Spider Tanks employs a single-token model with $SILK as its primary token, which aligns with a basic token system without significant innovation.
The earning mechanics, while functional, are basic and primarily favor players who own NFT tank parts or operate Planetary Nodes, potentially limiting opportunities for new players.
The utility of $SILK is standard, being used for purchasing and upgrading in-game assets, but lacks significant differentiation or unique features compared to other Web3 games.
The economic design includes some measures for sustainability, such as the Non-Replacement Allowance and dynamic controls, but these are relatively basic and may not fully address long-term stability concerns.
Player experience is adequate for new players, with features like the Pilot Program promoting inclusivity, but it may lack depth for long-term engagement beyond basic play-to-earn mechanics.
The token model does not stand out significantly in the competitive Web3 gaming landscape, being comparable to industry standards without offering any unique or innovative features.
Introduction
Spider Tanks, a Web3 PvP brawler by GAMEDIA B.V., has a complex token model centred around the $SILK token.
[1a][2a]The $SILK token is central to the game’s play-to-earn mechanics, enabling players to earn, spend, and govern within the ecosystem.
[2b]This report will cover:
The fundamental characteristics of Spider Tanks’ token model and its utility within the game.
The mechanics of earning $SILK tokens and the conditions for eligibility.
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The use of $SILK for purchases and upgrades within the game.
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The economic design mechanisms ensuring sustainability and fairness.
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How Spider Tanks differentiates itself in the Web3 gaming landscape.
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Token Model and Utility
Spider Tanks employs a single-token model, with $SILK acting as the backbone of its play-to-earn ecosystem.
[2a]The primary role of $SILK is to facilitate play-to-earn mechanics, allowing players to earn rewards through gameplay and participate in the game’s economy.
[1a]Other uses of $SILK include:
Purchasing and upgrading in-game assets, such as tanks, weapons, and components (ID: 36481).
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Participating in the Pilot Program, which allows players to earn $SILK by piloting other players’ tanks (ID: 36407).
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Operating Planetary Nodes and Maps, which reward owners with Victory Points that can be converted into $SILK (ID: 36619, 36623).
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Earning Mechanisms
Players earn $SILK by fulfilling specific conditions, which involve both gameplay and participation in the ecosystem.
[2c]The primary conditions for earning $SILK include:
Playing using an NFT tank part, which ensures that players are contributing to the game’s economy (ID: 36615).
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Earning Victory Points by winning matches, which are later converted into $SILK (ID: 36615).
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Participating in the Pilot Program, which allows pilots to earn a portion of Victory Points by using other players’ tanks (ID: 36407).
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Operating Planetary Nodes, which reward owners with Victory Points based on the number of matches hosted (ID: 36619).
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Utility Functions
$SILK serves multiple purposes within the Spider Tanks ecosystem, enhancing player engagement and economic participation.
[3a]The token’s utility includes:
Purchasing in-game assets, such as tanks, weapons, and components, directly from the Gala Games store (ID: 36481).
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Upgrading tanks and other assets, which enhances player progression and unlocks new gameplay opportunities (ID: 36618).
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Participating in the Pilot Program, where $SILK is earned by piloting other players’ tanks (ID: 36407).
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Operating Planetary Nodes and Maps, which rewards owners with Victory Points converted into $SILK (ID: 36619, 36623).
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Economic Design
Spider Tanks employs several mechanisms to ensure the long-term sustainability of its token economy, balancing token issuance and player rewards.
[1b]Key features of the economic design include:
The Non-Replacement Allowance mechanism, which issues a portion of tokens based on daily demand (ID: 36365).
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Dynamic controls, such as the Point-to-SILK ratio and Component Price adjustments, which allow for flexibility in token distribution (ID: 36412).
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The Honor System, which discourages value extraction and promotes positive in-game behaviour (ID: 36604).
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Recent adjustments to earnings based on tank rarity, which aim to balance rewards across different player tiers (ID: 36449).
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Differentiation and Engagement
Spider Tanks stands out in the Web3 gaming space by integrating unique features that enhance player engagement and promote fair play.
[4a]Key differentiation features include:
The Honor System, which incentivises positive behaviour and discourages toxic play, ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience (ID: 36604).
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The Pilot Program, which allows players to participate in the game even without owning a tank, promoting inclusivity (ID: 36407).
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The Supercharge feature, which boosts Victory Points for the first five wins of the day, encouraging daily engagement (ID: 36601).
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Balanced earnings adjustments, which ensure fairness across different rarity tiers, making the game more accessible to new players (ID: 36449).
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Conclusion
Spider Tanks’ token model effectively supports its play-to-earn ecosystem, balancing sustainability, engagement, and fairness.
[1b]The $SILK token’s utility and earning mechanisms encourage long-term player participation and economic stability.
[2a]Key factors contributing to its success include:
A flexible token model that integrates multiple earning mechanisms, such as Planetary Nodes, Maps, and the Pilot Program (ID: 36619, 36407).
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The Honor System and Supercharge feature, which incentivise positive behaviour and daily engagement (ID: 36604, 36601).
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Dynamic economic controls that adjust token distribution based on demand, ensuring long-term sustainability (ID: 36412).
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Balanced earnings adjustments that promote fairness across different rarity tiers, making the game accessible to new players (ID: 36449).
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