How Bootstrap Mode Ends

Bootstrap mode ends in one of two ways, whichever happens first.

1. Voluntary Deactivation by Bootstrap Signers

Any 3 bootstrap signers can collectively vote to deactivate bootstrap mode. This occurs when:

  • There is sufficient organic trading volume

  • The top 50 percent set has stabilized

  • Staker participation is high

  • Markets are being created and resolved by users

  • Governance participation is healthy

Because signers are globally distributed and independent, this requires a multi-party decision, not unilateral control.

2. Automatic Expiry

Bootstrap mode automatically terminates 12 months after deployment. This is enforced by the protocol and cannot be extended.

Once bootstrap ends:

  • Market creation is fully permissionless for top 50 percent stakers

  • Outcome governance transitions to fully decentralized mode

  • Bootstrap signers lose all special privileges

Axiom becomes a fully decentralized system.

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