# S5

Hey guys @RiverdotInc—S5 season has already been going for a few days. Compared with the previous seasons, this season’s rule setup and ecosystem direction are clearer and easier to understand.
The core logic of S5 is very simple: $RIVER staking is the key cornerstone. Your staked amount and the lock-up duration directly determine your influence in the community, and they also affect how strong you are able to capture various rewards—your holdings and ecosystem rights are tightly linked.
On the gameplay side, it has also been upgraded and optimized. It’s no longer only a single staking task.