Voting is currently underway for what might be the most significant tokenomics change in Rocket Pool's history. Valdorff has taken the lead in spearheading the protocol change, with active participation and contributions from a diverse group of members in Rocket Pool's #research Discord channel. While the vote has not yet concluded, it stands as a testament to the unity and determination of the Rocket Pool community, showcasing their commitment to driving governance and promoting transformative change. https://github.com/rocket-pool/RPIPs/blob/main/RPIPs/RPIP-30.md

On August 8, 2023, an enigmatic newcomer by the username "elpresidank" made an extraordinary proposition: a commitment to match any user's RPL purchase, up to an impressive 600 ETH. This unexpected and intriguing offer set the Rocket Pool Discord community ablaze with excitement, as a cascade of buy orders commenced, spanning not only from community members but also from the Rocket Pool team themselves. This surge of activity was met with an equal measure of zeal from elpresidank's commitment to match these buy orders, creating an atmosphere of shared passion and unity. Members received a POAP for participating. POAP design by ShfRyn.

On May 22, 2023, spirits are down in the Rocket Pool community after a 1.8 million dollar sale of their token RPL and one of the esteemed whales started exiting their minipools. Will this be the downfall of Ethereum's greatest staking protocol? This POAP was delivered to members in the Discord who shared words of encouragement on why Rocket Pool will recover. Design by ShfRyn.

On May 14, 2023, Waqwaqattack, Rocket Pool's beloved Rocket Fuel podcast host, watched Guardians of the Galaxy 3 then delivered his own baby in his car. Baby waq and mommy waq are all doing great.

On May 2, 2023, Rocket Pool surpassed an astonishing 2500 nodes. A tremendous feat worthy of Sparta in its prime and a hard fought battle to get here thanks in no small part to Maverick. Plus, The Honorable Dybsy in a bunny suit in celebration of his HOP-RP ambassadorship.

On April 17, 2023, the Rocket Pool protocol launched its much-anticipated major event, Atlas, which marked a significant milestone in the development of the decentralized protocol. The launch event was marked by a celebratory atmosphere, with members of the Rocket Pool Discord community coming together to share their excitement and stories about the project. As the Atlas launch went live, members of the Discord community gathered virtually to participate in the festivities. There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air as Rocket Pool enthusiasts from all over the world joined in to celebrate the culmination of months of hard work and dedication.