Overview

STEPN is a Web3 lifestyle app with inbuilt Game-Fi and Social-Fi elements

STEPN is built around an essential daily activity for most people – moving around. We are the first project to effectively bring to life a functioning move&earn concept, finishing 4th out of 500+ projects at the Solana Ignition Hackathon 2021.

Users equip themselves with NFTs in the form of Sneakers. By walking, jogging, or running outdoors, users will earn game currency, which can either be used in-game, or cashed out for profit.

With Game-Fi, STEPN aims to nudge millions toward a healthier lifestyle, combat climate change and connect the public to Web 3.0, all while simultaneously hinging on it’s Social-Fi aspect to build a long-lasting platform fostering user generated Web 3.0 content.

Note: STEPN is currently under Public Beta Phase, so contents referenced could be changed in the future.

Definition

Game Token: GST

Governance Token: GMT

Getting Started

To start, users need to download the STEPN app

1. Download the STEPN app Download from Appstore or Google Playstore.

2. Sign-up for STEPN After getting access to the app on your respective device, you will be able to sign up for STEPN with your email address. You will receive a verification code that you need to key in to enter the app.

3. Create a new Wallet Click on the Wallet icon on the top right corner of the screen. The app will generate a 12-word secret phrase. This will be used to recover your Wallet if you uninstall the app or forget your password. Important – Note this phrase and save it somewhere safe (Write it down physically and store it somewhere only you will have access to.)

4. Transfer SOL into your in-app Wallet Transfer SOL to in-app wallet to buy NFT Sneakers in the Marketplace and always keep some SOL as gas in your Wallet account.

5. Purchase a Sneaker Head over to the Marketplace and pick out a Sneaker! You can use the Filter tool to look for a Sneaker type of your preference. Ensure you have enough SOL for the purchase.

Congrats! You are all set. After the purchase of a Sneaker, energy will restore at a rate of 25% every 6 hours (Fixed at AEDT Time 00:00, 06:00, 12:00, 18:00) You can start your STEPN journey immediately after the first 25% energy restoration.

We strongly recommend you turn on the 2FA (Two Factor Authenticator) to prevent your account get hacked.

Game Modes

Solo Mode

In Solo Mode, users are equipped with NFT Sneakers to earn tokens by moving. Energy is needed to earn Green Satoshi Tokens (GST). Every 1 Energy equals 5 minutes of move&earn movement and Energy which ONLY starts replenishing after users acquire an NFT Sneaker. To begin, users select a Sneaker of their choice, and press Start.

Users should see a status on the top of the screen showing either Walking or Running.

Moonwalking: This will be shown if the app detects a weak GPS/internet signal, or the user is not organically moving (i.e. using an electronic scooter or strap phone on their dog). No GST will be earned while Moonwalking, and users may/may not lose Energy depending on the circumstance.

GPS Signal: White - No GPS; Red - Poor GPS; Green - Strong GPS.

Always make sure you have Energy before moving, as there is no token earning if you have zero Energy.

GST/GMT will be paid out for every minute of movement, which is dependent on 4 main factors:

1. Type of Sneaker - Base GST returns for each Sneaker differs. Refer to the Sneaker Attributes section for the individual breakdown of each Sneaker type.

2. Sneaker’s Efficiency Attribute - The higher the efficiency, the more GST earned per minute. Users can ONLY earn GST from Level 0 to Level 29. At Level 30, users can choose to stay earning GST, or switch to earn GMT. Users can switch between these two earning modes freely.

3. Sneaker’s Comfort Attribute - The higher the Comfort, the more GMT earned per minute. Users will have the option to choose between GST and GMT earning at Level 30. Users can switch between these two earning modes freely. For GMT releasing detail, refer to the Tokenomic section. The higher the Comfort, the slower the HP decay, refer to HP System section for more detail.

4. Speed of Movement - To maximize earnings, users should keep within the optimal speed range of their respective Sneaker. Whenever a user falls below or above this range, their earnings will be reduced up to 90% depending on the speed discrepancy from the optimal range.

Once Energy is depleted, users stop earning tokens. They can either choose to carry on tracking their movements, or manually exit Solo Mode by briefly holding down the Stop button.

Mystery Box

Mystery Box is a loot box that is randomly dropped while you are moving in Solo Mode. It contains GST, Gems (Level 1 – 3). Each user has 4 Mystery Box slots.

Mystery Box has 10 qualities. Upon receiving a Mystery Box, opening the box requires waiting and the countdown starts automatically. Once the countdown ends, they will be spending a small amount of GST (a Base Cost) to open it. Mystery Box countdown duration increases proportionately to its quality.

Marathon Mode (Under Development)

In Marathon Mode, users need to register under the Marathon Tab at least 24 hours prior to commencement. There will both be Weekly Marathons and Monthly Marathons.

1. Weekly Marathon - These Marathons are held weekly and last for the whole week. Users can choose to participate in the 2.5km, 5km, or 7.5km Marathons, but can only take part in one Marathon at a time.

2. Monthly Marathon - These Marathons are held monthly and last for the whole month. Users can choose to participate in the 5km, 10km, or 15km Marathons, but can only take part in one Marathon at a time.

Only users who have successfully registered will receive a notification in their Quest Log (Under Development). Users can utilise the Set a Goal function to keep track of their progress. Once the stipulated running distance is completed, users will be notified via the Quest Log that the Marathon is complete. Users will not be able to repair their Sneakers until the Marathon is over.

Registration Fee (Under Development)

To ensure commitment from users, a fee is imposed upon registration, which will be refunded upon completion of the Marathon. Participants who are unable to complete the Marathon within the time frame will have their fees pooled together and included into the Leaderboard rewards.

Leaderboard (Coming Soon)

Marathon participants are ranked using points. Points are calculated based on users’ running speed and Sneaker’s Attributes.

Rewards (Under Development)

1. The top % on the Leaderboard for the weekly/monthly Marathon will receive GST/GMT prizes and Gold NFT Badge (TBD)

2. The top % on the Leaderboard for the weekly/monthly Marathon will receive GMT prizes and Silver NFT Badge (TBD)

3. The top % on the Leaderboard for the weekly/monthly Marathon will receive GST prizes and Bronze NFT Badge (TBD)

4. All Marathon participants will receive an NFT Badge of Participation.

Background Mode (Under Development)

While the STEPN app is not been actively used, users will be able continue earning GST. So long as the user holds a Sneaker in the app, Background Mode will count the steps directly from their mobile device’s Health Data app, capped at 3,000 steps daily. These earnings are fixed (not affected by Efficiency or other bonuses) and will not add towards the daily GST Cap.

Users will not incur Durability or Energy costs while earning through Background Mode.

Sneakers

Sneaker Attributes

1. Efficiency (GST Earning) – Solo Mode, Marathon Mode In Solo Mode, Efficiency plays a part in GST earnings. Having a higher Efficiency Attribute will result in better GST earnings per Energy spent. In Marathon Mode, higher Efficiency leads to a faster accumulation of Leaderboard points.

2. Luck (Mystery Box) – Solo Mode, Sneaker Rental (Coming Soon) Luck determines the frequency and quality of a Mystery Box drop. Users are also able to receive Mystery Box drops while their Sneakers are leased out.

3. Comfort (GMT Earning) – Solo Mode, Marathon Mode, Staking/Governance (Under Development) In Solo Mode, Comfort affects the decay rate of HP, and GMT earning.

   1. When HP < 100% = Sneaker cannot be listed on Marketplace or transferred away.

   2. When HP < 20% = Sneaker cannot be counted to provide energy in that Realm.

   3. When HP = 0, Sneaker cannot be used for moving.

4. Resilience (Durability/Repair) – Solo Mode, Marathon Mode In Solo Mode, Resilience affects the decay rate of Durability. Higher Resilience will result in a slower Durability decay.

   1. The higher the Sneaker's level or quality, the higher the repair cost. Durability is a Sneaker’s “stamina” bar. As a user moves, Durability will decrease. Sneakers receive a “worn-out” penalty at 2 Durability touch points:

      1. At 50/100 Durability, Sneaker Efficiency drops to 90%

      2. At 20/100 Durability, Sneaker Efficiency drops to 10%

In Marathon Mode, resilience will allow users to earn more points as their Sneaker will stay above the “worn-out” penalty mark longer.

Users will be able to burn GST/GMT to reset the Sneaker's Attribute points. The more frequent the reset, the more expensive it will be, with the cost capping at a certain level (Under Development).

Shoe-Minting

Shoe-Minting

Shoe-Minting Event (SME) is when users use 2 Sneakers they own as a blueprint to “breed”, producing a Shoebox in the process. For reference, the 2 Sneakers will be called Vintages (Parents). Both Vintages need to be in the user’s possession (not under lease) and have full durability to begin an SME.

Users can then select a Sneaker, by heading to the Mint tab, choosing the Sneaker to “breed” with, and pressing Mint to proceed. The user will instantly receive a Shoebox that can be opened immediately.

Users can perform a maximum of 7 SMEs per Sneaker. The higher SME count a Sneaker has, the more GST/GMT it will cost. Shoe-Minting costs for each Vintage is calculated separately and added together for the final Minting cost.

Shoe-Minting has a 48-hour cool down for both Vintages – Sneakers can still be used for movement.

Shoe-Minting Variation

Sneaker Attributes are randomized according to their quality, regardless of their Vintage’s Attributes.

Minting Scroll

1.Minting Scroll has five qualities, that matches the Sneaker quality.

2.Minting Scroll can be found from Mystery Box, it is not a guaranteed drop.

3.Minting requires 2 Minting Scrolls, 2 Vintage Sneakers, GST and GMT.

4.The Minting Scrolls need to match the Vintage Sneakers' quality.

5.Minting Scrolls are permanently burned after use.

6.Minting Scrolls can be traded in NFT Marketplace with GMT only

Dynamic Minting Costs

Minting cost = GST (A) + base GMT (B) + additional GMT ([A+B]*x)

1. If GST < $4, x = 0%;

2. If $4 < GST < $8, x = 50%;

3. If $8 < GST < $12, x = 100%;

4. If $12 < GST < $16, x = 200%;

5. If $16 < GST < $20, x = 400%;

6. If $20 < GST < $30, x = 800%;

7. If $30 < GST < $40, x = 1600%;

8. If $40 < GST < $50, x = 3200%;

9. If GST > $50, x = 6400%.

NOTE: Shoe-Minting cost will update daily on UTC 14:00. In extreme circumstances, we might adjust the Shoe-Minting cost multiple times a day.

The first two Shoe-Minting costs the same. Shoe-Minting has a chance to drop one extra Shoebox. The higher the Mint count, the higher the chance to drop multiple Shoeboxes.

The cost of Shoe-minting will be changed from time to time to balance the supply and demand of both GST and GMT.

Gems and Sockets

Gem Types and Level

Users are able to unlock Gem Sockets once their Sneakers reach a certain level, and are able to enhance their Sneaker Attributes by inserting the corresponding Gems into the unlocked Sockets (i.e. only Efficiency Gems can be placed into Efficiency Sockets).

There are four types of Gems, with each Gem representing an Attribute:

1.Yellow: Efficiency

2.Blue: Luck

3.Red: Comfort

4.Purple: Resilience

By heading to the Upgrade tab under the Gems section, users can upgrade their Gems by burning GST and combining 3 Gems of the same level and type to a higher level (i.e three Level-1 Efficiency Gems to one Level-2 Efficiency Gem).

GMT will also be required to upgrade a Gem from Level 4 onward.

Note: Low level Gems Upgrade has a chance to fail.

Socket Types and Quality

A Sneaker has four different Sockets, identified by colors that match a Gem type. Users insert Gems into the Socket to boost the Sneaker's Attributes. One Socket is unlocked each time the Sneaker reaches level 5, 10, 15, and 20 respectively. Higher Socket quality will give extra boost to the inserted Gem's Attribute.