Talus Reward Season 2: "The Leap Season" - Empowering the Lilypad Town

The Next Bold Leap Begins

Ribbit, Talizens! We're thrilled to launch Season 2, dubbed "The Leap Season", our most ambitious and community-focused season yet. As we evolve, we're proud to introduce our new motto: "Make friends, grow, succeed" which better reflects our mission as a community. This season is all about equipping you with the knowledge, tools, and connections to thrive in Web3 and beyond.

Mark your calendars! Join us for our official Season 2 kickoff event on May 1st at 10 am EST for a 2-3 hour stream packed with season announcements, community games, and multi-location streaming to celebrate our global community.

From Tadpole to Frog: Season 1 Success

Before we jump into the exciting initiatives for Season 2, let's celebrate what we accomplished together in Season 1:

• Tallys NFT Success: Launched as a top 5 collection on Sui with 5,555 unique NFTs and 4,242 unique holders.
• Impressive Trading: 159k $SUI in total volume.
• Community Growth: Expanded to over 182,000 Discord members and 96,000 Twitter followers.
• Rewards Distributed: Over $25k in prizes awarded to our active community members.

These achievements set the foundation for an even more impactful Season 2. As Tally says, "One small hop for Tally, one giant leap for Degens."

Season 2 Vision: No Frogs Left Behind

This season, we're doubling down on our commitment to community empowerment. We believe that the knowledge and skillsets you acquire are your most valuable personal development assets. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to create, design, and innovate will serve you long after any market cycle ends.

"The true wealth in Web3 isn't just in your wallet – it's in your mind, your skills, and your network. At Talus, we're committed to helping you build all three."

To support this vision, we've allocated a $10,000 budget dedicated to equipping our community with professional tools, courses, and development opportunities. Because at Talus, we truly believe in "No Frogs Left Behind."

We're also proud to introduce our "Frogs Leap Forward" social impact initiative, designed to provide direct support to community members in need. This program embodies our commitment to ensuring that everyone in our community has the opportunity to grow and thrive. Stay tuned for more details on how we'll be implementing this initiative and how you can get involved or benefit from it.

Equipping Talizens: Workshops & Courses

Season 2 brings an exciting lineup of workshops and courses focused on valuable and marketable skills:

• Vibe Coding: Learn the fundamentals of developing in a Web3 environment.
• Vibe Marketing: Master the art of building and promoting a brand in crypto.
• Prompt Engineering: Develop the skills to leverage AI tools effectively.

Upon completion, participants will receive official certificates recognizing their achievements. These aren't just courses, they're pathways to opportunities within our ecosystem.

Remember: "Only the boldest frogs make it." Take the leap and sign up for these workshops to expand your skillset!

The Creative Working Group: Building Web3 IP

One of our most exciting initiatives this season is the formation of the Creative Working Group, led by John & Nina. This elite team will work directly with Talus to develop our Tallys NFT collection into a significant Web3 IP.

Workshop completers will have the opportunity to join this working group and participate in creation bounties related to the Tallys ecosystem. During the last two months of the season, we'll run a special contest empowering Tallys holders to develop content about their NFTs, turning them into unique brands.

This is our way of "Leapfrogging the Competition", by building a powerful IP together with our community.

Community-Led Initiatives: Talizens Taking Charge

We're proud to support community-led programs that showcase the talent and passion within our ecosystem:

• Talus Queen: Twitter spaces led by Aishie, featuring insights from female leaders in Web3.
• Vally for Tally: A podcast hosted by Vally, exploring the cutting edge of crypto innovation.
• Talus IRL: Twitter space led by D, diving into real-life topics designed to help you grow, thrive, and succeed—onchain and beyond.
• And many more to come!

To recognize the dedication and impact of our working group members and community leaders, we're introducing special incentives for these Talizens. Those who contribute consistently to working groups will receive performance-based rewards based on their KPIs and overall impact. These incentives are separate from the season’s rewards and designed to recognize those who go above and beyond in building our community.

We're backing our community leaders with the resources and support they need to succeed on their growth journey. As we say in Lilypad Town, "From the Swamp to the Stars", there's no limit to what we can achieve together.

Rewards & Tools: Leap into Creation

This season, we're focused on providing tools that help you create, design, and innovate:

Task Completion:

• CapCut Pro 1 Year Subscriptions
• MagAI Team 1 Year Subscriptions
• Canva Pro 1 Year Subscriptions

Shard Shop Purchases:

• Affinity Photo Lifetime Licenses
• Movavi Video Suite 2025
• Adobe Express Premium (6 Months)
• Adobe Creative Cloud (1 Month)
• Perplexity Pro (1 Year)

These aren't just prizes, they're professional tools that can help launch careers and side hustles. Because "Degen Frogs Never Sleep" on opportunities to grow.

Shop & Merchandise: Exclusive Season 2 Offerings

Season 2 brings exclusive, community-designed merchandise that you won't find anywhere else. The best part? All profits from these sales goes directly to the designers, another way we're supporting creator success in our ecosystem.

We're expanding our digital offerings with new GIFs and stickers for your online conversations, and we're thrilled to add physical Tally stickers to our shop! These high-quality stickers will let you bring a piece of Lilypad Town into the real world. Check below the photos of some of these awesome new physical stickers.

For our loyal community members, we're implementing an improved Shard redemption system with exciting new offerings:

• NFTs
• Product keys for creative tools
• New OG Badge
• Collab tickets for other community projects
• SBT redemption (we'll cover the gas fees!)

All "Swamp-tested, chain-approved" to ensure maximum value for our community.

Global Meetups: Talizens Unite IRL

This season, we're bridging the digital and physical worlds with Talus IRL events across the globe:

• Philippines
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• India
• Indonesia
• Nigeria

These meetups are your chance to connect with fellow Talizens in person, learn new skills through workshops, and strengthen our global community. After all, there's nothing like a warm "Welcome to the LilyPad Town" in real life! Stay tuned for more details!

Discord Evolution & Leaderboard: Quality First

We're implementing exciting changes to our Discord structure this season:

• New role changes aligned with the Talus Culture Handbook.
• Manual member role process requiring the "Lore Keeper" and "Whisperer" roles.
• Custom badges crafted by the Creative Working Group for those who complete workshops.

Our seasonal leaderboard is also evolving to focus on quality over quantity. The new Loreweaves currency will reward genuine effort and outstanding contributions, not spammy content. Our intern Isneat will manage the Social Feed to ensure a personalized approach to rewards.

Every quality contribution is "One hop closer to greatness!"

Community Voices: The Lilypad Experience

What better way to understand the impact of our community than through the words of our members?

These testimonials showcase what makes the Talus community special: the connections, growth, and successes we share.

"May your leaps always be bullish!" as we continue building this journey together.

Season Kickoff Event: May 1st at 10 am EST

Join us on May 1st at 10 am EST for our grand Season 2 kickoff event! This 2-3 hour stream will feature:

• Detailed Season 2 announcements
• Community games with prizes
• Multi-location streaming from our global team
• Special surprise announcements

"Hop in, Talizens!" for what promises to be our most exciting season launch yet.

Your Journey in The Leap Season

Season 2 represents a major evolution for our community, from our focus on equipping members with valuable skills to our commitment to developing Tallys as a significant Web3 IP.

This is just the beginning of our journey together. With new workshops, working groups, tools, and IRL events, there's never been a better time to be part of the Lilypad Town.

Remember: At Talus, we're committed to helping as many of you as possible grow and have a brighter future. No Frogs Left Behind!

So what are you waiting for? "Ribbit or Regret it!", The Leap Season is here, and your next big opportunity awaits.

Stay connected with us on Twitter and Discord for the latest updates on Season 2 initiatives and events!