This thread was a space for Rocket Pool believers to share why they were still here—what they believed in about Rocket Pool and RPL, what it felt like to hold through the lows, and how they could stay positive and proactive. It offered support, reflection, and encouragement, grounded in shared values around decentralization and Ethereum staking. The focus stayed on honest experiences, not blame or mockery—just voices from those still building and believing. Participants received a POAP.

Rocket Pool launched on November 8, 2021 after several years of development and exhaustive audits. A year later, Rocket Pool is still the only open source, trustless, decentralized, open source, and permissionless staking platform available in the Ethereum ecosystem. Rocket Pool is widely regarded as the fractional staking platform that is most closely aligned with the core values of Ethereum and we're all looking forward to a successful future! POAP image by designatum.eth#8180 through popapathon.com, poap developed by superphiz. Recipients of this POAP are known Rocket Pool community members who contributed $5 to the Rocket Pool Grants and Bounties management committee.