# ZABAL UPDATE #16

> Happy February

**Published by:** [The ZAO Newsletter](https://paragraph.com/@thezao/)
**Published on:** 2026-02-01
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@thezao/zabal-update-16

## Content

January was ignition. February is about structure, distribution, and letting participation actually shape what happens next. We’re moving from setup mode into execution — where showing up consistently starts to matter more than just being early.February 1st UpdateAirdrop is live The ZABAL airdrop is officially live. This drop rewards early alignment and real participation. Airdrops will continue throughout all of 2026, so feel free to check in whenever you get a chance — there may be more waiting for you.ZABAL (ZABAL) | ClankerZABAL (ZABAL) is a token on Base.https://clanker.worldFebruary ZOLsYour February ZABAL Opinion Leaders are:Tabby — 28,439 pointsohnahji — 23,424 pointsAKELEONCHAIN — 18,075 pointsZOLs reflect consistent participation and contribution. They help surface signal, guide direction, and keep momentum moving forward inside the ecosystem.February PlansMiniapp upgrades + Empire Builder APIs We’re expanding voting mechanics inside the livestream miniapp. ZABAL token holders who vote regularly will be able to influence how the Monday 5 PM EST livestream runs — including topics, format, and what gets prioritized live. Participation isn’t just tracked anymore; it actively shapes the experience. Contributor proposal → The ZAO A formal contributor proposal is being prepared for the ZAO, outlining clear ways builders and organizers can plug in, contribute, and grow ownership over time. Organized streaming plan (tutorial-focused) February streams are centered around education and onboarding across ZABAL, the ZAO, and the different projects I’m actively working on. These sessions are designed to provide clarity through real walkthroughs, live demos, and open Q&A — not filler content. The focus is on:Understanding how ZABAL fits into the broader ecosystemLearning how leaderboards, voting, and participation workShowing how builders can get involved with ZAO-related projectsCreating consistent touchpoints that compound attentionFebruary – Week 1 ScheduleMonday, 5 PM EST — ZABAL AMATuesday — BCZ Yaps w/ Jordan (ecosystem, tooling, direction)Wednesday — BCZ Yaps w/ Adrian (building, strategy, execution)More sessions will be added as the month unfolds, with topics increasingly shaped by livestream voting inside the miniapp.How to ParticipateHold ZABAL and vote daily in the miniappShow up to streams and ask questionsTrack the leaderboard and stay consistentFebruary Content FocusThis month we’re locking in distribution across:YouTubeLinkedInTikTokSame signal, adapted to each platform.New Leaderboard DistributionA new leaderboard is being prepared for distribution, based on daily voting inside the miniapp. Consistency matters. Regular participation will outweigh one-off actions. This leaderboard is designed to reward people who help steer the ecosystem day by day.Super Bowl SquaresSuper Bowl Squares have officially started — a fun, social, on-chain experiment to bring more people into the flow. You can see more details and join here for the upcoming Patriots Super Bowl: https://farcaster.xyz/zaal/0x89065156January RecapJanuary was about proving the system could move. We launched ZABAL into reality, tested ideas in public, ran live streams, and began shaping real participation loops. Builders showed up. Conversations turned into action. Momentum started to feel real instead of theoretical. Not everything was polished — and that was intentional. January created the surface area needed to learn what actually works. February builds on that foundation with tighter loops between action and influence. Less explaining. More doing. More ownership. Let’s keep building. — ZABAL

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