Moku Event Offers $1 Million Prize Pool

Moku has revealed the first full season of its new project, Grand Arena, an AI-powered fantasy sports platform running nonstop battles backed by a $1 million prize pool. The web3 studio, built on Ronin, is shifting its focus entirely to this new format following the closure of its previous platforms.

Moku Event Offers $1 Million Prize Pool

Moku Event Offers $1 Million Prize Pool

Grand Arena introduces AI-controlled digital athletes known as Mokis. These characters compete in real-time matches, forming the foundation of the game’s daily fantasy contests. Instead of following real-world sports schedules, matches continue 24/7, allowing players to build lineups, adjust strategies, and participate in contests whenever they choose.

Performance in each match is tied to leaderboard rankings, which reward players with mXP, the progression system that determines prize pool distribution. The nonstop competition format is designed to create ongoing engagement, with every lineup and upgrade contributing to long-term progress.

Moku Event Offers $1 Million Prize Pool

Season One and Booster Packs

Season One will kick off with the release of card packs that players use to assemble their rosters. These S1 Booster Packs will be distributed through a no-loss raffle system beginning in early October. The packs provide access to exclusive cards and other rewards, setting the stage for daily lineup building and competition.

Alongside the card release, Moku is introducing a Champion Selection event. This process allows the community to influence which Mokis from the earlier Moki Genesis NFT collection will appear as official champions in Grand Arena. Featured Mokis benefit from royalties tied to card sales and secondary trading, giving long-time NFT holders a stake in the game’s growth.

NFTs, Mokis, and More

Moku has designed Grand Arena so that existing NFT holders remain connected to the ecosystem. Players who own featured Mokis can see their characters evolve over time, with improved stats, seasonal upgrades, and new metadata reflecting performance growth. The system enables passive progression while still encouraging active participation in daily contests. This approach ties Moku’s earlier NFT drops into the new game, while also ensuring long-term utility for holders who supported the studio during its earlier phases.

Moku Event Offers $1 Million Prize Pool

Roadmap and New Experiments 

The introduction of Grand Arena follows a deliberate change in Moku’s direction. Earlier in the year, the studio shut down Moku Questing and the Tamameme token launcher, both of which had supported prior community activities. Player progression from these systems has been carried into Discord, where Moku is building out additional tools and minigames.

One of these experiments, Moki Pochi Attack, launched as a Discord Activity and quickly attracted thousands of daily players. While separate from Grand Arena, it demonstrates the studio’s growing focus on Discord-based engagement, with all future development tied to either Discord or the new AI-driven fantasy platform.

Investor Support and Industry Context

Moku raised $5.35 million in late 2024 from investors including Sky Mavis, a16z Games Speedrun, and Framework Ventures. The studio is positioning Grand Arena at the intersection of multiple industries: the $27 billion fantasy sports market, the $40 billion prediction markets sector, and the expanding $50 billion AI gaming space. The $1 million prize pool underscores Moku’s commitment to positioning Grand Arena as a major player within this crossover of gaming and speculation.

Moku Event Offers $1 Million Prize Pool

What to Expect From Season One

When Season One officially launches, players will participate in daily fantasy contests by drafting Mokis into lineups. Each match adds to the ongoing leaderboard competition, with rewards determined by cumulative mXP. The autoplay nature of AI battles ensures teams continue competing even when players are offline, while strategy still plays a role in lineup choices, upgrades, and understanding performance trends.

With card sales beginning in October, Grand Arena is moving toward a launch that combines continuous AI battles, fantasy gaming mechanics, and NFT-based rewards under one system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Grand Arena?

Grand Arena is a nonstop fantasy sports and AI battler developed by web3 studio Moku. It allows players to collect cards, build lineups of AI-powered Mokis, and compete in daily contests for rewards.

How does the $1 million prize pool work?

The $1 million prize pool for Season One is distributed based on leaderboard rankings. Players earn mXP through contests, collecting cards, and upgrading Mokis, with higher rankings securing larger rewards.

Do I need NFTs to play Grand Arena?

While NFTs enhance gameplay and progression, players can participate in contests by collecting cards through booster packs. NFT holders with featured Mokis gain additional benefits, such as upgrades and royalties.

When does Season One begin?

Card sales for Season One begin in early October, with daily contests starting shortly after.

What role does Discord play in Grand Arena?

Moku has shifted community features, questing, and minigames to Discord. Grand Arena is closely integrated with this ecosystem, following the studio’s decision to shut down older platforms like Moku Questing and Tamameme.