TL;DR
Migration to Base: $ZED Token Gets Based
The Final Lap: ZED RUN’s Historic Moment
Legacy Leaderboard: Locked, snapshot taken, how to claim your rewards
Sunset Stakes: The best of the best are crowned
Trivia: Last week’s answers
$ZED Token Transitions To Base
On March 3, 2025, ZED Token will officially migrate to the BASE network, marking a major step forward for the ecosystem.
To help you navigate the transition smoothly, we’ve put together a detailed guide covering everything you need to know.
Read the official blog here: ZED Token Migration to BASE.
The Final Lap: ZED RUN’s Historic Moment
After an incredible run, ZED RUN is officially transitioning to ZED Champions, marking the end of an era. The platform's final race, the SnG Final, took place at 22:17 UTC, a fitting sendoff for a game that has captivated players for years.
The final paid race, a C6 1v1 at 16:53 UTC, marked the last competitive event where players staked their skills one last time. Thank you to every player who made ZED RUN what it was. See you at the starting gate for what’s next!
Legacy Leaderboard Snapshot & Rewards Claim
At 00:00 UTC Feb 28, the Legacy Leaderboard was locked, and a snapshot taken, securing reward tiers for players in ZED RUN.
To claim your rewards, visit https://zed.run to obtain your claim code, then head to www.zedchampions.com to redeem. From March 3 (5 PM ET), you'll be able to login via the button in the top right corner, enter your claim code and redeem your badge. Once claimed, your badge can be held, traded, bought or sold on the Marketplace.
With the claim period open for over a month, there’s plenty of time to strategise, trade and prepare for the new game.
For more details, head to the blog: https://community.zed.run/post/the-final-lap-zed-run-sunsets-zed-champions-rises.
ZED RUN Sunset Stakes: The Ultimate Showdown
The Sunset Stakes brought out the best of the best—three days of intense racing, $100,000 in $ZED Token on the line, and a legendary final showdown. Now, it’s time to celebrate the champions who left it all on the track!
🏆 DAY ONE WINNERS
Sprinters: Tropical Crest (Tempest Stables)
Midrunners: Super Grimm (No Vanity)
Marathoners: Cutter (CMRD-Says-Farewell)
🥇 DAY TWO WINNERS
Sprinters: Rare Character (Wisconsin Single Barrel)
Midrunners: Jimi Likes Donkeys (No Vanity)
Marathoners: Hairy Man (S X Ljt Sunset)
🎤 FINAL CHAMPIONS
Sprinters: Geegees Entropy (Geegees)
Midrunners: Seeking the Funk (Kaiju Racing)
Marathoners: Want More Chocolate (Pumpernickel Ponies)
What a finish! Congratulations to all the winners and competitors who made this a race to remember.
Last Week’s Answers: Sunset Stakes Trivia
How was your knowledge of the Sunset Stakes? Find out how many answers you got right!
- What is the total prize pool for the Sunset Stakes?
b) $ZED 100,000
- How many days does the Sunset Stakes last?
c) 3
- Which of the following is NOT a scoring category in the Sunset Stakes?
d) S4
- What is the number of gates in a qualifying race?
c) 12
- Which of these distances is NOT part of the finals on any day?
c) 2800m
- What class of horses can participate in the Sunset Stakes?
b) Class 1
- On which day are the finals held at 2400m?
b) Day 2
- What is the prize pool for each individual day?
c) $ZED 33,333
- Which of the following distances appears on Day 3?
b) 1400m
- How are finals payouts distributed?
b) Top 6
The Final ZED RUNdown
As we transition to ZED Champions, we’re re-evaluating how we communicate with the community to drive engagement. With that in mind, this will be the last edition of ZED RUNdown—and the final newsletter until the launch of ZED Champions.
In the meantime, we’ll be sharing a series of blogs covering product updates and key developments to keep you informed.
