WorldShards is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG set in Murrlandia, a world dominated by cats. The game features a level-less progression system and an open-ended experience where players can explore, craft, and engage in a dynamic in-game economy. The economic structure is designed to allow players to trade, craft, and create meaningful value within the game while ensuring fairness and transparency. This is the fourth article in a series of four deep dives looking at the unique WorldShards economy, so much sure to read the remaining ones!

WorldShards Economy Deep Dive Series:

Part 1: Overview of the MMORPG

Part 2: Collectible Items Explained

Part 3: Comprehensive Guide to Artifacts

Part 4: Tokenomics and $SHARD Token 

WorldShards Key Art

About WorldShards

Players enter the world of Murrlandia after picking up a fragment of a Mana Stone, which transports them from their modern world. Once in the game, they can explore various regions filled with hidden secrets, gather resources for crafting and construction, battle enemies, hunt wild animals, and solve intricate puzzles.

Players also have the opportunity to build and customize their home islands, develop a production base, refine resources, and craft equipment for personal use or trade. As they progress, players can specialize in crafting, resource gathering, or other economic activities, reinforcing their role in the in-game market. An auction system will be launched in Q2 2025 to further facilitate trade, allowing players to buy and sell resources and crafted items as they refine their economic strategies.

The Role of $SHARDS Tokens In-Game

The $SHARDS Token is a fair launch and community-driven token with no allocation for the team or investors. The total supply of $SHARDS is capped at five billion tokens, which will be vested over six years, with 60% of the supply dedicated to player rewards. This structure promotes a sustainable model where player participation directly benefits the economy.

The $SHARDS Token serves as the primary resource within the WorldShards ecosystem. Players mainly earn these tokens through in-game activities, reinforcing a community-centric approach. The total supply of $SHARDS Tokens is limited to 5,000,000,000. The distribution is structured to sustain long-term engagement by allocating 60% of tokens to player rewards, 25% to ecosystem development and liquidity, and 15% to marketing and community engagement.

Players can obtain $SHARDS Tokens through various in-game actions. One of the main ways to earn tokens is through random drops, which occur when players defeat enemies, gather resources, or loot treasure chests while equipped with collectible items that have the temporary ‘Attraction Force’ effect. Additionally, players can import $SHARDS Tokens from their cryptocurrency wallets, allowing for seamless integration between the game and external crypto platforms.

$SHARDS Vesting Schedlue

Utility of $SHARDS Tokens

Within WorldShards, $SHARDS Tokens have multiple uses that enhance the gameplay experience. Players can improve collectible item stats, as the ‘Luck’ parameter of collectible items does not automatically increase with level progression and needs to be upgraded separately. Tokens can also be used to upgrade the rarity of items, improving their overall effectiveness in the game. Processing rifts is another function that requires $SHARDS, as rifts serve as resources that facilitate rarity upgrades. Furthermore, rare in-game items can be purchased using tokens, providing additional incentives for players to engage with the economy. 

The ability to re-roll item stats also requires tokens, allowing players to adjust attributes and optimize their equipment. Since $SHARDS Tokens operate as a cryptocurrency, they can be withdrawn from the game and traded on external cryptocurrency exchanges. While $SHARDS Tokens cannot be traded within the WorldShards in-game marketplace, players have the option to withdraw them through Open Loot to their personal cryptocurrency wallets. Once the tokens are in an external wallet, they can be freely traded, transferred, or used in standard cryptocurrency transactions.

WorldShards $SHARDS Tokens

Token Drop Rate and Adventure Level Mechanics

The probability of receiving $SHARDS Tokens as an in-game drop depends on the ‘Luck’ parameter of a player's equipped collectible items. This drop rate is directly influenced by the item's Luck Level in relation to the adventure’s tier and level. If the item’s Luck Level matches or is lower than the adventure’s requirements, it contributes its full ‘Luck’ value, maximizing the token drop rate. If the item’s Luck Level is higher than the adventure’s tier and level, the drop rate is reduced accordingly. Both gear Luck and adventure level limit the $SHARDS token drop rate.

Token Drop Rate Explained

Final Thoughts

The $SHARDS Token is an essential component of the WorldShards economy, ensuring a fair and player-driven cryptocurrency that integrates seamlessly with the game’s mechanics. By earning and utilizing $SHARDS Tokens, players can enhance their in-game experience while participating in a dynamic web3 economy. The structured drop mechanics and fair distribution model provide a balanced and rewarding environment for all players. This is the final article in this deep dive series, make sure you read the rest too.