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# AMA Recap

#### Q1 (Samir Kumar Das)

**Q:** Are all 130,000 staked MAN included in the loyalty-airdrop snapshot? Does the acquisition-date multiplier apply to the original purchase history even after staking? Does moving from one validator to another break the snapshot baseline? Do delegators qualify for the 100-million node-migration bonus? Will staking continue uninterrupted during migration? What new PoS staking yield and lock-up period will apply? Will your existing validator delegation migrate automatically, or must you select a new validator?

**A:** Staking participants will also be eligible for the OG Airdrop rewards, calculated using the exact same methodology as regular holders—based on their cumulative staking duration.

At the time of the snapshot, the system will record the real-time staking status without accounting for prior delegation or transfer histories. Similarly, miner and validator rewards will be calculated strictly based on their status at the exact moment of the snapshot.

The entire mining migration process will execute automatically; no manual intervention is required from users during this period.

#### Q2 (Ymosh13)

**Q:** Based on the last announcement made about the change in tokenomics, can we say it is for good or bad in terms of exponential movement curve?

**A:** The revised tokenomics model is architected around MATRIX’s future strategic roadmap, tailored specifically to support the operational demands of emerging verticals such as AI, Bio-Data, and Real-World Assets (RWA). While short-term price action remains subject to various market variables, from a long-term perspective, the new tokenomics model significantly strengthens sustainable ecosystem growth, value accrual, and network health. It represents a net-positive structural upgrade for MATRIX and its broader ecosystem.

#### Q3 (Kriptoburakx)

**Q:** What technology exactly is the new MATRIX L2 built on, and what Layer 1 security does it use? What is the actual TPS capacity of the new network? What will the approximate target transaction cost (Gas Fee) of the new network be?

**A:** The upgraded MATRIX L2 is built on a next-generation Optimistic Rollup architecture, optimized specifically for high-frequency execution environments including AI Agents, Bio-Data, and Real-World Assets (RWA).

Unlike mainstream L2 solutions that rely on Ethereum for security, MATRIX L2 is secured directly by the sovereign MATRIX Layer-1 blockchain. MATRIX L1 features a native consensus mechanism, independent validator set, and dedicated settlement layer. This creates a fully sovereign, full-stack technology architecture that unifies execution, settlement, Data Availability (DA), and cross-layer messaging.

* **Throughput:** The network is designed to achieve thousands of TPS at launch, with continuous scalability as future protocol upgrades roll out.
* **Gas Fees:** The target transaction fee is anchored at approximately **1 Gwei**, providing a friction-free experience for high-frequency on-chain applications across AI Agents, Bio-Data, DePIN, and RWA.

#### Q4 (Sercanmatrixai)

**Q:** Will new MAN production completely cease after Data Mining rewards are exhausted? What mathematical formula will be used to calculate the weighted balance in the OG Holder Airdrop?

**A:** Data mining will also be structured around a deflationary model featuring decaying emissions, with no additional mining pools added to the protocol. For the airdrop, eligibility weighting will primarily factor in holding duration, determined by the timestamp of the earliest inbound transfer corresponding to the wallet's current holding balance.

#### Q5 (Sercanmatrixai)

**Q:** What mathematical formula will be used to calculate the weighted balance in the OG Holder Airdrop? For example, I've been holding since 2020. I staked until 2026 without selling and changed wallets a few times. How will this ensure fair distribution?

**A:** Under the current calculation model, eligibility is determined by the timestamp of the earliest inbound transfer corresponding to the wallet's current position.

#### Q6 (kriptoburakx)

**Q:** If a user transfers between different wallets, will the holding period be preserved? How will these be tracked and accounted for on the blockchain for fair distribution for the OG airdrop?

**A:** Under the current calculation model, eligibility relies on the earliest inbound transfer timestamp of the wallet's current holding balance. If transfers occurred during this period, the duration and balance will reset based on the timestamp and amount of the subsequent transfer.

#### Q7 (Sercanmatrixai)

**Q:** What is the minimum MAN stake required to become a Validator?

**A:** Following the mainnet transition, the minimum staking threshold to become a Validator will increase to **1,000,000 MAN**.

#### Q8 (Sercanmatrixai)

**Q:** According to what emission schedule will the 300 million Data Mining rewards be distributed, and what will the annual inflation rate be? Will new MAN production completely cease after Data Mining rewards are exhausted?

**A:** The final mechanics of the new model are currently being finalized. The annual emission rate is projected to follow a deflationary decay model of **15%–25% annually**.

#### Q9 (Sercanmatrixai)

**Q:** What will happen to the remaining tokens if the 170 million MAN allocated for the Airdrop is not fully distributed? Will they be burned? We don't want to see this as selling pressure.

**A:** Any unallocated tokens will remain locked within the smart contract and will not enter circulating supply.

#### Q10 (Kriptoburakx)

**Q:** What is the targeted timeline for the Sequencer, operated by the Foundation, to become fully decentralized?

**A:** Following the launch of Bio-Data mining, the Foundation will progressively sunset its control and decentralize Sequencer operational permissions.

#### Q11 (Richard)

**Q:** Will the burned MAN be deducted from the total supply? Or will only the circulating supply decrease? Will the burning process be visible to everyone via Explorer?

**A:** Burned tokens will be routed directly to a designated burn (null) address, and all burn transactions will be publicly trackable on the block explorer.

#### Q12 (Sercanmatrixai)

**Q:** For users who currently have MAN locked in 180-day or 360-day staking, will the remaining lock-up period continue after the automatic migration, or will staking be restarted under a new staking contract?

**A:** Under the current design, existing stakes will migrate directly into the new contract; however, stakers will retain the option to reselect their preferred lock-up duration.

#### Q13 (@bs\_soap)

**Q:** Will staking migration happen soon after the new chain starts?

**A:** Staking migration will execute synchronously once exchanges complete their respective technical upgrades and integration.

#### Q14 (@bs\_soap)

**Q:** Can we run current working nodes after staking migration happens, or will it be meaningless after that?

**A:** Running legacy nodes will no longer be necessary. Following the completion of the mining and staking migration, the legacy mainnet will discontinue support for new reward mapping.

#### Q15 (@aderachmansyah0)

**Q:** When will self-custody mapping officially open for holders storing MAN in personal wallets?

**A:** For users participating in active staking and mining, the mapping process will occur automatically. For non-staking self-custody holders, the mapping process must be completed manually.