The TZ-10 virus first emerged late 2024 in a cluster of cases at a remote research facility. Initially misidentified as a novel variant of an existing pathogen, it wasn't until cases appeared simultaneously in several major metropolitan areas that authorities recognized the severity of the emerging threat.
Officially, the virus originated from a zoonotic transmission event involving contaminated livestock. However, recovered documents suggest a connection to experimental bioweapon research. Multiple factions maintain conflicting accounts of the virus's true origin, with some evidence suggesting a deliberate release rather than an accidental outbreak.
What made TZ-10 particularly devastating was its unique combination of high transmissibility, lengthy asymptomatic incubation period, and severe neurological impacts in late-stage infection. By the time symptoms became apparent, infected individuals had typically spread the virus to dozens of contacts.
"Patient Zero remains unidentified. Genetic sequencing reveals a chimeric structure with elements from multiple viral families, suggesting artificial origin. The presence of self-modifying genetic sequences is unprecedented in natural pathogens." — Dr. Elena Reyes, CDC Virologist (Deceased)
The Preservation Scientists continue to investigate the true origin of TZ-10, with ongoing research focused on:
There is no cure. But there is hope. Every RTN token you burn fuels the Preservation Scientists' desperate efforts to understand TZ-10 — and slow its evolution. Your contribution doesn’t buy safety. It buys time. Time to warn, to resist, to survive. Burn for those we lost. Burn for what we might still save.
RTN Research Burn Address:
All contributions are final and non-refundable. Tokens are permanently removed from circulation.
Burning RTN isn’t about finding a miracle — it’s about preserving knowledge before it’s gone. Each contribution advances rogue research networks in the shadows of collapse. With enough fuel, they can:
| Rank | Contributor | Total Burned |
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| 1 |
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1,250,000 RTN |
| 2 |
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985,500 RTN |
| 3 |
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743,200 RTN |
| 4 |
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590,000 RTN |
| 5 |
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472,310 RTN |
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