Note: Original author Alien Worlds!
Although NFTs are often viewed as speculative ornaments, we should judge them based on their inherent characteristics. Simply categorizing them all together is like equating Bitcoin with some trendy memecoin.
Take Alien Worlds' NFTs as an example. They are not just symbols of identity or digital trophies, but multi-layered, dynamic tools within a player-driven metaverse. They are vibrant assets that facilitate interaction, strategy formulation, and gameplay progression among players within an ever-evolving ecosystem of games and activities.
From mining Trilium to acquiring Shards, from generating in-game currency to unlocking new game mechanics, Alien Worlds' NFTs allow players to carve out their own gaming path. The best part is that as Alien Worlds continues to evolve, the utility of its many decentralized cryptocurrencies is also continually increasing.
How to earn and obtain Alien Worlds NFTs
If you've never played Alien Worlds, you might think, 'Sounds interesting. How can I get Alien Worlds NFTs?' In fact, there are many ways to acquire NFTs.
The most basic way is to register directly at https://play.alienworlds.io. Once registered, you will receive a standard avatar and tools for mining Trilium (like a shovel). After registration, you can also acquire NFTs at the NFT outpost in the game user interface. Here, you can mine Shards (previously called 'NFT points'). Shards are remnants discovered during mining activities alongside fibrous mineral beds.
Once you collect enough Shards, you can exchange them for NFTs such as tools, avatars, or minions; these shards can also be fused to upgrade existing items.
Another way to acquire Alien Worlds NFTs is through secondary markets, such as AtomicHub, which also supports the sale and trading of NFTs. While mythic-level AI mining tools may come at a hefty price due to their powerful mining capabilities, the price of standard shovels is much more affordable.
With platforms like AtomicHub, players can create personalized collections based on their gaming style and preferences, whether they focus on mining, gaining an edge in the game, or climbing tournament leaderboards.
This leads to the third way to acquire NFTs: participating in various events and tournaments, such as those sponsored by Syndicate or Galactic Hubs. These events are held regularly, so be sure to keep an eye on the latest updates on Discord and Telegram.
NFT Categories
In the broader Web3 world, NFTs can represent art, real estate, web domains, and more. Alien Worlds also has a diverse range of NFT types, each with different uses.
Land NFTs (land.worlds) represent digital real estate plots in Nalon, Nerey, Veles, Ayek, Kavian, and Magor. Landowners can earn 'Daily Trilium Allocated to Landowners' (DTAL) and charge a commission to players mining on their territory. Because land attributes affect earnings, landowners can choose to mine the plots themselves or rent them out for passive income.
Tool NFTs (tool.worlds) are the equipment needed to mine Trilium. Starting from the basic standard shovel that every player has, they can gradually upgrade to rarer tools such as nano miners or AI excavators, which can provide players with more rewards based on attributes such as power and charging time.
Avatar NFTs (face.worlds) represent the appearance of players, depicting various alien races in the game. While they are merely for aesthetic enhancement, they add a layer of personalization and are integrated with the rich sci-fi lore of Alien Worlds.
Weapons (arms.worlds) and minions (cream.worlds) are not yet officially enabled in the game, but they can also be used in other games, as detailed below.
Level NFTs (level.worlds) are obtained by gaining experience (mining 1 Shard = 1 experience level), and Task NFTs (BNB Chain) are obtained through TLM staking. Currently, they have no practical function in the game, but they may be useful in future expansions.
Meanwhile, commemorative lore NFTs have been distributed to writers who participated in cryptocurrency storytelling.
Thanks to these different categories, Alien Worlds' NFTs allow players to engage with the metaverse in various ways — economically through 'land', operationally through 'tools', aesthetically through 'avatars', and creatively through 'lore NFTs'. In short, they are designed for active use rather than being passively and aimlessly stored in wallets.
What can Alien Worlds NFTs do?
As previously mentioned, some NFTs are quite useful in mining games. However, they truly shine in community-created games.
The weekly task platform Mission Control allows players to use tools, avatars, weapons, and minions to build outposts and manage resources in its strategic game Outpost Builder. Meanwhile, the tower defense game Planetary Defense immerses players in a war zone, where land, avatars, minions, and weapons can help players climb the leaderboard.
Meanwhile, Orbatroid is a real-time multiplayer game where players must defeat waves of enemy ships. The NFTs from Alien Worlds can be converted into credits to fight against enemy fleets, and rare items can enhance the power of troops. In the auto-battle game Mercenary Battlegrounds, players can use 'minion' NFTs to defend their base and repel attacks from monsters and mercenaries.
Other community-developed games include Milky Way Miner, which integrates 'minion' and 'weapon' NFTs into a mining and exploration game. Players can use their NFTs as stakes to gain energy and participate in weekly tournaments. This game is playable on both Android and iOS platforms.
Meta Battler is a deck-building game of 'roguelike' where players are forced to create the best possible NFT deck to defeat a series of opponents. This game supports tools, weapons, avatars, and minions.
Excitingly, new games are continuously being launched. The upcoming Alien Legends is expected to expand the existing lore and revolve around PvE and PvP combat. Players can train teams of warriors and purchase shares in Alien Worlds' NFTs.
A universe beyond collectibles
Alien Worlds has over 620,000 monthly unique active wallets (UAW), making it a leader in the blockchain gaming sector. Thus, it is not surprising that it is an important platform for NFTs to play a significant role. More importantly, this role will only continue to grow over time.
As Alien Worlds integrates NFTs into community-created games, its NFTs become more like gateways to immersive experiences rather than mere collectibles. So why not acquire some and start exploring all that the metaverse has to offer?
Come explore the Alien Worlds metaverse!
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