Genopets is a move-to-earn mobile game that integrates real-world activity with digital pet ownership. Users earn cryptocurrency rewards by walking, running, and engaging in gameplay activities. This platform merges fitness tracking with blockchain technology to incentivize an active lifestyle.
Funding
$8.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many fitness apps lack engaging incentives beyond basic tracking, leading to decreased user motivation and engagement over time. Users often struggle to find long-term value in simply monitoring their activity levels without tangible rewards or a compelling gaming experience.
Solution
Genopets is a move-to-earn NFT game on the Solana blockchain that gamifies an active lifestyle by converting real-world movement into in-game progress. By linking data from smartphones and wearable devices, Genopets allows players to evolve and customize a digital pet, known as a Genopet, based on their daily physical activity. Players earn Energy by banking their steps, which can then be used to level up their Genopet, craft in-game items, and participate in battles within the Genoverse. The game incentivizes consistent activity by rewarding players with tradable NFTs and tokens, creating a compelling blend of fitness and blockchain gaming.
Target Audience
Genopets targets fitness enthusiasts, gamers, and cryptocurrency users who are looking for innovative ways to combine physical activity with blockchain-based rewards and engaging gameplay.
Features
- Step tracking via mobile devices and wearable integrations, converting physical activity into in-game Energy
- Customizable Genopets that evolve based on user activity and in-game interactions
- Habitat ownership, allowing players to craft power-ups, refine crystals, and convert Energy to KI tokens
- Turn-based battle minigames where players can compete using their Genopets
- NFT crafting and trading, enabling players to create and exchange in-game assets
- Dual-token system with GENE (governance and staking) and KI (in-game utility) tokens
- Integration with the Solana blockchain for secure and transparent transactions
- Nurture minigames to elevate a Genopet's mood, including feeding, playing, and petting