{"id":"gwyn","title":"GWYN","content":"**Gwyn** is a virtual pet [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) that players can adopt, train, and care for within a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based game world. Designed with unique traits and roles, Gwyn evolves through [mining](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mining), feeding, and exploration, and plays a key role in the game’s player-driven economy. [[1]](#cite-id-XyOgKXVf18)\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmbVpybTRzMnwfX623kyFLGVCG2aZBT3fVfdupP1wyMg7w)\n\n## Overview\n\nGwyn is a virtual pet game that integrates [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) mechanics, allowing users to care for a digital miner pet named Gwyn. Players perform simple tasks like feeding, grooming, walking, and even teaching Gwyn to fish. A well-maintained Gwyn yields increased [mining](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mining) rewards, which can be converted into the in-game token $GWYN. The game blends casual virtual pet gameplay with token-based incentives, aiming to attract users interested in lighthearted interaction within a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) ecosystem. Gwyn’s behavior evolves based on user engagement, offering a personalized experience within a colorful digital environment. [[2]](#cite-id-saiGINkyaG) [[3]](#cite-id-SJLzSRTMYC)\n\n## Features\n\n### Adopting Gwyns\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmUXW1eY6xqLPVJvSY27ShjFXQgoJKHitL3G6pAZyQUyNk)\n\nAdopting a Gwyn begins with an [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) [minting](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) process, where players use the [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) to create a unique digital pet. Each Gwyn is represented by an [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) containing metadata that defines its appearance, skills, and lineage, all secured and permanently stored on-chain. To [mint](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) a pet, players must connect an [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum)-compatible wallet and hold the game’s native token, $GWYN, which is used to pay [transaction fees](https://iq.wiki/wiki/transaction-fee). Players gain full ownership of their virtual companion after selecting their desired type of Gwyn and completing the [minting](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting). These pets can then be cared for, trained, or traded within the game, with every action transparently recorded on the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain). Each minted Gwyn also has a 25% chance of being rare, introducing an element of scarcity and potential value fluctuation in the game’s [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) marketplace. [[4]](#cite-id-SEsVsoAZYb)\n\n#### Roles\n\nEach Gwyn can take on a specialized role that defines its function within the game. The Geologist studies terrain to locate optimal mining areas, while the Miner is built for field work, showing strong endurance and efficient resource collection. Treasure Hunters focus on exploration, seeking out hidden paths and rare items. Foremen manage operations by assigning tasks and improving the overall efficiency of mining activities. These roles add depth to gameplay and allow players to tailor Gwyn's contribution to fit different strategies within the ecosystem. [[5]](#cite-id-BwCtuuY0b9)\n\n### Activities\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmX1CShE5WRBH79XnAqbmRuj525AsfkeBbA3B4kqTYUx6f)\n\nPlayers can engage in various activities with their Gwyn pet to support its development and deepen their connection. These include training Gwyn to improve [mining](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mining) abilities, fishing to boost happiness and skills, and exploring the virtual world to uncover new areas and collect rare items. Each activity enhances the pet’s performance and contributes to game ecosystem progression.\n\nPlayers care for their virtual miner pet, Gwyn, through various activities that impact performance and well-being. Mining emeralds is a core task, enabling players to earn in-game currency for upgrades and rare items. Feeding Gwyn with different virtual meals boosts energy, mood, and growth, while fishing offers a peaceful way to gather food that improves mining speed.\n\nSleep helps Gwyn recover stamina and maintain happiness; proper rest influences future performance. Walking introduces exploration, item collection, and environmental interaction, raising happiness and growth. Petting strengthens the emotional bond and boosts the love meter, unlocking deeper interaction. All activities contribute to Gwyn’s development and the broader in-game economy. [[6]](#cite-id-2OWS58T7uQ)\n\n### NFT Marketplace\n\nThe [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) Marketplace is a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-powered platform where players can trade their virtual pets with full transparency and verified ownership. Every transaction is securely recorded on-chain, ensuring a tamper-proof history and fostering user trust. Players can list their pets for sale in $GWYN or open them up to auction, creating opportunities to monetize rare traits or acquire new additions for gameplay. As the central hub of player-to-player commerce, the marketplace drives economic activity within the game, reflecting real-time supply, demand, and community engagement. [[7]](#cite-id-hILeyNeWRS)\n\n## GWYN\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmQiswD7LrUxk8MP78ycFZcZztR6DQoFkht6sGmwswXPFY)\n\n$GWYN is the primary currency of the Gwyn ecosystem, used to [mint](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) new [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) pets known as Gwyn. Each [minting](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) burns $GWYN, reducing its supply and helping maintain token value. Beyond [minting](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting), $GWYN is an access point to in-game resources that allows players to exchange it for Emeralds, the game's secondary currency. Emeralds are essential for purchasing food, medicine, and tools needed to care for and develop Gwyn. This structure creates a circular, player-driven economy where $GWYN fuels pet creation, sustains gameplay, and drives in-game economic activity. [[8]](#cite-id-HieXd3V70a)\n\n### Burn Mechanism\n\n$GWYN is designed with a built-in [burn](https://iq.wiki/wiki/token-burn) mechanism that activates once a new virtual pet [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) is [minted](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting). During this process, 20% of the $GWYN used is permanently removed from circulation. This reduces overall supply, helping to prevent inflation and sustain long-term token value. The [burn](https://iq.wiki/wiki/token-burn) mechanic ties the act of [minting](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) pets directly to the game's economic system, giving players a role in shaping supply and demand. Each [minting](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) becomes a strategic choice, as players consider the benefits of acquiring a new pet and the impact on $GWYN’s scarcity and market value. [[9]](#cite-id-kF4c5pgl92)\n\n### Tokenomics\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmXo2VdYqJc1Zjy4QLxSRuzPKEKVfuZmaWZAZgyHRLGkCq)\n\nGWYN has a total supply of 500M tokens and has the following distribution: [[10]](#cite-id-mV3PTGWVU6)\n- **Ecosystem Rewards**: 26%\n- **Liquidity**: 20%\n- **Team**: 15%\n- **Private**: 9%\n- **Public Sale**: 5%\n- **Advisors**: 5%\n- **Marketing**: 5%\n- **Affiliates & Partnership**: 4.5%\n- **Seed**: 4%\n- **KOL**: 4%\n- **Treasury**: 2.5%","summary":"Gwyn is a virtual pet game that integrates blockchain mechanics, allowing users to care for a digital miner pet named Gwyn.","images":[{"id":"QmcJCPENFCzU1bKayUhYj5zW128d5buL1C6VmMocmMBCcX","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"nfts","title":"nfts"}],"tags":[{"id":"Games"},{"id":"Ethereum"},{"id":"Blockchains"},{"id":"Marketplaces"},{"id":"Protocols"}],"media":[{"id":"QmQiswD7LrUxk8MP78ycFZcZztR6DQoFkht6sGmwswXPFY","name":"gwyn.webp","caption":"","thumbnail":"QmQiswD7LrUxk8MP78ycFZcZztR6DQoFkht6sGmwswXPFY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmXo2VdYqJc1Zjy4QLxSRuzPKEKVfuZmaWZAZgyHRLGkCq","name":"gwynomics.webp","caption":"","thumbnail":"QmXo2VdYqJc1Zjy4QLxSRuzPKEKVfuZmaWZAZgyHRLGkCq","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmbVpybTRzMnwfX623kyFLGVCG2aZBT3fVfdupP1wyMg7w","name":"walking.jpg","caption":"","thumbnail":"QmbVpybTRzMnwfX623kyFLGVCG2aZBT3fVfdupP1wyMg7w","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmUXW1eY6xqLPVJvSY27ShjFXQgoJKHitL3G6pAZyQUyNk","name":"sleeping.jpg","caption":"","thumbnail":"QmUXW1eY6xqLPVJvSY27ShjFXQgoJKHitL3G6pAZyQUyNk","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmX1CShE5WRBH79XnAqbmRuj525AsfkeBbA3B4kqTYUx6f","name":"fishing.jpg","caption":"","thumbnail":"QmX1CShE5WRBH79XnAqbmRuj525AsfkeBbA3B4kqTYUx6f","source":"IPFS_IMG"}],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"XyOgKXVf18\",\"url\":\"https://gwyntoken.com/\",\"description\":\"Official website\",\"timestamp\":1747228957621},{\"id\":\"saiGINkyaG\",\"description\":\"Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747228957621,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper\"},{\"id\":\"SJLzSRTMYC\",\"description\":\"Meet Gwyn | Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747228957621,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper/meet-gwyn\"},{\"id\":\"SEsVsoAZYb\",\"description\":\"Adopting | Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747228957621,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper/adopting-your-pet\"},{\"id\":\"BwCtuuY0b9\",\"description\":\"Roles | Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747228957621,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper/roles\"},{\"id\":\"2OWS58T7uQ\",\"description\":\"Activities | Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747423311981,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper/activities\"},{\"id\":\"hILeyNeWRS\",\"description\":\"NFT Marketplace | Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747423328829,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper/nft-marketplace\"},{\"id\":\"HieXd3V70a\",\"description\":\"Game Economy | Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747423342719,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper/game-economy\"},{\"id\":\"kF4c5pgl92\",\"description\":\"Burn Mechanism | Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747423377576,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper/game-economy/burn-mechanism\"},{\"id\":\"mV3PTGWVU6\",\"description\":\"Tokenomics | Gwyn Whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1747423393471,\"url\":\"https://gwyn.gitbook.io/gwyn-whitepaper/game-economy/tokenomics\"}]"},{"id":"website","value":"https://gwyntoken.com/"},{"id":"discord_profile","value":"https://discord.com/invite/gwyntoken"},{"id":"medium_profile","value":"https://medium.com/@gwyn.emer"},{"id":"telegram_profile","value":"https://t.me/GwynPortal"},{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://twitter.com/GwynToken"},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"\"https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmXzdwp77tu68LCyNYKhzkmKsqXSMN5hAz239fLg6BHJTy\""},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Republishing the GWYN wiki with updated content and images.\""},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"QmXzdwp77tu68LCyNYKhzkmKsqXSMN5hAz239fLg6BHJTy"}],"events":[],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":[],"founders":[],"speakers":[]}}