Deep Dive
1. ValueChain Mainnet & SoDEX Launch (Q4 2025)
Overview
The ValueChain mainnet launch aims to secure the network by staking 5% of the $SOSO supply with validators, while 10% will fund liquidity mining and trading incentives for its decentralized exchange, SoDEX (SoSoValue Announcement). The testnet, live since July 2025, has processed 80,000+ whitelist applications and supports 118 spot pairs.
What this means
This is bullish for $SOSO because staking reduces sell pressure, and exchange activity could drive fee revenue. However, delays in validator onboarding or low initial liquidity on SoDEX could slow adoption.
2. Affiliate Program S2 Rewards (Q1 2026)
Overview
Season 2 of the affiliate program introduces regional leaderboards and anti-bot mechanisms, with 30M $SOSO allocated for airdrops. Season 1 distributed 30M tokens, with top affiliates earning 100,000+ $SOSO (Announcement).
What this means
This is neutral-to-bullish: while it incentivizes user growth, the token unlock (15% of supply) could temporarily pressure prices if participation lags expectations.
3. SoDEX Mainnet Transition (Q4 2025–Q1 2026)
Overview
SoDEX’s mainnet will enable fully on-chain spot and derivatives trading. The testnet’s success—with features like tokenized stocks and multi-chain compatibility—suggests strong demand, though no official mainnet date is set.
What this means
This is bullish if adoption mirrors testnet traction, as exchange volume would boost $SOSO utility. Risks include competition from established DEXs and regulatory scrutiny of tokenized assets.
4. Research Fund Activation (Ongoing)
Overview
The approved SIP-1 proposal allocates 5M $SOSO (3M for competitions, 1.5M for daily rewards) to build a crypto research hub. Submissions for the S3 competition close in November 2025 (Proposal).
What this means
This is bullish long-term, as quality content could attract institutional users. Short-term, it may increase sell pressure if researchers cash out rewards.
Conclusion
SoSoValue is prioritizing infrastructure (ValueChain/SoDEX) and community incentives to strengthen its AI-driven ecosystem. Key risks include execution delays and market saturation in decentralized exchanges. With the Altcoin Season Index at 66/100, could $SOSO’s utility-driven model outperform speculative tokens in 2026?