#316: Layer3's Layered Staking Model

Layer3 released an eligibility checker for its S1 and S2 airdrop distributions, and the author, who was ineligible despite 84 completed quests and 15 minted CUBEs, examines the rules and its "Layered Utility" staking model. The S1 distribution required minting at least 50 CUBE credentials by May 10, with historical activity counted only after that threshold was met. S2 required minting the soulbound Trident NFT by July 22. The author argues that the tokenomics page's Layered Utility model separates passive staking rewards from active earning, which gives different user groups different reasons to stay engaged.