# ZABAL UPDATE 18

> Participation. Coordination. Capital.

**Published by:** [The ZAO Newsletter](https://paragraph.com/@thezao/)
**Published on:** 2026-02-13
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@thezao/zabal-update-18

## Content

ZABAL is expanding across three layers. Signal. Structure. Support. This update rolls out in parts.Part 1 — Incented ParticipationWe launched a clip campaign to surface signal from inside our streams. 15 USDC total. Voted on using ZABAL tokens. Mechanics: Go to https://den.show Click ZABAL Open any stream Create a ~45 second clip Submit it at https://incented.zabal.art No editing required. No special tools needed. Clips are voted on with ZABAL. Votes determine how the 15 USDC pool is split. This turns passive viewing into active signal. Participation → distribution → visibility. That loop strengthens the ecosystem. +Zaal ⏻ (on farcaster) @bettercallzaal zm zm We’re launching a ZABAL clip campaign. 15 USDC total. Voted on using ZABAL tokens. Details + submissions incented.zabal.art Simple mechanics. Real signal. 5 5:49 AM • Feb 12, 2026 Part 2 — The MAGNETIQ ConnectorWe also launched the ZABAL Connector with support from the MAGNETIQ platform. This is an evergreen entry point into the ecosystem. Instead of collecting emails at events, we’re building a relationship graph. You claim the Connector once. Location-specific QR scans unlock mementos. Each scan becomes part of a coordination record. But the deeper layer isn’t the mementos. It’s structured context:When you entered cryptoHow you identify (builder, artist, investor, etc.)What you’re focused onWhich ecosystems you participate inWhether you’re open to collaborationThis converts “nice to meet you” into structured signal. It’s not about scarcity. It’s about better long-term coordination. +Zaal ⏻ (on farcaster) @bettercallzaal I’m building a relationship graph, not a mailing list. With the support of @MAGNETIQ, I just launched the ZABAL Connector. Claim it here: zabal.lol Here’s what I’m experimenting with at ETH Boulder 3 12:56 PM • Feb 12, 2026 Part 3 — The ZAO Fund for Emerging CultureWe’ve also entered a new layer. I’ve been accepted as a Fund Operator on Artizen. We’ve launched the ZAO Fund for Emerging Culture. This fund supports: Independent musicians. Visual artists. Technologists. Community organizers. Builders shaping collaborative, public-facing cultural environments. Not just content. Infrastructure. We prioritize projects that are:Creator-ownedCommunity-drivenBuilt in publicFairly compensatedPublic-facingUsing emerging tech (blockchain, AI, immersive systems) meaningfullyThe focus is shared cultural production over isolated output. This fund exists to support environments — not just artifacts. If you’re building systems for independent culture, apply here: https://artizen.fund/index/mf/zao-fund-for-emerging-culture?season=6&scroll=no Also accessible via thezao.xyz +Zaal ⏻ (on farcaster) @bettercallzaal zm zm I’ve been accepted as a Fund Operator on @artizen. Today we’re launching the ZAO Fund for Emerging Culture. This fund supports independent creators building collaborative, public-facing cultural experiences. thezao.xyz 0 9:53 PM • Feb 12, 2026 What This SignalsZABAL now operates across three layers:Incentivized participationStructured coordinationCapital infrastructureWe are no longer just:StreamsEventsCommunity programmingWe are building:Ownership layersCoordination systemsCultural infrastructureParticipation compounds. Signal compounds. Capital compounds. This is infrastructure. And we’re building it in public. — ZABAL

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