It’s the end of an era for games on the WAX blockchain. R-Planet, one of the oldest play-to-earn games on WAX, has reached the end of its AETH token production. But this is not the end of R-Planet, or even the end of the AETH token. The next phase of the game is already in the alpha playtest phase and the team has ongoing plans for Aether.
With their launch nearly two years ago, both R-Planet and Alien Worlds have been leaders in the Play To Earn ecosystem on WAX. And just like mining in Alien Worlds, putting NFTs into R-Planet’s staking system and generating AETH tokens was almost a right of passage for new players coming to WAX. With items, rigs, and the Alchemy crafting system, players collected Aether. The staking system used NFTs from R-Planet, but also NFTs from other collections on WAX, depending on player voting.
At one point, AETH tokens were even valuable enough for some players to pay their bills with R-Planet money. But those days are gone, and the usefulness and value of AETH has diminished considerably.
But that may change now that the generation of new AETH tokens has come to an end. And while the only use for the tokens is still the item crafting system, that will change. Soon, R-Planet will begin selling robot packs for its Conquest game. These packs will include different types of game units and will only be available for AETH tokens.
R-Planet also plans to introduce additional perks such as extra workers in the game or a bonus to mineral production. These benefits will also be available for purchase with Aether tokens.
What about all the other NFTs in R-Planet? Elements and Rigs? Well, starting October 11, players will have access to a new burn option in the staking hub. Each NFT Rig or Element in R-Planet can be burned. In return, the player receives three months of AETH production from that NFT.
Players who stake RDAO tokens will receive a payout of AETH tokens that were collected from the first NFT robot sales. In addition, when R-planet begins selling other NFT assets for Conquest, the funds from these sales will also be distributed to those who wager CADD tokens.
R-Planet: Conquest
The next phase of R-Planet introduces its game Conquest, currently in the first phase of alpha testing. Similar to League of Kingdoms and Clash of Clans, players establish a base, build mines and buildings and try to be one of the last players standing. Players build robot troops in-game, but they can also import units from NFT packs. Finding the right balance between improving infrastructure, building up defenses, and raiding your neighbors is an important part of the strategy in R-Planet Conquest.
The game is currently in an invite-only alpha test, which should continue for a month or two. Keep an eye on their Twitter and Discord for opportunities to participate in the next phase of testing. The top 100 players in the alpha test will receive a special Hero NFT.
