HeLa Labs: Season 1 Wrap-Up — From the Beginning to Growth

From a bold idea to a fully operational Layer 1 chain, Season 1 of HeLa Labs has officially come to a close.

Over the past chapters, we’ve built more than just a blockchain — we’ve built a movement. This season laid the foundation for a modular chain powered by real-world use cases, community energy, and a stablecoin-first model designed for everyday adoption.

Here’s a full recap of what we’ve accomplished — and what lies ahead.

Foundations: Where We Started

  • Launched HeLa Labs as a modular Layer 1 blockchain in collaboration with A*STAR’s IHPC
  • Introduced HLUSD, a fiat-backed stablecoin serving as the gas token
  • Won the Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite 2023 (Web3 Category), validating our mission of bridging Web2 and Web3
  • Built strong community footprints and participated in over 14 events as speakers or sponsors

Technical Progress

  • Launched testnet “Atlantia”, featuring StableHodl and incentivized quests
  • Deployed mainnet in May 2024, making HeLa fully operational
  • Rolled out Guardian Node sales and validator onboarding
  • Deployed early DApps like StableHodl and RuckusMarket
  • Advanced AI + Blockchain integration, enabling users to run on-chain AI agents
  • Secured a network audit from Uppsala Security

Business Development

  • Maintained ongoing conversations with venture capital firms and launchpads
  • Gathered feedback on tokenomics, go-to-market strategies, and rollout plans
  • Incorporated feedback into our TGE planning and updated investor decks

Ecosystem and Community Growth

  • Onboarded 400+ ecosystem and community growth partners
  • Expanded globally through AMAs, in-person meetups, and strategic community engagement
  • Launched StableHodl on mainnet in April 2025, offering real yield in HLUSD
  • Introduced loyalty points through quests, campaigns, and events
  • Grew our community to 49,000+ on Discord and 120K+ on Twitter
  • Hosted Celestial Carnival, invite challenges, trivia games, and more
  • Launched the Faction System to encourage friendly rivalry and team-based participation
  • Revamped the Daily Challenge system to increase engagement
  • Successfully concluded the Role Migration initiative

Marketing & Communications

  • Strengthened brand positioning: “Your AI. Your Yields. One Chain.”
  • Hosted multi-project AMAs (e.g., GMatrix, Strant AI, Validium Network)
  • Distributed 20 million HLPoints to over 60K wallets on Atlantia
  • Enabled Gold, Silver, and Bronze NFT minting using HLPoints
  • Minted and distributed:

     

    • 150 OG NFTs
    • 350 Early Birds NFTs
    • 500 Super HeLa Rangers NFTs

       

  • Assigned community roles:
    • Snapshot Master, Visionary Artist, Sticker Maker, HeLa Elite, Legendary Inviter, HeLa Master, HeLa Legendary, HeLa Mythical
  • Launched the Season 1 Ambassador Program:
    • HeLa Scouts, HeLa Explorers, HeLa Legends, HeLa Guardians
  • Upcoming: A new community campaign tied to TGE preparation
  • Zealy campaign has launched

Key Notes on Season 1 Rewards

  • HLPoints will be redeemable for $HELA tokens — more details coming in next week’s announcement
  • Gold, Silver, and Bronze NFTs minted with HLPoints will be rewarded with $HELA tokens
  • OG, Early Birds, and Super HeLa Rangers NFTs will also be eligible for $HELA token rewards via the TGE airdrop checker
  • Community role holders ((Snapshot Master, Visionary Artist, Sticker Maker, HeLa Elite, Legendary Inviter, HeLa Master, HeLa Legendary, HeLa Mythical, OG, Early Birds, Super HeLa Rangers) will become “Early Supporter” roles
  • Zealy NFT holders will also be eligible for “Early Supporter” roles
  • Early Supporters will enjoy privileges in Season 2, especially in the new pointing system

A Note on Transparency

In response to community feedback, we want to emphasize: Transparency remains a core principle at HeLa Labs.

As we move toward our Token Generation Event (TGE), we are committed to regular, honest updates — covering everything from technical developments to business growth and community milestones.

To every OG, builder, and believer who made Season 1 possible — you are HeLa.
We’ll be sharing even more exciting stories in the days to come, and of course, Season 2 is on the way. Let’s carry that same energy forward. 

We officially close Season 1 and thank everyone who has been with us on this journey.

Q&A

  1. When exactly is the TGE (Token Generation Event)?

Our current target is around November, but depending on community hype, it could happen sooner.

  1. Will there be a central place (e.g., dashboard or tool) to view all eligible rewards?

Yes, we are developing this tool, and it will be released in the early phase of Season 2.

  1. Will the new Discord pointing system reset or carry over Season 1 points/roles?

HLPoints will be reset. However, Engage-to-Earn points will carry over into Season 2. There will be major opportunities to earn whitelist spots using Engage-to-Earn points. New roles will also be introduced.

  1. Do Gold, Silver, and Bronze NFTs have any utility after the $HELA token airdrop?

These NFTs will be used to claim the HeLa airdrop. Detailed information will be announced shortly. 

  1. Will Factions and the Faction System continue in Season 2?

The daily challenges won’t return, but some events may still feature the Faction System. While not listed in the roadmap, it could return for specific activities.

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Carina Caringal

Hi, I'm Carina, and I've been captivated by the world of web3 for as long as I can remember. Ever since I first dipped my toes into this innovative technology, I've found myself drawn to exploring and understanding its infinite potential. The complexities of layer 1 solutions particularly intrigue me, as they form the foundation of decentralized networks and pave the way for a more transparent and efficient digital landscape.

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