The Ethereum Network is the most popular blockchain for developers to build decentralized apps (dApps). We’ve seen a wide variety of Play-to-Earn (P2E) GameFi and metaverse projects built on Ethereum that have been the driving force behind the success of P2E, like Axie Infinity and Decentaland.
But, with the emergence of the Polygon and Solana networks, to name a few, we’re seeing other networks supporting GameFi projects. These fast, secure, and adaptable networks provide the scalability needed to drive the industry forward.
With millions of dollars in investment funds being poured into the industry, we see an increasingly diverse and exciting range of platforms for GameFi enthusiasts to enjoy. Moreover, the Solana and Polygon networks are supporting these projects and ensuring that developers have access to all the tools they need to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
But which P2E projects are worth looking at? Well, we’ve put together four of the best: two on Polygon, then two built on Solana. Let’s dive right in.
PlanetIX
A project offering a different look at GameFi NFT-based platforms has been developing for some years. PlanetIX is dedicated to promoting sustainability within an imitation earth-based reality. The game works by obtaining land, or blocks, known as PIX (NFTs), and accumulating the game’s currency, referred to as IX Token (IXT).
Planet IX houses 1.6 billion PIX, which provides the project enough leeway to develop and grow. Depending on their position and size, PIX are sorted into various groups and statuses, some significantly rarer and more valuable than others.
Gaming enthusiasts can use their gathered IXT to purchase PIX in the Planet IX marketplace. As gamers progress and expand their domain, they will be presented with opportunities to build relationships and collaborate with other homeowners in the Planet IX metaverse. The game’s creators hope that the connection with this digital realm will provoke thought and help with funding real-world sustainability initiatives to preserve our planet.
The Sandbox
The Sandbox provides a few ways to earn digital currency. You can earn from the metaverse cryptocurrency, SAND, by being a designer, game developer, or landowner. Using The Sandbox’s VoxEdit tool, people contributing to creative and innovative plans for the metaverse can create unique in-game items.
Another way to generate income in the Sandbox is by buying land for leasing or creating experiences (such as games). Designers need no programming skills to build games on this platform, making this means of earning more inclusive. As metaverses are comparable to games, this environment provides a great platform for creators to thrive.
Getting passive income involves obtaining land in the metaverse and then selling it when there is value in the market or renting it out. Finally, SAND is a token that grants access through staking and can be purchased/sold at well-known exchange sites.
Star Atlas
Star Atlas is an immersive game set in space to scout out and rule the other players’ planets you want to conquer. Star Atlas seeks to create its Metaverse in its environment, brimming with experiences including monetary, governmental, communal, and recreational elements.
Looking at the Star Atlas website, one can also discern that the development team has put a lot of effort into enriching its visual design, helping players to feel more “genuine” when exploring the scope of the game as they move through the universe.
ATLAS and POLIS are the two central tokens used in the Star Atlas world. Most notably, ATLAS takes on the role of the in-game currency, which is the game’s NFT and represents in-game items. At the same time, POLIS is a multifunctional executive token that gives the holder voting rights on the development and decision-making involved in the game.
Cryowar
Cryowar is a game that brings together classic games and the leading technologies of blockchain, like DeFi, NFT, and DAO. Specifically, Cryowar includes a platform where participants meet up and battle it out in Player-vs-Player (PVP) contests, otherwise known as Realm Battle.
In Cryowar, games will take on the role of NFT avatars and use their strategies to acquire resources and succeed in conflicts. Cryowar’s game structure is extremely good, offering numerous “play” segments, which allow gamers to indulge in a diverse range of activities within the world and stay entertained for longer.
Cryowar assigns a single in-game token, CWAR, which is its practical and governance token. Specifically, CWAR is used to purchase NFTs and objects and is the currency used to reward winners of fights. As part of its administrative role, holders of CWAR will be able to vote, support, and work on projects related to the game’s development.
