Happy STEPNEMBER from the FSL Team! September was a monumental month, not just for celebrating STEPN's third anniversary, but also for launching new features, events, and partnerships that are taking our ecosystem to new heights. Here’s a complete rundown of everything that happened this month.

STEPN: Celebrating 3 Years with #STEPNEMBER3

September marked STEPN’s third birthday, and to celebrate, we hosted the #STEPNEMBER3 event—a two-week-long series packed with exciting challenges, memories, and rewards. Players completed four tasks, each representing our achievements as a community, for the chance to win part of the 100,000 GMT prize pool.

Key Tasks:

• Task 1: Perform 5 Gem upgrades.

• Task 2: Mint Sneakers to receive exclusive birthday skins.

• Task 3: Use 6 Energy over three days.

• Task 4: Share a Sneaker Enhancement.

Jerry’s Marathon Journey: Win His Haus for Two Weeks

This month, our co-founder Jerry completed the Sydney Marathon in an impressive 4 hours! To celebrate his achievement, we launched the #RunWithJerry contest, where participants shared their running stories for a chance to win 50% of Jerry’s Haus earnings for two weeks. This contest connected our community over shared fitness goals and motivated runners of all levels.

STEPN GO: Public Beta Launch

The long-awaited STEPN GO officially launched its public beta on September 4, opening up the game to everyone with an Activation Code. Players could access the Marketplace, use GGT tokens, and start their fitness journey with a seamless onboarding process.

Notable Features:

• The Haus System allows users to lend Sneakers to friends, lowering barriers to entry for newcomers.

• Cross-chain liquidity provision for GGT, ensuring smooth trading and swapping.

This launch was a huge milestone in bringing Web3 to the masses, and the community’s enthusiasm was electric.

adidas x STEPN GO: Co-branded Genesis Sneakers

Another exciting development in September was our renewed partnership with adidas, which saw the release of 1,000 co-branded Genesis Sneakers on STEPN GO. Featuring four unique designs inspired by adidas’ iconic running silhouettes, these sneakers were exclusively available via a raffle mint on MOOAR.

Key Highlights:

• 996 Genesis Sneakers were up for grabs in the raffle, with the remaining 4 being given away in community contests.

• The raffle ticket price was set at 10,000 GMT, fully refundable if not selected.

This collaboration marks a significant step toward STEPN GO’s mass adoption, combining Web3 technology with adidas' global brand recognition. The raffle mint has also broken records with nearly 300 million GMT locked. 

G-SHOCK Partnership: Record-Breaking Sneaker Raffle

This month also saw a historic collaboration with G-SHOCK, where we raffled 800 STEPN GO x G-SHOCK Genesis Sneakers. The community locked an astonishing 170 million GMT in the raffle, making it one of the biggest events we’ve ever hosted.

This partnership has opened the door for more exclusive collaborations, so stay tuned for future announcements!

MOOAR: Galactic Gecko x STEPN Event

September was an exciting month for MOOAR users, with the Galactic Gecko x STEPN co-branded Sneakers event taking place from September 16 to September 19. The raffle minted 199 OG Sneakers and 1 Genesis Sneaker, while a trading event allowed users to earn MOOAR Boxes and collect exclusive rewards.

In addition, the VIP3 Gold Pass Raffle from September 24 to September 28 gave participants a chance to secure VIP status across Web3, offering perks like real-time CashBack on fees.

MORCHI & Super Useless Token (SUT): Level Up and Burn

MORCHI NFTs continued to grow in popularity as players leveled them up to unlock MOOAR Boxes filled with rare NFTs. By reaching Level 30, players could burn their MORCHI to receive valuable Achievement NFTs, boosting their in-game utility.

In just 30 days, we’ve seen an incredible 1.5 million transactions for MORCHI, and a total MORCHI trading volume reaching 4.9 million GMT! 

Meanwhile, the Super Useless Token (SUT) saw several significant burns this month, including a 2.6 million SUT burn on September 9 and a 3.6 million SUT burn on September 23. These burns reduced the overall SUT supply, adding scarcity to the already hilariously “useless” token.

The Super Useless Meme Contest continued as well, with creative entries from the community mocking the token’s name while vying for a chance to win 1,000 GMT.

Gas Hero: Heroic Evolution Breeding Event

The Heroic Evolution Breeding Event in Gas Hero went live on September 30, allowing players to breed their existing heroes to unlock special edition heroes with boosted attributes. This month, we also hosted multiple raffle rounds and introduced the Octagonal Arena: Boss Mode, where players battled powerful bosses for Hero Potions and treasure fragments.

Other notable updates:

• Raffle Round III with Hero Potions gave players the chance to win a STEPN GO x G-SHOCK Genesis Sneaker.

• The Treasury Fragment feature was added to the Gas Hero World Auction House, allowing players to bid on rare items like Genesis Sneakers, Super Useful Eggs, and more.

FSL Points: Earn While You Shop

Starting this month, FSL Points were introduced to STEPN GO, rewarding users with 2% back in FSL Points for every marketplace transaction. These points can be redeemed for GMT or used within the FSL ecosystem, adding even more value to every purchase made.

Nels’ Run Across America - September Highlights

In September, Nels covered an impressive 1,300 miles, moving through eastern Colorado and soon entering Nebraska. He has passed iconic locations like Yosemite and witnessed the breathtaking fall colors of western Colorado. Along the way, he continues to meet new people who act as official witnesses for his Guinness World Record attempt.

Beyond the record, Nels is running in honor of fallen Navy SEAL Chris Campbell, raising funds for the Wounded Warrior Project with the goal of donating over $300,000. His dedication to veterans drives him through physically demanding challenges, such as crossing the Continental Divide at 10,247 feet, despite training at sea level in Florida.

With the support of his crew, Nels remains focused, looking to make up time on the flatter terrain ahead in October. Despite being slightly behind pace, his mission to make a difference for veterans keeps him moving forward.

FSL Offline Events

We also took the FSL experience offline this month with several key events:

• Yawn Rong represented FSL at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, where he discussed making NFTs great again with STEPN GO. 

• We hosted community walks and meetups in Lisbon, Portugal, Hatsushima, Japan, Izmir, Turkey and many more, bringing together local users and champions.

September was an action-packed month filled with product launches, major partnerships, and exciting events across the FSL ecosystem. As we move into October, we’re looking forward to even more innovations, community engagement, and collaborations.

Thank you for being part of the FSL journey—here’s to more adventures ahead!
Let’s keep moving forward, stronger than ever!