• Decentraland’s MANA empowers player governance and ownership of virtual real estate in a dynamic virtual world.

  • Alien Worlds’ TLM token allows cross-chain transactions, making resource mining and governance a decentralized adventure.

  • Big Time's RPG mechanics meet NFT economy, giving players tradable assets and an innovative 'Pocketwatch' class-switching feature.

Blockchain-based games rapidly reshape the gaming industry, introducing decentralized economies where players own and trade in-game assets with real-world value. Leading the charge are five prominent games—Decentraland, Illuvium, Axie Infinity, Alien Worlds, and Big Time—each with its unique token that powers its economy. Here’s a look at these top games and their tokens.

Decentraland(MANA): The Real Estate Market of the Metaverse

Current price:$0.2983

Market cap:$579.82M

Decentraland a virtual reality allow users purchase, build, and sell virtual real estate with its cryptocurrency, MANA. Players utilize MANA-mANA, the cryptocurrency used to buy the LAND assets in ERC-721 NFT-to give owner rights over pieces of virtual land. This token also gives the players voting power in the Decentraland DAO, which governs Policies within the platform. Due to its great variety, Decentraland users can buy avatars, wearables, and other in-game objects at the marketplace. While offering value in the ecosystem, MANA ensures players transact through virtual land ownership and ownership, making them essential players in decentralized virtual worlds.

Illuvium(ILV): Battle and Earn in a Creature-Filled Open World

Current price:$35.24

Market cap:$178.39M

Illuvium is an open world game based on creatures fighting with each other besides exploration. Players can catch and incubate creatures called Illuvials to battle and use it in PVP fashion. ILV is the primary token of the Illuvium ecosystem and it can be earner through quest completion, battle victories and governance through the DAO. ILV also provides to the holders of the share in the Illuvium Vault and lets gamers participate in the Illuvium’s Defi economy alongside gathering special NFTs. 

Axie Infinity(AXS): A Turn-Based Revolution in Play-to-Earn Gaming

Current price:$4.88

Market cap:$749.48M

Axie Infinity is a P2E game that has built up its player base because it allows them to earn while playing turn based creature battles. Entities buy, sell, trade and breed Axies, which are Non-fungible tokens, to fight battles. The game’s economy operates through two tokens: The two tokens for the game's release are Axie Infinity Shards and Smooth Love Potion. AXS are used in voting and can be staked, so they can be used to receive, which, in turn, is earned in gameplay and used to breed Axies. These tokens give access to the economy in Axie Infinity and allow players to trade and monetize Axies on external marketplaces.

Alien Worlds(TLM): Mine, Stake, and Conquer the Virtual Galaxy

Current price:$0.009895

Market cap:$47.98M

Alien Worlds is a space-themed gaming platform on which players mine resources, go on missions, and stake to earn Trilium, a token native to the game. TLM is used to conduct transactions within the Alien Worlds virtual environment, as it allows users to purchase NFTs, which come in the form of tools, weapons, and land-all important in resource gathering and gameplay. Alien Worlds’ decentralized model also includes governance through “Planetary Syndicates,” enabling players to influence game policies and planetary management. With support for cross-chain functionality across Ethereum, BNB Chain, and WAX, Alien Worlds gives players asset management and staking flexibility.

Big Time (Big Time Tokens): Revolutionizing Multiplayer Action with NFT Integration

Current price:$0.1768

Market cap:$210.78M

Big Time combines traditional RPG gameplay with blockchain technology, allowing players to collect NFTs and earn Big Time Tokens. Set in a universe filled with procedurally generated dungeons, Big Time enables players to earn and trade in-game assets, including NFTs that represent items like weapons and virtual real estate called SPACE. The game’s unique “Pocketwatch” feature lets players switch classes, offering flexible gameplay. Big Time Tokens power the in-game economy, with NFTs and SPACE available for trading on its marketplace. This player-driven economy allows users to convert their gameplay achievements into valuable assets, creating an additional income stream.

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