The ARENYX Whitepaper
A complete technical, economic and governance blueprint for the ARENYX Web3 MOBA universe — from core game design and $ARENYX tokenomics to on-chain settlement, anti-cheat, DAO governance, esports and legal disclosures.
Abstract
ARENYX is a next-generation Web3 MOBA that combines competitive 5v5 strategic combat with verifiable on-chain ownership. The platform issues $ARENYX as its native utility and governance token, mints heroes, skins and trophies as NFTs, and operates a transparent, audited economy designed for long-term sustainability. The product is currently in pre-beta development and is openly disclosed as such — ARENYX does not yet aim to compete with established AAA MOBA titles, and instead targets a focused, craft-first launch with a closed beta in Q3 2026.
Market Context
Web3 gaming has matured beyond the 2021 play-to-earn cycle. Today's market rewards games that put craft first and tokens second.
- MOBA remains one of the largest competitive genres globally, with hundreds of millions of monthly players across League of Legends, Dota 2, and mobile titans.
- Web3 gaming infrastructure (Immutable, Arbitrum, Solana, Sui, Monad) now provides the throughput, low fees, and signing UX required for real-time competitive play.
- Players increasingly expect true ownership of cosmetic assets, transparent rewards, and the ability to participate in governance.
- ARENYX is positioned as a craft-first MOBA where blockchain is invisible by default but available to power players.
Product Vision
We believe the most resilient competitive games of the next decade will be partly player-owned. ARENYX is built around three pillars: (1) world-class MOBA craft — readable maps, tight combat, season-driven meta; (2) true digital ownership — heroes, skins and trophies as NFTs the player controls; (3) a transparent on-chain economy that rewards skill, not speculation. Crypto features are opt-in: a new player can play, climb ranked, and never touch a wallet.
Game Design — The Nyx Battleground
ARENYX is a three-lane 5v5 MOBA set in the Nyx realm. Matches average 18–25 minutes and emphasize macro decision making, vision control, and team-fight execution.
- Three lanes (Top, Mid, Bot) connected by a bioluminescent jungle with neutral camps and two epic objectives.
- Six hero roles: Tank, Fighter, Assassin, Mage, Marksman, Support — 50+ heroes at mainnet, 12 at closed beta.
- Dynamic objectives: Voidwyrm (mid-game team buff) and Crystal Warden (late-game siege buff).
- Ranked seasons (12 weeks) with placement, MMR-based matchmaking, and on-chain ranked trophies for top divisions.
- Custom games, draft pick, and a coaching/replay tool for esports readiness.
Technical Architecture
ARENYX is built as a hybrid client/server game with selective on-chain settlement. Real-time gameplay is server-authoritative for performance and anti-cheat; ownership and rewards are settled on-chain.
- Game client: Unity 2023 LTS targeting Windows, macOS and mobile (iOS/Android) at launch.
- Authoritative game servers: Go + custom UDP netcode, deployed in 6 regions for sub-50ms latency.
- Settlement layer: Ethereum L2 (Arbitrum) for $ARENYX and high-value NFTs; multi-chain bridges to Solana, Sui and Monad for ecosystem expansion.
- Account abstraction (ERC-4337) enables passwordless onboarding and gasless cosmetic transactions.
- Replay & match data anchored via Merkle roots for verifiable competitive integrity.
$ARENYX Token Utility
$ARENYX is the native ERC-20 utility & governance token of the ARENYX ecosystem.
- Staking — secure the ecosystem, earn a share of marketplace fees and tournament rakes.
- Governance — vote on hero balance windows, treasury spend, partner integrations, and seasonal content.
- NFT minting — Genesis hero mints and skin drops are denominated in $ARENYX.
- Tournament entry — competitive entries, side bets and prize pools settle in $ARENYX.
- Marketplace medium — primary settlement currency on the ARENYX marketplace.
- Battle-pass & cosmetic upgrades — soft sinks that continuously absorb token supply.
Tokenomics
Total supply is fixed at 1,000,000,000 $ARENYX. No further mint function exists post-deployment. All allocations are time-locked via on-chain vesting contracts.
| Allocation | % | Tokens | Vesting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play-to-Earn Rewards | 40% | 400,000,000 | Linear over 60 months, halving every 12 months |
| Liquidity & Exchanges | 20% | 200,000,000 | 10% TGE, 90% over 36 months |
| Team & Advisors | 15% | 150,000,000 | 12-month cliff, then linear over 36 months |
| Ecosystem & Treasury | 15% | 150,000,000 | DAO-controlled, linear over 48 months |
| Private Sale | 7% | 70,000,000 | 10% TGE, 6-month cliff, linear over 18 months |
| Public Sale | 3% | 30,000,000 | 100% at TGE |
Emission & Sink Model
Sustainable tokenomics require emissions to be continuously offset by demand-side sinks. ARENYX runs a dual-loop economy.
- Soft loop (off-chain): match XP, mastery points, daily missions — never inflate $ARENYX supply.
- Hard loop (on-chain): $ARENYX rewards from tournaments, ranked end-of-season payouts, and quest milestones — all gated by skill verification.
- Sinks: cosmetic upgrades, hero re-rolls, battle pass, NFT minting, marketplace fee burn (1%), tournament rake.
- Treasury buy-and-make-liquid program funded by 30% of marketplace fees.
NFT Economy
Every Genesis hero, signature skin and ranked trophy is minted as an ERC-721 NFT on Arbitrum.
- Genesis Heroes (10,000 supply) — limited-edition founder heroes with permanent in-game cosmetic auras.
- Skins & weapon shards — rarity tiers (Common → Mythic) with on-chain provenance.
- Tournament trophies — soulbound NFTs marking finals appearances and championships.
- 2.5% creator royalty on secondary sales, fully directed to the ecosystem treasury.
- Open marketplace + integrations with OpenSea, Magic Eden and Immutable Marketplace.
Governance — The ARENYX DAO
Governance activates 6 months after TGE, once token distribution is sufficiently decentralized.
- Voting power = staked $ARENYX (time-weighted, max 4× boost at 12 months lock).
- Snapshot off-chain signaling, on-chain execution via OpenZeppelin Governor + 48h timelock.
- Scopes: hero balance review windows, treasury proposals, partnership ratification, fee parameters.
- Out of scope (operationally protected): security patches, anti-cheat policy, server infrastructure.
Security & Audits
- Smart contracts authored in Solidity 0.8.24, fully covered by Foundry test suite (>95% line coverage).
- Two independent audits before TGE: one tier-1 firm and one community audit competition.
- Bug bounty hosted on Immunefi (target: $250k max payout) live from public testnet onward.
- Multi-sig (3-of-5) treasury custody during the bootstrapping phase, transitioning to DAO control.
- Time-locked admin keys, transparent on-chain operations, and quarterly proof-of-reserves attestations.
Anti-Cheat & Fair Play
Competitive integrity is non-negotiable. ARENYX combines server-authoritative simulation with kernel-level anti-cheat and on-chain reputation.
- Server-authoritative simulation — no client-side trust for damage, position or rewards.
- Kernel-level anti-cheat (BattleEye-class) on PC; Apple/Google Play attestations on mobile.
- Statistical anomaly detection on win-rate, APM and reward velocity.
- On-chain reputation: repeat offenders lose staking eligibility and tournament access.
Esports & Tournaments
- ARENYX World Series — annual flagship circuit with $1M+ prize pool funded by treasury + sponsors.
- Open community cups — weekly $ARENYX-denominated brackets, fully on-chain entry & payout.
- Regional leagues — partner-operated leagues in NA, EU, SEA, LATAM.
- Spectator passes minted as NFTs grant exclusive in-game cosmetics for fans.
Roadmap
| Phase | Window | Key Milestones |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis | Q1 2026 | Whitepaper v1, brand & lore reveal, smart contract audit kickoff |
| Token Launch | Q2 2026 | $ARENYX TGE, DEX listing, Genesis Hero NFT mint, marketplace v1 |
| Closed Beta | Q3 2026 | 10K player playtest, 12 heroes, ranked preview, tournaments alpha |
| Mainnet | Q4 2026 | Open beta, full ranked seasons, mobile client, first World Series qualifiers |
| Expansion | 2027 | Cross-chain bridges (Solana, Sui, Monad), spectator economy, second-gen heroes |
Team & Advisors
ARENYX is built by a distributed team of 28 — veterans from Riot Games, Tencent, Immutable, and Animoca Brands. Game direction by ex-Riot designers; netcode by ex-Activision engineers; tokenomics by mechanism-design researchers from leading L2 ecosystems. Full team & advisor disclosures will be published alongside KYB attestation prior to TGE.
Legal & Compliance
- $ARENYX is a utility token; ARENYX makes no representation that $ARENYX will appreciate in value.
- Geo-restrictions enforced on token sales (excluded jurisdictions: USA, China, Iran, North Korea, OFAC-listed countries).
- KYC required for private sale, tournament prize payouts above $10k, and on-ramp providers.
- Operating entity disclosed at TGE; compliance with applicable VASP / MiCA / FATF travel-rule requirements.
Risk Disclosures
- Pre-beta product risk: ARENYX is in active development. Features, schedule and tokenomics may change.
- Smart-contract risk: even audited contracts can contain bugs; users assume custody risk.
- Regulatory risk: digital-asset regulation is evolving and may affect token utility in some jurisdictions.
- Market risk: token prices are volatile. $ARENYX should not be considered an investment instrument.
- This document is informational and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice.
DISCLAIMER
ARENYX is a pre-beta product. This whitepaper is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation to invest in $ARENYX or any related digital asset. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and may not materialize as planned. Readers must conduct their own due diligence and consult licensed professionals before participating in any token-related activity.