# What is Pulsar? ## **Welcome to Pulsar: A World in Chaos, Awaiting Commanders** {% hint style="info" %} *In Pulsar, you step into the role of a Commander, leading a formidable robotic army in a world teeming with alien threats. Amidst this chaos, your mission is to forge an empire by mining valuable resources, battling relentless aliens, and competing with rival Commanders for supremacy. Utilize cutting-edge technology to build powerful NFTs that enhance your capabilities, whether in combat, resource extraction, or base construction.* *But no empire rises alone. Forge alliances to pool resources and claim territory, constructing massive bases and deploying advanced units. Together, dominate the most lucrative lands, control vital operations, and ascend as rulers of Pulsar's unforgiving world.* *The fight for survival and supremacy begins—are you ready to command?* {% endhint %} Pulsar is the exciting AAA-quality flagship game from Pulsar Tech that combines RTS (think: Starcraft) with Randomly Generated Dungeons (think: Diablo) with an always-on, Persistent MMO (think: World of Warcraft) and a 4X Economy (think: Eve Online). Pulsar's core gameplay is further augmented by its Live Operations, which introduce various player events and seasonal competitions. These activities are designed to engage players, offering rewards and leaderboard tracking. The game uses a proprietary and innovative blockchain gaming infrastructure that allows Web2 & Web3 gamers to truly seamlessly co-exist in the same game. \ \ The Studio plans to add multiple future games on the same platform, all supported by the same token: $PLSR. ## The Vision Pulsar is removing the gap between Web2 and Web3 gaming, creating an immersive, player-centric AAA quality game experience powered by blockchain technology. By blending cutting-edge proprietary technology with accessible design, Pulsar enables seamless participation in a vibrant, decentralized economy. # The Pulsar Universe **Pulsar** is set in the deep reaches of space, on a series of planets on the outer edges of the WR-12 Planetary System. For the last millennia humanity has been hopping from planet to planet, colonizing and extracting resources from each new world as they chase Beacon-0, a transmission source from an advanced civilization deep in space.
In **Pulsar**, players take command of colonization units with the goal of establishing bases across the planet WR-12. Exploration of the planet reveals incredible riches, including deposits of a highly coveted energy source — a unique mineral called Pulsar. In the fight to control the precious resources of WR-12 and to stave off the onslaught of hostile aliens roaming the planet, players must build alliances, expand their armies, and explore the deep underground dungeons below their lands.
The world of **Pulsar** contains many different gaming experiences - from resource collection and NFT building to PVE and PVP combat - giving players the opportunity to create their own strategies to generate wealth and rise in the rankings. Whether a player wants to focus on creating and extracting value from the game economy or wants to prove their tactical skill in a PVE mission or in PVP combat, **Pulsar** offers a path for everyone. **Pulsar** offers an enormous amount of units and structures that a player can choose to own, build, and customize. Through upgrade crafting and individual unit customization, players can tailor their army to fit their specific play style.
# Gameplay {% hint style="info" %} You can find more details about the gameplay in our Game Wiki: {% endhint %} Pulsar splits the classic RTS gameplay layers—Mine, Build, and Fight—into distinct, deepened experiences. Players can specialize in any of these layers to become a highly specialized supplier in the market or embrace them all to become a self-sufficient competitor. These layers translate into three player roles: **Miners**, **Builders**, and **Warlords**. Each role generates unique tokens and NFTs through gameplay, trading with others in a player-driven economy via the Player Marketplace. The roles offer significantly different gameplay experiences, choices, session lengths, and skill requirements, enabling players to find their niche and craft unique strategies. For example, **Warlords** require dexterity and thrive under time pressure, while **Miners** and **Builders** enjoy a more strategic experience with lower time pressure. **Player Cooperation and Defense**\ Aliens periodically invade player lands, forcing all players—regardless of role—to lay out bases and deploy units strategically for both profitability and defense. This fosters player cooperation, as some players focus on production while others specialize in defense. ## Core Gameplay Loop Players engage in three primary activities: 1. **Collecting Resources:** Extract resources such as Pulsar token, Biomatter, and Gas. 2. **Building and Upgrading:** Construct and enhance units and buildings to optimize production and defense. 3. **Battling:** Explore dungeons, repel alien invasions, fight aliens in diverse game modes, raiding other players' bases and compete on the Leaderboards for rewards. ## Player Roles Miners, Builders, and Warlords are soft-enforced roles in Pulsar, allowing players to specialize in one or pursue two or three simultaneously. However, progressing in multiple roles slows overall advancement. Each role offers unique gameplay choices and produces resources essential to the others: **Miners** Miners extract Unrefined Resources and refine them into valuable tokens, including Pulsar's game token, $PLSR. Their gameplay centers on optimizing supply chains: selecting optimal refinery and warehouse locations, targeting lucrative deposits, and upgrading units and buildings to boost efficiency. Imagine "Idle Miner Tycoon" with a strategic "Factorio" twist. **Builders** Builders use Refined Resources to create Alloys for constructing Units and Buildings, all of which are NFTs. Gameplay involves discovering NFT Blueprints, constructing synergistic factories, crafting the right Alloys, and building desired NFTs. Think "SimCity: Build It" with a crafting focus. **Warlords** Warlords engage in combat, collecting Alien Parts to craft Consumable Power-Ups (NFTs). Their gameplay emphasizes combat strategy, upgrading factories for faster repairs, enhancing Farcaster range for efficient mobility, and crafting Power-Ups. Picture "Starcraft" with a combat-centric experience. #### Unified Gameplay These roles are not separate games; they share the same NFTs, Lands, controls, UI, 3D models, and narrative. While role-specific choices create unique gameplay experiences, the foundation remains consistent, fostering a cohesive ecosystem. ### Role Production and Needs **What Each Role Produces:** * **Miners:** Extract and refine resources. * **Builders:** Research and construct units and buildings. * **Warlords:** Engage in combat and craft Power-Ups. **What Each Role Trades:** * **Miners:** Sell Refined Resources, used by Builders for crafting NFTs and by Warlords for repairs. * **Builders:** Sell NFT Units and Buildings, which Miners and Warlords purchase to enhance operations. * **Warlords:** Sell Consumable Power-Ups, which Miners and Builders buy to boost production efficiency. ## **Generalization vs. Specialization** Pulsar encourages players to "Find Your Competitive Niche." Specializing in a single role enables players to produce scarcer, more valuable resources, driving trade and collaboration. Generalists, while capable of balancing multiple roles, progress at a slower pace due to resource and time constraints. **Progression Constraints** * **CPU and Power:** Limit the number of units and buildings a player can operate. * **Operational Restrictions:** Specialized buildings require prerequisites, consuming valuable Power and CPU. * **Technology Research:** A tech tree offers unique benefits but demands specific units, buildings, and costs to unlock. **Operational Prerequisites**\ Specialized buildings require prerequisite structures that consume Power. For instance, a Mineral Refinery might be needed to construct a Resource Warehouse. As buildings become more specialized or reach higher levels, their Power requirements increase, reducing flexibility for other roles. **Technology Research**\ Tech tree nodes unlock benefits like efficiency boosts or new capabilities but require specific units or buildings. For example, the "Optimized Refinement" node increases refining speed by 5% but demands at least one level-15 refinery to activate. By choosing to specialize or generalize, players can tailor their gameplay to suit their strategic goals and preferred playstyle. # Tokenomics # Tokenomic Charts
# Game Economy {% hint style="info" %} Pulsar features a [**Single-Token**](#single-token-economy), [**Actively Managed Economy**](#actively-managed-economy)**, with** [**Zero Scheduled Emissions**](#zero-scheduled-emissions), in which the [**Main Token = Time Investment**](#usdplsr-time-investment), and [**feels like Web2, but works like Web3**](#feels-like-web2-works-like-web3). {% endhint %} ### Single-Token Economy * Entry-level game assets can only be bought with non-$PLSR currencies (cryptocurrencies or fiat). * In-game purchases systematically and consistently remove $PLSR from the market. * Gamer and asset growth value is accrued back to $PLSR. * Additional games on the platform will use $PLSR as their main token. ### Actively Managed Economy Emissions and deflation are controlled through multiple levers: #### Inflation Control: * Limited Pulsar Land sales: $PLSR can only be extracted from Pulsar Lands. * Limited Pulsar Miner sales: $PLSR can only be extracted by Pulsar Miners. * Limited Pulsar Refinery sales: $PLSR can only be refined by Pulsar Refineries. * Limited In-game Events & Competitions #### Deflation Control: * Marketplace transactions: All items in the marketplace are priced in $PLSR. * Token buybacks * Gameplay sinks * Reinjecting $PLSR into the game economy #### Token Price Support: * Pulsar Land pricing strategy * Proof of Engagement requirement * NFT Offering Strategy * Out-game purchases pricing strategy * Publishing additional games on the platform * NFT value growth over time #### User Acquisition Boosted by: * No wallet or Web3 knowledge required to play and enjoy 99.99% of the utility of $PLSR. * Web2 players see $PLSR as the Free to Play (F2P) hard currency they are familiar with. * We accept payments in fiat and multiple other cryptocurrencies. * Web3 players can have their NFTs on the chain of their choice. * Gas costs are managed behind the scenes. * Entry-level NFT prices are pegged to USD, so they remain affordable. * NFT land offerings cater to different playstyles (investor vs player). * Guilds take in new players, providing them lands and NFTs they can use to play and offer guidance. ### Zero Scheduled Emissions **We don’t mint $PLSR.** $PLSR is locked within special NFTs called Pulsar Lands. Each Pulsar Land contains a small part of the fixed supply of $PLSR. The only way to put $PLSR in circulation is by buying Pulsar Lands and mining it from them by investing time and effort in gameplay. To acquire $PLSR, players must: 1. Buy a special NFT land that contains a small portion of the whole supply of $PLSR. 2. Mine the Raw Pulsar deposits there using special NFTs called Pulsar Miners. 3. Refine their Raw Pulsar into $PLSR using special NFTs called Pulsar Refineries. Even the $PLSR distributed as rewards in Live Ops Events has been previously extracted from Lands we have made public during Testnet, where $PLSR mining is taxed. ### $PLSR = Time Investment * Player-owned NFTs increase in value as players invest time and upgrade them. * Through the In-game Shop, Web2 players buy what the Web3 players are selling. * We (developers) sell only Lvl1 NFTs at fixed fiat-pegged prices. That means that any NFT you see in a marketplace with a level higher than 1 is provided by another player. Since the only way to level up an NFT is by investing time in gameplay, players are able to monetize their time investment. ### Feels like Web2, Works like Web3 Web2 players get 99.9% of the utility of $PLSR without needing a wallet or any Web3 knowledge. We internally create and manage Web3 accounts for new Web2 players, so they are on-chain from the very first second, meaning that they are buying, selling, and playing with NFTs and tokens, even without knowing it. In this way, instead of having two separate economies—Web2 and Web3—that we need to reconcile and transition participants between, we have a single Web3 economy, where Web2 players can buy and consume the NFTs and tokens that Web3 players produce. # Token Utility ## **Utility of $PLSR** The $PLSR token is the cornerstone of Pulsar's in-game economy and ecosystem. It serves multiple purposes, fostering a vibrant player-driven economy while maintaining scarcity and utility. Here's how $PLSR is utilized: 1. **In-Game Currency**: $PLSR functions as Pulsar's Hard Currency. This utility can be roughly categorized as follows. * **Purchase In-Game Items**: Acquire consumables, power-ups, and vanity items. * **Trade Resources and NFTs**: Facilitate transactions in the Player Marketplace. * **Skip Waiting Times**: Speed up processes like building upgrades, unit repairs, and tech research. 2. **Progression and Customization**: $PLSR is integral to advancing in the game. * **Upgrading Units and Buildings**: Invest $PLSR to level up assets and unlock advanced capabilities. * **Tech Tree Unlocks**: Use $PLSR to access new technologies and efficiencies. * **Crafting and Repairs**: Spend $PLSR to speed up repairs or enhance assets and craft high-tier NFTs. 3. **Marketplace Transactions** * **Peer-to-Peer Economy**: $PLSR is the primary currency for trading NFTs, including units, buildings, and consumables. 4. **Land Management** * **Taxation**: Landowners set a percentage-based tax on resources extracted from their lands, including minerals, gas, biomatter, and $PLSR. For example, a 5% tax on $PLSR extraction means landowners receive 5% of all $PLSR mined on their land. * **Temporal Boosts**: Landowners can spend $PLSR to activate temporary boosts that enhance activities on their lands. For instance, they might improve mining speed or attack power, benefiting all players operating on their land. * **Permanent Improvements**: Landowners can invest $PLSR to unlock permanent upgrades, such as drilling access to dungeons. These dungeons allow players to mine higher-tier resources and face more challenging enemies, increasing the strategic and economic value of the land. 5. #### **Enhancing Gameplay Experience** * **Unlocking Hidden Opportunities**: Players can use $PLSR to access special features within game modes, such as locked portals discovered during dungeons or missions. These portals lead to smaller, high-reward dungeons containing rare loot. The rewards may be guarded by a boss or free for the taking, providing unique and exciting gameplay moments. * **Supercharging Rewards**: $PLSR can be used to boost the rewards from completing various game modes. For instance, players can enhance their dungeon rewards to gain more Mineral, Gas, or other valuable resources, maximizing their progress and efficiency within the game. * **Other Enhancements**: Beyond unlocking portals and boosting rewards, $PLSR enables players to enhance their gameplay in multiple ways, such as activating temporary buffs, accessing exclusive missions, or unlocking additional strategic options, adding depth and flexibility to the overall gaming experience. 6. **Competitive and Social Engagement**: $PLSR incentivizes participation in Live Operations and social gameplay. * **Leaderboards and Events**: Win $PLSR as rewards for high rankings in seasonal competitions and dungeons. * **Guild Contributions**: Players can pool $PLSR within guilds to fund collective goals, such as purchasing high-value lands or upgrading shared infrastructure, fostering cooperation and strengthening social bonds within the community. 7. **Cross-Game Ecosystem**: $PLSR serves as the unified token for all current and future games on the Pulsar platform. * **Shared Tokenomics**: $PLSR serves as the unified token for all current and future games on the Pulsar platform, amplifying its demand without diluting its value. * **Risk Diversification**: The more games that use $PLSR, the more diversified its risk becomes. If one game underperforms, others can sustain and grow its utility. * **Ecosystem Interoperability**: Players can seamlessly use $PLSR across multiple games, increasing its versatility and fostering a unified gaming experience.
# Pulsar Miners & Refineries Supply Schedule ## $PLSR Miners Supply Schedule
YEARMAX ACCUMULATED SUPPLYMAX EXTRACTION THROUGHPUTMAX LEVEL
2024250375K25
20255,00016.3M50
20265,00024.9M75
20275,00026.5M100
20285,00026.5MMaxed
20295,00026.5MMaxed
203010,00053.0MMaxed
203115,00079.5MMaxed
203220,000105.9MMaxed
203325,000132.4MMaxed
2034MaxedMaxedMaxed
## $PLSR Refineries Supply Schedule
YEARMAX ACCUMULATED SUPPLYMAX REFINING THROUGHPUTMAX LEVEL
2024100375K25
20251,00016.3M50
20261,00024.9M75
20271,00026.5M100
20281,00026.5MMaxed
20291,00026.5MMaxed
20302,00053.0MMaxed
20313,00079.5MMaxed
20324,000105.9MMaxed
20335,000132.4MMaxed
2034MaxedMaxedMaxed
# Token Flow
# Blockchain Integration #### **Blockchain Integration** Pulsar leverages cutting-edge proprietary technology built on an Avalanche L1 to seamlessly integrate Web2 and Web3 players within a unified ecosystem, enhancing gameplay, economy, and user experience without imposing technical barriers. Here's how Pulsar's blockchain integration sets it apart: **Frictionless Onboarding** * **Download and Play**: The user experience mirrors traditional gaming—players simply download and play, without the need for wallets or blockchain knowledge. * **Seamless Onboarding**: Web2 players participate naturally in the economy, with assets stored in smart contracts that can be claimed later by linking a wallet. * **Integrated Economies**: Web2 players interact directly with NFTs and $PLSR tokens generated by Web3 players, creating a unified player-driven economy that minimizes friction and maximizes accessibility. **Private Blockchain Infrastructure** * **Scalable and Efficient**: Pulsar operates on a highly scalable private blockchain capable of handling millions of transactions per month with low latency and high throughput. * **Game-Centric Design**: Unlike public blockchains, Pulsar’s private blockchain is optimized for real-time game economies, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted gameplay. **Advanced Multi-Chain Capabilities** * **Choice of Blockchain**: Players can mint and store their NFTs on the blockchain of their choice, avoiding the complexities and costs of bridging assets. * **Cross-Chain Support**: Pulsar’s proprietary technology allows seamless interaction with player assets across different blockchains. For example, you can hold your NFTs on the BNB Blockchain and use them to play Pulsar without needing to transfer them. This ensures a fluid and inclusive gaming experience, simplifying what is traditionally a complex process. **Customizable Tools and Systems** * **Transaction Optimization**: Pulsar's Elastic TPS Booster proprietary technology optimizes transactions for cost efficiency and high speed, minimizing gas costs and enabling near-instant confirmations. * **Ready-to-Use Features**: Pulsar’s platform includes tools such as leaderboards, referral systems, and a Web Shop, all integrated into the blockchain to support dynamic live operations and player engagement. **Future-Proof Ecosystem** * **Shared Infrastructure**: The same blockchain supports all current and future games on the Pulsar platform, ensuring interoperability and scalability. * **Risk Diversification**: As new games are added, they share and contribute to the value of the $PLSR token, reducing reliance on any single game for economic stability. # Roadmap # Team
**ÁLVARO MARTÍN | CEO & CTO** Former Tech Director of Technology at King, responsible for the technology used by 400M users, 20 years in the industry. **FERNANDO CLAROS | Chief Product Officer** Former Director of Intellectual Property at King, 150M users on supported IPs, 20 years in the industry. **BERK OZDOGAN | Chief Strategy Officer** More than a decade as a Digital Assets Strategist and Electronic Trading Expert at JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank & Bank of America. **JONATHAN ACKERMAN | Chief Marketing Officer** 10 years at Red Bull leading Brand and Culture Marketing, 10 years as founder of music festival building and managing marketing, partnerships and revenue teams, marketing leader, cultural strategist and brand visionary. **TIM SHAN | Chief Operations Officer** 25+ years experience in Business Operations, Accounting, Legal and HR for financial institutions at Wall Street, former-COO of a discretionary macro fund.