Three blockchain projects are accelerating engagement campaigns after closing fresh funding, rolling out task-based and points-driven programs that could feed into future token activity.
Xeffy, Pod Network, and Blockscout are each using different incentive models – from short, high-intensity campaigns to slow, long-term point accrual – to build user bases and data ahead of expected mainnet launches or token events.
Xeffy links short campaign to imminent token event
RWA-focused DeFi platform Xeffy has raised 20 million dollars across two rounds and is pushing an aggressive user acquisition campaign ahead of a near-term token event.
The project secured 5 million dollars in an angel round and 15 million dollars in a private sale. On May 31, Xeffy launched a Telegram mini app that rewards early users through a token airdrop tied directly to a points system.
Participants can access the program via Xeffy’s website, join the Telegram channel, and complete daily check-ins and social tasks to accrue points. These points will convert into tokens as part of a token generation event scheduled for early June 2026.
Xeffy has earmarked 23% of its total token supply for community distribution, with points serving as the core metric for allocation. By building on Telegram, which reports around 1 billion monthly active users, the project is betting on rapid distribution and fast user onboarding.
The platform’s focus on real-world assets places it in a segment that surpassed 26 billion dollars in total value in early 2026, a market that is increasingly drawing institutional attention. With the token event approaching, the period during which activity can translate almost immediately into token allocations is narrowing.
Pod Network focuses on extended testnet and trading activity
Pod Network, a Layer 1 blockchain aimed at creating a decentralized trading infrastructure for assets such as equities, bonds, energy, and foreign exchange, is taking a longer-term approach.
The project closed a 10 million dollar seed round led by a16z CSX and 1kx, then launched its testnet on April 29. The network allows users to simulate U.S. equity trading with test tokens, positioning the testnet as a live trial ground for its envisioned high-performance, MEV-free trading platform.
Participants can log in to the Pod Network test portal using a Google account and must link their X account to receive trial funds. Joining the official Discord provides early community roles and ongoing access to testnet activities.
A trading competition is scheduled for June 3 to June 24, adding another layer of incentives. While the team, led by Agrawal and Brezas, has not confirmed whether a token will launch with the anticipated mainnet rollout in the first quarter of 2026, the structure of the incentivized testnet and competitive events suggests a mechanism to track and potentially reward skilled and consistent early users.
For Pod Network, extended, high-frequency interaction with the simulated markets is a key way to stress-test the technology and build a record of user contribution ahead of any potential token or mainnet decisions.
Blockscout’s Merits program favors slow, steady participation
Blockscout, an open-source block explorer for EVM-compatible networks, is pursuing a slower, low-intensity engagement strategy through its Merits program.
The company completed a 3 million dollar seed round in August 2024, led by 1kx with participation from Primitive Ventures and Gnosis. Since November 2024, its Merits system has rewarded recurring, light-touch user activity.
Users can sign up via the Blockscout website, connect a digital wallet, and earn 10 points per daily check-in through the “Merits” dashboard. According to official documentation, Merits do not currently represent direct financial value, but may unlock access to future features or other benefits within the ecosystem.
A public leaderboard shows the highest-ranked participant has accumulated more than 142,000 Merits, underscoring the program’s emphasis on long-term consistency rather than short-term campaigns. The potential path from Merits to concrete rewards remains undefined, positioning the system as a way to build reputation and standing in the community over time with minimal daily effort.
Points-based engagement becomes standard in 2026
The three initiatives reflect a broader trend across crypto and blockchain platforms in 2026. Projects are increasingly relying on sustained user activity, recorded over weeks or months, to determine eligibility for future rewards, rather than using one-off snapshots of wallet balances.
Points-based frameworks now serve as flexible scoring tools that can later be converted into tokens if a project proceeds with an airdrop or broader token distribution.
In this environment, Xeffy is compressing the cycle between engagement and token distribution into a matter of days, Pod Network is linking activity to a longer testnet and potential mainnet launch, and Blockscout is experimenting with extended, low-friction participation that may only reveal its benefits over time.
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