The latest talk of the meme coin town is PlayDoge ($PLAY). Within a week of its launch, the Tamagotchi-style $PLAY has raised $1.5M in its sizzling hot presale. To make use of low expenses and smooth transactions, $PLAY is launching on the BNB Smart Chain.
Why is PlayDoge going viral? Here is a look.
Tamagotchi meets crypto: A crypto mobile game that rekindles the 90s nostalgia
PlayDoge is not another meme coin with a Doge label.At the heart of it, $PLAY is a play-to-earn meme coin. The project introduces a new mobile game that combines the iconic Doge meme with the nostalgic virtual pet craze of the ‘90s.
Here, you can adopt a virtual pet and take care of it on the mobile-friendly app that will soon go live. Just like a real dog, PlayDoge virtual pets need to be fed and trained. You can also play with the 2D Doge and guide it through in-app mini-games to earn rewards in $PLAY tokens.
Victory in this 8-bit digital world depends on how well you take care of your P2E companion.
The rewards you earn in the mini dodgeball-style games by keeping your pet happy and healthy have real-world value. Being a cryptocurrency, $PLAY tokens can be traded on popular crypto exchanges for other crypto or fiat currencies.
That’s not all. Special features within the PlayDoge universe can be unlocked using $PLAY tokens.
Don’t have time to nurture a virtual pet? Think passive income
Play-to-earn games are great. But they are not for everyone.
Although PlayDoge shows potential to reach a large demographic of video gamers across the world, it doesn’t limit its user base to gamers. Users who understand the prospects of the play-to-earn game but don’t have time or interest in actively pursuing it can opt for passive income through staking.
Staking is live from the presale stage. At the time of writing, the staking APY of PlayDoge stood at 186%. It is much higher than the industry standard, which hovers under 10%. But $PLAY staking APY decreases over time, giving a strong edge to early participants.
Through staking, PlayDoge’s goal is to minimise sell-offs and maximise token holding. The promise of passive income will encourage users to hold on to their tokens for a long period. That, in turn, will support its long-term price action.
Robust tokenomics, action-packed roadmap
PlayDoge has implemented strong tokenomics to substantiate its long-term relevance in the meme coin market, which is known for its erratic behaviour.
The token has a capped supply of 9.4 billion PLAY tokens. Given below is how the total supply is allocated for presale, community rewards, liquidity, marketing, project funds, and staking.
Staking allows gamers and investors to compound their earnings. The roadmap is strategically designed to generate initial momentum and sustain it through various initiatives.
$PLAY will be listed on major DEXs once the presale sells out. Judging by the recent activity, the presale is moving toward an early sell-out. With 1.08 million PLAY tokens set aside to provide liquidity for these listings, the project will be prepared to meet the growing demand on its launch.
The social media presence of the meme coin is expanding as more investors join the presale. The Tamagotchi-style game and the iconic Doge integration have earned it a large following on Twitter and Telegram within a short time.
Community airdrops and CEX listings will take the project to more users over the next few weeks.
$1.5m raised in a week: The next big meme coin?
If the presale traffic is any sign, PlayDoge is positioned to be the next big meme coin of 2024. Strategic investors are hoarding the token in large numbers at low costs in the presale to prepare for the exchange launch.
The hype is well-founded. In a market full of hollow coins with no substantial project or utility, PlayDoge is bringing something completely new to the table.
It doesn’t just appeal to traders, but also play-to-earn gamers. The crypto gaming sector is projected to reach more users over the next few years for its increased ease of use and transparency.
PlayDoge also looks strong on the security front. The smart contract has been audited by SolidProof.
The growing FOMO around PlayDoge can be compared to projects like FLOKI. Backed by the enthusiasm around the Valhalla P2E game, FLOKI has amassed a $2.5B market cap over the years.
Combining nostalgia, P2E, and memes, PlayDoge is preparing for a similar surge. The rapid progress of the presale to the $1.5M milestone hints at its large growth potential.
The PlayDoge presale is hosted in multiple stages with a gradual price increase, encouraging early-stage investments. Presale payments are accepted in BNB, USDT, and fiat credit/debit cards.
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