Genius to Halt Dynamic Points Distribution, Transition to Retroactive Points System

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Release Time:01/18/2026 01:31:49

Summary

As reported in the latest on-chain news, Genius will stop dynamic points distribution at 19:30 ET on January 17, 2026. The platform is transitioning to a retroactive points system, with further details to be announced. Users will retain their transaction-based points, but referral points generated by bot farms will be removed. The first retroactive activity will begin on January 19. Genius also confirmed that the airdrop whitepaper will be published on January 18, outlining the cryptocurrency rules for the new system.

Odaily Planet News: Genius has announced that, starting at 19:30 ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the distribution of Genius activity points will be suspended. The platform will transition to a retroactive points system, with specific rules to be announced soon.

Genius stated that points earned by users through transactions will remain in their accounts, but referral points that have been abused by bot farms will not be retained. The first round of retroactive point adjustments will begin at 16:00 ET on January 19. Additionally, Genius confirmed that its airdrop whitepaper will be officially released on January 18.

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