Activity Notifications: The system provides a real-time activity feed, notifying the community whenever a new donation is received or a payout is distributed, ensuring complete visibility into the recovery progress.
Cryptographic Proof: Every SOU is an Ethereum-based NFT—a permanent, verifiable record of exactly what the ecosystem owes you. This isn’t a promise hidden in a database; it is a cryptographic claim recorded on the blockchain where it cannot be manipulated.
Core Concepts
The SOU system tracks your progress toward recovery using two key metrics.Original Principal
The total original principal tokens originally lost. This is an immutable historical record of your claim.
Current Principal
The remaining balance owed to you. This decreases automatically as you claim payouts or receive community contributions.
Payout vs Reward
We distinguish between repaying debt and providing ecosystem incentives.| Feature | Effect on Principal Tokens | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Payout | Reduces | Debt Repayment. Direct compensation for your loss. |
| Reward | No Change | Bonus. Airdrops or ecosystem incentives on top of what is owed. |
Accountability & Revenue Flow
The SOU system only works if revenue flows back to the users. Our model is built on ecosystem-wide accountability:- Project Alignment: Future ecosystem projects are prioritized based on their ability to generate revenue that flows directly into the SOU Fund.
- Licensed IP: All IP created around the Shib brand is registered and licensed to contribute back to affected users.
- Community Contribution: Community members can donate directly to the fund, which proportionally reduces the principal tokens for all holders. Every token affected in the hack receives an equal proportion of the contribution. (If you intend to help repay only one particular token, please contact us).
- Creator Fees: When selling your SOU claim, an optional creator fee can be enabled, where 100% of these collected fees are returned to the community as payouts or rewards.
Portfolio Management
You are never “stuck” with a claim. SOUs are fully-functional NFTs that provide immediate flexibility:- Merge & Split: Consolidate multiple claims into one or split a large claim to manage your portfolio.
- Liquidity: If you need liquidity immediately, you can sell your SOU claim on the marketplace. (Includes a 1% platform fee and an optional 5% creator fee). You can view the official collection on OpenSea.
- Transfer: Transfer your claim to any Ethereum-compatible wallet.
Audited Security: The entire SOU system—including minting, payouts, donations, and transfers—has been rigorously audited by Hexens to ensure technical integrity and user safety.
Official Updates
For more context on the hack, recovery efforts, and the security roadmap, check out our official blog posts:A Year-End Letter to the Shib Army
Direct accountability and the vision for SOU.
Bridge Security Update
Preliminary analysis and containment status of the protocol.
Hardening & Asset Recovery
Detailed technical report on foundation hardening and checkpoint fixes.
Plasma Bridge Restoration
BONE bridge reactivation and new 7-day withdrawal safeguards.