Season 3 Yapper Leaderboard: The Final Chapter
Season 3 of the Sophon Yapper Leaderboard concluded on June 21st, marking the end of an era for our community initiative to bring new creators to Sophon. As we prepare to transition exciting newer things, we want to celebrate the exceptional contributions that defined this final season and reflect on how our community has evolved.
Looking back
When we launched the Yapper Leaderboard three seasons ago, we set out to reward genuine, thoughtful engagement around Sophon's ecosystem. Season 3 has shown the most significant evolution yet – we've witnessed a remarkable shift toward video content creation, with creators stepping up to champion the Sophon brand through visual storytelling, tutorials, and authentic advocacy.
This organic progression toward richer content formats validates our belief that quality engagement naturally elevates over time. The community isn't just talking about Sophon; they're showing, teaching, and building alongside us.
Season 3 Reward Distribution
For our final season (May 21 - June 21), we're distributing $45,000 in total rewards – $30,000 for the top 50 leaderboard positions and $15,000 for wildcards and exceptional contributions. This 67/33 split maintains our commitment to rewarding both consistent leaderboard performance and standout contributions that might not fit traditional metrics.
| 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 3 complete, we've now distributed $122,500 over a three-season commitment, with the remaining $27,500 for a new exciting initiative that will be coming to Sophon soon.
See the full reward distribution breakdown in this Google Sheets.
The Rise of Video Content
Season 3's standout development has been the surge in video content creation. From educational deep-dives to brand advocacy pieces, creators have embraced visual formats to share Sophon's story with broader audiences. This shift represents exactly the kind of authentic, high-effort content that elevates the entire ecosystem.
These video creators haven't just participated in conversations – they've started them, reaching new audiences and demonstrating the real-world applications of what we're building. Their work exemplifies the evolution from commentary to creation that we've hoped to see.
Proven Methodology, Consistent Results
Our time-weighted averaging approach with Kaito continued to effectively measure sustained engagement throughout the month, ensuring that consistent, meaningful participation was rewarded over gaming attempts or last-minute surges.
This methodology has proven its worth across all three seasons by:
- Rewarding sustained, meaningful participation
- Reducing the impact of manipulation attempts
- Reflecting genuine community engagement over time
Wildcard Winners
Our wildcard system recognized exceptional contributions that extended beyond traditional metrics, with particular emphasis on the video content creators who championed Sophon through new formats and reached audiences we might not have otherwise engaged.
Transitioning to What's Next
As we conclude the Yapper Leaderboard, we're not ending our commitment to rewarding quality contributions – we're evolving it. We'll soon be launching a new initiative built on everything we've learned from these three seasons, with enhanced support for the video content creators and innovative formats that have emerged organically.
The Yapper Leaderboard served its purpose: it helped us identify genuine community builders, rewarded authentic engagement, and created a foundation for the richer creator ecosystem we're building next.
A Community Transformed
To everyone who participated across all three seasons – thank you for proving that authentic engagement and thoughtful contribution can be recognized and rewarded at scale. You didn't just earn rewards; you helped define what quality community building looks like in the Sophon ecosystem.
The creators who emerged in Season 3 represent the future we're building toward: creators who don't just engage with Sophon but actively champion what we're creating for broader audiences.
As we transition to our new creator bounty program, we carry forward the same principles that made the Yapper Leaderboard successful: authentic engagement, quality over quantity, and genuine community building.
Keep building, keep creating, and keep championing what we're building together.
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