Appxplore (iCandy) Limited (“Appxplore”), a subsidiary of iCandy Interactive Limited (“iCandy”, ASX:ICI), today announces the development of CryptantCrab Prime, a next-level Web3 PVP GameFi project. Building on its 2018 predecessor CryptantCrab, a top-15 GameFi project in 2019, the game lets players collect, trade, and mutate crab warriors for PVP battles and rewards.

CryptantCrab is a project that has amassed over 300 ETH in trading volume within the first six months of its launch, distributing massive rewards from a culminated prize pool of 37.5 ETH in a 2019 tournament. With the launch of CryptantCrab Prime, the current prize pool of 16.2 ETH will be preserved and made up for grabs.

Due to Ethereum’s rapid growth and adoption since 2020, the fees associated with gameplay transactions surged by more than 20 times, reaching orders of magnitude on days when heavy trading was taking place. CryptantCrab Prime’s new destination of Arbitrum will allow players to embrace the game once again without the barrier of high transaction costs standing in the way.

CryptantCrab Primordials - Premium NFT Collection

Appxplore will be unveiling a new collection of premium Ethereum NFTs called CryptantCrab Primordials, to accompany the release of CryptantCrab Prime, that aims to both attract new players and reward pre-existing loyal players with special whitelists and exclusive perks. Primordial Crabs offer advanced strength and features, outclassing standard CryptantCrabs which require part customization. Additional benefits include bonus EXP and extra battle slots for the in-game arena.

Primordial Crab NFT holders also participate in CryptantCrab Prime's royalty-based earnings, and are privy to a spectrum of benefits, including airdrops, diverse bonuses, and exclusive access to events with extraordinary rewards. Players can follow the official Twitter account of CryptantCrab Prime for details on mint.

Core Ecosystem and Goal

Players compete in the battle arena by queuing teams of two crabs. A player’s team is pitted against 5 other teams queued by other players at the time. Players can also mutate their crabs and pit them against other players in the battle arena to race to the top of the leaderboard that resets regularly. A prize pool, comprised of fees paid to enter the arena, is then split among the top scorers on the leaderboard.

With over a million possible combinations for hatching and mutating, players wield creative control over the appearance and abilities of their crabs. With the exception of Primordial Crabs that come with augmented strength and comprehensive sets epitomizing their ultimate forms, crafting the ultimate crab involves amalgamating crab parts to construct a powerful combatant, subsequently challenging other players in the arena.

By embracing Play-To-Earn dynamics and introducing a variety of new game modes, each with distinct earning models like Host-To-Earn, PVE-To-Earn, Race-To-Earn, and Grow-To-Earn, CryptantCrab Prime is thoughtfully tailored to engage modern players. These innovative elements of Web3 enhance the earning potential for players while ensuring a dynamic and enjoyable gameplay experience.

In alignment with the preferences of current Web3 users, Appxplore will also be integrating tokenomics into the game’s ecosystem with partners, further enhancing token ownership and utility.

Migration to Arbitrum

CryptantCrab Prime is in the process of migrating to Arbitrum, a more efficient blockchain to enable cheaper transactions within the game. Recognizing the concern of players regarding Ethereum's gas fees, this move ensures cost-effective transactions, to encourage broader participation and larger prize pools.

According to Jenn Yu Lim, Chief Creative Officer at Appxplore (iCandy) Limited: "CryptantCrab Prime opens a new chapter in the NFT gaming world. The migration to Arbitrum is a decisive step towards enhancing player experience, with affordability and scalability as key drivers."

For more information on CryptantCrab Prime, please visit https://www.cryptantcrab.io/.