Geist: Aavegotchi Launch an Blockchain for Gamers

Pixelcraft Studios, the creators of the crypto game Aavegotchi, has announced a new project called Geist. Geist is a members-only Ethereum layer-3 gaming blockchain. This new platform is designed to address some of the main challenges in the current crypto gaming landscape, such as high player turnover and the use of bots to manipulate rewards.

About Geist 

Geist aims to provide a more reliable and innovative gaming experience by addressing these issues head-on. According to Pixelcraft CEO Coderdan, Geist's ecosystem is meant to be exclusive and rewarding, setting a new standard for crypto gaming. This platform is designed to ensure a secure and engaging environment for its members, which is a crucial need in the gaming community.

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Geist will be built using multiple Ethereum scaling technologies. It will rely on Coinbase's Base network for settlement in addition to using Arbitrum's Orbit technology. Alchemy is a popular platform for blockchain development that provides additional support for the blockchain's development. The new gaming blockchain is anticipated to have a strong and scalable foundation thanks to this mix of technology.

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Key Features of Geist

In order to gain access to Geist, players must fulfill specific requirements, such as possessing an Aavegotchi NFT. Although new members will be able to sign up for a free trial period, membership will need continuing payments. Interestingly, players who had Aavegotchi NFTs before the news can sign up for a free membership. More details about membership fees are expected to be shared soon.

Geist will be a permissioned network, similar to other Ethereum gaming networks like Ronin and Xai. This means that the developers will control which teams can build on the chain. The platform will offer a curated selection of games that have been approved by Pixelcraft Studios or AavegotchiDAO. This approach ensures that only high-quality games will be available on the platform, enhancing the overall user experience.

The Geist platform will offer several exclusive features to its members. These include rewards such as badges and loot boxes, seamless game integration, and an NFT marketplace known as Aavegotchi Baazaar. The platform will also include technical capabilities like a native on-chain random number generator and support for gasless transactions. Aavegotchi's GHST, the network's native token, will be utilized for a number of transactions throughout the ecosystem.

Future Opportunities and Launch Timeline

Geist will offer future opportunities for members to earn a portion of marketplace and sequencer fees through staking. To make participation easier, Geist plans to use major exchanges for easy ETH and GHST onramps. While no specific launch date has been provided, Geist is expected to roll out in the coming months, with a testnet version available before the mainnet debut.