The STEPN Web3 fitness app has exhibited massive growth in a short period of time, including continued growth during crypto's 2022 bear market. Today, let's take a look at the Solana-based STEPN project and the GMT/GST tokenomics that drive it.
The STEPN fitness and lifestyle app uses a dual-token system to enable users to purchase NFT sneakers and then earn tokens for walking and running when using the app. Based in Australia and launched on the Solana and BSC blockchains, the Move-to-Earn app has grown quickly in popularity since its public beta launch in December 2021.
GMT is STEPN’s governance token while GST is a utility token (see the tokenomics section for further details). Earnings on the app can be used to upgrade or repair a sneaker, buy more, or mint new sneakers. The more sneakers you own and the higher the rarity, the more you can earn.
The STEPN vision includes a commitment to reducing carbon emissions by gearing a portion of profits to buying carbon removal credits that incentivize sustainable farming.
Project status:
Private beta launch: November 3, 2021
Public beta launch: December 12, 2021
Team:
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After the last few months of crypto crashing and the spreading of DeFi contagion, STEPN still appears to be growing moderately. It appears the team is aware that once player growth levels off, problems with decreased earnings and a subsequent death spiral could affect its long-term viability, as has happened with other Play-to-Earn games. STEPN’s tokenomics (see below) vary a bit from Axie Infinity and others in an apparent effort to create a stronger long-term outlook.
Competitive?
In 2021, there were approximately 350,000 Web2 health and fitness apps. Web3 fitness apps, on the other hand, are a new phenomenon and STEPN is well positioned time-wise and already has a lot of traction. In under a year, STEPN has carved out a brand, quickly grown an avid community, and retained multiple big backers.
Hiring?
STEPN has several positions listed here.
Scalable?
The numbers for new active users may have leveled off after months of rapid growth, possibly due to the dawn of crypto winter. But existing players are using the STEPN app more (warmer weather may also be a factor).
Social traction?
STEPN’s initial launch strategy had ambassadors giving away sneakers to early, engaged community members to start earning, with weekly calls on Discord and Twitter to grow hype. At the time of writing, STEPN has 838k followers in Discord and 628k on Twitter.
Partnerships
The STEPN website features Sequoia Capital, Binance and Folius Ventures as its major backers, with additional backers listed below, including Solana, Alameda Research, DeFi Alliance, and MorningstarVentures.
Ever been hacked?
STEPN has a dual token system with some very dynamic tokenomics going on, which are designed with longevity in mind. Let’s start with the GST utility token:
GST (Green Satoshi Token) is STEPN’s Solana-based utility token. As an in-game token, GST is used for crypto rewards to incentivize STEPN players to move when in GameFi mode.
GST is somewhat similar to Axie Infinity’s SLP token, but GST has a few other utilities, including the ability to repair and upgrade sneakers to continue earning, to level up sneakers, or upgrade sneaker gems. The hope is that with GSTs extra utility, demand for GST will remain high, although this may not be enough to prevent problems if growth levels off.
GST is integrated into STEPN game events via:
STEPN users earn GST according to their speed and distance:
Walker (1 - 6 km/hr): 4 GST / Per 1 Energy
Jogger (4 - 10 km/hr) 5 GST / Per 1 Energy
Runner (8 - 20 km/hr) 6 GST / Per 1 Energy
Trainer (1 - 20 km/hr) 4 - 6.25 GST / Per 1 Energy
Even though GST has an unlimited supply, inflation is managed by burning GST tokens used in all of the above game events.
GMT (Green Metaverse Token) is the governance token for the STEPN ecosystem and can also be earned by players who have achieved higher levels. Having GMT tokens gives users access to premium game content and/or gated activities.
STEPN is able to limit its new players by using an invitation-based sign-up system, which gives some control over how fast it grows. Game designers can slow down sneaker production by increasing the cost of minting or slow down new user growth by tightening the invite system. They can also reduce token supply by giving users ways to reinvest their tokens in-game, such as with a shoe upgrade.
Some of the key GMT token metrics include:
Total supply
6,000,000,000 GMT (released on BSC launchpad)
Distribution
Funding
Team Vesting
Team tokens are locked for one year and then gradually released through 2027.
Token utility
GMT is a governance token that is also used for accessing premium game content. GMT is required (along with GST) for leveling up sneakers, minting shoes, and upgrading gems. Users must reach higher game levels in order to earn GMT. Users that want to customize their sneakers must use GMT to do so.
Decentralized?
According to the STEPN website, they’ve built a decentralized exchange called Dooar and will charge a 1% trading fee. 10% of these fees will go toward future development and the rest goes into the ecosystem, including liquidity pools. They also have built a decentralized in-game wallet, supporting both SOL and BNB assets.
Burning?
Multiple burn mechanisms are in place for both GMT and GST, including a system to help with price stabilization during rapid growth in order to make sure the barrier to entry isn’t too high. Token burns take place during sneaker repairs, socket unlocking, leveling up sneakers, minting shoes, and upgrading gems. Additional burn mechanisms are detailed here.
Code Audit? Yes.
TeamTransparency? Yes.
Bug bounty? No.
Q2 2022: Multi-chain Marketplace Upgrade
Q3 2022: Achievement System, Quest System, Rental System
Q4 2022: Online Marathon, Social-Fi Element, Community Event
Website
Smart Contract
STEPN on Coingecko
Documentation
Github
Twitter
Reddit
Discord
Medium
The STEPN fitness and lifestyle app uses a dual-token system to enable users to purchase NFT sneakers and then earn tokens for walking and running when using the app. Based in Australia and launched on the Solana and BSC blockchains, the Move-to-Earn app has grown quickly in popularity since its public beta launch in December 2021.
GMT is STEPN’s governance token while GST is a utility token (see the tokenomics section for further details). Earnings on the app can be used to upgrade or repair a sneaker, buy more, or mint new sneakers. The more sneakers you own and the higher the rarity, the more you can earn.
The STEPN vision includes a commitment to reducing carbon emissions by gearing a portion of profits to buying carbon removal credits that incentivize sustainable farming.
Project status:
Private beta launch: November 3, 2021
Public beta launch: December 12, 2021
Team:
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After the last few months of crypto crashing and the spreading of DeFi contagion, STEPN still appears to be growing moderately. It appears the team is aware that once player growth levels off, problems with decreased earnings and a subsequent death spiral could affect its long-term viability, as has happened with other Play-to-Earn games. STEPN’s tokenomics (see below) vary a bit from Axie Infinity and others in an apparent effort to create a stronger long-term outlook.
Competitive?
In 2021, there were approximately 350,000 Web2 health and fitness apps. Web3 fitness apps, on the other hand, are a new phenomenon and STEPN is well positioned time-wise and already has a lot of traction. In under a year, STEPN has carved out a brand, quickly grown an avid community, and retained multiple big backers.
Hiring?
STEPN has several positions listed here.
Scalable?
The numbers for new active users may have leveled off after months of rapid growth, possibly due to the dawn of crypto winter. But existing players are using the STEPN app more (warmer weather may also be a factor).
Social traction?
STEPN’s initial launch strategy had ambassadors giving away sneakers to early, engaged community members to start earning, with weekly calls on Discord and Twitter to grow hype. At the time of writing, STEPN has 838k followers in Discord and 628k on Twitter.
Partnerships
The STEPN website features Sequoia Capital, Binance and Folius Ventures as its major backers, with additional backers listed below, including Solana, Alameda Research, DeFi Alliance, and MorningstarVentures.
Ever been hacked?
STEPN has a dual token system with some very dynamic tokenomics going on, which are designed with longevity in mind. Let’s start with the GST utility token:
GST (Green Satoshi Token) is STEPN’s Solana-based utility token. As an in-game token, GST is used for crypto rewards to incentivize STEPN players to move when in GameFi mode.
GST is somewhat similar to Axie Infinity’s SLP token, but GST has a few other utilities, including the ability to repair and upgrade sneakers to continue earning, to level up sneakers, or upgrade sneaker gems. The hope is that with GSTs extra utility, demand for GST will remain high, although this may not be enough to prevent problems if growth levels off.
GST is integrated into STEPN game events via:
STEPN users earn GST according to their speed and distance:
Walker (1 - 6 km/hr): 4 GST / Per 1 Energy
Jogger (4 - 10 km/hr) 5 GST / Per 1 Energy
Runner (8 - 20 km/hr) 6 GST / Per 1 Energy
Trainer (1 - 20 km/hr) 4 - 6.25 GST / Per 1 Energy
Even though GST has an unlimited supply, inflation is managed by burning GST tokens used in all of the above game events.
GMT (Green Metaverse Token) is the governance token for the STEPN ecosystem and can also be earned by players who have achieved higher levels. Having GMT tokens gives users access to premium game content and/or gated activities.
STEPN is able to limit its new players by using an invitation-based sign-up system, which gives some control over how fast it grows. Game designers can slow down sneaker production by increasing the cost of minting or slow down new user growth by tightening the invite system. They can also reduce token supply by giving users ways to reinvest their tokens in-game, such as with a shoe upgrade.
Some of the key GMT token metrics include:
Total supply
6,000,000,000 GMT (released on BSC launchpad)
Distribution
Funding
Team Vesting
Team tokens are locked for one year and then gradually released through 2027.
Token utility
GMT is a governance token that is also used for accessing premium game content. GMT is required (along with GST) for leveling up sneakers, minting shoes, and upgrading gems. Users must reach higher game levels in order to earn GMT. Users that want to customize their sneakers must use GMT to do so.
Decentralized?
According to the STEPN website, they’ve built a decentralized exchange called Dooar and will charge a 1% trading fee. 10% of these fees will go toward future development and the rest goes into the ecosystem, including liquidity pools. They also have built a decentralized in-game wallet, supporting both SOL and BNB assets.
Burning?
Multiple burn mechanisms are in place for both GMT and GST, including a system to help with price stabilization during rapid growth in order to make sure the barrier to entry isn’t too high. Token burns take place during sneaker repairs, socket unlocking, leveling up sneakers, minting shoes, and upgrading gems. Additional burn mechanisms are detailed here.
Code Audit? Yes.
TeamTransparency? Yes.
Bug bounty? No.
Q2 2022: Multi-chain Marketplace Upgrade
Q3 2022: Achievement System, Quest System, Rental System
Q4 2022: Online Marathon, Social-Fi Element, Community Event
Website
Smart Contract
STEPN on Coingecko
Documentation
Github
Twitter
Reddit
Discord
Medium
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