Moonbirds has officially extended the Nesting 2.0 grace period by seven days, pushing the deadline to February 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. The move comes after technical glitches hampered early participation, and aims to give affected holders a fair shot at full-month $BIRB rewards.
Why the Extension?
During the initial rollout of Nesting 2.0, website errors prevented some users from depositing their NFTs. The team declared the extension to "rebuild trust" and ensure that anyone nesting by the new cut-off receives a complete month of credit. Originally, only NFTs nested in the first seven days counted for full-month rewards.
How Nesting 2.0 Works
Following the project's migration to Solana, Nesting 2.0 transforms the old soft-staking model into a structured lock-up protocol. Owners of Moonbirds, Mythics, or Oddities must commit their NFTs to the protocol. Once deposited, the NFT becomes non-transferable; holders receive a soulbound Birb NFT as proof of participation and start accruing $BIRB token rewards. The mechanism reduces NFT market supply and encourages long-term engagement.
24-Month Linear Distribution
$BIRB tokens follow a linear release schedule over 24 months to avoid abrupt sell pressure. Rewards are distributed on the 28th of each month, with each holder unlocking 1/24th of their share per month. The amount is proportional to nesting time (excluding the grace period). This predictable model aims to stabilize the Moonbirds ecosystem and foster recurring participation.
Tokenomics Snapshot
Total supply is 1 billion $BIRB, with roughly 285 million tokens in circulation at launch. Allocation: community 65%, holder rewards 27%, partner expansion 12%, value chain incentives 10%, liquidity 8%, innovation 8%, investors & advisors 25%, team 10%. Investor and team tokens are locked for 12 months and then vested over 24 months, reducing short-term selling pressure.
Mixed Community Sentiment
Early nesters have voiced concerns over reward dilution, arguing that a longer window reduces their slice of the total airdrop. Others welcome the fix, saying it compensates those who suffered from technical issues. The tension highlights the challenge of balancing fairness and incentive alignment in NFT ecosystems.
Market Reaction and Ecosystem Vision
$BIRB is trading at $0.2546, up 27.99% in 24 hours, with a 24-hour volume of $236.87 million and a market cap of $72.57 million. The price surge reflects strong short-term momentum after the Nesting 2.0 update. The project views this upgrade as a strategic pivot toward a "BIRB billions brand economy," linking NFT ownership with token rewards for gaming and utility.