1. Abstract
As usual, and following VIP #1, the Retrodrop is expected to take place each quarter; VIP #11 proposes merging the Q3 and Q4 2026 Retrodrop rounds into a single Season 7. Total budget stays exactly 2.5M VIC - no cut, just a schedule change. Retrodrop Season 7 itself - eligibility check and distribution - is expected to take place in Q4 2026, rewarding contributions across both Q3 and Q4.
2. Motivation
Merging Q3 and Q4 lets Viction reward contributors with one larger, more meaningful distribution, recognizing those who stay active and keep building with Viction. A bigger unified drop also carries more weight and visibility for real, long-term contributors, making it worth the effort, and it’s a stronger signal for the wider market assessing what Viction rewards. Since contributions are counted across both quarters, Retrodrop Season 7 itself takes place in Q4 2026.
This merged season also kicks off the next chapter of Retrodrop, organized around three broader directions - Own Real-World Assets, Own Real Culture, and Own Real Intelligence - spanning on-chain economic activity, community and culture, and exploration of emerging tooling such as AI. It also includes plans for onboarding programs targeting both everyday users and builders, bringing more people into the Viction ecosystem on both fronts. Launching this as one unified season gives it the room and continuity it needs to build real momentum.
To be clear, this merge applies to Q3 and Q4 2026 only. It is not a permanent change to Retrodrop’s cadence; future seasons can return to a quarterly schedule based on ecosystem activity and community feedback at the time.
3. What This Season 7 Covers
The merged season covers contributions across Q3 and Q4 2026, with Retrodrop Season 7 itself (eligibility check and distribution) expected to run in Q4 2026 - exact dates to be announced once this proposal passes. The season is organized around three directions:
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Own Real-World Assets - on-chain economic activity, including DeFi participation, staking and governance, partner campaigns, and NFTs.
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Own Real Culture - community initiatives such as education, content sharing, and creative activities tied to Viction’s identity.
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Own Real Intelligence - exploring emerging tooling such as AI, with builder-focused initiatives to be detailed separately once the format is finalized.
Onboarding programs for both users and builders will run alongside these directions. Exact program format, detailed criteria, and the final allocation will be announced separately by the team.
4. Governance & Voting
Governance Timeline (UTC)
- Discussion Phase: Sep 17 – Sep 20, 2026
- Snapshot ($VIC balance for voting power): 8:00, Sep 18, 2026
- Voting Period: 8:00, Sep 21 – 8:00, Sep 24, 2026
- Result: Sep 25, 2026
- Season 7 Timeline: Q4 2026 (eligibility check and distribution - exact dates announced later after this proposal passes)
Voting Parameters
To succeed, this proposal must reach a quorum of 500,000 $VIC and receive more than 50% of votes in favor of the proposal.
By voting “Yes”, you approve:
- Merge the Q3 and Q4 2026 rewards into a single Retrodrop Season 7.
- Season 7 will take place in Q4 2026. The season’s detailed allocation and program will be announced separately by the team.
5. Conclusion
Retrodrop Season 7 - same total budget, one larger and more meaningful distribution for real, long-term contributors, and a theme focused on building momentum for both builders and users. We look forward to hearing the community’s views and voting on this proposal.