The team behind Duper, a web3 social war strategy game, has introduced a new competitive feature called the Duper League. This system allows players to compete in weekly tournaments for various in-game rewards, while spectators are given the opportunity to place wagers on their preferred participants. The addition is part of a broader effort to expand player engagement and deepen interaction within the game’s evolving economy.

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About Duper League

The Duper League takes place every Sunday between 1 PM and 3 PM UTC, offering a structured environment for registered players to engage in two high-stakes matches. To qualify, players must have earned a minimum of 50 Chips through Ranked matches during the preceding week. Upon meeting this requirement, they can register by paying a 50 Chip entry fee. The aim is to perform well in these two league games, which contribute directly to a weekly leaderboard that determines both immediate and long-term rewards.

Players must be punctual, as they are required to appear within five minutes of each match’s scheduled start. If a player fails to join in time, the matchmaking process continues without them. Even if a player does not register for a specific Sunday’s matches, their previous league game performance will remain visible on the leaderboard, although they will not be eligible to receive spectator bets during the weeks they do not participate.

The leaderboard reflects total payouts from league matches and plays a key role in determining both weekly and end-of-season rewards. The Duper League also serves as a lead-in to the Duper Bowl, the final event of Season IV. Season IV of Duper began on January 27, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on May 1, 2025. A mid-season economy update introduced new Gold and Platinum season passes on March 7, though the duration of the season remains unchanged.

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Eaning Abstract XP, NFTs and Gold Keys

Players competing in the Duper League can earn multiple types of in-game rewards. Participation in league matches grants five times the Abstract XP compared to standard Ranked games. Each week, the top-performing player receives one Gold Key. Players who achieve a positive score and loss ratio are awarded two Silver Keys, while all other participants receive one Silver Key. These keys are used to unlock lootboxes, which contain in-game items that may be either NFTs or non-transferable, soulbound assets.

Additional rewards are distributed based on end-of-season leaderboard standings. The top ten players with the highest total payouts from league matches are awarded five Gold Keys each. The top three players share a Chip pool calculated by multiplying the total number of league matches played in the season by 25 Chips. Each of these top three competitors also receives a Genesis Ace NFT.

The Genesis Ace NFT, launched in February 2025 with a capped supply of 999, provides several benefits. These include VIP status in the Duper ecosystem, early access to future digital assets, enhanced support from the team, and access to exclusive channels on the game's Discord server. Holders of this NFT also have the option to stake it in exchange for an Abstract XP multiplier and free weekly Chip vouchers.

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Ranked and League Game Payouts

The Duper League is not limited to direct participation. Spectators have the option to bet on registered players ahead of each Sunday’s matches. To be eligible for a betting reward, a spectator must wager more than 50 Chips. If the selected player performs well, the bettor receives one Silver Key.

Betting is closed once the first league match begins, and rewards are distributed after the conclusion of each week’s matches. The payout formula for bettors is determined by a combination of the selected player’s Ranked and League game payouts, specifically calculated as the player’s total Ranked game payouts for the week multiplied by 0.1, added to their League game total payouts. This multiplier is subject to change weekly, based on internal adjustments made by the game’s developers.

Players benefit from spectator betting as well, receiving 4 percent of all bets placed on them. The developers take a 1 percent cut from the total betting pool. This system encourages performance from players while offering spectators an interactive way to engage with the ongoing competition.

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Final Thoughts

The Duper League has been introduced as part of a gradual build-up to the Duper Bowl, a concluding event for Season IV that will take place in early May 2025. The league is intended to offer a consistent and transparent framework for both earning and engagement within the web3 game. With opportunities for players to compete for rewards and for spectators to place informed bets, the Duper League is positioned as a key feature in the game’s ongoing development.

As web3 gaming continues to grow, the Duper League represents a model that combines competition, community interaction, and digital asset utility within a single platform. The structure offers multiple incentives for players and viewers alike, reinforcing the role of organized gameplay within decentralized gaming environments.