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Thursday, 1 January 2026 – The countdown is entering its final phase for one of the most talked-about GameFi launches this season. PepeNode (PEPENODE), the first mine-to-earn meme coin ecosystem, has officially moved into its last seven days of presale, with investor interest picking up after confirmation that early participants can earn staking rewards of up to 539%.
The project has already raised more than $2.5 million, while the token remains available at its final low entry price of $0.0012161.
With the presale window narrowing, PEPENODE is gaining stronger traction across both the meme coin and GameFi communities. Its hybrid model blending resource-based gameplay with efficient token mechanics places it among a small number of 2026 projects aiming to connect decentralized finance, player engagement, and long-term token circulation.

539% Staking Rewards Point to a Long-Term Sustainability Focus
At a time when many GameFi tokens struggle to stay relevant after their initial launch, PepeNode’s 539% staking rewards stand out not just because of the yield, but because of what they signal. The staking program is designed to reward holders who commit their tokens to network stability and ongoing gameplay growth, aligning incentives between investors and players rather than promoting short-term sell pressure.
Following launch, stakers will be able to join dynamic pools that are linked to in-game performance metrics. This is an important distinction, as staking rewards are not purely inflation-driven they are connected to real operational activity within the PepeNode ecosystem. Even before virtual mining officially begins, token holders can already start staking and earn a dynamically adjusted yield.
At its core, PEPENODE reshapes crypto gaming through the “mine-to-earn” concept. Instead of repetitive tasks aimed solely at generating token payouts, players are responsible for managing an entire digital mining operation.
As a result, every in-game decision from scaling hardware to managing power usage directly impacts efficiency and, ultimately, token accumulation.
The game’s design also reflects the economics of real-world mining, including scarcity, efficiency, and capital allocation. By placing strategy at the center of rewards, PepeNode avoids the common pitfalls that caused many GameFi projects to collapse under unchecked, inflation-heavy token emissions.
Happy New Year from PEPENODE. 🔥🎉
An amazing 2025 turns into a 2026 takeover. 🔥⛏
Celebrate tonight because tomorrow it's back to mining 😉.https://t.co/FaKIaBpf4I pic.twitter.com/rJtemwAITp
— PEPENODE (@pepenode_io) January 1, 2026