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If you’ve been running the Grass extension or desktop node in the background while grinding your favorite games, it’s finally time to check your dashboard. Grass has officially closed out Stage 2 (Epochs 1 to 19), and the distribution mechanism looks completely different this time around.
Here is everything you need to know about the Grass Network, the step-by-step process to claim your rewards, and what the team has planned for their massive shift into AI infrastructure.
What is the Grass Network?
For those who need a quick refresher: Grass is a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) operating on the Solana blockchain. It allows everyday users to monetize their idle, unused internet bandwidth.
Instead of letting your excess internet go to waste, Grass securely sells it to verified companies and institutions that use it to scrape public web data. This data is then used to train massive Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. It’s essentially free passive crypto rewards just for keeping an app running while you game or work.
The Massive Stage 2 Shake-up: Stable Value Over Token Supply
While Stage 1 rewarded users with the native $GRASS token, the team took a wildly different approach for Stage 2 to protect the project’s long-term tokenomics.
To bypass regulatory complications and shield the $GRASS market price from massive inflation and immediate selloffs, Stage 2 rewards are being distributed in USDC (a US-dollar pegged stablecoin) rather than new tokens.
Your earnings are calculated based on your Network Points (actual bandwidth consumed by data requests) and Uptime Points (how long you stayed online) accumulated between October 14, 2024, and June 8, 2026.
How to Claim Your Grass Stage 2 Rewards
The official claim window opens on July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST and will remain open for exactly six months.
Follow these steps precisely to secure your USDC:
1.Navigate to the Official Dashboard:
Required First Step.
Go directly to the official portal at app.grass.io/dashboard. Warning: Never click links from random Twitter/X accounts or DMs—phishing scams are highly active.
2.Check Eligibility & Accept Terms:
Instant Payout Calculation.
Log into your Grass account. If you earned more than 0 Network Points during the Stage 2 window, you will see your total claimable allocation. Read and accept the program’s Terms and Conditions.
3.Access the Native In-App Wallet:
New Feature Integration.
Grass has launched a non-custodial wallet right inside the app dashboard, secured by your email or passkey. Confirm your wallet setup to authorize the claim.
4.Execute the Claim:
Solana Gas Fee Required.
Click the “Claim” button. You will need a tiny amount of SOL in your linked external Solana wallet (like Phantom or Solflare) to cover network gas fees. If the Solana network is congested and gas fees are high, wait a few hours and try again.
Once claimed, you can use the dashboard’s built-in Jupiter integration to swap your USDC for $GRASS, SOL, or other tokens, or use MoonPay to off-ramp your crypto straight back to your bank account.
Looking Ahead: The Future Plan for Grass
Grass is aggressively transitioning from a pure “airdrop farm” into a heavy-hitting AI data layer. According to the team’s latest developer roadmap and founder seminars, the future revolves around scaling and raw technical capabilities:
- The “Sion” Upgrade for Multimodal Data: Grass has evolved past simple text scraping. The network can now handle multimodal data—meaning it processes text, images, audio, and even heavy 4K video at a petabyte-per-day scale, giving AI engines real-time insights.
- Horizontal Scaling & Speed: With Phase 1 optimization complete, the infrastructure has achieved nearly 60x faster data retrieval speeds. The ultimate goal is horizontal scaling to sustain millions of simultaneous network nodes without lagging.
- Killing the Chrome Extension: For the best performance, Grass is preparing to phase out the standard Chrome extension in favor of a much more robust and resource-efficient Desktop Node. If you want to maximize potential future rewards, downloading the standalone desktop node is a must.
- Mobile App & Broad Distribution: To tap into a truly global user base, dedicated mobile node apps are in active development so you can earn rewards on your smartphone just as easily as your gaming rig.
Final Thoughts for the Gaming Zone Crew
While the shift to USDC payouts for Stage 2 caught some airdrop hunters off guard, it’s actually a incredibly smart long-term move for the health of the project. By paying out rewards in stablecoin revenue, the team isn’t diluting the $GRASS token, proving they have a sustainable, revenue-generating business model behind the scenes.
Keep your desktop nodes running, stay secure, and get ready to claim your hard-earned USDC on July 22nd!
Are you keeping your node online for the next phase, or are you cashing out your USDC rewards right away? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below!
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