Understanding Huma's Badge Retention: Key Requirements and Grace Period Explained

SelfCustodyIssues · 2026-01-20T18:05:01+00:00

Huma Finance has clarified its Vanguard Badge program rules, reinstating affected badges and establishing compliance requirements. Users must hold 10,000 HUMA tokens or stake 100% of airdropped tokens by January 5, 2026, to retain their badge status.

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2026-01-20 18:05:01

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Huma Finance has clarified the rules surrounding its Vanguard Badge program following recent community discussions about badge revocation post-airdrop launch. The protocol has now reinstated affected badges while establishing a clear compliance framework for users.

What You Need to Do to Keep Your Badge

To maintain your Vanguard Badge status within Huma’s ecosystem, participants must satisfy one of two conditions:

Hold a minimum of 10,000 HUMA tokens in your wallet, or
Stake 100% of the airdropped tokens you’ve received through the program

These requirements ensure active participation and long-term commitment from badge holders, which supports the stability of Huma’s incentive structure.

Grace Period and Timeline

The Huma Finance team has granted a grace period for all users to realign with these requirements. The deadline to meet compliance is January 5, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. This window provides adequate time for users to adjust their holdings or staking positions accordingly.

What This Means for Your Position

Users who fail to meet either requirement by the specified deadline risk losing their Vanguard Badge status. The reinstatement of badges during this grace period demonstrates Huma Finance’s commitment to transparency, giving the community a fair opportunity to maintain their privileges without disruption.

Badge holders should review their current HUMA token holdings and airdrop stakes now to ensure they remain in good standing through the transition period.

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