This move came after the platform identified significant gaps in its Season 1 reward system. The system had unintentionally favored traders over long-term stakers.
As the NFT space continues to grow, Magic Eden’s response highlights the importance of balancing rewards for all participants. This includes not just the most active traders.
Reward Rebalancing: Addressing the Issue
The reward structure for Magic Eden’s Season 1 was met with mixed reactions. While traders received the lion’s share of the rewards, stakers, who are key to the ecosystem’s long-term stability, were left feeling undervalued. Magic Eden’s analysis revealed that the top 1% of users received approximately 75% more rewards than expected, while the top 5% of users saw around 56% more. In contrast, stakers, who contribute to the platform’s ongoing success, did not receive enough recognition for their role in maintaining liquidity and ecosystem growth.
We just airdropped another 2.3M more $ME to top up @MagicEden Season 1 rewards. I’ll cover:
– Why we did a top up
– Approach & resolution
– Next stepsProud of our team for turning things around and delivering what we needed to the community. I also firmly believe ME is the…
— Jack (@0xLeoInRio) April 25, 2025
The average top-up per wallet was nearly $1,500, a clear indicator that active traders were maximizing their opportunities. However, this left stakers, who lock up their assets to secure the network’s integrity, with far less reward. This imbalance raised concerns about the platform’s commitment to fostering a more sustainable, community-focused environment for all users, not just those chasing short-term gains.
Magic Eden’s Response: Fairer Rewards for Season 2
After listening to feedback from the community, Magic Eden took swift action. The platform has promised real-time leaderboard updates, allowing users to track their progress and rewards more transparently. Additionally, Magic Eden has rebalanced the weighting for Season 2. This ensures that stakers receive a fairer share of rewards for their commitment to the ecosystem. This update is a win for long-term participants who were previously overshadowed by traders seeking quick profits.
Why the 2.3 million ME top-up?
The problem we were solving for is called the podium problem.
When we were planning S1 rewards, we realized our original approach would have disproportionately rewarded a handful of stakers while 90% of the community would not benefit at all.
The…
— Jack (@0xLeoInRio) April 25, 2025
This move by Magic Eden is in line with the broader trend in the NFT space of platforms seeking to create more sustainable, balanced ecosystems. As the industry matures, ensuring fairness and rewarding all types of participants is crucial for long-term growth.
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