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# Pre-Season & OGs

The period leading up to our first NFT drops (and our Pixal PFPs)

The **Pre-Season** was the exciting launchpad period leading up to our very first drops and the release of the Pixal PFPs. It was the time when the earliest community members joined our Discord and 𝕏 channels, helped shape the project through feedback, and got a true head start on the Pixel Journey.

During Pre-Season we:

* Shared regular development updates and progress
* Asked for community input on art, mechanics, and direction
* Ran frequent ecosystem giveaways (roughly twice a week), distributing WAX NFTs to lucky participants
* Launched our Discord leveling system, with many early members already unlocking the first private lounges

### How to Earned the OG Role

The most dedicated early supporters could earn the special **OG role** by completing one of these activities:

* **Leveling Event**: Be among the first 10–35 to reach Level 10 and unlock the private lounge
* **Inviting Event**: Be among the first \~5–10 to successfully refer 10+ new members using your invite link
* **Content / Art Contribution**: Create Pixel Journey-themed graphics, emojis, stickers, gifs, banners, memes, or blog posts (up to 10 contributors)
* **Collab / Partnership Help**: Help us secure new partnerships or collabs (pre-launch or for the future)
* **Giveaway Participant Bonus**: Top or random winners of our early Carl-bot giveaways had a chance at the OG role

The OG role was primarily for bragging rights and recognition of early support, but it also came with occasional whitelist access and bonus airdrop eligibility along the way.

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The Pre-Season officially ended on December 31st, 2023. It is no longer possible to earn the OG role.
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Even though the OG role is now closed, our earliest supporters and OGs remain a foundational part of the Pixel Journey. Their early feedback, energy, and contributions helped build the strong community and vision we have today. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who was there from the very beginning! 🙏

If you joined later, don’t worry — there are still plenty of ways to become a valued and active part of the journey through leveling, contributing, and participating in events and governance.