In the ever-expanding world of web3, Animoca Brands continues to enhance the Mocaverse ecosystem with the introduction of Shards and promising a $MOCA token set to launch in 2024. In this guide, we will outline all the latest updates you need to know about the Mocaverse project with relevance to the world of web3 gaming. 

Animoca Brands is a significant player in web3 gaming with subsidiaries like The Sandbox, Darewise (Life Beyond), and Blowfish Studios (Phantom Galaxies), alongside investments in Open Sea, Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, and various other projects.

Mocaverse is Animoca Brands' exclusive membership NFT collection of 8,888 unique characters, worth 2.5 ETH or just over $5,000 each. Holders can call these characters, Mocas, within the Mocaverse community.

Mocaverse NFT Tribes

There are a total of 5 tribes, consisting of Angels, Builders, Dreamers, Connectors and Neo-Capitalists. These tribes represent the types of pioneers that are active within the web3 industry.  Each Mocaverse NFT offers a specific utility within any project under the Animoca Brands umbrella. Owners of a Moca can expect utility across the board, for example:

• Learning – online courses and AMAs 
• Playing – game passes and in-game assets
• Building – accelerator program
• Doing good – contribute to social causes

Aside from the status associated with holding a certain NFT, Mocaverse offers several benefits to its NFT holders. Mocaverse holders will have access to the Animoca Brands portfolio, consisting of over 450+ projects across various sectors in the blockchain industry.

Moca ID and Ecosystem

As the Mocaverse only consists of 8,888 NFTs, it has become a challenge to allow everybody to participate. Therefore, alongside the top builders in the Mocaverse community, Animoca recently introduced the opportunity for each participant to acquire a Moca ID. Mocaverse holders can distribute invites, while selected people within the web3 community can do the same.

Moca ID is an on-chain DID (decentralized identity) that gives holders the identity to travel among Animoca Brands’ network of 450+ portfolio companies. In addition, holders get access to the growing partner ecosystem. 

Aside from using Moca ID as a wallet address or user name, it’s also a membership pass into the Mocaverse community. Holding a Moca ID, Users are eligible to earn Realm Points. Individuals earn these points through user activity in various projects in the Animoca Brands ecosystem.

Realm Points (RP)

Animoca Brands also introduced Realm Points (RP) to build a reputation within the Mocaverse. Users can complete missions, earn RP, and build their profiles. Because Moca ID is on-chain, the RP adds a layer that highlights on-chain activity. 

Players can accumulate RP through activity, and then use their points in the Social Hub, get IRL or digital benefits, level up their Moca tier, and so on. RP is distributed on a first-come first-serve basis. When users finish a mission, they can claim RP immediately. 

The first user activation for Mocaverse was with the popular web3 social game Pixels, which recently migrated to Ronin. Players can use their Moca in the online game, and complete Mocaverse missions for RP. There will also be other prizes, and of course, users will earn $BERRY in the Pixels world. 

Shard Rush and Shards

A noteworthy addition to the Mocaverse is the introduction of Shard Rush and Shards - a new rewards system. Players can earn Shards through a gamified referral system, fostering user engagement and participation. Early adopters can potentially benefit, given that Shards are mined hourly from a shared pool. The mining period spans 14 days, with the Shard pool resetting after each cycle. The Mocaverse plans an airdrop for Moca NFT holders and those who've exhausted their invite codes, enhancing the appeal for community involvement.

Important Information

Mining Period: Each Mining Period is 14 days. Start and end times are indicated here. The first Shard Mining Period will run from Jan 30 to Feb 13.

Attributed RP Earned: Total Attributed RP earned within this Mining Period from all referees.

Attributed RP from Top 5 Referees: Total Attributed RP earned within this Mining Period from your top 5 referees.

Shards Generated: The number of Shards you generated within this Mining Period. You can accumulate a maximum of 1000 Shards per claim. There is no limit to # of claims in each Mining Period.

Successful Referrals: Number of successful referrals within this Mining Period. Successful invites mean your referee minted using your Invite Code and earned at least 1 RP within the same Mining Period (attributed RP does not count).

ApeCoin and Anichess

The Mocaverse's intricate points and reward systems extend beyond Shards. Experience Points accumulate on Moca NFTs not listed for sale, engaging holders in various activities, including participation in the ApeCoin DAO and other events.

Realm Points (as mentioned above) are linked to Moca IDs and reward users for referrals and participation in free-to-play games affiliated with Animoca Brands. These points open doors to exclusive giveaways, such as solving daily chess puzzles with Anichess, showcasing a diverse range of engaging activities within the ecosystem.

Final Thoughts

The Moca team remains reserved about the specific purpose of Shards, stating cryptically: "The more shards the better." This air of mystery adds anticipation to the Mocaverse, leaving users curious about the upcoming possibilities.

In preparation for the $MOCA token's release in 2024, Animoca Brands has established the Moca Foundation. This foundation is tasked with building and managing the $MOCA token, described as an "omni-chain network token created to reimagine the web3 cultural economy by empowering unity in culture, governance, and growth." While the foundation's webpage awaits content, enthusiasts can follow along on the main Twitter account for future updates on this intriguing development within the Mocaverse.