r/EthTrader Launches Season V Special Memberships | No New Perks, Yet Excitement Grows
Edited By
Fatima Al-Sayed
Season V of r/EthTrader Special Memberships kicked off on April 15, 2025, and will run until June 4. While no new perks were added, the current offerings have users buzzing with anticipation regarding the upcoming distribution and membership experience.
Overview of Special Memberships
Special Memberships act as seasonal subscriptions represented by unique, tradable NFT cards. Each season, which lasts two months, provides specific perks to subscribers. Members can mint their NFT through the Donut Dashboard for $10 worth of DONUT.
Key Perks Available:
Customizable user flairs
Ability to post GIFs
Approval of posts stuck in queue without governance weight
Bypassing karma and account age restrictions for DONUT distribution eligibility
Submission of image and video posts
Community Reactions
Subscribers have expressed a mix of excitement and curiosity about new perks. One member noted, "Excellent. I’ll have to restore my GIF power soon!” Others highlighted the convenience of the current perks.
“Awesome. Will be the first to subscribe after distribution,” another comment read, showing enthusiasm for the benefits despite the lack of new additions this season.
Several comments centered on potential enhancements for the next season. Suggestions are welcomed, with some promoting a raffle for a customizable .donut domain as an incentive.
Subscription Dynamics
As seasons progress, membership prices decrease. However, once a season ends, members must mint a new NFT to retain their perks.
Subscribers can't stack memberships; only the current season counts.
Gift memberships are allowed, providing a way to share the experience with others.
Old membership cards can be kept as collectibles even after expiration.
Closing Thoughts
Curiously, while many await the possibility of new perks, the existing benefits have been viewed positively within the community. It remains to be seen what Season VI will bring, but the anticipation is palpable.
Key Points
🔹 Season V runs until June 4, 2025.
🔸 No new perks introduced this season.
🔹 Community engaged in suggesting improvements for future seasons.
🔸 Memberships are NFTs, priced at $10 worth of DONUT.
🔹 Expired NFTs remain as collectibles.
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