TL;DR:

• Testnet Phase 4 will start after Snapshot 1
• Snapshot 1 will be time-weighted for more fairness (covering Testnet Phase 1-3)
• All leaderboards will be reset after Snapshot 1
• Testnet Phase 4 will include a new Staking leaderboard
• An additional 10M $SOGNI will be available for Testnet Phase 4 beginning April 1 which will run until TGE
• TGE Airdrop will include both Snapshots 1 & 2
• Airdrops 2 & 3 are already scheduled

Intro

Alright Sognians, let’s talk about our updated Testnet Phase 4.0. 

Originally, Phase 4.0 was just meant to be basic prep: clean up the testnet, migrate accounts, tighten infra, and cruise into Mainnet. But then Testnet 3.0 popped off.

We scaled up to 300k+ users in a matter of weeks. That momentum changed the game. So we shifted gears with an increased airdrop and a new way to climb our leaderboards. 

Phase 4: Road to TGE

Phase 4 is the final phase before Mainnet, and it will be much shorter. In fact, we’re at a point where we can launch Mainnet any day now—our goal is sometime in early Q2. Timing depends on crypto market sentiment and finalizing ongoing CEX/DEX agreements, so stay tuned.

While You Wait: New Leaderboard + 10M+ $SOGNI for grabs

To keep things spicy while we finalize Mainnet readiness, we are introducing an additional 10 million token airdrop and a new leaderboard: stake-to-earn. This new leaderboard launch will mark the start of a “mini” 10M+ $SOGNI airdrop on top of everything else. 

We’ll reset the leaderboards on April 1 (UTC), giving everyone a fresh start and equal footing. Although 10M tokens may be smaller than previous airdrops, it’s a level playing field from that day forward—and it will only last for a few weeks instead of months—so you can absolutely climb fast if you put in the work.

Important to note: Snapshot 1 will take place on March 31st, establishing eligibility for the massive 40M token airdrop. At the same time, we’re launching the 4th leaderboard (Stake-to-Earn), marking the start of another leaderboard contest with an additional 10M in rewards, which will be identified as Snapshot 2. Both snapshots will be completed before distribution, and the entire $50M ($40M + $10M) will be airdropped in one go-around our Token Generation Event (TGE).

Why a stake-to-earn leaderboard?

During Testnet 3.0, Workers and Referrers crushed it — stacking $tSOGNI (testnet Sogni tokens) through computing power and invites. But those tokens started flowing into the Artist board, making it harder for pure creators to keep up.

So we’re rebalancing the system in a way that still rewards our power users without overcrowding the Artist lanes. Stake-to-Earn gives Workers and Referrers a whole new outlet: stake your $tSOGNI (which means burning them) and rise on a new leaderboard. There’s no unstake. This is a flex for the committed 😌

And this isn’t just about the old guard.

With the wave of new users we saw — jumping from 12K to over 300K+ in Phase 3.0 — Testnet 4.0 also gives fresh faces more time to grind, create, refer, and rank. Whether you just got here or you’ve been here since day one, you’ve got room to rise before the second snapshot, which will take place close to TGE.

More time. More clarity. More ways to win. 🏆

✅Artists get breathing room.

✅Workers and Referrers get a new route to earn.

✅New joiners get a real shot at climbing.

✅Everyone gets a fairer system.

How will we allocate?

For Artists and Workers, we’re doing a time-weighted snapshot on March 31 (UTC midnight) that factors in all daily leaderboard activity since Testnet Phase 1 (which began on September 1, 2024). This means dedicated early testers are rewarded for their 6 months of engagement, but newer folks who joined in the last few weeks or months still have a shot. (And trust us—there aren’t that many “old-timers,” so if you’re new, don’t stress!)

Example: 

To explain how time-weighting works on our leaderboard, imagine this: the earlier you joined and contributed, the more it counts. Our Testnet began on September 1st, 2024, and that date—Day 1—carries the most weight in our system. As time progresses, each new day holds slightly less weight than the one before it, all the way up to the final day of the snapshot on March 31st, 2025.

Following this logic, $tSOGNIs (tokens spent or earned) on Day 1 are worth 1.0x, while $tSOGNIs spent on the final day might only count for ~0.01x. It’s a smooth curve that values long-term engagement without totally shutting out newcomers.

User A – The “Old Timer”

• Joined: September 1, 2024
• Spent: 200 $tSOGNIs/day
• Duration: 212 days (full testnet)
• Raw total $tSOGNIs = 200 × 212 = 42,400
• Time-weighted: ~21,300 weighted $tSOGNIs

User B – “The Newcomer”

• Joined: March 1, 2025
• Spent: 2,000 $tSOGNIs/day
• Duration: 31 days
• Raw total $tSOGNIs = 2,000 × 31 = 62,000
• Time-weighted: ~4,680 weighted $tSOGNIs

Final comparison 

This approach gives a real edge to early testers, without completely locking out newer users. If you’ve been contributing consistently, you’re in a strong position. And if you just joined, you can still earn solid ground, just know that time matters.

For the referral leaderboard, we’re doing a volume-weighted snapshot, rather than simply counting the number of referred accounts. The reason is simple: creating thousands of fake or inactive accounts is easy—but driving real engagement isn’t. Under this system, your referral points will be based on the aggregate token volume your referred users generate (tokens earned + spent), not just the raw number of signups. 

That means one highly active referral who genuinely uses the platform is worth far more than 100 empty accounts. This approach rewards quality over quantity and helps keep the leaderboard clear of airdrop farmers and spammy behavior.

Example:

Referrer X (Spammer)

• Refers 1,000 fake email accounts.

• 950 of them never use the platform.

• 50 accounts each generate 10 tokens in activity = 500 token volume.

=> Referral Volume = 500

Referrer Y (Legit user)

• Refers 3 real artists.

• Each does 5,000 token volume = 15,000 total

• Referral Volume = 15,000

Scoring:

• Referrer X: 500 points

• Referrer Y: 15,000 points

How to claim the airdrop? 

All users who signed up for one of our apps are automatically eligible for Airdrop. Each leaderboard activity will be time-weighted as described above. Users ranked on the Artist, Referral, and Worker will be able to claim their Airdrop with their Sogni credentials on one of our dApps (Sogni Web, Sogni Pocket, or Sogni Studio). We will also create a claim portal where users connect with their Sogni credentials to claim the airdrop. 

More guidelines on the above will be timely presented on our verified channels. 

Note that the total number of winners of each leaderboard depends on the total number of participants — no airdrop amount is guaranteed for your participation though we are targetting as many users as possible. 

Fast Worker and Mainnet NFTs

Once Mainnet drops and airdrop rewards are collected, Fast Workers will have to mint another NFT to lock in their status within our new up-and-running Supernet. To thank them for their grind, we will offer the possibility of using airdropped $SOGNI tokens to mint this $350 NFT. 

Withdrawal of the rest of the $SOGNI tokens will open once their stack reaches at least $350 worth of $SOGNI tokens, making sure our token stays strong and healthy long-term. Given how quickly Fast Workers stack tokens, this move keeps everything balanced and vibes bullish, setting everyone up for sustainable gains post-TGE. 

As a reminder, earnings potential within Sogni Supernet for a Fast Worker is between $300-$350 per month. But our NVIDIA chads already knew that by the look of their GPU activities during Testnet 😌

🚀 How to Join the Testnet 4.0

To participate, simply download any of our Sogni Apps:

• Sogni Studio Pro (macOS) – Download from our website
  
• Sogni Studio (macOS) – Download on the Mac App Store
  
• Sogni Pocket (iOS) – Download on the App Store
  
• Sogni Web – Use it directly in any browser!

Once you create an account in any of the apps, you’re automatically eligible for the airdrop. Now it’s up to you to climb the leaderboard and maximize your rewards.

🏆 Leaderboards

There are now 4 independent leaderboards. Your final airdrop allocation will be based on your ranking in each. On April 1st, each one of these boards will be reset for the new 10M token mini-airdrop phase.

1. 🎨 Create-to-Earn: Artist Leaderboard 

• Ranked by: Testnet $SOGNI tokens spent on image creations
• The more you create, the more you burn $tSOGNIs — and the higher you rank
• Perfect for creators and visual explorers

🆕What changes in Testnet 4:

There are no changes on how to climb that leaderboard.

2. ⚡ Power-to-Earn: Worker Leaderboard 

• Ranked by: Testnet $SOGNI tokens earned from completing image jobs
• The more jobs your machines run, the more you earn
• Available through Sogni Studio Pro

🆕What changes in Testnet 4:

• Fast Workers: “claim-and-burn” must now be enabled to climb that leaderboard.
• Relaxed Workers: No changes on how to climb that leaderboard.

3. 👥 Invite-to-Earn: Referral Leaderboard 

• Ranked by: Verified sign-ups using your Referral Code (username)
• Earn $tSOGNIs when others sign up through your code
• Build the community, rise up the ranks

🆕What changes in Testnet 4: You now earn +1 point per day for each referee who generates at least 1 image render daily. Referrers no longer earn $tSOGNI. Instead, referees earn 50 tokens (down from 125) to kickstart their account.

4. 🆕🔒 Stake Leaderboard (Stake-to-Earn)

The Stake-to-Earn leaderboard is a new way to earn rewards by staking (burning) your $tSOGNIs during the Testnet. When you stake, your $tSOGNIs are permanently removed — they can’t be used to generate images, refer users, or power jobs. This helps reduce network congestion, improves rendering speed, and creates a smoother experience for creators. And you get the chance for real $SOGNI in return.

Who should consider staking?

• Workers and referrers who already have a hefty token balance.
• Artists who still want to support the network (though they may be limited by how many tokens they can accumulate).
  

TL;DR

‼️It is worth mentioning that we will maintain and extend our leaderboard mechanism to 2 other airdrops scheduled in Q3 and Q4 respectively.

💸 UPDATED: How to Earn $tSOGNI

Here are our updated 5 ways to earn $tSOGNIs (Testnet SOGNI Tokens):

💰Daily Login Bonus
Log in daily to claim 100 $tSOGNI directly to your account!

🎨Art Contests in the Sogni Creative Army
Join the community art contests and compete for prizes of 🥇20k, 🥈12.5k, and 🥉6k $tSOGNI.

👥Referral Program
Share your username as your referral code – earn points based on the activity and earnings of your referees.

⚡️Be a Worker
Contribute your computing power and get rewarded in $tSOGNI tokens.

🎰Faucet Lottery on Telegram
Join the lottery and win testnet tokens by sending this command:
!airdrop testnet tokens for Sogni user: YourUsername
👉 [Join the Telegram Faucet]

⚔️ Anti-cheating system 

During the Testnet, we’ve had our fair share of botting, fake referrals, and spammy farming tactics trying to game the system. And yeah, we’ve banned a bunch of accounts for bad-faith activity—those wallets won’t be eligible for the airdrop.

But let’s be real: We know some of y’all are playing to win, and we’re not here to fight the grind. As long as it’s done right.

Here’s the breakdown:

❌ Not-OK Farming (You will get zapped):

 – Creating obviously fake accounts (usernames like asdlkjsfsadfdfss38435? Come on).
– Using shady, throwaway email domains that lead to nowhere or are on public spam lists.
– Linking up a bunch of sus accounts to spam job requests 24/7.
– Inflating referrals with fake users in short bursts.
– Running bots, scripts, or SDK abuse we didn’t sign off on.

✅ OK Farming (You’re good, fren):

 – Manually running 2–3 real accounts if you’re putting in the daily work
– Grinding your daily claims, referrals, or creations like a real one
– Playing fair, staying active, and being part of the vibe

We’re not anti-farming. We’re anti-trash-farming.  All we care about is keeping the system clean for the real ones who are here to build something legit.

And yes, we’re watching. We’re using on-chain analytics to track wallet behavior, token flows, and suspicious patterns. If you’re automating renders, farming fake referrals, or using scripts to run 24/7 activity loops, you’ll get flagged and disqualified. Only real, organic participation will make it into the final snapshot. No shortcuts, no exploits, just real effort.

👉 Farm with respect. Play the long game. You’ll be just fine 🫡

Q&A

Q: I heard you’re airdropping 1.5% of the total supply.

A: Yes. Of that 1.5% token allocation, we’re dedicating:

• 1/3 to leaderboards
• 1/3 to Art/AI/NFT communities, including our backers’ communities (CoingGecko and CoinMarketCap) who long-term help promote Sogni Protocol.
• 1/3 to CEX/DEX campaign programs

Any tokens not spent on those latter buckets will be rolled back into additional leaderboard airdrops.

Q: Will there be additional airdrops after TGE?

A: Absolutely. We’re planning Airdrop Season 2 and Season 3 for 8 months and 16 months post-TGE. Both will follow a time-weighted leaderboard model similar to what we’re doing now. So keep an eye out; there’s plenty more to come.

Q: How to know that I’m qualified for the airdrop?

A: All accounts that are able to connect to any of our dApps are accounts that have not been banned by our anti-cheating system. All accounts that are not banned are eligible for the airdrops.

Q: You have now more than 300k users, are you going to airdrop to each one of them?

A: All accounts that have been banned due to “not ok farming” activities detected won’t be considered in our airdrops. We are attempting to airdrop to as many real users as possible, but it can’t be 300,000.