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[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

This is going to be a long one, so bear with me.

TLDR: Roo Troop will be sunsetting, with plans to fully shut down on October 1st, 2025.

Four years ago we set out to build something different for the community. Something that would matter and leave a mark in the middle of all the scams and vaporware that were flooding the space. This is not the post I wanted to write but I am proud of what we built together and grateful for the people who backed us the whole way.

We started building the Roo Troop community in September of 2021, and later minted the collection of 5,500 NFTs in January of 2022. We gave out 1/5th of the supply for free to supporters, and sold the rest for a fraction of the normal price at the time.

Through the project, we:

- Gave away more than $50k in crypto
- Distributed over $30k in NFTs through the $ROOLAH shop
- Provided $20k+ in educational opportunities to holders
- Created and ran free educational resources and sessions for months
- Launched a dozen Web3 tools, most free, with some widely adopted in the space
- Brought in countless partnerships and perks for holders
- Minted a free companion collection for holders
- Co-hosted a sold out club event at NFT NYC with A-list DJs, free for holders
- Spoke at multiple conferences around the world
- Used our platform to call out scams and bad actors

I’m really proud of the value we provided to the community, but to be honest, I’m even more proud of how we, as a community, were able to impact the planet and species we built this project to represent:

Together, we:

- Bought a plot of land in the Daintree Rainforest to help preserve the Tree Kangaroo (and countless other species!) habitat
- Donated nearly 6 figures to Tree Kangaroo preservation
- Educated tens, if not hundreds of thousands on Tree Kangaroos and their endangered status

These are things we can all carry with pride forever.

Despite all we accomplished, our path to long-term sustainability didn’t work out as planned. Minting at a fraction of the market rate in 2022, covering heavy costs, and giving a lot meant we didn’t set ourselves up with the best financial runway. We worked hard to pivot, but in the end, the revenue side never matched the ambition.

In hindsight, I would make different decisions, but I can’t change that now. All I can do is say I am grateful for the opportunity to build this with you and I am sorry it did not turn out how we hoped.

To my co-founders, our team, community moderators, and managers…thank you for believing in the mission and adapting with me along the way.

To the community: the OGs from the mystery animal days, the minters, the whales who bought dozens or even hundreds of assets…thank you for riding with us. Some of you never sold a single Roo even when floors 8x’d. My own family and friends put thousands into the project. That is not something I take lightly and I carry that weight. I hope one day I can make it right for you.

October 1st, 2025 will be the official close where we make the Twitter and Discord accounts private. Between now and then we will keep everything open so people can connect, wrap things up, and say goodbye properly.

Thank you for making Roo Troop what it was. You’ve been the best damn NFT community I’ve been part of.

We built something real, we made a difference, and we did it together.

Rooty Roo forever 🌳🦘

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

Update 🤪💍

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

Heads up to all you jpeg nerds I won’t be on Twitter this afternoon because I’m going on a date with a REAL GIRL. I wouldn’t expect you to understand but just know she’s real and we’re going out. I’ll be busy with her (a real girl) which I’m sure is hard for you to comprehend.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

In Australia with family…had to stop by and see ol boy Kombai.

He’s now got a French girlfriend and a little Joey cooking as we speak.

Dad & I went in together and made a personal donation on behalf of Roo Troop to make sure they’re taken care of.

Rooty Roo forever 🌳🦘

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@KYLEN_OUT Love to hear that. What kind of work are you doing?

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

This is going to be a long one, so bear with me.

TLDR: Roo Troop will be sunsetting, with plans to fully shut down on October 1st, 2025.

Four years ago we set out to build something different for the community. Something that would matter and leave a mark in the middle of all the scams and vaporware that were flooding the space. This is not the post I wanted to write but I am proud of what we built together and grateful for the people who backed us the whole way.

We started building the Roo Troop community in September of 2021, and later minted the collection of 5,500 NFTs in January of 2022. We gave out 1/5th of the supply for free to supporters, and sold the rest for a fraction of the normal price at the time.

Through the project, we:

- Gave away more than $50k in crypto
- Distributed over $30k in NFTs through the $ROOLAH shop
- Provided $20k+ in educational opportunities to holders
- Created and ran free educational resources and sessions for months
- Launched a dozen Web3 tools, most free, with some widely adopted in the space
- Brought in countless partnerships and perks for holders
- Minted a free companion collection for holders
- Co-hosted a sold out club event at NFT NYC with A-list DJs, free for holders
- Spoke at multiple conferences around the world
- Used our platform to call out scams and bad actors

I’m really proud of the value we provided to the community, but to be honest, I’m even more proud of how we, as a community, were able to impact the planet and species we built this project to represent:

Together, we:

- Bought a plot of land in the Daintree Rainforest to help preserve the Tree Kangaroo (and countless other species!) habitat
- Donated nearly 6 figures to Tree Kangaroo preservation
- Educated tens, if not hundreds of thousands on Tree Kangaroos and their endangered status

These are things we can all carry with pride forever.

Despite all we accomplished, our path to long-term sustainability didn’t work out as planned. Minting at a fraction of the market rate in 2022, covering heavy costs, and giving a lot meant we didn’t set ourselves up with the best financial runway. We worked hard to pivot, but in the end, the revenue side never matched the ambition.

In hindsight, I would make different decisions, but I can’t change that now. All I can do is say I am grateful for the opportunity to build this with you and I am sorry it did not turn out how we hoped.

To my co-founders, our team, community moderators, and managers…thank you for believing in the mission and adapting with me along the way.

To the community: the OGs from the mystery animal days, the minters, the whales who bought dozens or even hundreds of assets…thank you for riding with us. Some of you never sold a single Roo even when floors 8x’d. My own family and friends put thousands into the project. That is not something I take lightly and I carry that weight. I hope one day I can make it right for you.

October 1st, 2025 will be the official close where we make the Twitter and Discord accounts private. Between now and then we will keep everything open so people can connect, wrap things up, and say goodbye properly.

Thank you for making Roo Troop what it was. You’ve been the best damn NFT community I’ve been part of.

We built something real, we made a difference, and we did it together.

Rooty Roo forever 🌳🦘

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@KYLEN_OUT Hey Kyle, appreciate you checking in man. All is well here. The new stealth business is booming and keeping me very busy with a steady flow of clients and work I'm enjoying. Got my NZ residency finally too so a big weight off there. Staying out of Web3 for now...how are you???

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@purppouchroo Appreciate you so fkn much, Purp. Not many can say they went as hard for the project and community as you did. If you ever need anything, my line is open to you always. One of the realest ones out there. Rooty fkn Roo man

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@BabsPurplelotus Thanks, Babs 🦘

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@Logan4228 Haha good old days for sure. Thanks for your support along the way man.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@Glaugan2 Rooty Roo mf - one of the filthiest memers there ever was

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@OliverShadbolt Rooty Roo, Oz. Not the way I wanted it to go of course, but hey we gave it our all. Rooty Roo legend

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@metacon68 back at you, Meta -- really appreciate your work over the years. From server to social, you were one hell of an asset. Rooty fkn Roo

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@tdkimber Thanks for all this, TDK and back at you man. Hope your financial troubles straighten out...it's not a fun boat to be on.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@tdkimber Rooty fkn Roo TDK - appreciate all the support you showed me and the crew over the years.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@TheOnlyNessie @codenameduch Thanks, Nessie. Not throwing it in yet.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@Hodlsci Appreciate that, Adam, fr. Glad to have made your acquaintance.

And Kombai! Did you know he recently got a new French gf flown in? So cute.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@nftnor Thanks, Nor. I feel you on all fronts. Not the way I wanted it to go but I feel at peace with the impact we made.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@TobberHNFT One of the first to join the mission and one of the last standing. Nothing but love for you, Tobber. Can't wait to see you succeed.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@matthewklink5 Thanks, Matthew and back at you.

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@Specktacularly A big piece! You were one of the most loyal supporters, and I appreciate that immensely. Rooty fkn Roo

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@DWDrummer_eth Thanks DW - all the best and Rooty Roo

[STØNE 🦘 @MorganStoneee]

@RealSealShady Rooty Roo