<h3>Planet IX Integrates Chainlink VRF To Support Tamper-Proof, Randomized Distribution of In-Game Resources and Items</h3>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*-qlnkHNurxOiV7vN"></figure>We’re excited to announce that Planet IX — a blockchain-based strategy and trading game — has integrated <a href="https://chain.link/solutions/chainlink-vrf">Chainlink Verifiable Random Function (VRF)</a> on the Polygon mainnet.
By integrating the industry-leading decentralized oracle network, we now have access to a tamper-proof and auditable source of randomness that will be used to help randomize player rewards when prospecting Waste in EternaLabs, tiers during facility construction in NewLands LLC, and the contents of Gravity Grade crates. Ultimately this creates a more exciting and transparent user experience, as players can be confident that the odds of certain outcomes are in fact accurate, and know for a fact what chance they have of obtaining certain high-value resources or items.
Planet IX had previously integrated <a href="https://blog.planetix.com/planet-ix-integrates-chainlink-vrf-to-help-randomly-select-ixt-cat-raff-winners-89e392c019a2">Chainlink VRF</a> to help randomly select IXT CAT RAFF winners, and <a href="https://blog.planetix.com/planet-ix-integrates-chainlink-keepers-to-help-automate-weekly-drawings-225154d5587a">Chainlink Automation</a> to help automate weekly draws. Now, we’re expanding the VRF integration so that players can verify the integrity of our random in-game mechanics for themselves.
Planet IX is an NFT-based strategy game that gives players a unique gaming experience via true digital ownership through NFTs. Boasting over 190,000 connected wallets, Planet IX has an immense and dedicated community that puts it at the forefront of NFT gaming.
In order to help ensure a fair distribution of certain in-game resources and items, we need access to a secure random number generator (RNG) that any user could independently audit. However, RNG solutions for <a href="https://chain.link/education/smart-contracts">smart contracts</a> require several security considerations to prevent manipulation and ensure system integrity. For instance, RNG solutions derived from blockchain data like block hashes can be exploited by miners/validators, while off-chain RNG solutions derived from off-chain APIs are opaque and don’t provide users with definitive proof about the integrity of the process.
After reviewing various solutions, we selected Chainlink VRF because it’s based on cutting-edge academic research, supported by a time-tested <a href="https://chain.link/education/blockchain-oracles">oracle network</a>, and secured through the generation and on-chain verification of cryptographic proofs that prove the integrity of each random number supplied to smart contracts.
Chainlink VRF works by combining block data that is still unknown when the request is made with the oracle node’s pre-committed private key to generate both a random number and a cryptographic proof. The Planet IX smart contract will only accept the random number input if it has a valid cryptographic proof, and the cryptographic proof can only be generated if the VRF process is tamper-proof. This provides our users with automated and verifiable assurances directly on-chain that Waste prospecting rewards, Facility tiers during construction, and Gravity Grade crates are provably fair and were not tampered with by the oracle, outside entities, or the Planet IX team.
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*8gOT91EKwen16oR2"></figure>“Randomness is an essential element of multiplayer games, and Chainlink VRF has established itself as the industry-standard RNG for Web3 gaming. We’re excited to expand our use cases for the service to help ensure a fair distribution of certain in-game resources and items.” — Karl Blomsterwall, CEO of Planet IX.
About Chainlink
Chainlink is the industry-standard Web3 services platform that has enabled trillions of dollars in transaction volume across DeFi, insurance, gaming, NFTs, and other major industries. As the leading decentralized oracle network, Chainlink enables developers to build feature-rich Web3 applications with seamless access to real-world data and off-chain computation across any blockchain and provides global enterprises with a universal gateway to all blockchains.
Learn more about Chainlink by visiting <a href="https://chain.link/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=press-release">chain.link</a> or reading the developer documentation at <a href="https://docs.chain.link/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=press-release">docs.chain.link</a>. To discuss an integration, <a href="https://chain.link/contact?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=press-release">reach out to an expert</a>.
About Planet IX
Planet IX is an online game based on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) built on the Polygon network. The multiplayer strategy game takes place on the titular planet. Planet IX is a metaverse; by connecting real-world geolocations to user generated virtual environments, Planet IX works as a bridge between the digital and the physical world. These environments can be claimed, bought, sold, and will eventually be customizable. Players trade their Planet IX land (PIX) to create Territory NFTs in an effort to rejuvenate the land, and restore life on the planet.
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<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*uTFPPTmU17zMhpEz"><figcaption>Piercer Drone</figcaption></figure>Today we take a look at <a href="https://madslot.madmen.app/">MadMen</a> and the perks for AOCs holding a Piercer Drone on their View2Earn (V2E) platform. You might remember that we initiated a collaboration with MadMen where AOCs had a chance to win 100 MadSlot NFTs.
Now we’re happy to see MadMen launch their flagship product Mad3 <a href="https://mad3.me/v/wNJPWDGQ-1XrD">HERE</a>. A Web3 portal where you can explore, learn and experience Web3, in a more fun, easy and rewarding way. To celebrate, we have secured some exclusive value for <a href="https://opensea.io/assets/matic/0xba6666b118f8303f990f3519df07e160227cce87/5">Piercer Drone</a> holders.
In <a href="https://planetix.com/comms/MissionControl">Mission Control</a> the Piercer Drones play a significant part in securing the waste collected by AOCs, but we also want to make sure that our AOCs holding one or more of these drones see value for their drones outside of the Planet IX ecosystem, so let’s dive into what MadMen is and what the celebration means for AOCs holding Planet IX Drones.
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/538/0*tK3JcD5X1prT49Ix"></figure><a href="https://madslot.madmen.app/">MadMen</a> is a Web3 ecosystem where you are able to earn rewards by viewing videos &amp; ads.
<ul>
<li>Mad3 is your portal to Explore, Learn and Experience Web3 in an easier and more rewarding way.</li>
<li>MadSlot NFT is your exclusive access to Mad3, its content network and many other utilities and perks.</li>
<li>Mad Badge System, which illustrates your uniqueness on the blockchain and boosts your V2E reward yields.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What benefits are there for Planet IX Piercer Drone holders?</h3>
<a href="https://opensea.io/assets/matic/0xba6666b118f8303f990f3519df07e160227cce87/5">Planet IX Piercer Drone</a> holders are able to claim a special Planet IX unique Piercer Drone Mad Badge. This badge gives you the following perks from MadMen:
<ol>
<li>An exclusive, tailor-made Mad Badge to recognize your ownership of the Piercer Drone on the MadMen platform.</li>
<li>Boosted V2E reward yield on Mad3.</li>
<li>Discounted mint price of MadSlot NFTs.</li>
</ol>
<h3>What about the Mad Badges themselves?</h3>
A Mad Badge is an emblem obtained as a result of one’s blockchain activities, such as owning assets, being a member of a DAO, event accomplishments, on-chain relationships/interactions, to name a few. There are endless different kinds of activities for earning emblems waiting to be explored.
A Mad Badge is made available under various scenarios, including but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Current or previous asset or NFT holdings.</li>
<li>Historical blockchain activities.</li>
<li>Transaction patterns.</li>
<li>Contract executions/authorizations.</li>
<li>Special wallet interactions or patterns.</li>
</ul>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/483/0*AVVSYeurFXgh4DNG"></figure>Mad Badges are not only for exhibiting or bragging about your accomplishments, but they actually give you real benefits through the MadMen ecosystem, such as:
<ul>
<li>Extra V2E reward quotas.</li>
<li>Seasonal perks and events.</li>
</ul>
We’re extremely glad to see our pioneering Planet IX Mad Badge launch as one of the first on their platform, and we can’t wait for AOCs to fully explore all the possibilities of the boosted reward yield in MadMen’s V2E system. This is just the beginning of what will be coming to Planet IX asset holders in the MadMen ecosystem, and we look forward to a long and exciting collaboration with MadMen and their Mad Badge system.
Learn how to claim your first Planet IX Mad Badge in <a href="https://medium.com/@MadMen.app/the-long-awaited-mad-badge-is-alive-aea1710a8e26">this article</a>!
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MadMen &amp; the Exclusive Benefits for holders of Planet IX Piercer Drones

<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*GEtAJkHwIO_l9BgS"></figure>In this medium, we want to take some time to shed some light on what this merge is all about. We will get into what makes ArcadeNFTs special, their NFTs, and why we believe bringing them into the Planet IX ecosystem is an opportunity of massive proportions.
To give everyone a better overview, we’ve created a glossary which we will provide you with here at the beginning of the article.
We are truly excited for what this merge will bring Planet IX and our community. Now, lets get started.
<h4>Glossary</h4>
<ul>
<li>Arcade Genesis — The first release by ArcadeNFT. The Pinball NFT</li>
<li>ArcadeNFT — Name of the developers behind the ArcadeNFTs</li>
<li>Arcade NFT — A specific NFT developed by ArcadeNFT</li>
<li>ArcadeNFTs — Synonym for the gaming framework behind every Arcade NFT</li>
<li>Arena Contract — The smart contract that allows on-chain gaming</li>
<li>Arcade treasury — Arcade Corporation treasury</li>
<li>Arena treasury — Gaming treasury</li>
<li>Genesis launch — The first release of an asset</li>
<li>Genesis Corporation NFTs — The motherpiece of the Planet IX ingame corporations, holders receive airdrops of all that the certain corporation releases</li>
<li>MetaShares — Shares in a Planet IX in-game corporation</li>
<li>On-chain gaming — Games taking place on the blockchain, by smart contracts</li>
<li>P&amp;E — Play and Earn-gaming</li>
<li>MMO — Massive Multiplayer Online gaming</li>
</ul>
<h4>ArcadeNFT and the Arena Contract</h4>
ArcadeNFTs are based on the Arena Contract, a smart contract specifically developed for P2E and PVP gaming on-chain (hereafter called ArcadeNFTs). It is special because ranking, prizes, and payments are controlled and fulfilled by the contract itself.
On-chain gaming ensures a truly decentralized environment where gamers rely on the authority of the blockchain to record and reward their progress of play, automatically enabling prize pools for gamers independent of skill level.
Due to the blockchain architecture behind ArcadeNFTs, all assets, files, and tournament results persist forever, and the gamers have full control of the games.
To read more about the different NFT/Game releases by ArcadeNFTs, visit this article:<a href="https://medium.com/@arcadenfts/looking-into-the-past-to-see-the-future-metadragonz-in-the-arcade-arena-d4c7c7b5dc51"> https://medium.com/@arcadenfts/looking-into-the-past-to-see-the-future-metadragonz-in-the-arcade-arena-d4c7c7b5dc51</a>
<h4>ArcadeNFTs Pinball NFT — a Piece of History</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/0*nifMW0rsK_ejv2Ow"></figure>The most iconic NFT that Arcade will bring to Planet IX is the<a href="https://medium.com/@arcadenfts/the-genesis-pinball-nft-5050a28bcfea"> Genesis Pinball</a> — a limited edition NFT launched in August of 2021, with a playable pinball game inside the NFT allowing users to enter the NFT itself directly on OpenSea and other similar platforms and play the game.
The Pinball is the first real on-chain game inside an NFT ever released, the first of its kind, ever. A genesis NFT limited to only 501 ever made, and the first playable NFT game in history.
The Pinball is truly a historical collectible, and it was inspired by retro arcades from the 80s, and movies such as the Goonies, ET and Stand by me. When the Pinball was launched it sold out in under 1 hour.
Pinball NFT — The Genesis Perks
The Pinball NFT is also called the Arcade Genesis and Genesis Pinball, due to its characteristics as a historical NFTl.
Pinball holders have received a free airdrop of every game that ArcadeNFT ever released — as promised during the genesis launch. For this reason, holding the Pinball has continuously provided value beyond the historical and cultural significance as the first ever playable NFT game.
An important part of the negotiation with Planet IX, was that Pinball holders would be rewarded with airdrops after the merge as well. This means that Pinball Holders will continuously receive a massive amount of products and assets for free from Planet IX in the future. For example, Genesis Corporation NFTs in all of Planet IX’s corporations.
How this will work is explained further down below.
<h4>The other Arcade NFTs in short</h4>
Arcade Classics NFT
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/700/0*pcuGIP7XeHwQwJCy"></figure>The design of the ‘Arcade Classics’ is the result of long-term planning and creative work. They hold some of the following characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Each arcade includes traits inspired by other NFT projects, such as<a href="https://larvalabs.com/cryptopunks"> Cryptopunks</a>,<a href="https://www.pudgypenguins.io/#/"> Pudgy Penguins</a>, and<a href="https://opensea.io/collection/sail-o-bots-by-sturec"> Sail-o-Bots</a>.</li>
<li>The outside of each console holds 4 different traits: Background, Console Style, Screen Animations &amp; Artifact. Variations on the outside combine for a total of 896 unique variations.</li>
<li>The inside traits have a much more varied design, with each game having unique traits. There are roughly 672’000+ possible outcomes of the arcade game design, visible when playing the NFT game.</li>
</ul>
The Arcade Classic NFT was the second NFT released by ArcadeNFT, and the game played within the NFT is based on classic arcade games. There are 5,565 total arcade classic NFTs minted. All game high scores are saved on the chain and can be viewed at arcadenfts.com/highscore. The on-chain is also used for tournaments.
ToadRunnerz NFT
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/757/0*Y0VolzNafqLluU3i"></figure>Toadrunnerz includes multiplayer functionality and co-op gaming modes. The NFT was created in collaboration with CCO NFT project Cryptoadz by Gremplin. They have four versions of the game:
<ul>
<li>Racecar</li>
<li>Desert</li>
<li>Space</li>
<li>Aquatic</li>
</ul>
And music by Kornél Kovács when you play the game.
Metadragonz NFT
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*OZp2n6kbfEOGWEY5"></figure>MetaDragonz is a MMO game, built for the masses. The MetaDragonz NFT is your ticket to the competitive brackets and each NFT has a special Skin as a trait.
The game is a “snake” game where your mission is to feast on food dropped on the map without colliding into anyone else.
This is the first game that will be hosted on the ArcadeNFTs smartcontracts and it is a perfect game for onboarding the next million players into web3 from web2
MetaDragonz has music by Studio Barnhus when playing the game.
<h4>After the Merge</h4>
Planet IX has several in-game corporations focusing on different aspects of the game. They all have their own design, characters, lore, and functions:
<ul>
<li>Gravity Grade — Delivery Service</li>
<li>NetEmpire — Marketplace</li>
<li>Lucky Cat — Raffles and Contests</li>
<li>Y_ — Tech and Hardware Vendor</li>
<li>Global Waste Systems — Waste Management</li>
<li>Eternalab — Lab Filtration and Purification</li>
<li>Newlands LLC — Construction Company</li>
<li>Haveblue — Cosmetics Vendor</li>
</ul>
After the merge, ArcadeNFT will become its own in-game corporation named Arcade, focusing on esports and gaming. And as a holder of an Arcade NFT, you will receive voting power over the corporation Arcade, and you will also be rewarded with more assets in the future, just by holding or staking your Arcade NFT.
It works like this:
<h4>Genesis Drops and Genesis Corporation NFTs</h4>
Genesis drops are NFTs — mintable in-game and airdropped for Planet IX’s corporations. There are less than 1001 shares for each corporation, with Arcade having 501, and they exist on the Ethereum chain.
By holding one, players continuously receive assets and items from the corporation, as well as other releases.
So far, only one Genesis Corporation NFT has been minted, The Lucky Cat Genesis. Since the mint back in August 2022 the holders of the Lucky Cat Genesis have been airdropped the following:
<ul>
<li>1191 IXT Tokens</li>
<li>Golden tickets (for raffles)</li>
<li>Premium tickets (for raffles)</li>
<li>Regular tickets (for raffles)</li>
<li>Landmark NFT</li>
<li>Lucky Cat MetaShares</li>
<li>Upcoming airdrop: MetaDragonz NFT</li>
</ul>
Genesis Corporation NFTs function the same way as the Pinballs, they get airdrops for life. Everything that said corporation releases, they get as an airdrop.
Genesis Corporation NFTs in Arcade
For the Arcade corporation, the 501 Genesis Pinball NFTs will be the Genesis Corporation NFTs, which means holders of the Pinball will continuously be rewarded with airdrops in the Planet IX ecosystem.
<h4>MetaShares</h4>
MetaShares are NFTs, and serve as the corporate governance system on Planet IX. These shares are sold and/or airdropped to players. When owned, they work just like stock in any other company. The more shares you have, the more power you hold over the corporation.
All corporations on Planet IX have or will have MetaShares, and when players interact with the corporations, for example buying machinery and tech (Y_) or trading territories between players (NetEmpire), part of all transactions are distributed to the corporation’s treasury. The holders then vote on how much of the treasury the MetaShares holders will be rewarded with. Again, just like any corporation on the stock market.
In other words, having MetaShares will continuously reward players just by holding or staking the share. It also enables players to decide the future of the corporation through the voting system.
It’s an insanely good deal for players and decentralizes the ownership and gameplay in Planet IX.
MetaShares in Arcade
For the new corporation Arcade, existing tokens of Pinballs, Classics, MetaDragonz and Toadrunnerz will act as Meta Shares. Through the 501 Genesis DAO, the amount of voting power each Meta Share holds will be determined.
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*spl9pwHWdDMUN3BU"></figure><h4>Arcade — the Lore</h4>
In 2540, drones located the first well-preserved corporate building on Planet IX. Neither A.M.E nor other geohistorical databases held any recordings of the corporation. A search party of elite A.O.C was deployed, and what they found was a metaverse amusement space, built decades before The End. Its name was Arcade.
Completely managed by an old AI System, Arcade was still usable when connected to a nearby power facility. For the agents, so focused on restoring Earth, this was something new. A subtle memory and an idea of what life could be. That this dead planet could become a world full of life and laughter.
Although only some games were possible to revive, Arcade’s system was fascinating. A form of contract that secured transparent statistics and a commission system rewarding players with an ancient currency. When analyzing the database architecture, the agents realized that Arcade had been built to outperform earlier, more hierarchical gaming structures.
The code was called Arcade Arena, and it became known as one of the 7 Lost Wonders, the Wonder of Joy.
<h3>Esports / competitive gaming in Web3</h3>
ArcadeNFTs allow players to participate in MMO PVE &amp; PVP tournaments and games. To reward players a prize pool will be used, and part of the commissions from the Planet IX marketplace will be accumulated for this purpose. The gaming treasury is named the Arena Treasury.
Players who win tournaments and games will then be rewarded with payouts from the treasury according to Arcade’s smart contract.
It’s an innovative game mechanic that doesn’t exist in gaming today. With the purpose to reward players for their engagement. Just imagine if players who won battles in Fortnite got rewarded with payouts from all the in-game consumption. It would allow more people to earn an income from gaming, not only the developers and top players.
Hopefully, this will not only change how Planet IX operates, but all gaming in the future.
The merge came to mind because Planet IX and ArcadeNFT share the same fundamental idea and view on esports and gaming. That all players, not just the best teams and event organizers, should have the opportunity to receive rewards through gaming.
ArcadeNFT will assist Planet IX in advancing this concept. The long-term vision is to enable P&amp;E and competitive gaming through NFTs &amp; smart contracts. With massive marketplace backing from Planet IX’s existing ecosystem, the funding of autonomous prize pools for players on all skill levels will be secured.
<h4>Planet IX’s Marketplace</h4>
Planet IX has its own proprietary marketplace called NetEmpire, which allows the players to trade PIX, territories, and other assets as they wish. The Marketplace is the core of Planet IX and is always in development to include more assets and to improve the user experience for the players.
The marketplace will stay competitive by having lucrative terms for users and artists. Staying true to Planet IX’s initial plan of having most of the marketplace fees funneled back into the community. A step in that direction is committing a piece of the Planet IX marketplace commissions to go into the ArcadeNFTs gaming structure.
<h3>The most important takeaways:</h3>
Massive Multiplayer on-chain Gaming
The smart contract behind ArcadeNFTs allows thousands of players to play at the same time, on-chain. Let’s call it: on-chain massive multiplayer gaming.
The structure behind ArcadeNFTs has huge potential that will be unleashed by the merger. Planet IX is the biggest game on Polygon, and has the team, experience, and resources to continue to develop new MMO on-chain games based on the ArcadeNFT smart contract.
It’s a new type of gaming, and history in the making.
Esports potential
ArcadeNFTs is the first of its kind smart contract created specifically for P&amp;E and PVP gaming in the metaverse where ranking, prizes, and payments are all controlled and fulfilled entirely by a smart contract.
Implementing the contract will enable on-chain competitive gaming, and let Planet IX enter the esports market.
On-chain esports will change gaming in the future, mainly by decentralizing and giving back to the community. For example, it enables safety on all levels of gaming through smart contracts with on-chain brackets and autonomous prize pools.
In practice, an average everyday gamer can earn money when winning a game of counterstrike. All in a safe and automatic environment where your Web3 wallet is your identity.
On-chain gaming will also empower gamers. On-chain games can only be transparent — and players will be able to see how all the money moves around. In Web2 gaming, everyone is dependent on companies sharing truthful information that they can easily obfuscate or change.
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The Planet IX &amp; ArcadeNFT Merge

<a href="https://medium.com/media/f93be672ddcd82f582eb1b69f3c8d1dd/href">https://medium.com/media/f93be672ddcd82f582eb1b69f3c8d1dd/href</a>Landmark staking is now live! To accumulate IXT from your <a href="https://opensea.io/collection/pix-landmark">Landmark NFTs</a>, read this article and make sure that you stake your <a href="https://dashboard.ix.foundation/#/dashboard">Planet IX landmarks</a>.
<h4>What are landmarks in Planet IX?</h4>
When the (3x3)Eye mothership arrived at Planet IX drones were dispatched around the globe. Remnants, ruins, and mysteries were found, analyzed, and categorized. Then, they were uploaded to the NetEmpire marketplace for evaluation. Becoming strategic parts of the Planet IX ecosystem.
In-game, landmarks are important locations with huge benefits for players, and each landmark is assigned a rarity tier and star rating based on its historical importance in the Planet IX universe.
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*aDqcfo5Pw7ltCa3c"><figcaption>Landmark Relics are an exclusive collection of NFTs inspired by Earth’s natural and cultural-historical sites.</figcaption></figure>This is how it works in practice:
<ul>
<li>The ownership of the landmarks is distributed using landmark shares. The number of shares varies across the collection, from several thousand to a single share.</li>
<li>Each landmark has an earning diameter, and the stakers of the specific landmark shares will be awarded the full marketplace fee (5% of the value of each trade) that occurs within this radius.</li>
<li>The Landmarks are raffled off by Lucky Cat, one of the in-game corporations. The raffle tickets are included in special pack drops, airdrops, or other events.</li>
</ul>
<h4>How to gain IXT by staking your Landmark NFT</h4>
Almost 500.000 IXT have been accumulated since the start of the marketplace trading in November of 2021. Now, when the landmark staking is live, these tokens will be paid out over the next 3 months, equally split among all landmark shares that are staked.
After the first 3 months, all new commissions accumulated since October 10, 2022, will be paid out (in month 4). After this, the monthly payouts will be ongoing with 30-day epochs, continuously rewarding you with IXT.
And depending on whether the landmark has staked shares or not, this is how it will work:
<ul>
<li>If a landmark has shares staked to it, all the tokens for this landmark will be paid out, equally divided amongst all the shares being staked.</li>
<li>If a Landmark doesn’t have at least one (1) share staked to it, 100% of the rewards will be pushed to the next epoch (30 days).</li>
</ul>
The landmark staking works like Planet IX’s territory staking, with zero lock-up period and the rewards calculated every second. This means that you can unstake your share at any time without losing previously earned tokens!
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*-13zwMUI_N1tNvZZ"><figcaption>Landmarks have different rarities and star ratings. If the same territory is shared by two landmarks, the earnings are divided.</figcaption></figure><h4>Important note</h4>
Some landmarks have not yet been released through a raffle. The accumulated tokens of these landmarks will be held in the contract until at least 1 share is staked. The accumulated value will be revealed before the raffle, so players will know how much effort to put into the raffles.
If you want to trade your shares, you first need to unstake them in order to list them on a marketplace. The updated version of the Planet IX in-game marketplace will be released in Q4 2022 and 100% of all the commission will be used to reward the ecosystem here as well!
We hope you enjoy your landmark, and once again, make sure to stake it as soon as possible! And, if you want to learn more please read our <a href="https://whitepaper.planetix.com/">white paper.</a>
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Planet IX: Landmark Staking is Now Live and the Accumulated Rewards Have Started

<h3>Planet IX: How to mint the Cargo Drop — Step-by-Step Guide</h3>
In this article, we explain how to open the Cargo Drop and some of the assets within. You can watch the video or follow the step-by-step guide below.
<a href="https://medium.com/media/e4ff805bee54539febb78a6a8340d735/href">https://medium.com/media/e4ff805bee54539febb78a6a8340d735/href</a><h3>Step-by-Step Guide</h3>
When you have bought a Cargo Drop you will find it in your <a href="http://planetix.com/game">in-game</a> inventory. You can find your inventory after you entered the game, or by clicking the menu icon, as shown below:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*56V28M5sthGkB1Wm8GXNMg.png"><figcaption>Push the button “Inventory”</figcaption></figure>In the inventory, your Cargo Drop looks like this:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*ac49slI79ogyqjGWU8i6lw.png"><figcaption>Push the button “Open”</figcaption></figure>When opened, you land here:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*YpbDBXzBRYOL036_13w1AA.png"></figure>Make sure to accept the address. Your wallet will open the window automatically:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*stsG4IOazVtBHngq1SD1Rg.png"><figcaption>Push the button “Confirm”</figcaption></figure>When accepted. Your new in-game items will be shown in your inventory. It can take a short while for the items to show:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*rWM9XeZU1ak2OZsiLzcMkQ.png"></figure>Loot Crates can also be opened:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*p5CnemFa0OVdvszODKWgag.png"></figure>Containing items such as Blueprints and Bio-M0ds:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*ndiiDnVz_9UyWYRcUpOGbQ.png"></figure>To make the Planet IX platform as secure as possible, this stage has to be confirmed in your wallet app as well:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*stsG4IOazVtBHngq1SD1Rg.png"></figure>You will open all other assets, drops, and packs in the same way. For example the Anniversary Pack:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*jamMfQd5xC9z-b-8-EpjIg.png"></figure>Confirm in your wallet app:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*stsG4IOazVtBHngq1SD1Rg.png"></figure>And gain your reward:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*6R_9xigj1DPKOnrre2w8pA.png"></figure>Some assets, such as Astro Credits, PIX, and MetaShares in corporations, can’t be opened. They are entirely different assets, with other uses:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*sI06dWVVlvygs0AyaFI3Pw.png"></figure><h3>Further Questions</h3>
If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask us or other community members on <a href="https://discord.com/channels/842087097543163974/955768527728545822">Discord</a>. In the Tutorial Channel on Discord, you can find explainers for any part of the game.
You can also talk to us on <a href="https://twitter.com/Planetix0">Twitter</a> and on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/planetix_official">Twitch</a>!
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Planet IX: How to mint the Cargo Drop — Step-by-Step Guide

Agents of Change,
As we continue to navigate the competitive GameFi landscape, we have remained focused on our goal of making the Planet IX Ecosystem accessible to everyone. It is important for us to continuously improve the user experience in Planet IX to attract different varieties of gamers.
Therefore, we are excited to announce our new partnership with <a href="https://www.wombat.app/">Wombat</a>, as well as the 100 NFT giveaway that we are launching. We will detail below the Wombat application and giveaways below and what this means for our players.
What is Wombat?
Wombat is a blockchain decentralized application (dApps) explorer with a focus on the gamer’s needs, security and comfort. On Wombat, you can easily buy, sell, store your coins and tokens and get a comprehensive overview of your NFTs. This gaming platform minimizes the barriers of entry for gamers and game studios to utilize NFTs to bring web3 games to the mass market. Wombat has partnered with leading publishers and game studios from both the traditional (Web 2) gaming space as well as Web 3.
Planet IX x Wombat
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*BjOp7BUfSWswV9r2"></figure>This partnership is a big step forward for the Planet IX ecosystem and it brings great benefits to our current and future Agents of Change. With over 300,000 monthly active users on Wombat, we believe this partnership will bring gamers from around the world into Planet IX. Once Wombat is integrated into Planet IX, users will be able to login with Wombat to transact IXT, PIX, territories and other in-game assets. Sign up for Wombat today to continue building your Planet IX empire: <a href="https://www.wombat.app/">https://www.wombat.app/</a>
100 NFT Prize Pool Giveaway
To celebrate this new partnership, we are teaming up with Wombat to giveaway 100 NFTs which includes:
<ul>
<li>25 Cargo Pack Drops (includes an anniversary pack, lucky cat Metashares, and loot crates. All details about this special drop are included in this article <a href="https://blog.planetix.com/planet-ix-cargo-drop-2-everything-you-need-for-building-and-raiding-7a361866b458">here</a>.)</li>
<li>75 Wombatiums</li>
</ul>
To enter into this giveaway, follow the instructions and requirements in the gleam link below and make sure to follow Planet IX and Wombat on all social medias to stay up to date on this partnership.
Giveaway gleam: <a href="https://gleam.io/8aART/100-nfts-prize-pool-wombat-x-planet-ix">https://gleam.io/8aART/100-nfts-prize-pool-wombat-x-planet-ix</a>
Moving forward
This new application integration into Planet IX is a great opportunity to bring together gamers to help restore the planet. Additionally, this partnership coincides with our upcoming launch of Planet IX: Mission Control, the free2play layer of the robust ecosystem we are building together. Together with Wombat, this upcoming season of Planet IX will be even more exciting and filled with new challenges and new Agents of Change.
/Planet IX Team
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Planet IX: Our partnership with Wombat kicks off with a 100 NFT prize pool

<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*sk_GkJr_Qi45XaF1sBiwLQ.jpeg"></figure><h4>Agents of Change,</h4>
In July, we listed IXT on our first centralized exchange, marking a significant milestone for our native token. Our goal has always been to introduce IXT to a wider GameFi market, in order to grow our passionate and supportive player base.
Therefore, we are excited to announce our launch on another major centralized exchange: <a href="https://www.mexc.com/register?inviteCode=mexc-1TTJ6">MEXC</a>. We will detail this partnership and the exciting times to come below.
<h4>What is MEXC?</h4>
MEXC is a leading digital asset and cryptocurrency trading platform that offers all-in-one services for a wide variety of blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. MEXC provides spot, futures, leveraged ETFs, and other innovative products for more than 7 million users worldwide. MEXC has also developed an application with full iOS, Android and Windows support that allows users to manage their portfolio easily from different devices.
IXT will officially be listed on the MEXC platform on August 30th at 12:00 UTC, and afterward, you may begin trading the token.
The IXT listing will also be followed by an AMA hosted by MEXC on August 31st. Please be sure to sign up on MEXC with the referral link <a href="https://www.mexc.com/register?inviteCode=mexc-1TTJ6">here</a>. By doing so you support Planet IX while qualifying for the trading competition detailed below.
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*BR3h6A12eH1c37qBurk5Lw.jpeg"></figure><h4>Sign-up &amp; trading competition on MEXC</h4>
To join the competition, sign up using the referral link below and trade $1,000 worth of IXT + carry out actions through the gleam link. Any trades made before September 7th at 12:00 UTC will qualify.
In conclusion:
<ul>
<li>Sign up with the referral link <a href="https://www.mexc.com/en-US/register?inviteCode=mexc-1TTJ6">here</a>, and deposit and trade $1,000 worth of IXT on MEXC.</li>
<li>Then go and perform the actions via our <a href="https://gleam.io/cGYc5/mexc-x-planet-ix-signup-trading-competition">gleam link</a>.</li>
</ul>
The reward pool for this competition will consist of 25 Cargo Drop, which will be randomly distributed among participants who fulfilled the criteria above. Cargo Drop 2 contains rare in-game items that will fundamentally alter the game for both new and seasoned Planet IX players. If you want to know more about what’s included, please read this article.
<h4>Social Media Competition</h4>
MEXC Exclusive: IX Lucky Draw, 2,000 IXT To Be Shared
Participants have a chance to win 2,000 IXT airdrops by completing the tasks. A total of 80 winners will be chosen on a lucky draw basis.
Event Duration: 12:00, August 30th to 12:00, September 1st (UTC)
To participate, follow the steps below:
1. Follow <a href="http://planet%20ix/">Planet IX </a>and <a href="http://mexc/">MEXC</a> on Twitter
2. Like, Retweet and Tag 3 Friends
3. Join @MEXCEnglish on Telegram
4. Join IX on Telegram
5. Please provide your MEXC UID
MEXC Discord Exclusive 1: Guess the price of IXT
The event will be announced on Aug 31. Estimated Rewards: 1,000 IXT tokens.
Steps for the participants:
<ol>
<li>Join MEXC <a href="https://discord.com/invite/4Jrghy7gxs">Discord</a>.</li>
<li>Post your guess of IXT’s price at 12:00 (UTC+8) this Friday (Sep 2, 2022) on MEXC Discord #general channel</li>
<li>The first 20 valid participants with a guess of less than 5% difference from the actual price will be considered the winners and given a 25 IXT token each. (If a winner is a valid new user, the winner will be given an extra 25 IXT token, which is 50 IXT in total)</li>
</ol>
Remarks:
i. Existing MEXC users with a cumulative deposit amount greater than 100$ and a cumulative transaction volume greater than 1,000$ during Aug 29 — Sep 4 are considered valid participants;
ii. New MEXC users registered from Aug 29 to Sep 4 who fulfilled the requirements for valid participants are considered valid.
MEXC Discord Exclusive 2: quick quiz
The event will be announced on Aug 31. There are five questions (provided by the IXT team) for the users. Estimated Rewards: 1,000 IXT tokens.
Steps for the participants:
<ol>
<li>Join MEXC <a href="https://discord.com/invite/4Jrghy7gxs">Discord</a>.</li>
<li>Take the Quiz at 12:00 UTC on Sep 2, 2022</li>
<li>Post your answer on MEXC Discord #general channel. The first five valid participants with the correct answers to each question will be rewarded 20 IXT tokens (If a winner is a valid new user, the winner will be given an extra 20 IXT tokens, which is 40 IXT in total).</li>
</ol>
<h4>Important Notes</h4>
i. Existing MEXC users with a cumulative deposit amount greater than 100$ and a cumulative transaction volume greater than 1,000$ during Aug 29 — Sep 4 are considered valid participants
ii. New MEXC users registered during Aug 29 — Sep 4 who fulfilled the requirements for valid participants are considered valid
iii. Users can only win once during the event
iv. Users with messages modified will be disqualified
v. Only the first answer is counted if multiple answers have been submitted.
<h4>Closing Note</h4>
We are grateful to our committed Agents of Change, who have helped Planet IX reach yet another significant milestone with our relationship with MEXC. As we have stated before, we will continue to explore strategic partnerships with other exchanges to provide accessible platforms for our current and future players. Sign up for MEXC today to participate in the trading competition, and as always, keep an eye out for incoming bids.
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Planet IX: IXT Listing on MEXC

<h3>Planet IX: Cargo Drop 2 — Everything You Need for Building and Raiding</h3>
<a href="https://medium.com/media/645b840243aef39d7bc05475825e5bc7/href">https://medium.com/media/645b840243aef39d7bc05475825e5bc7/href</a>Agents of Change,
A new phase is on the horizon. Mission Control will be incorporated into the game, making it possible for agents to build facilities and pillage resources from each other. Basically, the game will be free to play and IXT fun to earn.
Mission Control will also be the hub where agents can set up a public player profile and get a complete overview of their inventory. All in all, It’s meant to provide a manageable way of viewing assets. But first and foremost, Mission Control is a mechanic where agents can put their assets to work, to earn PIX and IXT, without losing the rich geographical data embedded in the Planet IX map.
For agents who seek to reap all the benefits of these new game mechanics we’ll release a Cargo Drop. By adding one or several to your terraforming arsenal, you will have access to features allowing you to further expand and develop your footprint on the world of Planet IX.
Loot Crates, Lucky Cat Meta Shares and Golden Tickets
As of September 5th, 50 000 Cargo Drops will be avaible for $119 each. With each Cargo Drop containing everything you need to fully enhance your gaming experience.
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*OQJYa7RshKNu2g7z8QDyvA.jpeg"></figure><ul><li>
Lucky Cat Meta shares: It’s the only opportunity to buy meta shares in Lucky Cat. The total amount of meta shares will be 77 777, compared to the 250 000 meta shares in Y_. Making them more valuable, and more limited, than any other release we had so far. By holding the Lucky Cat Meta Share you will be given a governance token. With this token, you are in control of the future development of the corporation. For example, you will decide the frequency and cost of tickets and future raffles, and how the Lucky Cat treasury will be distributed.</li></ul>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*BR3h6A12eH1c37qBurk5Lw.jpeg"></figure><ul><li>
Loot Crates: Loot Crates will only be available for purchase during a limited period. When opening a Loot Crate, agents have the opportunity to gain Blueprints and Legendary Bio-M0ds. The rarest items and NFTs in the game. Items that are necessary to build Legendary Facilities on your territories. After the Cargo Drop, agents can only find Loot Crates on rare occasions, making them highly valuable in-game assets.</li></ul>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*YTu-ajpnD4Q3xDKkCicowA.jpeg"></figure><ul>
<li>
Golden Tickets: Additionally, all buyers will have the chance to win 1 of our 6 Star Landmarks. They are by far the rarest and most wondrous of Landmarks, with the greatest earning diameter. When staking Landmarks, you’ll earn IXT from all transactions taking place inside the earning diameter. Essentially, an extremely favorable strategic position on the Planet IX map.</li>
<li>Top 10 buyers: 100 Lucky Cat Meta Shares, 10 Golden Raffle Tickets</li>
<li>Top 100 buyers: 10 Lucky Cat Meta Shares, 1 Golden Raffle Tickets</li>
<li>All buyers: Added to the raffle for 10 Golden Tickets</li>
</ul>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*1NmRfh-KJNHnqWMYGZ9zYQ.jpeg"></figure>We’ll have some extra rewards as well:
<ul><li>Each Cargo Drop will contain an Anniversary Pack. The Anniversary Packs will be between tiers 1–5, meaning that all 111 PIX will be of one corresponding rarity. This has never been done before. Each pack also includes on-chain Raffle Tickets, making it possible for agents to win Premium Landmarks:</li></ul>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*C9HlSXaeyRrNujJFzlCjuw.jpeg"></figure>A fun game and immersive metaverse
With this Cargo Drop, you will have the tools necessary for technological advancements, to expand your empire and make your enemies tremble in their footholds.
Another immersive part of Planet IX is our in-game corporations. By handing agents the power of those corporations you will experience a truly decentralized game and metaverse.
Now, it’s Lucky Cat’s turn to go public — the Planet IX raffle and gaming center. To salute the next stage of Lucky Cat, we’ll include some backstory on how the corporation came into existence in a future article on Medium.
We hope you enjoy what’s coming, agent. If you have any further questions about the Cargo Drop, please let us know on <a href="https://discord.gg/planetix">Discord</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/Planetix0?s=20&amp;t=OyqEEewc7iZXIxQxkV031w">Twitter</a>!
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Planet IX: Cargo Drop 2 — Everything You Need for Building and Raiding

<h3>Planet IX: Mission Control — Energy</h3>
Agents of Change,
In our previous blog-post <a href="https://blog.planetix.com/planet-ix-mission-control-facilities-5f05a5ee537b">here</a>, we discussed the addition of Facilities as an in-game asset in the Planet IX ecosystem. Facilities are an important asset to stake in Mission Control because it will allow players to start generating Energy. We will discuss below how to produce energy and how energy will be used in Planet IX.
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*TijAArKFqPpZLT61amQNyg.jpeg"><figcaption>Energy</figcaption></figure>What is energy?
Energy is a resource in this first season of Planet IX that can be produced by staking Facilities in Mission Control. The level and tier of your facility multiplied by the power of your land will determine how much energy is produced. Facilities can be upgraded all the way to level 3 to maximize energy production. The tier of the facility and land staked on a Mission Control tile also dictates how fast energy will be produced. The energy production amount by territory and facility level as well as the production lead time is detailed in the graphic below:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/741/0*fZ46nBKh2O-yELcy"></figure>Staking Energy
The reason why players should maximize their facilities level and energy production is because energy can be staked on IX.Foundation. The player can decide if they want to stake their energy for $IXT rewards or PIX rewards.
$IXT Staking pool: energy and $IXT will need to be staked in a 1:1 ratio. The monthly reward pool rewards should be distributed like the regular IXT staking; a certain amount of tokens per day being divided amongst the stakers depending on the amount of energy they’ve staked. If there are not enough stakers to trigger the release of the full reward pool for that month, then the remaining rewards will not be paid out. It will instead be pushed forward and divided in the next 12 months. You can refer to the full details over the calculation and reward pool in our Whitepaper 2.0 linked <a href="https://whitepaper.planetix.com/">here.</a>
PIX Staking pool: players will stake one of three set amounts of Energy and equal amounts of $IXT. The rewards pool will then generate a Gravity Grade Pack Drop for the player to claim each week as a reward for staking their energy and $IXT. These packs will also contain other rare resources such as Loot Crates &amp; Blueprints.
Closing Note
As you can see, there is going to be a lot of staking utility associated with energy and players should plan accordingly. By maximizing the energy production in your Mission Control, you can enjoy rewards in the form of $IXT or PIX Gravity Grade Pack Drops in order to get ahead of other A.o.Cs. Players should begin familiarizing themselves with these new in-game mechanics in order to be prepared for the launch of Mission Control. Stay tuned for more explanatory materials that will help you form your strategy in Planet IX: Waters of Genesis.
/Planet IX Team
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Planet IX: Mission Control — Energy

Agents of Change,
With the introduction of our new revamped whitepaper that detailed the first season of Planet IX: Waters of Genesis, we are also excited about the launch of new minting contracts for Sector, Zone &amp; Domain Territory NFTs. As we noted previously, 25% of all revenue generated from Gravity Grade Pack &amp; Cargo Drop sales flow back into the Planet IX economy as a separate rewards pool for Territory NFT stakers, therefore these more advanced Territory NFTs will yield even greater rewards.
Reward Pool
This new reward pool is synergized with the release of the Cargo Drops on September 5th that will include the anniversary GG pack, lucky cat metashare and a loot crate. We believe that the reward pool generated from pack sales and Cargo Drops will be quite substantial and players should plan accordingly in order to enjoy a share of the rewards.
Rewards in the staking pool are calculated as a function of the rarity and level of the Territory NFT staked. For example, a Domain NFT made up of legendary PIX will generate far greater rewards than an Area NFT made up of outlier PIX. Refer to the table below for the split of the staking pool by territory level and rarity:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/710/0*9WzBOqcK2htwXro3"></figure>The new minting contracts for Sector, Zone &amp; Domain Territory NFTs went live on Thursday August 18th and the staking contract for these new territories will go live on Friday August 26th.
Staking Pool Design
Our staking reward pools are designed for longevity as we want new players and veteran players alike to reap the rewards, especially for the more advanced territory NFTs (i.e Legendary domains). Therefore, it was important for us to design a system where players are rewarded heavily for expending the time and effort into building advanced Territory NFTs. These territories will have higher rewards , but those rewards will be paid out over longer periods of time. Refer to the table below for details over the payouts associated with each tier and level of Territory NFTs:
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/703/0*Z0XJgQSa0qQ4mkZj"></figure>Closing Note
In developing our staking model for Territory NFts, we stayed cognizant of the scalability and rate of growth of our ecosystem. We want to ensure that Planet IX is fun and enjoyable for different types of gamers, and to do so we need to aim for longevity. Refer to the full details on the design of our Territory NFT staking model in our whitepaper <a href="https://whitepaper.planetix.com/">here</a>. Territory NFTs have been a powerful in-game asset since the launch of the Area Territory NFT minting contract, but they are about to become even stronger. Remember to always check incoming bids, and continue forming territory NFTs to grab a share of the rewards.
/Planet IX Team
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