Energi Newsletter - August 2026

Written by Mark

Energi August 2026 Newsletter header featuring LP Bonds Launchpad single-step minting under 10 USD with GMI branding

Welcome to the August edition of the  Energi Newsletter! This month, momentum is on full display across the ecosystem. Wave 2 Season 5 of the GMI Airdrop is around the corner with a fresh leaderboard, the LP Bonds Launchpad is turning bond creation into a single-step experience for ~10 USD, and founder Tommy WorldPower shares why the tech has reached a point he’s genuinely proud of. Plus, catch the highlights from our most candid X Spaces yet, and the latest Masternode network snapshot. Long-term by design, liquid by choice. Let’s dive in! 🚀

1. GMI Airdrop: Wave 2 Season 5 around the corner 🎉

GMI Airdrop Wave 2 Season 5 banner — a fresh season with Daily Streaks, Boosters, Referrals, and leaderboard competition

A fresh season, a fresh leaderboard, and a level playing field. Wave 2 Season 5 of the GonnaMakeIt Airdrop is around the corner – following a Season 4 that put 8,000,000+ GMI into the hands of participants. Every season resets the race, so whether you dominated the last round or are just walking in, everyone starts from the same line. The playbook stays simple: Daily Streaks build your standing, Boosters multiply your impact, and Referrals turn your network into momentum. The community members actively minting, listing, bidding, and holding bonds will be the ones best positioned for what comes next. With bond minting running at ~10 USD on the Launchpad, stacking that position ahead of the season launch has always been easy. Turn on notifications across GMI X and Discord so you are among the first to know when Season 5 begins.

2. LP Bonds Launchpad: Single-Step Minting Under 10 USD 🔨

LP Bonds Launchpad — single-step minting for ~10 USD per bond, permissionless across any major coin and chain with up to 300% APR

July marked a milestone for the Launchpad, transforming bond creation into a permissionless, near one-step experience. Users pair GMI with a variety of major coins across supported chains while DZap manages the transaction flow behind the scenes. This eliminates manual onboarding; simply select a pair, mint the bond, and the liquidity begins its long-term role within the ecosystem. Bond creation can be completed for ~10 USD, bringing 100% APR within reach of a broader range of wallets. As the community continues launching pairs, the team remains standing by to assist. If anything unexpected occurs during the process, visit the official Discord or Telegram channels and tag the team with the details. Sharing the pair, wallet, and transaction data helps the team review the situation efficiently while the community shapes the next stage of adoption.

3. From the Founder's Desk: "This Chart Ain't Going Down" 🖋️

From the Founder's Desk — Tommy WorldPower, founder of Energi and GMI, with the message: long-term by design, liquid by choice

“I’ll be honest with you – the tech has reached a point I’m genuinely proud of. The LP Bonds Launchpad is live with DZap integrated, which means minting a bond at present is a permissionless, near one-step experience. You can pair GMI with almost any major coin on any major chain – no manual onboarding, no waiting on us. We’re also re-enabling fractionalization for Level 1 bonds, so holders have a clean, immediate exit: fractionalize your bond into an ERC-20 and sell into the pool anytime, with slippage under 5 percent on the GMI/ETH pair. But the bigger point I want everyone to understand – the 20-year liquidity lock is the whole point. It’s what keeps the chart healthy and the project alive for the long run, while you stay liquid from day one. I’m building something to scale. With the tech solid, our focus shifts fully to marketing and getting the message out: long-term by design, liquid by choice.”

4. Monthly X Spaces Recap: "Long-term by design. Liquid by choice." 👏

July's community Spaces was one of the most candid yet. Special guest Yuri from DZap - a DeFi execution layer with ~500M in processed volume - walked through the latest integration that lets anyone mint an LP Bond using virtually any token in their wallet, in one seamless flow. Community host Gabby put it to the test live, minting a bond solo with USDC and SHIB - "if I can do it, anybody can do it." The second half turned into a genuinely valuable discussion on the 20-year lock, where community members and Tommy hashed out the misconception head-on: the liquidity is locked, not you - your bond NFT is tradable from day one, and Level 1 fractionalization adds an immediate exit. The community even coined the following slogan on the spot: "Long-term by design. Liquid by choice." Don't miss the next one - we go live the first Sunday of every month at 10 AM EST on X.

July’s community Spaces was one of the most candid yet. Special guest Yuri from DZap – a DeFi execution layer with ~500M in processed volume – walked through the latest integration that lets anyone mint an LP Bond using virtually any token in their wallet, in one seamless flow. Community host Gabby put it to the test live, minting a bond solo with USDC and SHIB – “if I can do it, anybody can do it.” The second half turned into a genuinely valuable discussion on the 20-year lock, where community members and Tommy hashed out the misconception head-on: the liquidity is locked, not you – your bond NFT is tradable from day one, and Level 1 fractionalization adds an immediate exit. The community even coined the following slogan on the spot: “Long-term by design. Liquid by choice.” Don’t miss the next one – we go live the first Sunday of every month at 10 AM EST on X.

5. Masternodes Update: State of the Network 🤝

State of the Network August 2026 — Energi Masternodes snapshot showing 280 active masternodes and 20.46M NRG in active collateral

The Energi Masternode network continues to hold strong. As of July 15, 2026, the network stands at 280 active Masternodes – up from last month – securing 20.46M NRG in active collateral, with total collateral also at 20.46M NRG across 280 total Masternodes. Masternodes remain the backbone of Energi’s governance and security, and every holder has a voice: head to Nexus to review active proposals and cast your vote.

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