🔄 Reset Mechanisms as Reward Magnifiers
Notcoin’s reset system doesn’t wipe out progress—it creates stakes
At the end of each cycle, players could reset their earnings for higher future returns. This traded short-term gain for long-term advantage. Reset decisions weren’t gimmick
—they spurred commitment
Data showed players who reset once showed longer retention and higher claims. It created psychological calibration—loss often improves loyalty
This planned volatility felt fair. Everyone restarts. Some return stronger
Why It Matters
Reset design can reshape engagement by making participation a choice—not
compulsion
Speculation
Proof-of-presence may tilt toward loops, not ladders, in future tokenomic models
If resetting meant stronger presence, would users stick longer?