GameFi, a burgeoning sector blending gaming and finance, harnesses blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs to pioneer play-to-earn (P2E) models, enabling players to earn tangible rewards within game ecosystems. This innovative space intersects with Web3, the decentralized internet paradigm, fostering user-owned platforms and immersive gaming experiences.
As GameFi gains momentum, projections suggest a surge in active players exceeding 50 million by 2024, capturing up to 10% of the global gaming market share and attracting over $2 billion in venture capital investments. With an anticipated 80% adoption of Layer 2 solutions for scalability and 35% integration of GameFi into Metaverse platforms by 2024, the future of GameFi is poised for exponential growth and technological advancement.
In this dynamic landscape, projects like CryptantCrab Prime stand out as prime examples of GameFi innovation, leveraging Web3 technology to offer players a decentralized gaming experience where ownership and trading of unique NFT crabs are facilitated by the $CRAB token, fostering a vibrant in-game economy that benefits both players and developers. CryptantCrab Primordials, for Appxplore(iCandy)’s upcoming Web3 game CryptantCrab Prime, will be revealed on April 19, 2024, with a token airdrop of 3% of Crab Tokens to Primordial holders based on the quantity and rarity of Primordials held.
The game’s prize pool is currently over 16 ETH and will continue to accumulate, with $5000 in Crab Tokens to be distributed in a pre-registration campaign. CryptantCrab Prime, first developed in 2018, is set to revolutionize the GameFi space, allowing players to earn ETH rewards through participation in the game’s ecosystem. The project’s decentralized nature ensures that players have full control over their in-game assets and can truly own and trade their crabs as they see fit, which creates a thriving and dynamic game economy that benefits both players and developers alike. Today we’re conducting the interview with CCO of iCandy, Lim Jenn Yu, the head of Cryptant Crab Prime Project.
1. How do you see the current GameFi landscape evolving, and what role does CryptantCrab Prime aim to play in this space?
CryptantCrab Prime brings a fresh easy to play game that anyone can get into. Shifting the perspective, CryptantCrab intends to open up the way people join and participate in gaming for the web 3 space. Aside from players who are keen on gaming NFTs, spectators will also be able to participate by having Crab Tokens and a stake in the fight with a chance to win rewards.
2. What unique features does CryptantCrab Prime bring to the GameFi sector, and how do they enhance the player experience?
CryptantCrab Prime includes a more inclusive way to expand and grow your Crab Army. With a unique mutation feature which allows your CryptantCrab to transform their different parts and get stronger, reshaping your CryptantCrab NFTs.
3. Can you elaborate on the significance of the CryptantCrab Primordials and their role in the game’s ecosystem?
Primordials are a key to many of the rewards for CryptantCrab Prime. As holders are early supporters of CryptantCrab Prime, they are entitled to many benefits such as additional CryptantCrab Airdrops, Team Slots in the Arena, improved experience gain along with Crab Tokens. Within the game ecosystem, Primordials have enhanced attributes, battle capabilities and comes in a complete set with its associated bonuses that gives it a distinct advantage in arenas.
4. How does the airdrop of 3% of Crab Tokens to Primordial holders benefit the community and contribute to the game’s ecosystem?
Primordial holders are allocated the 3% Crab Tokens as being the early adopters of CryptantCrab Prime. These tokens will serve as the early infusion into the game ecosystem and allow Primordial holders to get a head start in their journey on CryptantCrab Prime.
5. Can you explain how players can earn ETH rewards through participation in CryptantCrab Prime’s ecosystem?
CryptantCrab Prime features an Arena where players can compete to win rewards from the ecosystem. This leads to numerous transactions and interactions as CryptantCrabs fight their way for the top spot and best rewards in the arena. Through these transactions a portion of the ETH gathered will be added to the 16 ETH and growing prize pool for an ultimate tournament. During the tournament players will be able to battle it out and win from the grand ETH prize or achieve feats during the Tournament that will entitled them to portions of the prize pool.
6. In what ways does the collaboration between Appxplore (iCandy) and Crab DAO enhance the distribution and utilization of Crab Tokens, and how does it benefit both veteran CryptantCrab players and GameFi enthusiasts?
The Crab Token serves as a currency that gets token holders involved in the ecosystem.
For CryptantCrab players, they will be able to use these tokens to enhance and empower their CryptantCrabs through various means. Increasing their odds of winning in the arena and tournaments.
Crab Token holders will also have various features within CryptantCrab Prime where they can have a stake in the battle without having their own CryptantCrab NFTs, this allows them to earn from the ecosystem even as spectators of these arena and tournament battles.
7. How does the upcoming launch of CryptantCrab Prime on Arbitrum leverage the platform’s large gaming player base and low gas fees to create a seamless and cost-effective in-game ecosystem for players?
Arbitrum is one of the most active gaming chains in Web 3 at the moment. With its low gas fees and easy access from ETH, it is the chain of choice to set the stage for CryptantCrab Prime.
8. Can you discuss the pre-registration campaign and its significance in attracting new players to CryptantCrab Prime?
The pre-registration campaign is set to get both new and old players to get on board in preparation for the launch of CryptantCrab Prime. Signing up for the pre-registration entitles one to the get Crab Tokens and some other benefits CryptantCrab Prime launches, allowing them to immediately participate in the ecosystem from launch day.
9. What is the long-term vision for CryptantCrab Prime, and how do you see it contributing to the growth and development of the GameFi sector?
As the game developers with experience developing live ops, we have many future plans for CryptantCrab Prime. There will be new features and integrations for Crab Token holders and players to further benefit from the entire ecosystem and more tournaments where crabs can battle their way to the amazing ETH rewards that await.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
