# Energy

Building a gamified experience, to the viewership of YouTube and Creators.

Get rewarded for supporting your favourite YouTubers, and for viewing patterns most beneficial to the Creators. Users mint an NFT, allowing them to earn NRG tokens while watching specified Creators' videos.&#x20;

Users will compete to mint and then upgrade their NFT most efficiently, and watch videos in the most reliable way, as a fan. This brings value to the users who are able to do this and to the Creators involved in the Energy community.

## How to Access the Energy Extension?

To know how to download Energy Extension, you can go to the following page: <https://theenergyarea.com/plugin&#x20>;

## How to Access the Energy App:

To access the Energy App you will need a special access code. Please follow the steps below to get yours:

1. Open the Energy app.
2. Create an account\
   \
   &#x20;                         ![](/files/4yAOw9bCzOzdtwR81JeT)                 <br>
3. Click on the *"Click here"* option&#x20;
4. You will be redirected to a website. On it, you will see a button that says "**Generate Code**" (r*ead the note below).*
5. Tap on it. A unique access code will be generated for you.&#x20;
6. Go back to the Energy App and enter the access code that you generated on the webpage in step 4.
7. Tap "Submit". You will now have access to the Energy App!

That's it! You have successfully obtained and entered your access code, and you can now gain access to the App!

{% hint style="info" %}
Access codes are generated periodically and can only be used once. You should refresh the page to obtain and try a different access code, or wait for a new code to become available.
{% endhint %}


# Getting Started

## How can I start playing?

Once you select Watch and PLAY from the home page, the first time you access this section you will be prompted to buy an NFT to begin the game. You can browse through the available NFT minting options.

The first thing you need to do to be able to mint NFTs is to deposit or buy BNB. When you choose a box to mint the first image you will see is the following.

<figure><img src="/files/fvOLacpioOT1081kFGTj" alt=""><figcaption><p>How to buy an Energy BOX</p></figcaption></figure>

Here are two possible options for getting BNB into your wallet. The first option is to select the "Deposit" button, which will redirect you to the deposit section of the app where you can copy the wallet address to deposit. The second option is to buy BNB by selecting the "Buy BNB now" button, which will redirect you to our BUY portal where you will have different options to purchase BNB.<br>

<figure><img src="/files/NiqXUjbMC2oNBfb8Ifts" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Buy Portal</p></figcaption></figure>

Once you have topped up your wallet with BNB, go to the Energy App and you will now be able to mint a new nerd. Follow the on-screen steps and you will be ready to start watching videos and play the high-yield game.


# Minting

You can start earning NRG tokens by minting your first NFT

### Why should I mint an NFT and what does it involve?

Minting an NFT means buying an Energy character that gives you the ability to earn NRG Tokens when watching videos. There is a factor of luck involved which will determine the rarity and attributes that closely relate to what users get out of each video view. These are tradeable and live on the blockchain, so buying them also involves a transaction.

### What Do I Need to Mint a Nerd NFT?

There are 6 types of NFTs, which have different prices and benefits. Apart from the token cost, a very small amount of gas is needed to cover transaction fees. Characteristics can go between 6 and 15 on new mints and the combination of all the distinct traits add up to the total level of the NFT.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Starter" %}
Price: 1.082K NRG and 0.68 XCAD.

NFT with characteristics between levels 6 and 15.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Basic" %}
Price: 3.25K NRG and 2.05 XCAD.

NFT with characteristics between levels 6 and 15.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Common Mint" %}
Price: 9.73K NRG and 6.11 XCAD.&#x20;

NFT with characteristics between levels 6 and 15.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Lucky Mint" %}
Price: 9.73k NRG and 6.12 XCAD.&#x20;

This is a particular type of mint that can get a user a Basic Nerd (53% odds), a Common (40% chance), a Rare (6%) or even a Legendary (1%)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Mystery Mint" %}
Price: 28.2K NRG and 17.72 XCAD.

NFT with characteristics between levels 6 and 15.

{% hint style="info" %}
Mystery mints have a close to 50% chance of minting a rare, however, they have a greater than 50% chance of minting a common. This is the riskiest of mints, as while a rare NFT can earn up to 7x more than the average common NFT, there is a chance you won’t get one in this mint.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Rare Mint" %}
Price: 46.7K NRG and  29.34 XCAD.

NFT with characteristics between levels 6 and 15.

{% hint style="success" %}
Going with a Rare Mint will **guarantee** a Rare NFT, which earns considerably more than a common.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Legendary Mint" %}
Price: 140.06K NRG and 88.01 XCAD.

NFT with characteristics between levels 6 and 15.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Going with a Legendary Mint will earn at a much higher tier, even with the same reputation as a rare, at about 3 times as much.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Iconic" %}
**NRG:** 2,100,900

**XCAD:** 10% of the NRG Value
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### How To Mint an NFT?

If you already have BNB in your wallet you can follow the steps described below to mint an NFT.

1. Open the Energy extension or mobile app.
2. Select the *"Watch & Play"* option on the home page
3. Select the *"PICK A BOX"* option.
4. Choose the box that you want to mint.
5. Tap the *"PREPARE BOX"* button.
6. The system will ask you to swap BNB for enough NRG and XCAD tokens (creating buy pressure for XCAD) to mint the NFT.
7. Once the swap is complete, the tokens will be available in your wallet, which lets you proceed to the next step.
8. Select the *"MINT BOX"* button.
9. Once the transaction has been verified, you will have successfully minted a NERD NFT and its characteristics will be revealed. You can now begin watching videos.

### Rerolls

As of v3.0.8 a new feature was introduced which allows users to retry to mint their Nerd in an attempt to obtain better stats.

Initially, the only version that supports rerolls is the lucky mint, but we plan to introduce more soon.

The price of the reroll is half of the cost of the mint.


# Season Pass

Premium extras for the Energy App with exclusive benefits

The Season Pass is a premium feature on the Energy App created to elevate your gaming experience by unlocking exclusive benefits, giving you an edge over other players while maximizing your rewards.

To obtain it, purchase the ongoing season pass associated with your highest nerd rarity using Energy. Each season pass will affect all the nerds in your account; there is no need to purchase a pass for each one.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/JRi1iccNf9PE9mMnpvhT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Season 4 is now live</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
To optimize benefits, we recommend having as many nerds as possible.
{% endhint %}

## Season 5

Season 5 duration: from 21st June to 1st October 2024.

The Season 5 Pass is purchasable solely in Energy.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Reducing earnings for lower levels will also reduce the repair cost as it is based on earning power.
{% endhint %}

Each new Season means new levels and an impact on earning power per level. The new levels will represent the highest-earning power Nerds, rewarding those who effectively level up their Nerds.

## Season 5 Pass Benefits

* Free 10k XP Product
* Quadruple XP [🔥](https://emojipedia.org/fire)
* Increase Active NFT Limit (8 Nerds maximum per account)
* Early Reward Release [🕐](https://emojiterra.com/one-oclock/)
* Lower Repair Timer [⏰](https://emojipedia.org/alarm-clock)
* 10% Lower Repair Cost
* Increased Battle XP [⚔️](https://emojipedia.org/crossed-swords)
* Double XP Weekend [🔥](https://emojipedia.org/fire)

## How to get the Season Pass

1. Navigate to the Plugin Homepage
2. Locate the Season Pass Benefits Section

&#x20;                                              ![](/files/LGDPuevLKJ8eev4Ko2yw)

Or click on the '+' icon:

&#x20;                                            ![](/files/iiRwljSHJn9watBE52W4)

3. Click on the Box
4. Pay with your Energy. If you do not have enough NRG, swap or get it first.

<figure><img src="/files/4oIxnmxrOxBlnu2tFLr6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. And that's it! You will have joined the season with your exclusive pass to enjoy all its benefits.

## **Season 5 Tiers**

| Nerd Rarity   | Price   |
| ------------- | ------- |
| **Starter**   | 175     |
| **Basic**     | 500     |
| **Common**    | 1,500   |
| **Rare**      | 8,500   |
| **Legendary** | 26,000  |
| Iconic        | 390,000 |


# Nerd Battles

Play against others for extra rewards

Enter the exciting world of Nerd Battles, where you can engage in thrilling combat using your active nerd. Your nerd's stats will dictate your chances of winning in the battleground, so make sure to level it up :rocket:

The following table summarizes how much each entry costs and the possible outcomes

<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th>Nerd</th><th>Win</th><th>Tie</th><th>Loss</th><th>Entry Cost</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Starter</td><td>27 NRG + 192 XP</td><td>15 NRG</td><td>192 XP</td><td>15 NRG</td></tr><tr><td>Basic</td><td>81 NRG + 192 XP</td><td>45 NRG</td><td>192 XP</td><td>45 NRG</td></tr><tr><td>Common</td><td>234 NRG + 192 XP</td><td>130 NRG</td><td>192 XP</td><td>130 NRG</td></tr><tr><td>Rare</td><td>1,170 NRG + 126 XP</td><td>650 NRG</td><td>126 XP</td><td>650 NRG</td></tr><tr><td>Legendary</td><td>3,600 NRG + 126 XP</td><td>2,000 NRG</td><td>126 XP</td><td>2,000 NRG</td></tr><tr><td>Iconic</td><td>54,000 NRG + 126 XP</td><td>30,000 NRG</td><td>126 XP</td><td>30,000 NRG</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Get Ready to Battle!&#x20;

1. **Choose Your Warrior:** Get your active nerd ready for the battle. Your nerd’s level and rarity are key factors in the battle matchmaking process.
2. **Purchase a Battle Token:** Buy a Battle Token on your Inventory corresponding to the rarity of your nerd. This is your ticket to initiate the battle! You should be able to "**Spend**" it after a few minutes

<div><figure><img src="/files/H6E480m7WNVOIx4zZF7n" alt="" width="221"><figcaption><p>Users can buy battle tokens on the Energy store</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/LYdqWLaknaw6l3EFKc10" alt=""><figcaption><p>Battle Tokens will appear on the inventory once purchased</p></figcaption></figure></div>

## **How To Battle**

1. Click the ‘Battle’ button.&#x20;
2. Read through the initial tutorial and click the "I'm ready, let's go" button
3. You can see your Battle Record from here, click "Battle Now" to look for a worthy opponent.

<div><figure><img src="/files/RwvkDvOyU9bpAecotuZ3" alt="" width="353"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/iJH3nVGwQNj2LSNmiaWt" alt="" width="219"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/zPihbeSwgO8elFfIZLK2" alt="" width="220"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/eLCfOOM0gYjvDOKAjTpe" alt="" width="221"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

4. **Choose your attribute:** After entering the battlefield, you have 30 seconds to choose an attribute for your nerd. Don’t worry—if you’re unsure, the system will randomly pick one for you!

{% hint style="success" %}
XP boosts applied to the Nerd also apply to battle rewards!
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/q4lJwhSr3HQJqqr7MGyo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. **Dive into intense best-of-three rounds.** Attributes chosen by you and your opponent will face off in random order. In case of a tie, prepare for a final, decisive round with randomly selected attributes.

<div><figure><img src="/files/1hXLJ5EDaHGzcw6y5DeD" alt="" width="219"><figcaption><p>First Round</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/WbNGOG0yqE6vd3PAi6N2" alt="" width="224"><figcaption><p>Result</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/yoUv47pXal5OisKty025" alt="" width="226"><figcaption><p>Second Round</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<figure><img src="/files/0iopNYX2soH63afyEj4U" alt=""><figcaption><p>Battle Outcome</p></figcaption></figure>

## Battle Rewards

Winners will receive their prizes under the wallet section within a few minutes! The reward is a fixed value based on the table above.


# Earning Rewards

Factors which impact reward earnings

Key factors which impact reward earning are the NFT characteristics and NFT specialty, which can be found in the NFT Characteristics section. Only qualifying Creators from the approved list earn rewards, and these can be found in the Watch section.

Users will also benefit from watching videos within their NFT Speciality since their rewards will be boosted.

### Video Viewing Caps

NFTs will have a universal video reward cap per day, called **Views**, this is the maximum amount of videos someone can get rewarded for in a day. The current reward viewing cap is 5 videos per day, for ALL NFTs. This limit will be reset back to 5, every day at 12:00am UTC.&#x20;

## Earning NRG tokens

To start earning NRG tokens, the first thing you need to do is activate your NFT.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you have more than one **NFT**, you can swap the activation between NFTs, but this NFT activation swap has a daily limit which is 5, after consuming that exchange limit you must wait til 12:00am UTC before being able to exchange activation between NFTs again.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

### Activate NFT

In order to start using the NFT, you must first activate it by selecting the NFT you want to activate, a drop-down menu opens, where you must select the **ACTIVATE** option.

A confirmation pop-up will open, if you are sure to activate the NFT you should select the ACTIVATE button, wait a few seconds and a confirmation message of active NFT appears.

<figure><img src="/files/gWMwc4jp9hvgDJxLlJiP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Active NFT</p></figcaption></figure>

After activating your nerd, you will be able to find all the channels with associated NRG tokens in the Watch section.

### Claiming your Daily Login Bonus

Regardless of how many Nerds you own, you're entitled to a daily login bonus. To claim this bonus:

1. Ensure you have BNB available for gas fees
2. Initiate the claim process
3. After successfully claiming, your login bonus will appear in your unclaimed balance within a few minutes so you can finish claiming it there

{% hint style="info" %}
The amount of the daily login bonus is randomly generated and can range from 1 NRG to 750 NRG&#x20;
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
You'll only be able to claim the prize once per day. The gift is valid for one day. If not opened on the current day, the prize is forfeited and moves to the next day.
{% endhint %}

<div align="center" data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="/files/w6fK6S3gVHyffNxoXcmn" alt="" width="224"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/6JQ94HvQBWBkmDqfM8SC" alt="" width="221"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/cK6WZ2R6Tcp4k6E1TP8b" alt="" width="221"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

{% hint style="success" %}
When you have claimed your daily login bonus, you'll see a timer letting you know when the next bonus will be available for you to claim again
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/67e2SOx85S7bGD9UApcp" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


# NFT Characteristics

The NFT Characterstics are critical to how they earn NRG tokens, and how the NFTs function within the gamified ecosystem.

There are 4 key characteristics, **Reputation**, **Speed**, **Luck** and **Stamina**, the effects of these are explained here. The NFT also has a speciality, which doesn't have levels like the characteristics but will affect the earning power based on the content being watched.

### ![](/files/gWMwc4jp9hvgDJxLlJiP)

### Reputation

This is a major characteristic of NERD NFTs. The higher the Rep of your NFT, the higher the base rewards per video will be. It plays a huge part in deciding the earning power of an NFT.

During the initial version, the top level is level 15 for reputation, however, higher levels will become obtainable to users in the future that will come with higher base rewards. However, lower-level base rewards will decrease once more levels are unlocked. This is why users must endeavour to upgrade their NFT as efficiently and as quickly as possible.

**Min Base Reward Table**

Here are the current minimum base rewards for each Nerd's reputation level and rarity:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Starter" %}

| Level        | Min NRG / Vid | Min NRG / Day |
| ------------ | ------------- | ------------- |
| 1            | 1.40          | 5             |
| 2            | 1.50          | 10            |
| 3            | 1.61          | 10            |
| 4            | 1.71          | 10            |
| 5            | 1.76          | 10            |
| 6            | 1.87          | 10            |
| 7            | 1.97          | 10            |
| 8            | 2.02          | 10            |
| 9            | 2.02          | 10            |
| 10           | 2.77          | 15            |
| 11           | 3.26          | 15            |
| 12           | 3.34          | 15            |
| 13           | 3.42          | 15            |
| 14           | 3.50          | 20            |
| 15           | 3.66          | 20            |
| 16           | 3.97          | 20            |
| 17           | 4.07          | 20            |
| 18           | 4.16          | 20            |
| 19           | 4.26          | 20            |
| 20           | 4.65          | 25            |
| 21           | 4.82          | 25            |
| 22           | 4.99          | 25            |
| 23           | 5.17          | 25            |
| 24           | 5.34          | 25            |
| 25           | 5.69          | 30            |
| 26           | 5.86          | 30            |
| 27           | 6.03          | 30            |
| 28           | 6.20          | 30            |
| 29           | 6.49          | 30            |
| 30           | 6.83          | 35            |
| {% endtab %} |               |               |

{% tab title="Basic" %}

| Level        | Min NRG / Vid | Min NRG / Day |
| ------------ | ------------- | ------------- |
| 1            | 4.20          | 20            |
| 2            | 4.51          | 25            |
| 3            | 4.82          | 25            |
| 4            | 5.13          | 25            |
| 5            | 5.29          | 25            |
| 6            | 5.60          | 30            |
| 7            | 5.91          | 30            |
| 8            | 6.07          | 30            |
| 9            | 6.07          | 30            |
| 10           | 8.32          | 40            |
| 11           | 9.78          | 50            |
| 12           | 10.02         | 50            |
| 13           | 10.26         | 50            |
| 14           | 10.50         | 55            |
| 15           | 10.98         | 55            |
| 16           | 11.91         | 60            |
| 17           | 12.20         | 60            |
| 18           | 12.49         | 60            |
| 19           | 12.78         | 65            |
| 20           | 13.95         | 70            |
| 21           | 14.47         | 70            |
| 22           | 14.99         | 75            |
| 23           | 15.51         | 80            |
| 24           | 16.04         | 80            |
| 25           | 17.08         | 85            |
| 26           | 17.60         | 90            |
| 27           | 18.11         | 95            |
| 28           | 18.62         | 95            |
| 29           | 19.47         | 100           |
| 30           | 20.50         | 105           |
| {% endtab %} |               |               |

{% tab title="Common" %}

| Rep Level    | Min Tokens per vid | Min tokens per day |
| ------------ | ------------------ | ------------------ |
| 1            | 12.58              | 65                 |
| 2            | 13.51              | 70                 |
| 3            | 14.44              | 70                 |
| 4            | 15.37              | 75                 |
| 5            | 15.84              | 80                 |
| 6            | 16.77              | 85                 |
| 7            | 17.7               | 90                 |
| 8            | 18.17              | 90                 |
| 9            | 19.1               | 95                 |
| 10           | 24.92              | 125                |
| 11           | 29.29              | 145                |
| 12           | 30                 | 150                |
| 13           | 30.72              | 155                |
| 14           | 31.43              | 155                |
| 15           | 32.86              | 165                |
| 16           | 35.66              | 180                |
| 17           | 36.53              | 185                |
| 18           | 37.4               | 185                |
| 19           | 38.27              | 190                |
| 20           | 41.75              | 210                |
| 21           | 43.31              | 215                |
| 22           | 44.88              | 225                |
| 23           | 46.45              | 230                |
| 24           | 48.01              | 240                |
| 25           | 51.14              | 255                |
| 26           | 52.68              | 265                |
| 27           | 54.21              | 270                |
| 28           | 55.75              | 280                |
| 29           | 58.3               | 290                |
| 30           | 61.37              | 305                |
| {% endtab %} |                    |                    |

{% tab title="Rare" %}

| Rep Level    | Min Tokens per vid | Min tokens per day |
| ------------ | ------------------ | ------------------ |
| 6            | 64.27              | 320                |
| 7            | 68.12              | 340                |
| 8            | 69.97              | 350                |
| 9            | 71.81              | 360                |
| 10           | 90.38              | 450                |
| 11           | 106.23             | 530                |
| 12           | 108.82             | 545                |
| 13           | 111.41             | 555                |
| 14           | 114.01             | 570                |
| 15           | 119.19             | 595                |
| 16           | 129.35             | 645                |
| 17           | 132.51             | 665                |
| 18           | 135.66             | 680                |
| 19           | 138.82             | 695                |
| 20           | 151.44             | 755                |
| 21           | 157.12             | 785                |
| 22           | 162.8              | 815                |
| 23           | 168.47             | 840                |
| 24           | 174.15             | 870                |
| 25           | 185.51             | 930                |
| 26           | 191.08             | 955                |
| 27           | 196.64             | 985                |
| 28           | 202.21             | 1010               |
| 29           | 211.48             | 1055               |
| 30           | 222.61             | 1115               |
| {% endtab %} |                    |                    |

{% tab title="Legendary" %}

| Rep Level    | Min Tokens per vid | Min tokens per day |
| ------------ | ------------------ | ------------------ |
| 6            | 192.77             | 965                |
| 7            | 204.31             | 1020               |
| 8            | 209.84             | 1050               |
| 9            | 215.36             | 1075               |
| 10           | 271.08             | 1355               |
| 11           | 318.6              | 1595               |
| 12           | 326.38             | 1630               |
| 13           | 334.15             | 1670               |
| 14           | 341.92             | 1710               |
| 15           | 357.46             | 1785               |
| 16           | 387.95             | 1940               |
| 17           | 397.41             | 1985               |
| 18           | 406.87             | 2035               |
| 19           | 416.33             | 2080               |
| 20           | 454.18             | 2270               |
| 21           | 471.22             | 2355               |
| 22           | 488.25             | 2440               |
| 23           | 505.28             | 2525               |
| 24           | 522.31             | 2610               |
| 25           | 556.37             | 2780               |
| 26           | 573.07             | 2865               |
| 27           | 589.76             | 2950               |
| 28           | 606.45             | 3030               |
| 29           | 634.27             | 3170               |
| 30           | 667.65             | 3340               |
| {% endtab %} |                    |                    |

{% tab title="Iconic" %}

| Rep Level     | Min Tokens per vid | Min tokens per day |
| ------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ |
| 6             | 2381.27            | 11905              |
| 7             | 2523.88            | 12620              |
| 8             | 2592.09            | 12960              |
| 9             | 2660.30            | 13300              |
| 10            | 3348.59            | 16745              |
| 11            | 3935.71            | 19680              |
| 12            | 4031.70            | 20160              |
| 13            | 4127.69            | 20640              |
| 14            | 4223.69            | 21120              |
| 15            | 4415.67            | 22080              |
| 16            | 4792.30            | 23960              |
| 17            | 4909.19            | 24545              |
| 18            | 5026.07            | 25130              |
| 19            | 5142.96            | 25715              |
| 20            | 5610.50            | 28055              |
| 21            | 5820.89            | 29105              |
| 22            | 6031.29            | 30155              |
| 23            | 6241.68            | 31210              |
| 24            | 6452.08            | 32260              |
| 25            | 6872.86            | 34365              |
| 26            | 7079.05            | 35395              |
| 27            | 7285.23            | 36425              |
| 28            | 7491.42            | 37455              |
| 29            | 7835.06            | 39175              |
| 30            | 8247.44            | 41235              |
| {% endtab %}  |                    |                    |
| {% endtabs %} |                    |                    |

{% hint style="success" %}
Please bear in mind these correspond to the absolute **minimal** number of tokens you can get and generally the actual number will be higher. Furthermore, token earnings per video will round to the nearest whole number.
{% endhint %}

### Speed

Speed dictates how much an NFT will earn additionally when watching videos quickly. Quickly being, from when they were uploaded. Specifically in the first 30 minutes, a portion of all rewards will be pooled and attributed to those who can watch videos quickly. The higher your speed level, the more effective your NFT will be at earning from watching videos quickly.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The speed attribute is quite complex, primarily since YouTube posting times, which the attribute depends on, are not always accurately reflected on their page. This time discrepancy may sometimes result in the speed bonus not being applied.
{% endhint %}

This is essential for Creators, the more views a Creator amasses in the first 30 minutes from uploading, the more likely the video will perform well, as that's a key period of the algorithm to assess the quality of that video. So get your notifications turned on!

### Luck

The NRG lottery takes place after every single registered view (assuming you are under your view cap for the day). Luck dictates your probability of winning it.

The win potentials are as follows:

1. 🏆Platinum: 5,000 NRG Tokens
2. 🥇Gold: 1,000 NRG Tokens
3. 🥈Silver: 300 NRG Tokens
4. 🥉Bronze: 100 NRG Tokens

{% hint style="success" %}
The higher your level of luck, the more chance you will have at winning these lotteries and striking gold.
{% endhint %}

The Luck attribute skews the XP distribution depending on the level. The higher the Luck, the greater chance of receiving more XP for the watch.

In the future, luck will play a part in consumable fortune as well, consumables are coming in the future and will help users to upgrade their NFTs.

### Stamina

The efficiency of repairing is affected by the higher your NFT is in Stamina. It affects the value you will get when repairing your NFT. The following table shows how the different levels of stamina affect the repairing process for your NFT.

Here's the updated markdown with the **Iconic** nerds included next to **Rare & Legendary**:

#### Starter, Basic & Common Nerds

<table><thead><tr><th width="267">Stamina</th><th align="center">Watches</th><th align="right">Cost Decrease</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-10%</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-15%</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="right">-10%</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="right">-15%</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-7.5%</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-10%</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-12.5%</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-2.5%</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-3.75%</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-6.25%</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-7.5%</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-8.75%</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-10%</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-11.25%</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-12.5%</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-13.75%</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="right">-1.25%</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="right">-2.5%</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="right">-3.75%</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="right">-6.25%</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Rare, Legendary & Iconic Nerds

<table><thead><tr><th width="267">Stamina</th><th align="center">Watches</th><th align="right">Cost Decrease</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-10%</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-15%</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-10%</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="right">-15%</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-1.25%</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-2.5%</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-3.75%</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-6.25%</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-7.5%</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-8.75%</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-10%</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-11.25%</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-12.5%</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="right">-13.75%</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">0%</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-1.25%</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-2.5%</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-3.75%</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-5%</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-6.25%</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-7.5%</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="right">-8.75%</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Specialities

The speciality will boost earnings to an NFT if it's watching a specific category of videos, the current boost is 10%. For example, an NFT which has the Gaming speciality would receive a boost when watching gaming videos. The types of specialities are below:

* Gaming
* Sports
* Lifestyle
* Challenge & Comedy
* Tech
* Educational
* Music

### XP

After every valid video watch users will earn XP, which will be automatically applied to one of their NFT attributes randomly. The more videos you watch, the more XP points you will accumulate, allowing you to level up and unlock new features

<figure><img src="/files/cWjQcCf3hzm6ij3SRHWn" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The longer the video the user watches, the more XP they will receive. Watching longer videos will take more time, but could create bigger NRG rewards in the future as the Nerd levels up faster.

XP is calculated around an upper and lower boundary, with the length of the video watched and the luck attribute factored into the total XP amount. The watch multiplier is based on a video duration of 900 seconds (15 mins = 1.25x), any video watched that has a length lower than this value will be reduced proportionally (e.g. a 450 seconds video will receive a 0.625x multiplier on the final XP amount).

{% hint style="success" %}
You can greatly boost your XP by getting the Season Pass.
{% endhint %}


# Boosters

Level Up Your Nerd boosting their XP!

If you want to turbocharge your XP growth, XP Boosters are now live and up for grabs in the inventory section of the XCAD app. You can choose between 3 different Categories:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>XP Boosts</strong></p><p></p><p>Increases your multiplier on XP rewards for 6 watches.</p></td><td><p></p><p>You have four different options to boost your XP multiplier per watch</p></td><td><p></p><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="2b50">⭐</span> <strong>x3 Multiplier XP</strong></p><p><strong>🌟 x5 Multiplier XP</strong> </p><p><strong>🌠 x10 Multiplier XP</strong> </p><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f3c6">🏆</span> <strong>x15 Multiplier XP</strong> </p></td><td><a href="/files/PwTwS5VLdOBytnWtsaJd">/files/PwTwS5VLdOBytnWtsaJd</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Instant XP</strong></p><p></p><p>Get XP instantly applied to a random attribute.</p></td><td>Your can purchase XP that will be instantly applied and distributed randomly to your nerd's attributes. You can get:</td><td><p></p><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f680">🚀</span> <strong>5,000 XP</strong> </p><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f680">🚀</span> <strong>10,000 XP</strong></p></td><td><a href="/files/MRe0BdbJZg12F8y3ZRCz">/files/MRe0BdbJZg12F8y3ZRCz</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Speed</strong></p><p></p><p>Allows you to earn maximum XP for any length video for a certain amount of watches.</p></td><td><p></p><p>MAX XP for:</p><p></p><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f441">👁️</span> <strong>x10 Watches</strong><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f440">👀</span> <strong>x20 Watches</strong><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f60e">😎</span> <strong>x50 Watches</strong></p></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/9FF01nrI9cTYDgFVMLMG">/files/9FF01nrI9cTYDgFVMLMG</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Reset Watch History</strong></p><p></p><p>Wipe your PLAY watch history, allowing you to re-watch videos and get rewarded!</p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/ajPJqjlJ6qkJyrfXrzAD">/files/ajPJqjlJ6qkJyrfXrzAD</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="success" %}
For XP Boosts the golden rule remains the same: the longer the videos you watch, the more XP you reap. But with boosts, it's like having a tailwind
{% endhint %}

## Combining Boosts

❌No Season pass + no booster = **x1** your XP

:white\_check\_mark: Season pass + no boost = **x4** your XP

:white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark: Season pass + x3 boost = **x6** your XP

:white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark:  Season pass + x5 boost = **x8** your XP

:white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark: Season pass + x10 boost = **13x** your XP

:white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark::white\_check\_mark: Season pass + x15 boost = **18x** your XP

## Buying Boosters

1. Go to the "Inventory" tab on your application

<div data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="/files/1n3HTqMhibRZq3EaF6WY" alt="" width="226"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

2. Go to the "Buy Items" section and click on "Buy Now" on the booster you want to equip your nerd with corresponding to your Nerd's Rarity

{% hint style="info" %}
You can use the filters to find the boosters suited for your Nerd's rarity
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/bmXOqpUML8YjMasLp3iB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. Review the Booster benefits, upgrade cost, transaction fee and confirm the purchase

{% hint style="danger" %}
Boosters are non-refundable, so make sure to buy the right amount and type
{% endhint %}

2. Wait a few seconds/minutes so that your Booster becomes available and when you get the option to do so on your Inventory section, click "Equip" or "Spend" or "battle" depending to the one you got

<div><figure><img src="/files/LYdqWLaknaw6l3EFKc10" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/UFxBJxgNNzNpBSbI1APQ" alt="" width="353"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/M8yqpS668FzOef8dhpgr" alt="" width="353"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

3. And that is it! You have equipped your currently active Nerd with the Booster and you can see which boosters you have active and which ones will be activated next on your Nerd's detail page

<figure><img src="/files/XtA2esNUN2kKi74VcCm3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
You can buy more than 1 booster and they will be applied one by one. Once you have used up the current equipped one, the next in line will be activated and applied to your subsequent watches
{% endhint %}


# Watch Parties

Multiply Your Rewards!

Explore yet another way to enhance your earning opportunities! Create or join a party, mint nerds, and enjoy multipliers that boost your rewards.&#x20;

## How Parties Work

1. **Join or Create a Party:**
   * Opt to join an existing party or establish a new one by going to the "**Watch Parties**" section.
   * Participating is optional. You can use the app normally without a multiplier if you prefer not to join a party.

<figure><img src="/files/Nx1b8oymD2XxqbLnoOq0" alt=""><figcaption><p>New watch party widget</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
When joining a party, we recommend you join other trusted users. It is down to the party leader to decide whether you get to stay.
{% endhint %}

2. **Setting up Your Party:**
   * As a party creator, introduce a unique party name and description.
   * Share an access code with others to allow them to join the party. A maximum of 3 players can join a single party.

<div><figure><img src="/files/6zRzL1sym1kMsoCtluBO" alt="" width="223"><figcaption><p>Creating a Watch Party</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/1M751WC6cFrxrTWzls00" alt="" width="219"><figcaption><p>Invite Friends or Join an existing Party</p></figcaption></figure></div>

3. #### **Minting:**
   * When you mint a Nerd, its multiplier remains active for 14 days from the date of minting.
4. **Queue System - Keeping the Party Active:**
   * To continuously extend your multiplier, you can strategically mint new Nerds. For example, mint on Day 1, then again on Day 8, Day 15, and so on. Each new mint will refresh the multiplier for another 14 days from the date of minting.
   * If a user leaves, their minted nerd remains, keeping the party going.
5. **Priority of Multiplier:**
   * If multiple Nerds are minted, the Nerd with the larger multiplier takes precedence.
   * Example: If a Common Nerd is minted and then a Rare Nerd is minted within 14 days, the Rare Nerd’s multiplier will override the Common Nerd’s multiplier.
6. **Expiry of Multiplier:**
   * The multiplier of each Nerd expires 14 days after its minting, regardless of any subsequent mints.
   * Example: If a Rare Nerd is minted on Day 1 and a Common Nerd on Day 10, the Rare multiplier applies until Day 14. From Day 15 to Day 24, the Common Nerd’s multiplier becomes active.
7. **Managing the Party:**
   * Party creators (admins) can manage memberships, including removing members or deleting the party entirely.
   * Users can leave voluntarily, and their nerds will continue contributing to the party’s success.

## Global Earnings Impact

Earnings will decrease by 20% unless you are in an active watch party. For new Minters, it’s advisable to create a watch party before minting your first Nerd, in which case you will get the 14-day boost from your initial mint.

However, those in an active Watch Party will have the opportunity to boost rewards above the previous baseline.

How this works is displayed in the table below:

| Rarity    | Inactive Watch Party Impact | Active Boost per Rarity Minted | Total Impact w/ Active party |
| --------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ---------------------------- |
| Legendary | -20%                        | 30%                            | 110%                         |
| Rare      | -20%                        | 25%                            | 105%                         |
| Common    | -20%                        | 20%                            | 100%                         |
| Basic     | EXCLUDED                    | N/A                            | N/A                          |
| Starter   | EXCLUDED                    | N/A                            | N/A                          |

{% hint style="success" %}
If the party has an active boost, all party members will benefit from the boost, regardless of who activated it!
{% endhint %}


# Repairing

Your NFT will only be able to watch so many videos earning rewards, until it needs to be repaired.

## How To Repair

Once all available views have been consumed, the nerd will change its status from ACTIVE to REPAIR. To continue using it, users must click the nerd, and select the REPAIR option from the menu.&#x20;

{% hint style="success" %}
Users can still repair their nerd even if all views have not been consumed yet.
{% endhint %}

If the balance is insufficient, the app will prompt the user to deposit or swap tokens to get the necessary tokens for the repair.

<figure><img src="/files/rG71ZrQBmsWeM1RPJ7HX" alt=""><figcaption><p>On-chain repair</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Only **Basic Nerds** repairs can be either *off-chain* or *on-chain*, while the rest are *on-chain* **only**
{% endhint %}

Once the account balance is enough to proceed with the repair, the user can approve the transaction with the wallet or use the off-chain balance to proceed with the repair.

<div><figure><img src="/files/GxMVJplpqhUNGa0KT41j" alt=""><figcaption><p>On-chain repair</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/tjVAC4fUGX9HZKOfTMxw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Off-chain repair</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The amount of videos that can be watched until a repair is needed depends on the NFT stamina level as per its [dedicated table](/earning-rewards/nft-characteristics#stamina).

{% hint style="warning" %}
Stamina will only be depleted when earning from viewing. E.g. if the video viewing cap has been exceeded for the day, then these watches will not count.
{% endhint %}

### Cost of Repair

The repair cost depends on the reputation of your NFT and the stamina level.&#x20;

The more base earning power an NFT has, the more expensive it is to repair. NFTs with a higher REP have a higher base earning potential.

The detailed table with how stamina affects costs and how frequently a Nerd needs to be repaired can be found on the [NFT Characteristics](/earning-rewards/nft-characteristics#stamina) page.

**Common, Rare, and Legendary** nerds are repaired using XCAD and NRG. The cost is 2.5% of the total in XCAD, and the rest in NRG tokens. This has been voted by a [governance proposal](https://vote.xcadnetwork.com/proposal/3b6d82f8-5a00-4f32-8b39-ba33ea1ec0df) to further increase the demand and usability of the XCAD Token.


# Marketplace

The only place NERD NFTs can be traded.

## Trading your NFTs

NFTs can be traded in the NFT Marketplace via the Energy App

The NFT trade occurs when a user decides to put his NFT on sale, by establishing a minimum price and a time limit for which the NFT will be listed.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/lla4QwUj770OlMRVX4NK" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After publishing the NFT, it will be displayed in the Marketplace section, where users can place bids. The highest bidder will win the auction when the time limit is reached, and will then be able to claim his new NFT. Other users who did not win the auction will be automatically reimbursed. They can claim the tokens back in the "Complete" tab.

## How To Sell an NFT?

To list an NFT, follow these steps

1. Select an NFT from the **My NFTs** section.
2. Choose the **Sell NFT** option.&#x20;
3. Enable NFT for trade.
4. Fill in the price and end date, and confirm the sale

## How Place a Bid?

1. Select the **Market** tab&#x20;
2. Select the **Marketplace** subtab&#x20;
3. Pick an NFT&#x20;
4. Enable bidding&#x20;
5. Place a bid

After placing a bid you will see it in the Market "Buy" tab. Within this section, you also find the option to place a new bid.

## Finish Sale

Once the Auction ends, the winner and the seller will have the option to **complete** the sale. This option will be available for the winner on the **BUY** section and for the seller on the **SELL** section

## As a Winner, How Can I Claim my NFT?

1. Select the **Marketplace** tab&#x20;
2. Go to the **Buy** subtab&#x20;
3. Hit the **End** button
4. Wait until the transition finishes and you will be able to see it under your "My NFTs" section

## How to Claim NRG Tokens From a Sale?

1. Select the **Marketplace** tab &#x20;
2. Select the **Sell** subtab&#x20;
3. Hit the **End** button
4. Wait until the transition is confirmed to receive your NRG Tokens.

###

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Cancelling Auction Fee:** a small fee of 300 NRG will be deducted from your balance if you want to cancel an auction
{% endhint %}


# Buying BNB and NRG

NRG the native currency of the Energy Area.

In addition to the ecosystem's native currency, you will also need to pay gas for blockchain transactions. For that, you will need BNB, for transacting in the BNB Chain if you are interested in the Energy Area.

### Where Can I Buy NRG?

Energy will be tradeable on different Exchanges, both Centralised and Decentralised, the list of all Exchanges and trading pairs can be seen below.

Besides this list, make sure to check out our in-depth guides about the biggest exchanges XCAD trades on.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Decentralized Exchanges" %}

* PancakeSwap - [NRG/BUSD](https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0x93eA2a6508D410490F2094fc68625522Ddc5cd9f\&inputCurrency=0xe9e7CEA3DedcA5984780Bafc599bD69ADd087D56)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Centralized Exchanges" %}

* TBA
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}


# Fiat On-Ramps

Within our ecosystem of applications, we developed a simple-to-use [Buy Portal](https://buy.xcadnetwork.com/), which has all exchanges that support BNB tokens. Within it, you can easily buy and sell these tokens, as well as many other popular cryptocurrencies. One of the benefits of using <https://buy.xcadnetwork.com/> is that it provides an easy and accessible user experience, making it a great option for both beginners and experienced traders. The platform is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, allowing you to quickly and easily navigate through the available exchanges and cryptocurrencies.

### How Does the Buy Page Work? <a href="#how-does-the-buy-page-work" id="how-does-the-buy-page-work"></a>

You need to follow these steps to access the buy page:

1. Open the Extension
2. Click on the WALLET option in the menu bar
3. Select the Buy BNB/XCAD button
4. You will be redirected to the buy page
5. There you can find all exchanges that support XCAD and BNB tokens

In the following sections, you will find a step-by-step guide on how to buy tokens using each of the supported exchange


# MoonPay

MoonPay is a global cryptocurrency payment gateway that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using a variety of payment methods, such as debit or credit cards, bank transfers, and Apple Pay. The company was founded in 2019 with a mission to make buying and selling cryptocurrencies as simple and accessible as possible.

1. Open the XCAD Extension in your browser or Mobile App
2. Open the menu on the screen
3. Beneath your username, you will see your XCAD wallet address
4. If you don't see your wallet address in the sidebar, go to the "Wallet" section of the extension
5. Select the "Deposit" button
6. Select the "Deposit XCAD" button, your wallet address will be displayed on the screen, Copy it
7. Go to <https://buy.xcadnetwork.com/>
8. Select "MoonPay" as the exchange you want to use
9. Enter the amount of ZIL tokens you want to buy
10. Select the currency you want to use to buy ZIL tokens (such as USD)
11. Create an account or sign in with your existing Moon Pay account
12. Follow the instructions to complete the KYC/AML verification process
13. Enter your payment details and confirm the transaction
14. Wait for the transaction to be processed and for the ZIL tokens to be deposited into your wallet


# Alchemy Pay

Alchemy Pay supports fiat-crypto purchases from 173 countries, using methods such as Visa, Mastercard, regional mobile wallets, and domestic transfers. Comprehensive coverage in Europe, Northern & Latin America, and Southeast Asia, with a focus on access to emerging markets.

## How to Buy XCAD Using Alchemy Pay?

1. Open the XCAD Extension in your browser or Mobile App
2. Open the menu on the screen
3. Beneath your username, you will see your XCAD wallet address
4. If you don't see your wallet address in the sidebar, go to the "Wallet" section of the extension
5. Select the "Deposit" button
6. Select the "Deposit XCAD" button, your wallet address will be displayed on the screen Copy it&#x20;
7. Go to <https://buy.xcadnetwork.com/>
8. Select the **AlchemyPay** website, you can be redirected to "Buy Crypto"
9. Choose XCAD or BNB from the list of available cryptocurrencies
10. Enter the amount of XCAD you want to buy and the currency you will be paying with
11. Select your preferred payment method (e.g., credit/debit card, bank transfer, etc.)
12. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transaction
13. Once the transaction is complete, the XCAD tokens will be transferred to your wallet


# Transak

## What Is Transak?

Transak is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy and sell digital assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XCAD, using fiat currencies like USD, EUR, and GBP. Transak offers a simple and user-friendly interface, making it easy for anyone to buy and sell cryptocurrencies without needing to have any technical knowledge or experience. The platform also offers a range of payment options, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and other local payment methods. In addition, Transak prioritizes user security and compliance with global regulations, so users can feel confident that their transactions are safe and secure.

### Step 1: Complete the purchase information&#x20;

* Visit the site <https://buy.xcadnetwork.com/>. Choose Transak if it is available in your region.
* In the first box select the currency
* In the second box select the token that you want to get
* Select the payment method
* If everything is ok, select the **BUY NOW** button

<div><figure><img src="/files/bUVqWOv4ORvFJRKFUPym" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/LM438oUxCt3Ksn4E3EEC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/LM438oUxCt3Ksn4E3EEC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

On the next screen enter the *wallet address* in which you want to receive the tokens. Review the order detail and If everything is ok, select the **BUY** button

<figure><img src="/files/Dq8geZCbm21goMgSGfuy" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 2: Complete KYC

* The site request you enter your email, complete this field and continue. You will receive an email validation code, go to your email, look for this email ( remember to look for it in the spam folder too)and copy the received code into the verification box, select the term od use and continue
* Next, you will be required to enter your personal data, fill in the fields and continue

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* On the next page enter your address
* Now you'll need to provide some proof of identification so upload a clear photo of your Passport, Drive's license, or Identity Cards. Take a selfie and upload that too. It can take a few minutes to verify your account. Once it's done you are good to go

### Step 3: Enter bank details and confirm the purchase

* Now, fill in your bank details and continue. On the next page,  you'll be given a set of bank detail to make the transfer to be sure to include the reference number
* Once you've done it, your XCADs will be sent to your wallet


# Binance (BNB)

Binance is the world's leading blockchain ecosystem with a product offering that includes the largest digital asset exchange.

## How to Buy NRG Using Binance?

Although it is not possible to buy the Energy token directly on Binance, we include an instructive showing how to add funds to the Energy app from where $NRG can be swapped using decentralized exchanges via just a few clicks.

### **Step 1:** Create an Account (if you don't own one already)

Select a registration method. You can sign up with your email address, phone number, and Apple or Google account.

You will receive a 6-digit verification code in your email or phone. Enter the code within 30 minutes and tap **\[Submit]**.

### Step 2: Fund Your Account

Binance has a diversity of cryptos you can begin from. We recommend BNB. You can follow their up-to-date tutorial [here](https://www.binance.com/en/how-to-buy/bnb) for different payment methods since they change from time to time. You can also opt to buy the stablecoin [Tether](https://www.binance.com/en/how-to-buy/tether) which is generally used for trading within the exchange, in case you want to go with ZIL instead of sending BNB directly to your extension wallet.

### **Send the BNB to the Extension Wallet**

Select Fiat and Spot from the Wallet dropdown menu in the header. Select the **Withdraw** option from the action section

Fill in the wallet address by copying the one on your plugin. You can find it by opening the sidebar and tapping the copy icon.

Enter the withdrawal amount and, you will be able to see the corresponding transaction fee and the final amount you will receive. Tap **Withdraw** to proceed.

You will be prompted to confirm the transaction again. Please check carefully and tap **Confirm**.

Next, you will need to verify the transaction with 2FA devices. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

After confirming the withdrawal request, please wait patiently for the transfer to be processed.


# PancakeSwap

PancakeSwap is a leading decentralized crypto exchange that runs on the BNB Chain

NRG can be traded on Pancakeswap without needing to create an account as you would have on an exchange.

![](/files/mzXMawIxhbiM9bhA8VkR)

### Step 1. Create a wallet

To trade on Pancakeswap, you will need a wallet on the BSC Network. There are many popular wallets out there, some of the most popular being “TrustWallet” or “Metamask”.

Creating a wallet is very simple, for this example, we are going to use Metamask & Trust Wallet, Metamask is a browser extension that can be added to multiple different browsers, the most popular being Google Chrome, whilst Trust Wallet works flawlessly on mobile and makes it super easy to BSC users to add funds to their account.&#x20;

To add Metamask as a Google Chrome extension, click [here](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/metamask/nkbihfbeogaeaoehlefnkodbefgpgknn) to visit the official Chrome store link. It is also available in other browsers like [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/es/firefox/addon/ether-metamask/).\
You can download Trust Wallet from your phone’s app store by just searching “Trust Wallet” in the search filters or by visiting [here](https://trustwallet.com/deeplink/).

Once you have added the wallet to your browser or downloaded it on your phone, simply create your account. Bear in mind you will be given an account seed phrase. Do NOT share this phrase with anyone or it will give them access to your account.

### Step 2. Add funds

#### From Exchange

The first way you can add funds to your Metamask is by withdrawing it from an exchange. Simply go to the withdrawal page of your exchange and choose which token you want to withdraw.

{% hint style="info" %}
Don’t forget that you will also need to withdraw BNB to pay for the network’s gas fees.
{% endhint %}

While buying NRG on PancakeSwap, we recommend withdrawing BUSD as this is NRG's pairing. You can also use BNB if you want to do everything on a single transaction. You can use this pre-loaded [link](https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0x93eA2a6508D410490F2094fc68625522Ddc5cd9f\&inputCurrency=0xe9e7CEA3DedcA5984780Bafc599bD69ADd087D56) for simplicity.

![To get your wallet address, simply click the address at the top of the wallet to copy the address.
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Please be careful when withdrawing funds that you select the right network. If you choose the wrong network you risk losing assets.
{% endhint %}

#### Via Credit/Debit Card

Adding funds to Trustwallet from your mobile device is quite easy to do. Firstly, go to the “Buy” page which is also circled above. You will then be asked to select a coin to buy.

![](/files/N3U0cSvYDIsXqd8wgKkN)

In this case, we recommend buying BNB as it will pay for the gas fees on PancakeSwap and used to purchase NRG tokens. Insert the amount you want to purchase and your card information to complete the transaction.

### Step 3. Swap for NRG

#### From an Exchange

Firstly go to [Pancake Swap](https://pancakeswap.finance/swap) and input the trading pair of NRG & BUSD into the correct boxes, or use the coin/token that matches what you have bought in the previous step.

Connecting your wallet to pancake swap is quite simple. If you are using Metamask on your browser, just hit the “Connect Wallet” button in the top right corner and approve the connection via the wallet's pop-up.

Connecting via TrustWallet can be a bit more tricky, but is still quite simple. Once you visit Pancake Swap on your mobile browser, click the “connect wallet” button, but this time choose the Trust Wallet option.

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On the right-hand side, input the number of coins/tokens you want to spend on NRG. After you are happy with the amount, you will be asked to swap the tokens. This will then bring up a confirmation screen, confirm this screen and then pay the gas fees in your wallet.

Once you confirm the transaction and pay the gas fee, your transaction will go through and you will have your NRG!


# Contract Addresses

## **Tokens**

The Play Token is currently on the BNB Chain only.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="BNB Chain" %}
[**BEP-20** ](https://bscscan.com/address/0xd069599e718f963bd84502b49ba8f8657faf5b3a)

0xD069599E718f963bD84502b49ba8F8657fAF5B3a (PLAY: legacy)

[0x93eA2a6508D410490F2094fc68625522Ddc5cd9f](https://bscscan.com/token/0x93eA2a6508D410490F2094fc68625522Ddc5cd9f) (Energy)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## Dapps

The NRG ecosystem includes multiple applications within the extension/app.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="NRG" %}

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## NFTs

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Nerds" %}
Contract: [0x5905F8a0caE5cC3B724f63Ec40d979b12CDaB0Da](https://www.bscscan.com/address/0x5905f8a0cae5cc3b724f63ec40d979b12cdab0da)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}


# Using the NRG Token

How can users spend, invest, and use the NRG Token for multiple purposes

The NRG Token can be used in multiple ways throughout the ecosystem:

* Mint a Nerd NFT
* Repair Nerds
* Buy boosters, battle tokens and items
* Governance for new platform changes and proposals


# Live Price and Market Stats

To see further details on the NRG  token, such as Marketcap & Circulating supply, visit one of the following sites. (TBA)


# NRG Tokenomics

Energy has a total supply cap of 5,000,000,000 Tokens.

Once the 5bn token cap is hit, the platform will turn into a purely deflationary PVP system, where users compete against each other whilst they Watch2Earn. Once this cap is reached, no more tokens will ever be minted.

### NRG Token Burn Mechanisms&#x20;

The NRG Token and NFTs provide multiple ways of decreasing supply while maintaining a gamified experience for all users. A few examples are:

1. NFT Minting (93% burnt)
2. NFT Repairing (96.5% burnt)
3. Upgrading Characteristics (96.5% burnt)
4. Breeding NFTs (Burn TBC)
5. NFT Trading (3.75% burnt)

{% hint style="success" %}
Burn percentages refer to the NRG Token. Any XCADs used in transactions for the NRG App will be simply taken off the market.
{% endhint %}

## How do the Rewards Change?

NFT earnings are hugely based on the level of reputation an NFT has. The higher the reputation level of your NERD NFT, the higher your earnings will be per video.&#x20;

Rewards are currently fixed per level and rarity. However, users can benefit from increased rewards by levelling up their nerd and buying XP boosters.

## Sale Tax

A new 10% sales tax on selling the Energy token is in effect, which encourages users to spend their Energy within the ecosystem instead of selling. From it, 50% will be burned and 50% added to LP to create a thicker pool.


# Roadmap

| Q3 2023       | Q1 2024     | Q2 2024     |
| ------------- | ----------- | ----------- |
| Watch Parties | New NRG App | New Seasons |
| Season 3      | Season 4    |             |
|               |             |             |


# Important Links

Here you can find all the references to our dapps, social media and documents.

## Ecosystem

* [The Energy Area Website](https://theenergyarea.com)

## Social Media

* [Twitter](https://twitter.com/theenergyarea)
* [Telegram](https://t.me/TheEnergyArea)
* [Medium](https://support.theenergyarea.com)

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