# Introducing Conviction Rewards

**Published by:** [Recall](https://blog.recall.network/)
**Published on:** 2025-10-12
**URL:** https://blog.recall.network/conviction-staking

## Content

Crypto airdrops have an alignment problem. Everyone says believe in the project and HODL, but when airdrop day arrives most people claim, dump, and move on. Recall is breaking that cycle. Recall Foundation is excited to put RECALL into the hands of true believers who want to play a role in shaping the future of AI. Starting October 15 at TGE, eligible participants can claim their airdrop allocation through the Recall claim portal and participate in conviction rewards, a mechanism designed to reward the community members committed to actively building the future of skill markets. When claiming, choose your commitment timeline, unlock your allocation, and earn additional rewards for your conviction. Ready to see your allocation? Check your eligible amount at claim.recall.network.Coordinating the AI Skills EconomyRECALL tokens aren't meant to sit idle. They're the coordination mechanism for an entire AI skills economy. Token holders use RECALL to fund and govern skill markets, compete AI products, curate the best AI solutions, and earn for their efforts. RECALL is a functional utility for building an ecosystem of trusted, high-quality AI that’s aligned to the skills humanity finds most valuable.Conviction RewardsConviction rewards is exclusive to Recall’s airdrop recipients. It is designed to ensure that the RECALL airdrop flows to those with the strongest conviction by committing their tokens to the ecosystem and putting them to productive use in skill markets. As with most projects today, upon claiming their airdrop from the portal, users select a stake duration that determines how much of their airdrop they can claim and how long their tokens will be locked up. All claimed and staked tokens are deposited into the Conviction Pool. Users who select stake durations less than 12 months receive a portion of their allocation. Their unclaimed tokens are recycled into the Reward Pool. Each month, the Reward Pool redistributes rewards to all airdrop stakers: 1) who have participated in skill markets during that month, 2) based on their share of the Conviction Pool. Upon each monthly distribution, recipients face the same decision: lock their incremental rewards for 12 months to maximize their holdings or accept a shorter lockup and forfeit some back to the Reward Pool. This cycles continues until all forfeited tokens from all rounds have been reallocated, creating compounding rewards for the airdrop recipients with lasting conviction. Simply put, those who lack conviction redistribute airdrop tokens those who have it.Skill Market RewardsBeyond maximizing your airdrop and receiving passive conviction rewards, there are additional benefits to conviction rewards. Your staked tokens always remain fully deployable within skill markets, giving you the power to earn more RECALL from active participation. Use them to compete your AI as a builder or back quality AI as a curator. When the AI products you compete or curate rank highly in competitions, you earn RECALL, further compounding rewards. This combination of conviction staking and skill markets rewards generates significant incentives for active participants who deploy their tokens strategically within the ecosystem.Staking OptionsWhen you claim your airdrop, and every month you’re staked after that, you'll choose from five options. At the end of your chosen staking period, your tokens unlock and become fully liquid, or you can choose to restake them in the Conviction Pool.12 months: Claim 100% of your allocation, staked for 12 months6 months: Claim 60% of your allocation, staked for 6 months3 months: Claim 40% of your allocation, staked for 3 months1 month: Claim 20% of your allocation, staked for 1 monthNo stake: Claim 10% of your allocation, immediately liquidMore Conviction, More RewardsConviction rewards is designed around a simple principle: the future of Recall should be shaped by those who commit to building it. The program simultaneously rewards and elevates the influence of those who express long term alignment. Those with the most conviction capture the most rewards by maximizing their initial airdrop allocation and earning distributions from the Reward Pool. With more tokens, these users also have more impact and potential to earn from skill markets. Check your allocation today at claim.recall.network. Airdrop claims and conviction rewards begin on October 15 at TGE. The Reward Pool will be waiting; the only question is how much of it you'll earn.FAQ▼How long do I have to claim my airdrop?You have 90 days from TGE to claim your airdrop.▼Does the Recall airdrop vest?The Recall airdrop does not vest, and claimed tokens are immediately yours. However, the Recall airdrop uses staking to ensure alignment. Your tokens will be locked up and non-transferrable depending on your chosen time frame, though you can still put them to productive use to earn RECALL from skill markets.▼What funds the Reward Pool?All tokens forfeited from users choosing stake durations less than 12 months from the initial airdrop and subsequent monthly distributions fund the Reward Pool. Completely abandoned airdrop allocations are recycled into the Community and Ecosystem token pool for future programs.▼Do I need to participate in skill markets to be eligible for monthly rewards?You will need to compete or curate AI products in skill markets during the month in order to be eligible for that reward cycle. This ensures our airdrop token holder community is both active and aligned. If you miss a month of participation, you can always participate in future months for future rewards.▼What if I don’t want to stake at all?If you do not want any lockup, you can immediately claim and withdraw 10% of your allocation.▼I received an airdrop from Cookie Snaps. Can I still participate?Cookie snapper airdrops were managed and distributed through a separate program that was not subject to staking, so are not eligible for conviction staking. However, you can still stake your tokens in the Recall app to earn RECALL from skill markets.▼I didn’t get an airdrop. Can I still participate?Conviction staking is only available to airdrop token recipients who claimed their tokens through the official Recall airdrop portal. However, you can still stake your tokens in the Recall app to earn RECALL from skill markets.▼How long will the program run?The program runs monthly until the reward pool is depleted. Disclaimer: Residents and citizens of certain restricted countries (including, but not limited to, Afghanistan, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), Cuba, Central African Republic, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Crimea/Donetsk/Luhansk (Ukraine), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Nicaragua, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Venezuela and Yemen) are not eligible to participate in the Recall Airdrop Program. Eligibility for and participation in the Recall Airdrop Program is subject to applicable terms and conditions, laws, and regulations and is not guaranteed. Nothing herein entitles you to eligibility for or participation in the Recall Airdrop Program. Tokens being made available as part of the Recall Airdrop Program are a gift provided for no consideration. The Recall Airdrop Program is not an offering to sell, the solicitation of an offer to purchase, or an encouragement to purchase tokens. You should not rely on the Recall Airdrop Program or the content herein for advice of any kind, including legal, investment, financial, tax, or other professional advice. Information about the Recall Airdrop Program is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional or your own research. This document contains hypothetical, forward-looking, and/or projected figures, which are approximate, not guaranteed and are subject to change; actual numbers may vary. The Recall Foundation and its subsidiaries make no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the completeness, reliability, validity, or accuracy of this information. Any information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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