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.