Welcome to Fogo Flames Season 1.5
When I saw the announcement for Fogo Flames Season 1.5, I didn’t just see it as another community campaign. I saw it as a signal.
Community phases are important for any Layer 1, especially in early stages. They reveal whether engagement is temporary or if people are genuinely starting to believe in the ecosystem. Season 1 laid the groundwork, but Season 1.5 feels more intentional — like a continuation rather than a restart.
What stands out to me is how these phases help shape identity. Infrastructure is built by developers, but momentum is carried by community. When users participate consistently, share insights, and stay active beyond incentives, that’s when a project begins forming culture instead of just activity.
Fogo is still early in its journey, and that makes these community seasons more meaningful. They’re not just about tasks or rewards. They’re about observing who stays involved and how the ecosystem evolves between updates. This is where organic engagement either strengthens or fades.
Season 1.5 feels like a transition phase — not just growth, but refinement. It’s an opportunity for the community to deepen its role while the infrastructure continues to mature in the background.
For me, this stage matters more than hype. Because strong ecosystems aren’t built in one big moment. They’re built in phases like this.
And sometimes, these in-between seasons tell you more about a project’s future than the launch itself.