdown in this Google Sheets.
Progress on Content Quality
Season 2 showed marked improvement in content quality. While AI-generated content remains present, we've seen a significant reduction in low-effort posts compared to Season 1. Our anti-gaming measures have proven effective, though we continue to monitor and remove accounts attempting to manipulate the system.
The emergence of new yappers in the top 50 alongside consistent performers demonstrates a healthy, growing ecosystem where quality content is recognized regardless of when you joined the conversation.
Time-Weighted Methodology Continues
We've maintained our time-weighted averaging approach with Kaito, measuring consistent engagement throughout the month rather than point-in-time snapshots. This methodology continues to effectively:
- Reward sustained, meaningful participation
- Reduce the impact of last-minute gaming attempts
- Reflect genuine community engagement over time
Wildcard Winners
21 Winners were chosen with $20,000 rewarded. Wildcard reasoning and winners can be found here.
Maintaining High Standards
We take these leaderboards seriously and want to ensure the best yappers are rewarded fairly. If you didn't make the top 50, remember that wildcards recognize exceptional contributions regardless of leaderboard position, quality always has a path to recognition.
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Looking Ahead
As we move forward post-TGE, we're committed to continuing this initiative with the same principles that have made it successful. Season 3 will maintain our focus on rewarding authentic engagement and thoughtful contributions to the Sophon ecosystem.
To our growing community of yappers - both new and established - thank you for elevating the conversation and helping build something meaningful. Your contributions don't just earn rewards; they shape the future of Sophon.
Season 3 has commenced from May 21 - June 21, keep building, keep contributing, and keep yapping.
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