This is a hit game that cryptocurrency gamers can’t stop talking about. Ethereum network expansion ronin—And no, it’s not like that. axi infiniti this time. that pixelis a relatively simple, social farming game that quickly gathered a sizable following.
Pixels takes its cues from beloved games like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing, but supports crypto elements such as: NFT Avatar and token-based game economy. And the latter part is key. PIXEL token launch and Play-Airdrop Campaign The one before that helped build momentum for Pixels.
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What is a pixel?
pixel It is an online farming game that can be played through a web browser. It was launched in 2021 and has gradually evolved and expanded since then. While initially building polygon—Another Ethereum scaling network—Pixels migrated to Ronin in late 2023.
As of this writing, Pixels allow you to do things like grow and maintain crops, decorate land crops, talk to villagers, complete quests, and more. And it’s social, as you’ll often see hundreds of different little pixel avatars wandering around the game world.
Do I need NFTs or tokens to play?
you’re welcome. You can log in as Ronin. wallet or metamaskChoose to create an account with your email address or phone number. However, Pixels is free to play and enjoy.
However, there are bonus features available. For example, there are NFT land parcels and asset holders that are much larger than the free base land. Specific NFT projects-included Boring Monkey Yacht Club and chunky penguin—You can use a profile photo you own (PFP) Use the character as your in-game avatar.
There is also an optional VIP pass that unlocks additional in-game features, paid for with RON, the native cryptocurrency of the Ronin Network.
What are PIXEL tokens?
PIXEL is the single crypto token of the Pixels gaming world. Launched on Binance February 19, 2024 ERC-20 Token PIXEL has been airdropped to tens of thousands of wallets from early players, and additional payments will be made through the in-game play-to-earn feature in the future.
Pixels previously had an in-game BERRY token, described as a “soft currency” and used for things like buying and selling crops. But Berry has been phased out, holders were granted PIXEL tokens at a preset exchange rate. BERRY is now considered completely useless in the game, but its price actually skyrocketed shortly after the PIXEL token dropped.
Who is eligible to receive the PIXEL airdrop?
Pixels ran a pair of “play-airdrop” campaigns that encouraged play with the promise of potentially earning token rewards in the future. A total of 20,000 player wallets were cut in the first round in 2023, with an additional 8,000 wallets selected in January 2024 ahead of token launch.
Additionally, Pixels ran a Binance Launchpool campaign that lasted from February 9th to the actual token launch and listing on February 19th. Binance offered 350 million PIXEL tokens as a reward to users who staked. Binance Coin (BNB) or FDUSD stablecoin. The Launchpool allocation accounts for 7% of the total PIXEL supply of 5 billion tokens.
Pixels also announced shortly before the token launch that it would be offering 20 million PIXEL tokens as an airdrop to Ronin (RON) stakers as a reward for supporting the network. The snapshot was taken on February 8 and the overall allocation will be split into two rounds, the first releasing on February 19 and the second about a month later.
future
According to Pixels founder Luke Barwikowski, the game has a substantial roadmap that includes fleshing out the current farming gameplay, expanding the scope of the game, and finding new ways to incentivize and reward players in the future.
With BERRY being deprecated and PIXEL coming soon, the game has already implemented a new task board that gives players daily quests to complete. Some of them award PIXEL tokens. In the near future, games will also change how scarce resources are managed and provide more benefits to NFT landowners.
Here’s what you can expect from Farm Land in Chapter 2:
Chapter 2 will bring major changes to gameplay and, with it, major changes to the meta, utilities, and land demands. The more up-to-date you stay, the more alpha you’ll get when these changes go live.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2… pic.twitter.com/8j6ziBkXWt— Luke Barwikowski 🚜 (@whatslukedoing) February 9, 2024
Nonetheless, Pixels will remain a free-to-play game open to all. But it seems clear that the team wants to ensure that people who purchase NFT land or pay for VIP upgrades see real benefits from their investment in the experience. . And there may be many other players willing to cooperate with that player to share the benefits.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on February 14, 2024, and was last updated with new information on February 19.