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Meta Pool in Ukraine during January, 2026.
January felt like a month of education, accessibility, and community-first infrastructure. A lot of focus went into Node Studio, validation across regions, governance awareness, and making staking & participation feel less intimidating and more human. Less hype, more clarity and that set the tone for the year ahead 
1. X Post: Node Studio Cohort #1 — Key Takeaways
Shared reflections after listening to the Node Studio Cohort #1 Space by Meta Pool. Highlighted how barriers to running nodes are being removed, how real people across different regions are already validating, and how education gradually turns users into builders.
2. X Post: The Last Block Referral Campaign — Midway Reminder
Posted a clear and friendly reminder about Meta Pool’s ongoing The Last Block referral campaign. Broke down the mechanics in a simple format, highlighted the remaining timeline, on-chain tracking, leaderboard system, and the $2.5k stNEAR prize pool.
3. X Post: Meta Pool Expands Referrals with $IP Support
Covered the expansion of Meta Pool’s referral program to include $IP. Explained how referrers earn mpDAO rewards based on $IP staking activity and why this update matters for users who care about liquid staking and governance alignment.
4. X Post: Governance Calls → Community Calls
Shared Meta Pool’s shift from traditional Governance Calls to a new Community Calls format. Explained the motivation behind the change and what the new quarterly structure focuses on: shipped updates, upcoming plans, community participation, builder & validator voices, live Q&A, and interactive elements.
5. X Post: Staking Overview Across Meta Pool Ecosystem
Created an educational post breaking down staking options available on Meta Pool across multiple chains (IP, SOL, ETH, NEAR, mpDAO, Aurora). Emphasized practical understanding of staking, realistic APY expectations, and how referrals can boost rewards — while reminding users to do their own research.
6. X Post: Why Governance Voting Matters on Meta Pool
Focused on governance as an essential part of community participation. Explained how voting works on Meta Pool (MPIPs, Grants & Memes, Validators), why it matters, and how users can both influence direction and earn rewards by participating.
7. X Post: Invitation to Node Studio Space — Cross-Border Validation
Invited the community to an upcoming Node Studio Program Space focused on validation, infrastructure, and cross-border markets. Shared agenda highlights, time, and speaker lineup to encourage attendance and learning from builders on the ground.
8. X Post: Meta Pool Integration with Coinstore
Shared an update about Meta Pool being integrated into Coinstore. Explained how this improves accessibility to staking and governance without switching platforms, supports vote-to-earn participation, and strengthens Meta Pool’s multi-chain presence.
9. X Post: Node Studio Cohort 2 — Key Takeaways
Posted a recap from the Node Studio Cohort 2 Space, focusing on validation in Mexico and LatAm, the importance of local infrastructure, and how Node Studio lowers the technical barrier for new validators.
10. Space on X: Weekly Recap
Hosted a Weekly Recap Space, summarizing recent Meta Pool updates and ongoing ecosystem activity for the community.
11. X Post: Community Call Announcement
Shared details about the upcoming Meta Pool Community Call, highlighting the new format, agenda (product updates, roadmap, ecosystem), and the live quiz with rewards. Included date, time, and registration reminder.
12. Space on X: Meta Pool x Coinstore Collaboration
Joined a Space dedicated to the new collaboration between Meta Pool and Coinstore, discussing integration benefits, user experience improvements, and broader ecosystem implications.
13. Space on X: Node Studio Cohort 2 — Deep Dive
Hosted a Space summarizing key insights from the Node Studio Cohort 2 discussion, reinforcing the importance of education-led validation and regional representation.
14. Space on X: Monthly Recap
Hosted a Monthly Recap Space to wrap up January’s activities, discussions, and ecosystem updates in an accessible, community-oriented format.
15. X Thread: January Monthly Recap
Published a Monthly Recap thread on X summarizing January’s key themes: Node Studio, governance education, referral expansion, new integrations, and Meta Pool’s continued focus on lowering barriers for real participation.
Full January Recap Thread here: x com/Al1netla/status/2017712026588790785
That’s all for January
Thank you for starting 2026 with curiosity, education, and community at the center — building infrastructure that feels open, human, and globally connected 