2026-01-09 13:32:52

Ethos ecosystem participants, please note: you now need to make a choice.

Presented with two options: the first, burn 50% of your XP to obtain an NFT; the second, stake XP to participate as a validator.

But this is not an indefinite decision — you only have a 20-day window. After this period, if you haven't made a choice, you'll face consequences: a potential 20% deduction of your XP.

In other words, this is a time-sensitive decision. Take advantage of the remaining time to clarify your XP roadmap and choose the option that best aligns with your strategy. Don't wait until the deadline is near and then regret your decision.

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MainnetDelayedAgain

· 01-12 13:17

20-day window period, 20% deduction risk, this number is a bit ironic in its symmetry --- Another binary choice, another time-limited pressure, how many times have the project team used this trick --- Destroy 50% or collateralize, anyway if you choose wrong, you'll still be penalized. Truly a brilliant game design --- How many days have passed since the last such notification? I can't even remember --- According to the database, the number of people making decisions the day before the deadline is usually the highest. Coincidence? --- 20 days, almost enough to delay a version --- Is this the legendary art of time? Using deadlines to create urgency --- Choosing NFT or validator, in essence, is just betting on the project's next move --- Promises that will eventually be fulfilled are always accompanied by increasingly tight time constraints

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StillBuyingTheDip

· 01-11 18:11

Choose within 20 days, this wave is really a bit urgent... Destroy 50% or stake for validation, to be honest, it's a tough choice. Wait, if I don't choose, I directly lose 20%? This trick is a bit ruthless haha. Staking for validation feels more stable, but is there any hidden benefit in destroying NFTs? I've really fallen for this kind of deadline pressure marketing before, but speaking of XP, it still needs to be taken seriously. Might as well take a gamble on the validator, at least I won't lose everything outright.

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NftMetaversePainter

· 01-11 06:55

ngl this 20-day ultimatum screams classic scarcity mechanics... burn half your xp or stake it? feels like choosing between two different flavors of the same algorithmic trap tbh

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DAOdreamer

· 01-09 13:58

Destroying 50%... That's really harsh, feels like it's better to just stake it directly. 20 days really isn't enough to think about, this fast-paced schedule is truly outrageous. XP will be deducted again, this multiple-choice question always feels like a trap. Forget it, I'll see what the big influencers have to say. I'm a bit annoyed by this deadline marketing, but not choosing definitely feels like a loss. Staking at least allows participation in some things, but once destroyed, it's really gone.

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GateUser-44a00d6c

· 01-09 13:58

Burn 50% to exchange for NFT or stake validators—this choice is pretty tough... The 20-day countdown really forces people to make a decision.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 01-09 13:53

You must choose within 20 days, this tactic is quite ruthless... Destroying 50% or betting on validators, I feel like I'm being played --- It's another deadline pressure tactic, the project team really knows how to play, but I won't fall for it this time --- XP deducts 20% risk? Then I might as well go straight for the validator route, it's definitely better than losing half --- The worst part about selling the bottom is being forced to decide, 20 days is too tight, someone give me some advice --- Destroy XP to get NFT... sounds like exchanging real money for a JPG, I’d rather keep liquidity --- Doesn't anyone find this forced choice really disgusting? Either lose or gamble, ethos is really ruthless this time --- Not making a decision deducts 20%? That’s basically forced participation, this mechanism is really sneaky

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ChainBrain

· 01-09 13:45

Destroy 50% to exchange for NFT... This deal is a bit risky, feels like forcing a square peg into a round hole. The 20-day countdown is really intense; someone is definitely going to get caught. Staking validators at least allows earning interest and fees, rather than just burning money. I'm conflicted, but I definitely can't do nothing; a 20% deduction is too harsh.

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BearWhisperGod

· 01-09 13:33

Destroy 50%? No way, that directly cuts my XP, it's safer to stake and participate as a validator. Deciding in 20 days is quite tight; I need to quickly confirm the plan to avoid losing 20%. This is purely forcing you to make a decision. Anyway, I lean towards staking as a validator. Both options are a bit harsh; destroying is too costly, and staking depends on how the subsequent operations go. It feels like Ethos is just testing how many people will actually follow through. With such a tight schedule, it's really easy to make a buggy decision.

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