This FAQ explains what users should expect as Rodeo winds down, how to preserve posts you created, and how to transfer assets before the platform shuts down.
What is happening to Rodeo?
Rodeo is shutting down and will no longer operate as an active platform after March 10, 2026. Once the platform is offline, Rodeo and its services will no longer be available.
Need to move your assets?
The Rodeo Send-Off is a guided experience that helps you preserve posts you created and transfer assets before Rodeo shuts down. It will be available on desktop starting on January 27th and mobile on February 10, 2026.
What is the shutdown timeline?
- January 27 – February 10, 2026: Rodeo continues to operate as normal with Rodeo Send-Off enabled on Desktop.
- February 10, 2026: Rodeo becomes read-only. You can no longer post, collect, or make or accept offers. The Rodeo Send-Off becomes the only active feature on both Desktop and Mobile.
- March 10, 2026: Rodeo goes fully offline.
What happens to my assets?
You remain the owner of all assets associated with your Rodeo account.
This includes:
- Funds you’ve earned or hold (USDC, Base ETH)
- Posts you created on Rodeo
- Posts you collected from other creators
- Smart contracts deployed by your Rodeo account
Ownership is recorded on public blockchains and does not depend on Rodeo continuing to operate.
What happens to my Credits?
Credits allow you to collect posts on Rodeo. How they are handled depends on how they were obtained.
Credits you purchased
- Credits purchased via Apple Pay or Crossmint are non-refundable.
- Purchased credits cannot be transferred or migrated.
- You should use any purchased credits before February 10, 2026, when Rodeo enters read-only mode.
- After February 10, unused purchased credits can no longer be used.
Credits you earned
Credits earned through:
- Posts you created being collected
- Referral rewards
- Accepted offers
are USDC and treated as assets.
These earned credits/USDC should be transferred as part of the Rodeo Send-Off to an external wallet along with your other assets
What is the Rodeo Send-Off?
The Rodeo Send-Off is available from January 27th through March 10th and will be the only active feature during this period.
It helps you:
Preserve posts you created
- Migrate media and descriptive information for posts you created from IPFS to Arweave
- Confirm control of the smart contract that created your posts by linking an external wallet
Transfer your assets
- Transfer assets from your embedded Rodeo wallet to an external wallet you control, including:
- Funds (USDC, Base ETH, Ethereum mainnet ETH)
- Posts you collected
What about posts I collected?
If you collected posts created by other users:
- Your ownership is not affected
- Their media and descriptive information are preserved by the original creator
The Rodeo Send-Off migrates media and descriptive information only for posts you created.
If there are posts you’ve collected that you care about and want to see preserved long term, you may want to reach out to the creator and let them know about the Rodeo Send-Off so they can complete the process.
What do I need to do?
Before March 10, you should:
- Link an external wallet (EOA) that you control
- Use the Rodeo Send-Off to:
- Preserve posts you created
- Confirm contract control
- Transfer all assets out of your embedded Rodeo wallet
Clear, step-by-step instructions will be provided on the send off page.
What is an external wallet (EOA)?
An external wallet (EOA) is a standard blockchain wallet that you control directly. It is not tied to Rodeo or any other platform.
Examples of wallet providers include Phantom, Metamask, Coinbase and other Ethereum-compatible wallets. Don't have an EOA?
Why do I need one?
Rodeo previously handled blockchain activity for you. As part of the Rodeo Send-Off, this embedded wallet will no longer be supported.
An external wallet ensures:
- You keep direct control of what you own
- Your assets remain accessible after Rodeo shuts down
- You are not dependent on Rodeo to hold or manage them
Learn more here: External Wallets for the Rodeo Send-Off
What if the external wallet I want to use is already tied to another Rodeo account?
An external wallet can only be linked to one Rodeo account at a time.
If the wallet you want to use is already linked to another account, you must complete the Rodeo Send-Off on that account first.
To migrate safely:
- Log in to the secondary account (the one currently linked to the wallet)
- Complete the Rodeo Send-Off on that account:
- Transfer all assets out
- Preserve posts created by that account, if any
- Once the account is empty, log in to your primary account
- Link the external wallet to your primary account
⚠️ Important: Do not link a wallet to a new account until all assets have been migrated out of the old one. Deleting an account that still holds assets will make those assets inaccessible.
Learn more here: Linking an External Wallet When You Have Multiple Rodeo Accounts
What happens to in-progress or past transactions?
All transactions that have already completed onchain are unaffected.
After February 10, 2026:
- You cannot post new content
- You cannot collect posts
- You cannot make, accept, or cancel offers
- No new marketplace activity is possible
Only Rodeo Send-Off–related actions are available until March 10.
Where can I ask questions?
You can reach out to support@rodeo.club if you have any questions.