Thanks to @solecitouwu for the rocky art of the event!

The Toadstool Events continue their 2026 journey… but before we dive headfirst into the event, allow me a very small pause.

A few days ago, during the Banacademy Awards, I was honored with several recognitions, including Writer Award and Entertainer Award. And while the jungle is currently glitching, collapsing, and being rewritten in real time… I just want to say thank you.

Everything you read, every bizarre creature, every twist, every dramatic overreaction and unhinged monkey moment exists because this community keeps showing up, reading, participating, laughing, and sometimes screaming.

Sentimental moment over. Back to destruction.

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One of our monKey artist was wandering through the ruins, camera in hand, hoping to capture images of a brand new Swolemination. That’s when she found it.

A small lake. Crystal clear. Surrounded by vibrant, almost impossibly lush vegetation. It looked untouched. Alive. Without thinking twice, she rushed forward and drank from it. The water was cool, refreshing, and instantly revitalized her.

But something felt off.

Every now and then, the lake seemed to… glitch. Just for a split second. Like reality was buffering.

“A glitch in the matrix!!!!” she thought.

Then she saw it. A beam of light cutting through the jungle canopy from somewhere deep within. And just like that, the lake flickered. The vegetation dissolved. The paradise vanished. All that remained was destruction.

Heart racing, she followed the light.

And there it stood.

An imposing Swolemination. Massive. Rocky. Almost motionless. Its head looked like it was recording, like some kind of ancient camera. On its back, massive film reels slowly rotated. It barely moved, yet its presence dominated the clearing.

Then it shifted. Low mechanical sounds echoed through the trees. A strange whirring, like an old projector coming to life. And suddenly...

An image exploded into existence. The jungle, fully restored. Vibrant. Alive. Thriving. As if nothing had ever happened.

The little monKey stood frozen in disbelief. This wasn’t destruction. This was projection.

She quickly snapped a photo of the towering creature and ran. Fast. Not looking back. Because whatever this Swolemination is… it’s not just changing the jungle.

It’s editing reality.

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There are a few changes to the rules and prizes that you’ll uncover as we move forward, but for now, the projector is on and the spotlight is set on the biggest night in film: The 2026 Academy Awards!

Win $BAN every time your nominee wins! The more you get right, the higher your chance of also taking home one of our Top 3 Prizes!

Prizes

1st Place: 19000 BANANO

2nd Place: 13333 BANANO

3rd Place: 9119 BANANO

+ Bansplits for EVERY AWARD!

+ Exclusive Toadstool POAP for top participants!

Yes, we’ll have special POAPs for the top predictors of the event! Digital collectibles to celebrate your accuracy, give a lasting memory, and maybe even be used in a future end-of-year giveaway.

Rules (Please read carefully):

• Register for the event BEFORE the deadline (Sunday, March 15 - 5:00 PM ET) filling out this form.

• Write your Discord username exactly as it appears (including the @). If you change it later and don’t update us, you risk disqualification.

• If you are not yet a Banano Discord citizen you won’t be able to participate, so don’t fill out the form and avoid a penalty.

• Not on Banano Discord but a member from Reddit, Telegram, or any other official Banano social? Just identify yourself so we can confirm you’re a real community member, not a rogue spam bot in the jungle.

• Choose the option that you predict will win in each category.

• Check that you have marked everything before moving on to the next section.

• You will receive a copy in your email with your answers.

• You can only fill out the form once! So make sure you fill out everything correctly.

Note #1: If you want to earn the POAP rewards for the Toadstool Events, make sure you have a compatible wallet. Download the official POAP Home app here to easily view and manage your POAPs. You can log in using your Ethereum address, ENS name, or email.

Note #2: In case of a tie in the first positions, the winner will be the user who has sent the form first.

The winners will be announced and the prizes will be distributed shortly after the event ends.

WATCH PARTY

On the big night (Sunday, Mar. 15), we’ll be in the Event Room channel with the classic watch party. So dust off your best outfit, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt, shed some dramatic tears, and celebrate your perfect picks on your ballot as we find out who takes home the trophies.

Any questions? Feel free to contact @phantoad at Banano Discord.