February was an impactful month. In case you missed any updates, here’s a full recap of my activities and contributions.
Workshops (2)
Node Studio Cohort 3 Deep Dive
Hosted a workshop focused on how Node Studio Cohort 3 works and how to get started.
Invited validators from Cohort 3 who successfully launched their nodes
Validators shared practical experiences, setup processes, and lessons learned
Encouraged new participants to join and launch their nodes
Understanding Liquid Staking & Restaking
Hosted a session focused on:
Liquid staking fundamentals
How restaking works
The Sol Restaking League Campaign
The session simplified restaking for beginners and helped onboard more users into active participation.
X Spaces (4)
Node Studio Cohort 3 Overview
Explained everything participants need to know, including onboarding steps and the benefits of becoming a validator.
Weekly & Recent Updates
Covered governance updates, ecosystem highlights, and campaign reminders.
Validator Accessibility Discussion
Discussed how Node Studio reduces barriers to becoming a validator and makes participation more accessible.
Solana Restaking League Campaign
Explained how the campaign works and guided participants on how to get involved.
Additionally, I joined other Africa-focused X Spaces to explain liquid staking, break down its mechanics and benefits, and help onboard new users while contributing to TVL growth.
Threads (8)
Throughout February, I published 8 in-depth threads focused on governance, campaigns, staking education, and ecosystem updates.
ICC T20 World Cup SOL Staking Prediction Campaign — Guided users on how to participate in the staking prediction challenge.
MPIP-25: Strategic Hibernation Phase — Covered Proposal 25 and explained its purpose during the current market conditions.
Validators as the Backbone of NEAR — Explained how validators secure the network, maintain decentralization, and ensure smooth operations.
Valentine’s Referral Program V2 — Highlighted the opportunity to onboard friends and connections through the referral campaign.
Node Studio Advent Reward Campaign — Explained the reward structure and how participation unlocks incentives.
Q1 2026 Roadmap & Milestones — Detailed breakdown of key focus areas and strategic direction for the quarter.
Weekly Governance & Rewards Update — Covered DAO reward distribution and year-end wrap-up.
Node Studio Cohort 3 Launch — Explained how Node Studio works, its benefits, and how users can get onboarded.
Focus Areas in February
My contributions focused on:
Validator onboarding and Node Studio education
Restaking and Solana campaign awareness
Governance participation awareness
Referral and ecosystem growth campaigns
Active community engagement through workshops and X Spaces
Supporting TVL growth
That’s February wrapped up — looking forward to what’s ahead. 