As technology and nostalgia collides, the world has moved into a realm where no man has ventured before: the metaverse. Once a foreign word to us has now become a virtual space where one works, plays, shops, and socialises.
One of the most talked about items in the metaverse in recent years is the non-fungible token. Also known as NFT, this token is a unique digital token that could be traded or sold. Most people treat it as an investment while others show it off through their outfits.
As NFTs could be presented in the form of any original creation, such as a tweet, a digital artwork or even a marriage certificate, there is a wide variety of NFTs for you to choose from. This time, this company has pushed the boundaries of NFT and created NFT puppies for you to adopt.
Dogamí
Dogamí is a game that uses blockchain and NFT technology to revolutionise the pet simulation concept. Seen as a cross between Nintendogs and Pokemon Go, Dogamí allows you to bring your NFT puppy around while taking care of it in the “petaverse.”
The “petaverse” is a space where you can groom, feed, train and interact with your NFT puppies. These NFT puppies will grow older over time just like the puppies in reality. Thus, players are responsible for nurturing and training these pets.
How to Adopt an NFT Puppy
To adopt your NFT puppy, potential owners must have a Tezos cryptocurrency wallet and own some XTZ. An NFT puppy can cost from 300 XTZ which is about US$945 (S$1,289). The dogs are classified according to four rarity tier systems: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond.
The rarer your virtual companion is, the more tokens it can earn you. Rarer NFT dogs are also more expensive. Every Dogamí is unique with its own physical characteristics and personality.
Those who are not able to afford the full price of a puppy are able to rent them on a reward-sharing basis instead. This process is known as the “Dogami Day Care,” where a smart contract with the Dogamí owners is formed.
How to Play with Your NFT Puppy?
Dogamí is a play-to-earn game where the more a player takes care of a virtual pet, the more they are rewarded. Players are not only rewarded with a virtual relationship with their pet but they are also rewarded with $DOGA tokens.
These tokens are the local currency of the “petaverse”, and you can use them to purchase consumables, build your digital wardrobe, purchase event tickets, and breed your Dogamí. You can even build the future of the “petaverse” with these tokens.
If you need more $DOGA tokens, you can purchase them from gate.io.
As of 19 Apr 2022, the game is still in its launch phase. Looking at the puppy and selling it on the marketplace is available but you are not able to play with it yet. The play-to-earn game is set to be launched in July, Q2 2022. Over 35 professionals are working relentlessly to make it happen.
The play-to-earn game beta launch will feature DeFi features such as farming and staking. A.R. features implementation could be seen in the beta game. Additionally, the company will reveal their first collaboration. The game will be available on iOS and Android devices.
After the Dogamí game is launched, the company will be launching the “petaverse” and Dogamí mobile games in Q3 2022. There will be a “petaverse” real estate agency and cross-chain features from EVM to Tezos as well.
Dog Careers
Unlike the dogs in reality, these NFT puppies are able to embrace a career once they have reached adulthood. The dogs can go into fields and move up ranks like police, firefighter, skater, farmer, space, and yoga. There will also be a table of the top puppy masters to motivate players to stay in the game longer.
Breeding
Breeding of the NFT dogs is a viable option if you are looking for a new puppy to take care of. For the NFT dogs to create a new puppy, two NFT dogs belonging to two different owners will have to breed. Eventually, one puppy will be produced from the breeding of both dogs. As there will only be one puppy made, one of the owners will take home their puppy while the other will receive $DOGA tokens.
Dogamí Sold Out
In the first drop on 22 Feb 2022, Dogamí released 800 Gen Alpha Dogamí per breed. Both female and male pets were included in the launch. There were a total of 8,000 Dogamí NFTs available then but they were all sold out.
You can still adopt a Dogamí but from their secondary marketplace where you can purchase them from past owners. Alternatively, you can wait for their second drop which will be announced shortly.
Take note that DOGAMÍ retains 7% royalties on secondary market sales to develop the Petaverse
Adopt an NFT Puppy Through Dogamí in the metaverse
Adoption of an NFT Puppy through the metaverse gives one the satisfaction of earning cryptocurrencies via your puppy. It paves the way for a “petaverse” where meta dog owners can spend time together with their Web 3.0 pets and interact with them daily.
