Latest Axie Infinity News

Axie Infinity is changing the monetary policy of Smooth Love Potion ($SLP), implementing a deflationary policy and capping its supply at 44 billion while introducing a buyback and stability fund.

The Deets

• 📉 SLP supply capped at 44 billion
• 🔥 For every 10 SLP burned, 2 SLP minted to a buyback & stability fund
• 🌟 Targeting 2% deflation for SLP

The Bulk

In an effort to create a more stable and sustainable ecosystem, SLP's supply is now capped at 44 billion. This decision comes in response to the dynamics of digital economies and the need to balance token supply with demand.

To further stabilize the currency, a new mechanism is being introduced: for every 10 SLP burned, 2 SLP will be minted to a dedicated buyback and stability fund. Initially, this fund is seeded with $60,000 USDC. This strategy deviates from traditional central banking systems, which often target a 2% inflation rate, as SLP aims for a 2% deflationary model.

While SLP has been essential for the breeding process and the overall growth of the Axie population its abundance and scarcity have fluctuated due to various factors, leading to a need for a more controlled economic approach.

📊  By the Numbers

$SLP is down 2% in the last 24 hours, but is up 14% over the last 30 days to $0.003. 

🔜 What's Next?

The SLP supply cap and the introduction of the buyback & stability fund are just the beginning. As the Axie Infinity team continues to monitor and adjust these policies, the future of SLP and its impact on the digital economy remain a focal point of interest.

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Axie Infinity announced its adding its Axie Parts Evolution to Axie Infinity Origins. 

The Deets

• Axie Parts Evolution: A new feature enhancing Axies in the Origins arena
• Additional HP Gains: Axies receive +1 HP per level, extra +2 for Ascension levels
• Part Upgrades: 42 parts with Effect Improvements, 150 with Stat Boosts
• Enhanced Gameplay: Evolved axies gain a competitive edge in battles

The Bulk

Axie Infinity fulfilled a long-standing promise to its community with the introduction of Axie Parts Evolution in Axie Origins. 

Axie Parts Evolution allows players to enhance their Axies, granting them additional health points (HP) and specialized upgrades. Each Axie now gains an additional +1 HP per level, with an extra +2 HP for every Ascension level. 

Moreover, the update encompasses 192 parts, out of which 42 are set to receive Effect Improvements, and 150 will benefit from Stat Boosts. These upgrades are not just numerical improvements; they significantly alter the gameplay, with the average Stat Boost being around 15%.

Evolved Axies also undergo visual upgrades, reinforcing the immersive experience of the game. For competitive players, this evolution is crucial for excelling in the Arena and climbing the competitive ladder.

📊 By the Numbers

Axie Infinity's $AXS token is up ~30% in the last 7 days to $9.60. 

🔜 What's Next?

With the official balancing patch for Origins Season 7 scheduled for January 3 and the season starting mid-January, players have ample time to prepare. These updates, based on community feedback and Season 6 data, are pivotal for the upcoming season. Players should stay tuned for more details and the final launch date of Season 7.

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Axie Infinity unveiled a new part evolution feature, adding deflationary mechanics to the Axie Infinity ecosystem. 

The Deets

• New Part Evolution: Transform your Axie's abilities and appearance
• Materials and AXS Required: Specific materials and AXS fees per evolution
• Leveling Up: Evolutions possible at various Axie levels
• Exclusive Rewards: First 10,000 evolutions to win unique prizes

The Bulk

Axie Infinity, the pioneering blockchain-based game, is revolutionizing the NFT gaming world with its latest feature: Part Evolution. This groundbreaking update allows players to evolve their Axies' parts, significantly altering their appearance and abilities. The process involves gathering specific materials and paying an AXS fee, tailored to each evolution stage. Additionally, Axies must reach certain levels to unlock the ability to evolve.

Part Evolution isn't just about aesthetics; it's a strategic move that can reshape the game's economy. By introducing a deflationary mechanism, it encourages players to invest more deeply in their Axies, fostering a stronger connection and potentially impacting the market dynamics.

🧐 Wait, What?

Think of Part Evolution as a way to 'level up' your Axie's individual parts, similar to character development in traditional RPGs, but with the added twist of blockchain technology.

🎬 Take Action

Ready to evolve your Axies? Gather the required materials, level up your Axies, and head to App.Axie to start the evolution process. 

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Balancing changes for Axie Infinity Origins Season 6 are unveiled, adjusting gameplay mechanics for Chubby, Nimo, and others.

The Deets

• Chubby: Bleed Applied stacks reduced to 5 from 6.
• Nimo (Ears): Base Shield now 60, previously 65.
• Sponge: Base Shield reduced to 30 from 35.
• Momo's Death Shower: Base ATK goes back to 20 from 25.
• Energy Bursts: Card draw changes reverted.
• Mirrors: PP Cost now 4, was 5.
• Cuckoo: Card reworked for better synergy with Dispel.

The Bulk

Axie Infinity Origins Season 6 introduces significant gameplay adjustments for better balance and enhanced in-game experience. Chubby, a popular choice, sees a tweak in its Bleed Applied mechanics, which is reduced from 6 to 5 stacks, streamlining its interaction with the new Bleed Mechanic.

Nimo (Ears) and Sponge, recognized for their defensive capabilities, have been slightly nerfed. Their shields, which provide defensive layers to players, have been decreased to ensure more balanced interactions with opponents.

Momo's Death Shower has its Base ATK reverted due to redundancy caused by other in-game changes. Energy Burst, a crucial mechanic in gameplay, has its card draw mechanic reverted to favor variance and to prioritize deck manipulation effects.

The Red, Blue, and Green Mirrors see a decrease in their PP Cost, making them more accessible. Lastly, Cuckoo has undergone a significant rework to make it synergize better with the Dispel mechanism, enhancing its tactical value.

🔜 What's Next?

Players should prepare for the new season by adjusting their strategies and decks in line with the new balancing changes. More updates and possible tweaks may follow post-launch based on player feedback.

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Axie Infinity introduced Axie Experience Points (AXP) and Axie Levels, transforming Axies into dynamic on-chain NFTs that can evolve and improve over time.

The Deets

• Starting on July 19, users can earn AXP by playing Origins
• Each winning ranked battle in Origins that consumes stamina grants each axie on the team 150 AXP
• Once an axie gains 13,310 AXP, it can ascend, syncing its off-chain level on-chain
• Ascending an axie allows you to upgrade its body parts

The Bulk

Axie Infinity unveiled Axie Experience Points (AXP) and Axie Levels yesterday. This significant development enhances the Axie universe, making the Axies not only a collection of digital assets but dynamic NFTs that can evolve and improve over time through a process called ascension.

The means of acquiring AXP is through the Origins game. Every stamina-consuming ranked battle won by an Axie's team will provide each Axie with 150 AXP. Therefore, the maximum AXP an Axie can amass daily is 4500, requiring 30 victorious ranked arena battles.

The integration of AXP extends beyond Origins. The team at Sky Mavis is dedicated to incorporating AXP into a plethora of Axie experiences, including first-party games and partnered projects.

The process of Ascension begins once an Axie has acquired 13,310 AXP. This process, essentially a "save point", moves the Axie's off-chain level to the blockchain. Ascension allows for upgrading of Axie's body parts and raises its level cap, adding further gameplay depth and personalization. There are three ascension points at levels 9, 19, and 29 respectively.

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🔜 What's Next?

With the foundation for Axie Progression now laid with the introduction of AXP, the Axie Infinity universe is set to expand even further. The team has hinted at the future integration of AXP across a multitude of Axie experiences, promising an even more engaging and rewarding gaming experience.

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Axie Infinity: Homeland now allows land owners to delegate their plots to stewards, creating more gameplay opportunities for the Axie community.

The Deets

• Land owners can delegate their plots to stewards
• Gameplay rewards, like Leaderboard earnings, will be credited to the land owner’s Ronin wallet
• Staked land plots cannot be delegated
• Delegation period can be set between 1 and 365 days

The Bulk 

Land owners are now able to delegate their plots to stewards, who will have the unique opportunity to play Axie Infinity: Homeland. The rewards of this gameplay, specifically earnings from leaderboard placement, will be directly credited to the land owner's Ronin wallet.

However, it is crucial to note that only unstaked land plots can be delegated. This delegation feature serves as a testing phase as the game progresses towards the end of Alpha, simultaneously anticipating the introduction of new AXS gameplay loops within Homeland.

The delegation period for each plot can be set by the land owner, and it can range anywhere from a single day to a whole year.

🎬 Take Action

If you're a landowner interested in delegating your land, or a player eager to be a steward, make sure to check out the detailed guide on the Axie Infinity: Homeland website on how to get started with land delegation.

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Sky Mavis, the developer behind Axie Infinity, summarized a wide range of updates, innovations, and new features to their ecosystem in its latest development update.

The Deets

• Origins, the new game mode, launched on iOS across select LATAM and Asian countries.
• Ronin, Sky Mavis' Ethereum sidechain, introduced its first NFT marketplace, Mavis Market.
• The Axie Avatar Forge went live, offering customizable avatars for users.
• A boost feature, Atia's Blessing, introduced in the Origins game mode, increasing players' Moonshard percentage.

The Bulk

On May 17, Sky Mavis launched Origins on iOS. Available in select countries across LATAM and Asia, the launch marked a historic milestone as Apple allowed externally-purchased NFTs to be used on the App Store for the first time. This means users can now engage with their NFT Axies on the new platform, offering more accessibility to the Axie universe.

On the same day, Ronin, the Ethereum sidechain developed by Sky Mavis, unveiled its first generalized NFT marketplace, the Mavis Market. 

Additionally, Sky Mavis launched the Axie Avatar Forge, allowing users to create and customize unique avatars using their Axies. The inclusion of this feature showcases Sky Mavis's dedication towards creating immersive and engaging experiences for the Axie community.

Finally, they introduced Atia’s Blessing, a feature in Origins that boosts the Moonshard percentage players receive from Ranked Battles, providing more incentive for players to engage in competitive gameplay.

📊 By the Numbers

Axie Infinity holds the record for the highest transaction volume for an NFT collectible game, at $4.2 billion, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

🔜 What's Next?

Sky Mavis hints at exciting future developments, including Homeland and Axie Core, further deepening the gameplay experience for the Axie community.

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Axie Infinity unveiled its Epic Era, Season 4 in Origins, featuring a prize pool of over 39,000 $AXS ($261,300) and balance updates for a better gameplay experience.

The Deets

• Epic Era introduces an increased prize pool of more than 39,000 $AXS
• Balance updates include revisions to the First Mover Advantage and adjustments to Last Stand Rune and Stamp Charms
• Improved in-game text for enhanced readability
• The Epica Era focuses on strategizing and equal opportunities for players

The Bulk

Axie Infinity has launched the Epic Era, part of the Season 4 Origins. The new era will see participants battling for a prize pool of over 39,000 $AXS, constituting 35% of the total prize pool. This comes along with additional bonus rewards.

The Epic Era brings several balance updates for more strategic and fair gameplay. The First Mover Advantage has been revised to level the playing field. Initially, Player 1 had significant benefits over Player 2, but the new updates allow Player 2 more options, providing a fair chance for both players. These changes include adjustments to Player 1's energy and card draw on Turn 5 and alteration of the Free Keep rules.

Furthermore, the Last Stand Rune and Stamp Charms have undergone minor balancing updates for the Epic Era. The bonus stat of the Last Stand Rune has been reduced, and penalties have been modified for Moon Stamp, Sun Stamp, and Rocket Stamp charms.

📊 By the Numbers

Axie Infinity's ecosystem token, $AXS, has remained steady following the Epic Era announcement. It's priced at $6.70, down 15.2 percent over the last 30 days.

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• Axie Inifity Breaks Through Apple App Store Barrier
• Axie Infinity Marketplace Gets Upgrade Allowing Offers

Axie Infinity: Origins, a card based strategy game, is now available on the Apple App Store in select geographic regions. 

The Deets

• Origins launched a feature-limited version on the Malaysian Google PlayStore in December 2022.
• The recent iOS release covers several countries in LATAM and Asia.
• The game allows players to use their own NFT axies or upgradeable starter axies.
• While SLP crafting recipes require desktop/Android APK versions, Moonshard crafting recipes are available in-app.

The Bulk

Expanding its reach in the gaming market, Origins has now made its debut on the Apple App Store in several countries across LATAM and Asia. This significant step follows the game's previous feature-limited launch on the Malaysian Google Play Store back in December 2022, which provided an opportunity to refine gameplay before broader release.

Within this early iOS version of Origins, players can leverage their own NFT axies or choose to play with upgradeable starter axies in both Adventure and Arena Modes. However, in order to comply with current App Store policies, certain restrictions have been put in place.

Moonshard crafting recipes are readily available in-app. In contrast, SLP crafting recipes will necessitate the use of desktop or Android APK versions. Although players will continue to accrue SLP through gameplay, the rewards will not be claimable within the app itself.

📊 By the Numbers

Axie Infinity's ecosystem token, $AXS, is up nearly 10 percent in the last 24 hours to $7.42. The token is still down nearly 96 percent from its all-time high in Nov. 2021. 

❗Why It Matters

Origins' successful entry into the Apple App Store marks a significant milestone in the intersection of NFTs and mobile gaming. Apple's push back on web3 apps or those that offer NFTs has been widely documented, potentially hindering the advancement, particularly of web3 mobile games. However, the Axie "victory" could create precedent for a new wave of games finding their way into the App Store, albeit likely still with geographic restrictions. 

🎬 Take Action

For players residing in Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Venezuela, Indonesia, Malaysia, or Vietnam, Origins for iOS can be downloaded from the App Store. The launch is being celebrated with a special contest led by QU3ST, where players can earn rewards by writing a review for Origins on the AppStore.

Ronin Network's $RON token can now be staked with rewards beginning Apr. 12, according to an announcement from the network. 

The Deets:

• RON staking is live, enabling RON token holders to stake and secure the network.
• Ronin rewards will begin flowing on Apr. 12. 
• First game studio partners for Ronin announced, signaling Ronin as a launchpad for web3 gaming.

The Details

RON staking empowers RON token holders to take an active role in supporting the Ronin network while earning rewards for doing so. Delegating tokens to any of the 22 validators based on their contributions, uptime, and commission rate will allow users to earn RON. Validators have until Apr. 12 to set up their nodes.

The first game studio partners building on Ronin have also been announced, marking a major step towards making Ronin the go-to launchpad for compelling web3 games. Directive Games, a studio founded by gaming industry veterans, is building a cross-platform team-based shooter called The Machines Arena on Ronin among others. 

The Ronin team is calling on the community to help spread the announcement beyond their existing network by sharing the news with friends, family, and followers on social media platforms like Twitter.

❗Why It Matters

This development is significant for the broader crypto and NFT ecosystems because it demonstrates the growing adoption of blockchain technology in the gaming industry. The launch of RON staking and the announcement of game studios building on Ronin signal that the platform aims to become a major player in web3 gaming, beyond Axie Infinity. 

🎬 Take Action

Axie Infinity is giving away a Mystic Axie to one user who participates in its social media giveaway. 

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• Ronin Validators Breached