The web3 massively multiplayer online real-time strategy (MMORTS) game, Pulsar, has hit a major milestone by crossing 500 million transactions during its testnet phase on the Avalanche blockchain. By July 18th, the game had logged 538 million transactions, climbing past 550 million by July 26th. Pulsar is free to play and lets users earn $PLSR tokens before the mainnet launch.
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First, What is Pulsar?
Pulsar is an MMORTS game where players mine resources, construct bases, and battle to become the dominant ruler. You expand your territory and raise an army, then dive into subterranean dungeons to fight other players and build the strongest empire in the Pulsar Universe.
The core loop involves constructing futuristic buildings and commanding robotic forces to fend off alien swarms and obliterate their nests. Pulsar runs on both Mac and Windows PCs. Download the client from the official site, unpack it, and create a username to start playing.
Linking an email is optional but useful for syncing progress between devices. Connecting a wallet isn't required to play, but it unlocks reward-earning features. Referral codes grant bonus units and resources at the start.
NFTs, Tokenomics, and Marketplace
Pulsar includes a dungeon demo that drops you into an underground lair with limited units, previewing the Diablo-style dungeons scattered across various NFT lands. The main mode has you pick a mothership and deploy it to Public Land battles, where you can earn $PLSR tokens ahead of mainnet. To collect tokens, link your account to a wallet through the synchronization tool on the official site.
Pulsar runs its own marketplace for buying Units, Structures, and Land NFTs. These come in different rarities and provide extra in-game advantages. Buying NFTs isn't mandatory, but it expands your roster of buildable units and structures beyond the free starter pack. NFTs destroyed in combat aren't gone forever and can be reconstructed.
Pulsar Achieves 500M+ Transactions on Avalanche Testnet
Final Thoughts
Pulsar's strong testnet performance on Avalanche, paired with accessible gameplay and the chance to earn $PLSR tokens, positions it as a noteworthy entry in web3 gaming. With mainnet launch approaching, players can jump in now to shape the game's evolution and stack rewards early. Check the official social media account here for more details.
