How Cosmic Signature Works
Gesture. Endure. Shape the Signature. Participants make gestures during a Performance Cycle. When the Cycle Finalization Time expires, the cycle can be finalized and allocations distribute across more than ten tracks — including the Signature Allocation, Anchor Distributions, and Protocol Guild.
How It Works
Three steps to participate and shape the Cycle Reserve
Gesture
Make a gesture with ETH or CST (ERC-20). Each gesture extends the Cycle Finalization Time, records a Stellar Selection entry, and shapes the evolving Signature.
Endure
The cycle runs until the Cycle Finalization Time expires. Each new gesture adds the current time increment to the stored finalization time.
Receive
Participate in allocations when the cycle finalizes — Signature Allocation, Stellar Selections, Anchor Distributions, and more.
What Every Gesture Imprints
Participation imprints multiple allocation tracks per cycle.
Dynamic Participation CST
Each gesture may imprint CST based on how long it has been since the previous gesture.
Stellar Selection Entry
Each gesture records an entry in Stellar Selection for end-of-cycle allocations.
Cosmic Signature NFT Selection
Ten participants receive 1,000 CST and a unique Cosmic Signature NFT via Stellar Selection each cycle.
Signature Allocation
The participant who made the Final Gesture may retrieve 25% of the Cycle Reserve in ETH, 1,000 CST, and a Cosmic Signature NFT.
Lifecycle of a Performance Cycle
Every cycle follows this sequence from open to finalization.
Cycle Opens
A new Performance Cycle begins. The first ETH Calibration Window opens, and the CST Calibration Window starts from a 12-hour reference that then changes with participation.
Participants Gesture
Each gesture adds the current time increment to Cycle Finalization Time. Participation CST is dynamic, and ETH/CST gestures move the CST Calibration Window by about 0.398% down or 0.4% up.
Cycle Finalization Time Expires
When the countdown reaches zero, the participant who made the Final Gesture becomes eligible to finalize the cycle.
Cycle Finalizes
The participant who made the Final Gesture retrieves the Signature Allocation: 25% of the Cycle Reserve, 1,000 CST, and a Cosmic Signature NFT.
Stellar Selections
Three ETH Stellar Selection recipients share 4% of the Cycle Reserve. Ten NFT Stellar Selection recipients plus ten Anchored-NFT Stellar Selection recipients each receive 1,000 CST and a Cosmic Signature NFT.
Next Cycle
About half of the Cycle Reserve rolls forward as the Compounding Reserve, and the next cycle begins with fresh Calibration Windows.
Getting Started
From wallet connection to your first gesture in three steps.
Connect Your Wallet
- Click the "Connect Wallet" button at the top of the page.
- Use a wallet that supports the Arbitrum blockchain, such as MetaMask.
- Switch your network to Arbitrum when prompted, then approve permissions.
- Your wallet address will appear in the header once connected.
Check the Gesture Cost
- Review the Cycle Finalization Time — every gesture adds the current time increment to the stored finalization time.
- Check the current Gesture Cost in ETH or CST before committing.
- Review the live Participation CST preview; the amount changes with time since the previous gesture.
- Note the Signature Allocation amount to see the potential ETH distribution.
- Ensure your wallet holds the Gesture Cost plus a small amount for gas fees.
Make Your Gesture
- Choose ETH, optionally attach a Random Walk NFT for a 50% ETH Gesture Cost reduction, or make a CST (ERC-20) gesture.
- Click "Gesture Now" and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
- Your gesture extends the Cycle Finalization Time and updates the ETH/CST cost state.
- Every gesture records a Stellar Selection entry and may imprint dynamic Participation CST automatically.
Pro Tips & Strategy
Practical guidance for maximizing participation across allocation tracks.
Watch Both Calibration Windows
ETH and CST Gesture Costs follow separate live windows, and each gesture changes the CST window.
Attach a Random Walk NFT
Holding a Random Walk NFT grants a one-time 50% ETH Gesture Cost reduction.
Stack Stellar Selection Entries
Each gesture records one Stellar Selection entry. More gestures means higher Selection frequency.
Use a Burner Wallet
The smart contracts are publicly source-verified on-chain, but using a dedicated wallet for participation adds an extra layer of safety.
Watch the Finalization Time
Each gesture adds the current time increment to the stored Cycle Finalization Time.
Gesture with CST
Use CST as an alternative gesture currency through the CST Calibration Window.
Have Questions?
Read the FAQ for detailed answers on cycle mechanics, allocation tracks, tokens, and everything else about Cosmic Signature.
Ready to Make Your First Gesture?
Join the active Performance Cycle. Connect your wallet and make your first gesture to start imprinting CST and shaping the cycle’s Signature.