Creator Campaign Brief

1. Project Snapshot

Project	Seasons
Category	DeFi, Yield, Solana, Fintech
Mechanism	Yield 3.0. Reflexive fee-harvesting tokenized liquidity system.
Yield Distributed in	Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), Tether Gold (XAUt0), Jupiter Lend USDC (jlUSDC)
Days of Operations	143+ days, zero downtime
Total Yield Distributed	$163K+ across 44 rounds, 312 nodes
Running APY	~8–9% (Latest number available on seasons.wtf at any point)
Campaign Launch	11th May 2026 (Monday)
Posting Window	11th May to 26th May 2026
Campaign Duration	15 days
Total Reward Pool	$1000 (USDC) + $500 in SEAS (YouTube bonus)

2. About Seasons

Seasons is the autonomous, internet-native, tokenized liquidity system designed to facilitate the generation, distribution, and accumulation of value through the Yield 3.0 mechanism. Built on Solana and operator-owned, Seasons combines reflexive fee-harvesting, social and economic variables, and DeFi primitives to deliver a constant, liquid cashflow stream to node owners and SEAS holders.

What is Yield 3.0?

A three-module architecture that lets SEAS holders use their wallets like a savings account.
Hold 10,000+ SEAS in a non-custodial Solana wallet to become a Node on the network.
Receive yield directly to your wallet, twice weekly, in real assets (wBTC, XAUt0, jlUSDC).
No deposits. No staking. No claiming. Always Liquid. Always Earning.
Yield comes from real economic activity (transaction fees), not emissions or inflation.
Works in bull, bear, or sideways markets. Bull or Bear, We Don't Care.

Current Stage:

‘Season 2’ launched on 1st April 2026 with an upgraded Inclusion Set (yield-payout basket): wBTC (30%), XAUt0 (30%), jlUSDC (40%).
Over 0.187 wBTC, 2.95+ oz of gold, and 17,877+ jlUSDC distributed so far.
V2 branding and website rollout completed.
Seasons Terminal coming soon (will go live during the campaign).
Seasons Partner Program v0.1.5 launching into mainnet production.

3. Campaign Narrative

Seasons is scaling. Launched in December, proved its concept during one of the most tumultuous stretches in global finance in Q1 2026, and is now entering a more mature, sophisticated, and reliable phase. The v2 upgrades manifest this transformation. It is still early.

Five core narrative threads to draw from:

Yield 3.0 delivers a one-of-a-kind, constant, liquid stream of value to SEAS holders. Twice weekly cashflow in wBTC, XAUt0, and jlUSDC lands directly in your non-custodial wallet.
Universally accessible and liquid yield. Hold 10,000+ SEAS, become a Node, earn forever. SEAS never leaves your wallet.
Powered by real economic activity, not emissions. Sustainable, non-directional yield that works in any market.
Designed for the agentic internet economy. Hold-to-earn fixes how AI agents grow capital between payments. No lockups, no complex steps.
V2 is an evolution, not a rebrand. Architecture and branding upgraded based on live insights from Q1 operations.

4. How This Campaign Works

Pick one category, pick one sub-topic inside it, and create one deep, high-quality piece of content on it. Go deep on one question and nail it.

Step by step:

Pick 1 category from the list below.
Inside that category, choose either Generalised (no Seasons mention) or Seasons Specific.
Pick 1 sub-topic from your chosen sub-category.
Write or record one deep, original piece on that sub-topic.
Post it on X first, then repurpose to Medium, Substack, and Paragraph (all mandatory).
Optional bonus: create a YouTube video for an extra reward in SEAS tokens.

About "Phrases to include": Some sub-topics have a list of phrases below them. These are popular search terms people type into Google and ChatGPT. Use them naturally in your content (in the title, opening line, or body) so your post gets discovered by people searching for them.

5. Content Categories and Sub-Topics

Pick ONE category and ONE sub-topic. Go deep, not wide.

Category 1: Yield 3.0 - The Mechanism Explained

Generalised

Explain the bigger picture of how DeFi yield is evolving. Talk about reflexive tokenomics, fee-harvesting models, and why traditional yield mechanisms (liquidity mining, ve-tokens) are being replaced by smarter designs.

Why reflexive tokenomics is becoming the new standard for Solana DeFi yield protocols.

Phrases to include: reflexive tokenomics, Solana DeFi yield, next-gen DeFi yield

How social and economic variables are reshaping automated yield optimization in Web3.

Phrases to include: dynamic yield optimization, automated yield Web3

Is Yield 3.0 the next evolution beyond liquidity mining and ve-tokenomics?

Phrases to include: Yield 3.0, beyond liquidity mining, ve-tokenomics evolution

Why sustainable yield in DeFi requires real economic activity, not emissions.

Phrases to include: sustainable DeFi yield, non-emission yield, real yield

Seasons Specific (Product Tied)

Break down how Seasons' Yield 3.0 mechanism actually works. Cover the three-module architecture, the reflexive fee-harvesting engine, and how cashflow lands in wallets twice a week.

What is Yield 3.0 reflexive fee-harvesting and how does Seasons use it?

Phrases to include: Yield 3.0, Seasons protocol, reflexive fee-harvesting

How does Seasons reflexive tokenomics engine automatically generate cashflow for SEAS holders?

Phrases to include: Seasons reflexive tokenomics, SEAS holder cashflow, automated DeFi cashflow

How does the Seasons reflexive fee-harvesting mechanism generate continuous on-chain cashflow?

Phrases to include: onchain cashflow, continuous DeFi yield, Seasons mechanism

How does SEAS token accrue value through the Yield 3.0 tokenized liquidity system?

Phrases to include: SEAS token, tokenized liquidity, tokenized yield

How does Seasons pay such high yield without relying on emissions or inflation? (More information and mental models about Seasons’ APY: https://seasons.gitbook.io/seasons-docs/yield-3.0-system/apy)

Phrases to include: how does Seasons pay such high yield, sustainable Seasons yield, real yield Solana

What makes Seasons Yield better than other DeFi yield protocols?

Phrases to include: what makes Seasons Yield better, best Solana yield protocol, Seasons vs other yield

Category 2: Liquid cashflow and automated portfolio builder

Generalised

Talk about how passive income in crypto is changing. Cover what "liquid yield" actually means, why most yield products force you to lock up assets, and what an ideal cashflow product looks like.

What is liquid cashflow in DeFi and why does it matter for long-term holders?

Phrases to include: liquid cashflow, DeFi cashflow, always liquid yield

Why hold-to-earn models are replacing staking and lockup-based yield in DeFi.

Phrases to include: hold-to-earn, no-staking yield, non-custodial yield

How to think about onchain savings accounts in 2026.

Phrases to include: onchain savings account, crypto savings account, DeFi savings

Best ways to earn yield in real assets (wBTC, gold, stablecoins) without lockups.

Phrases to include: yield in real assets, wrapped bitcoin yield, tokenized gold yield, stablecoin yield

How to build a long-term crypto portfolio with passive yield in real assets.

Phrases to include: portfolio builder, crypto portfolio building, real asset portfolio, passive crypto portfolio

Why diversified real-asset yield is the future of crypto portfolio building.

Phrases to include: portfolio builder, diversified crypto portfolio, real asset yield, wealth creation crypto

Seasons Specific (Product Tied)

Show how Seasons gives you a real, liquid cashflow without the hassle of staking or claiming. Walk through what holding 10,000+ SEAS actually does for your wallet.

Can you earn continuous liquid passive income as a SEAS token holder on Solana?

Phrases to include: SEAS token holder, Solana passive income, liquid passive income

How to use your wallet like a savings account by holding SEAS.

Phrases to include: wallet savings account, SEAS savings, Always Liquid Always Earning

What are the real benefits of owning a Seasons node versus staking on other Solana protocols?

Phrases to include: Seasons node, Solana staking comparison, node operator income

Why does Solana-native architecture make Seasons more efficient than other yield protocols?

Phrases to include: Solana DeFi, Solana yield, operator-owned protocol

Is Seasons the most liquid DeFi yield protocol in the market?

Phrases to include: most liquid DeFi yield protocol, Seasons liquid yield, Always Liquid Always Earning

What assets does Seasons distribute yield in and why these three?

Phrases to include: what assets does Seasons distribute yield in, wBTC yield, tokenized gold yield, jlUSDC yield

How Seasons helps you build a diversified portfolio in wBTC, gold, and stablecoins on autopilot.

Phrases to include: portfolio builder, Seasons portfolio, diversified crypto portfolio, real asset yield

Why Seasons is the easiest way to build long-term wealth in real assets onchain.

Phrases to include: portfolio builder, wealth creation crypto, long-term crypto portfolio, Seasons wealth building

Category 3: Onboarding and How To

Generalised

Beginner-friendly content for users new to Solana DeFi yield. Cover wallet setup, how to evaluate yield protocols, and how to spot sustainable yield vs unsustainable emissions.

How to evaluate a Solana DeFi yield protocol before putting your money in.

Phrases to include: Solana DeFi yield, yield protocol evaluation

What to look for in a sustainable yield-bearing token.

Phrases to include: sustainable yield, yield-bearing token, real yield

How to set up a non-custodial Solana wallet and start earning yield.

Phrases to include: Solana wallet setup, non-custodial Solana, Solana yield onboarding

Seasons Specific (Product Tied)

Walk new users through becoming a Seasons node, step by step. Cover buying SEAS, holding it, and how to track the yield landing in your wallet.

How to buy SEAS token and start earning yield on the Seasons DeFi protocol.

Phrases to include: buy SEAS token, Seasons protocol, earn yield on Solana

Step by step guide to setting up a Seasons node and receiving on-chain cashflow distributions.

Phrases to include: Seasons node setup, onchain cashflow distribution

How to connect your Solana wallet and participate in the Seasons tokenized liquidity system.

Phrases to include: Solana wallet, tokenized liquidity system, Seasons participation

How to track and claim continuous cashflow distributions as a SEAS holder or node owner.

Phrases to include: SEAS distribution tracking, node owner cashflow

What blockchain is Seasons built on and why Solana?

Phrases to include: what blockchain is Seasons built on, Seasons on Solana, Solana yield protocol

How do I earn yield with Seasons? A complete beginner's guide.

Phrases to include: how do I earn yield with Seasons, earn yield Seasons, Solana yield beginner

Category 4: Competitor Comparisons

Generalised

Compare DeFi yield protocols on Solana. Look at yield mechanism, sustainability, liquidity, and node operator economics. Help readers understand what to choose and why.

What are the best passive income protocols on Solana for yield farmers in 2026?

Phrases to include: best Solana yield, passive income Solana, Solana yield farming 2026

Top operator-owned DeFi protocols on Solana ranked by tokenomics and revenue sharing.

Phrases to include: operator-owned DeFi, Solana DeFi tokenomics, DeFi revenue sharing

Which Solana DeFi protocols offer the most continuous liquid yield for node operators?

Phrases to include: continuous liquid yield, Solana node operator, DeFi cashflow Solana

Seasons Specific (Product Tied)

Direct comparisons between Seasons and named competitors. Use real data, real distribution history, and clear feature breakdowns.

How does Seasons DeFi compare to Kamino Finance yield strategies on Solana?

Phrases to include: Seasons vs Kamino, Kamino Finance comparison, Solana yield comparison

Seasons protocol vs Meteora. Which offers better passive income for liquidity providers?

Phrases to include: Seasons vs Meteora, Solana liquidity providers, passive income comparison

Why choose Seasons over Jito Network for node operator revenue on Solana?

Phrases to include: Seasons vs Jito, Solana node operator revenue

Seasons SEAS token reflexive tokenomics versus marginfi and Drift Protocol reward models.

Phrases to include: SEAS tokenomics, marginfi comparison, Drift Protocol comparison

How does Seasons Yield 3.0 compare to Kamino Finance liquidity vaults for cashflow?

Phrases to include: Yield 3.0 vs Kamino, Kamino liquidity vaults, Solana cashflow comparison

Is Seasons the best DeFi yield platform on Solana right now?

Phrases to include: is Seasons the best yield platform, best DeFi yield 2026, best yield platform Solana

Category 5: For Node Operators and Holders

Generalised

Speak to crypto infrastructure investors and node operators. Cover the economics of running nodes, what to look for in operator-owned protocols, and how to evaluate ROI.

What does running a DeFi protocol node look like for a crypto infrastructure investor in 2026?

Phrases to include: crypto infrastructure investor, DeFi node operator, node operator ROI

How operator-owned DeFi infrastructure is changing decentralized protocol governance in 2026.

Phrases to include: operator-owned DeFi, decentralized governance, protocol governance 2026

How to evaluate node operator economics in Solana DeFi protocols.

Phrases to include: Solana node economics, DeFi node revenue

Seasons Specific (Product Tied)

Show node operators and SEAS investors what they get from the Seasons model. Cover revenue distribution, governance rights, and reflexive value accrual.

How do node operators earn protocol revenue through the Seasons operator-owned infrastructure model?

Phrases to include: Seasons node operator, operator-owned infrastructure, protocol revenue

Is running a Seasons node worth it for crypto infrastructure investors seeking passive revenue?

Phrases to include: Seasons node ROI, passive revenue Solana, infrastructure investor

What does operator-owned DeFi governance mean for node investors holding SEAS tokens?

Phrases to include: operator-owned governance, SEAS holder governance

How reflexive tokenomics in Seasons aligns incentives between liquidity providers and node operators.

Phrases to include: reflexive tokenomics, aligned incentives DeFi

Category 6: The Agentic Economy and Innovation

Generalised (No Seasons Mention)

Forward-looking content. Talk about how AI agents will need yield infrastructure, why hold-to-earn fits the agentic economy, and where DeFi is headed in the era of autonomous capital.

How AI agents will earn yield in the agentic internet economy.

Phrases to include: AI agents DeFi, agentic economy yield, autonomous capital

Why hold-to-earn is the right yield model for autonomous AI agents.

Phrases to include: hold-to-earn, AI agent capital, agent yield infrastructure

The next frontier of DeFi: yield infrastructure for AI-native systems.

Phrases to include: AI-native DeFi, autonomous DeFi, DeFi for AI agents

Seasons Specific (Product Tied)

Show how Seasons is being designed for AI agents and autonomous systems. Cover the hold-to-earn model, agentic value-accrual mechanisms, and AI-native processes.

How Yield 3.0 is designed for the agentic internet economy.

Phrases to include: Yield 3.0, agentic economy, AI yield infrastructure

Why Seasons hold-to-earn model fits AI agents better than staking or lending protocols.

Phrases to include: Seasons hold-to-earn, AI agent yield, agentic capital

How Seasons is building AI-native processes to strengthen the SEAS token long term.

Phrases to include: AI-native protocol, SEAS token value accrual

6. Content Requirements

Format	Threads, articles, essays, or videos. Pick what fits your sub-topic best.
Primary Platform	X (Twitter). Your main judging piece.
Mandatory Platforms	Medium, Substack, and Paragraph. Must publish on all three to be eligible.
Optional Bonus Track	YouTube video. Earn extra rewards in SEAS tokens (see Section 8).
Tone	Simple, clear, honest. Write like you are explaining to a smart friend.
Depth	Go deep on ONE sub-topic. Do not try to cover everything. (Important)
Must Include	Link to seasons.wtf, tag https://x.com/SeasonsDEFI, and the official TG channel t.me/SeasonsHQ.
Phrases to Include	If your chosen sub-topic has phrases listed below it, use them naturally in your title, hook, or body. They help your content show up in search.
Must Avoid	Promising astral yields above 100%. Calling the Partners Program an MLM. Calling v2 a rebrand (it is an evolution). Generic AI content. Unverified yield numbers.

7. Payout Structure (Main Track)

Total USDC reward pool: $1000. 8 creator slots. Tier based.

Tier	Rank	Reward	Total
Tier 1	Rank 1 to 4	$100	$500
Tier 2	Rank 5 to 10	$100	$500
Total Pool	8 creators

Important: Publishing on Medium, Substack, and Paragraph is mandatory to be eligible for any USDC reward. Your X post is the judging piece.

8. YouTube Bonus Track ($500 in SEAS)

On top of the USDC bounty, Seasons is stacking $500 in SEAS tokens for creators who make YouTube video content as part of the campaign. This is an additional reward, not a replacement for the main track.

How it works:

Create a YouTube video on any sub-topic from Section 5.
Submit the video link along with your main entry.
Top 3 videos win SEAS tokens, priced at the value at campaign close (26th May 2026).
Judged on production quality, depth of information, and accuracy.

Rank	Reward (in SEAS)
1st place	$300 in SEAS
2nd place	$200 in SEAS
3rd place	$100 in SEAS
Total YouTube Pool	$500 in SEAS

Note: You can win in both the main USDC track and the YouTube bonus track simultaneously. They are judged independently.

9. Judging Criteria

Main track. Your X post will be evaluated on these criteria:

Criterion	What We Look For
Hook	Does the opening line make readers stop scrolling?
Angle Execution	How well and uniquely you owned your chosen sub-topic.
X Post Quality	Tight, readable, and worth sharing.
Factual Accuracy	No false claims, no AI slop, no unverified yield numbers.
Phrase Usage	Did you naturally include the suggested phrases?
Repurposed Content	Eligibility check. Medium, Substack, and Paragraph all published?

YouTube bonus track. Videos will be evaluated on these criteria:

Criterion	What We Look For
Production Quality	Visual clarity, audio, editing, pacing.
Depth of Information	Did you go deep on the topic, not just skim the surface?
Accuracy	Numbers, claims, and product details all factually correct.

Note: All submissions are subject to quality review. Rewards may be withheld, partially awarded, or bounty categories canceled if entries do not meet the required standards.

10. Calls to Action

Every piece of content should drive readers toward at least one of these actions:

Follow Seasons on X: https://x.com/SeasonsDEFI
Join the official Telegram: t.me/SeasonsHQ
Hold 10,000+ SEAS. Use your wallet like a savings account. Become a Seasons node. Earn liquid cashflow in real assets.
Check out the Seasons Partner Program. Grow with Seasons.