DeFi Land is a multi-chain farming simulation game built on Solana that emulates decentralized finance (DeFi). The team has launched a new Play-to-Earn (P2E) farming-focused title that expands the project’s game mechanics and earning opportunities.
The latest iteration of DeFi Land is now ranked as the third-largest game by market capitalization, and additional features are scheduled to roll out today.
According to the DeFi Land team, the platform raised $1.75 million from an earlier non-fungible token (NFT) sale that took place earlier this year.
About DeFi Land
DeFi Land is generally free-to-play: players can join without initial capital and work to earn experience points (XP). Players also compete on leaderboards for monthly rewards, creating incentives for ongoing play and performance.
New P2E Game Features in DeFi Land
Once the P2E components are fully deployed, users will be able to participate in a range of farming-related activities such as farming, shooting, and fishing. The developers also said the P2E game will be accessible to a broad audience and draw inspiration from classic farming-simulation titles like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon in terms of fundamental gameplay feel.
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Players will receive the game-native DFL token, and the developers are also introducing a new in-game currency called GOLDY.
Using both GOLDY and DFL, players will be able to upgrade NFTs, craft, customize, and repair in-game items. The development team says these currencies will also support social interactions between players, enhancing cooperative and competitive play.
However, access to these P2E features will be limited to players who own a DeFi Land Gen-0 NFT. According to OpenSea data, the floor price for the collection is currently 1.55 SOL, which equates to roughly $88 at present market values.
Upcoming Integrations
The DeFi Land team stated they are exploring a “multi-chain future” and plan to announce additional chain integrations in June. This expansion aims to increase interoperability and reach more users across different blockchain ecosystems.
In addition, an alpha version of DeFi Land for mobile is under development and is expected to launch between July and September of this year, bringing the game to a wider audience on smartphones and tablets.