Introducing the Eigen Foundation, EIGEN token, and Season 1 Stakedrop

The EIGEN token represents a new coordination mechanism that accelerates EigenLayer and Ethereum toward a shared mission of maximizing open innovation.

We are introducing the Eigen Foundation, EIGEN token, and the Season 1 stakedrop. The stakedrop is an airdrop designed for EIGEN staking. In Season 1, EIGEN will be initially non-transferable, aiming to cultivate social consensus and resilience around its novel staking and forking features. The EIGEN token represents a new coordination mechanism that accelerates EigenLayer and Ethereum toward a shared mission of maximizing open innovation.
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Read the launch Tweet

Source: twitter.com
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Read the announcement blog post

Source: blog.eigenfoundation.org
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Read more about EIGEN: The Universal Intersubjective Work Token

Source: blog.eigenlayer.xyz
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Read the whitepaper

Source: github.com