With our L2 compensation framework fully operational and the legacy migration firmly behind us, Pepe Unchained is navigating the market and crypto winter with a relentless focus on continued delivery.

Our mission for 2026 is uncompromising and simple: Hyper-deflation, builder-led growth, and improved visibility. This update outlines the new mechanics we are deploying to reward holders and the visionary projects choosing to build on the Pepu L2, regardless of market conditions.

To ensure our tokenomics reflect our growth, we are shifting to a dynamic, milestone-based deflationary model. As the Pepu ecosystem grows in valuation, the supply will shrink with it.

Rather than pre-committing to arbitrary token burns, we have established a series of burn milestones triggered directly by Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) targets:

By tying our burn mechanics directly to our market cap milestones, we ensure that every major leap in ecosystem value is met with a massive reduction in total supply. Growth now equals absolute scarcity, directly benefiting long-term $PEPU holders who weather the storm with us.

To incentivize community engagement even when the wider market is quiet, we are piloting the Ecosystem War Room, a raiding competition running every two weeks for the most active projects building on our chain.

The Bi-Weekly Rewards: At the end of every 14-day sprint, the top three projects will receive a massive Buy & Burn from our allocated reward pool:

• 1st Place: 400k $PEPU allocation

• 2nd Place: 250k $PEPU allocation

• 3rd Place: 150k $PEPU allocation

Projects will lead coordinated raids within their own communities and submit proof, including Reddit activity, X (Twitter) raids, CoinMarketCap engagement etc to our dedicated project owners group.

Using the allocated $PEPU, the core team will market-buy the winning project’s native token and send it straight to the burn wallet. This creates a powerful, symbiotic feedback loop: project teams drive visibility for the Pepu L2, and in return, their own token supply is permanently reduced. The buys will happen at random and unscheduled times.

We are focused on steady delivery, providing essential tools and clear visibility:

• PumpPad Sponsored Ads Are LIVE: Premium visibility is officially here. Projects can now secure sponsored ad slots on PumpPad for 10,000 $PEPU per day. The best part? 100% of the $PEPU spent on these ads is permanently burnt, creating a massive and continuous deflationary sink for the token supply.

• Official CMC Space: We have officially secured our CoinMarketCap Community Space. This will serve as and additional, verified hub for official announcements, ensuring our community stays safe and informed directly on CMC.
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• The Pepu Calendar ( currently in testing ): To streamline the user experience and capture community attention, we are launching a centralized events calendar. This one-stop-shop will allow users to track major ecosystem activations so you never miss an opportunity.

• MetaMask Snaps Are LIVE: We are excited to announce that the official Pepu MetaMask Snap is now live. This crucial piece of infrastructure streamlines news directly to your Metamask wallet. You can install it directly from MetaMask here: https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/0sum/pepu-snap/

The work continues. We remain heads-down, focused on shipping the features and mechanics that will sustain the Pepu L2 long-term. Keep an eye out for our first War Room activation coming soon, and make sure to check out the new CMC space. By rewarding the frontline builders who put in the work and tying our token mechanics directly to tangible milestones, we are building a Layer 2 designed to weather the winter and emerge stronger. The foundation is set, now, let's keep building.

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