Understanding Mezo's Mats: Rewarding Real Conviction Over Volume

Mats represent your airdrop allocation within the Mezo ecosystem—but there's more depth to it. Technically speaking, Mats function as a "Proof of HODL" score, marking a departure from conventional chain designs that primarily incentivize trading volume (often enabling wash trading activities).

What makes Mezo's approach distinctive? The protocol evaluates two core metrics: the quantity of Bitcoin you hold and the duration of your holdings. Rather than rewarding transaction velocity, the system prioritizes conviction—your demonstrated commitment to maintaining Bitcoin positions over time. This mechanic directly ties your airdrop eligibility to genuine participation and long-term engagement with the network.

The result is a more authentic measure of community stake. Instead of seeing inflated volumes from speculative trading, Mezo captures meaningful economic participation through extended hodling behavior.