# What is the 5 Years Club and How to join?

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The 5YC is a special community of members fully committed to the ORIGYN poised to shape ORIGYN’s future. Originally announced on the [25th of July and open until the end of 2024,](https://medium.com/@ORIGYN-Foundation/the-launch-of-the-ogy-5-years-club-5yc-7b7804c8359e) the initiative launched by ORIGYN Foundation has the aim to foster the decentralization of the Protocol.

**What is the 5YR Club?**

The “5 Year Club” is a prestigious membership within the ORIGYN ecosystem, symbolizing a user’s commitment and readiness to engage deeply with the community. By staking your OGY tokens and joining this private club, you identify yourself as a dedicated member poised to shape the protocol’s future. This membership is more than just a status; it’s an invitation to actively participate in discussions, share valuable content, leave thoughtful comments, and foster connections with fellow members. Additionally, this club will feature future surprises, airdrops of fractionalized art and other physical objects using ORIGYN technology.&#x20;

Joining the 5YC is a testament to your unwavering belief in the potential and promise of ORIGYN.&#x20;

**Membership is open until the end of 2024.**



**Exclusive Benefits**

We are committed to rewarding those who trust and support the protocol, making history together. By joining the 5YC, you gain access to:

* A private OpenChat group for 5YC members. [Click here & learn how to join.](https://origyn.gitbook.io/origyn/how-to/what-is-the-5-years-club-and-how-to-join/how-to-join-the-openchat-private-channel)
* Exclusive merchandise.
* Future airdrops of fractionalized art and other physical objects.
* And much more to come...

### **Conditions to enter the club**

For entering to the 5YC the are three conditions that must be accomplished:

* Stake at least 888 OGY. [Click here to learn how to stake OGY](https://origyn.gitbook.io/origyn/how-to/how-to-stake-ogy-tokens).
* Stake those OGY for at least 5 years&#x20;
* Create an OGY Neuron in 2024. [Click here to learn how to configurate OGY Neurons.](https://origyn.gitbook.io/origyn/how-to/how-to-configure-neurons-to-claim-staking-rewards)

**Remember: membership is open until the end of 2024.**
