Walken is a free-to-play blockchain game that connects real-life walking activities with in-game mechanics, allowing players to earn WLKN tokens by converting steps into game currency. The platform incentivizes a healthy lifestyle while providing financial rewards through competitive battles and NFT character upgrades.
Funding
$4.7M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many "move-to-earn" games lack compelling gameplay beyond step tracking, resulting in low user retention and limited token utility. Players often struggle to find meaningful ways to utilize earned tokens or engage with the game's ecosystem long-term.
Solution
Walken combines real-world activity tracking with a battle-style game centered around leveling up NFT characters ("CAThletes"). Users convert steps into in-game gems, which are then used to improve their CAThletes' stats (speed, strength, stamina). These upgraded CAThletes can compete in battles against other players, with victories earning WLKN tokens. The platform aims to incentivize a healthy lifestyle by providing a fun and competitive environment where physical activity translates into tangible in-game progress and token rewards.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is individuals interested in gamified fitness and earning cryptocurrency through physical activity, particularly those who enjoy competitive games and NFT-based ecosystems.
Features
- Step tracking via mobile or wearable devices, converting 1000 steps into 1 in-game Gem.
- NFT-based CAThletes with upgradeable stats (speed, strength, stamina).
- Battle system where CAThletes compete against other players to earn WLKN tokens.
- Marketplace for buying and selling CAThletes and in-game items.
- WLKN token used for in-game activities and potentially trading on cryptocurrency exchanges.