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Find out about the notable gaming tokens of 2024 like NOT by Notcoin and others such as Pixels, Portal, and Saga.
The year 2024 has seen the launch of major crypto gaming tokens with the revival of the broader crypto market and an increase in airdrops. Gaming-related tokens have gained attention for their impact in the industry.
Gaming tokens like Pixels and Portal have had a significant presence based on their peak market capitalization under current pricing data. More significant tokens are anticipated to debut later in the year with updates to this list. Tokens meeting a peak market cap of at least $100 million have been included, but this criterion might be revised as more tokens enter the market.
1. Notcoin (NOT)
Peak Price: $0.01455
Peak Market Cap: $1.48 billion
Notcoin introduced its NOT token on The Open Network (TON) in May and swiftly reached a market cap close to $1.5 billion. The token’s momentum was boosted by an airdrop accessible to 35 million players. Despite initial market fluctuations and a subsequent decline, Notcoin remains promising with ongoing token rewards and plans for new game releases.
2. Pixels (PIXEL)
Peak Price: $1.02
Peak Market Cap: $731 million
Pixels, a popular farming game on the Ethereum scaler Ronin, launched its PIXEL token in late February. It rapidly gained traction, surpassing $1 billion in trading within a day and attracting hundreds of thousands of daily users. The peak market cap was calculated based on the circulating tokens at the time, with more tokens unlocked since.
3. Saga (SAGA)
Peak Price: $7.60
Peak Market Cap: $684 million
Saga, a layer-1 network with a focus on gaming, made waves with its SAGA token. A standout Binance Launchpool campaign and strong initial adoption contributed to its impressive market cap. Saga continues to offer airdrop rewards, maintaining its momentum within the gaming industry.
4. Portal (PORTAL)
Peak Price: $3.36
Peak Market Cap: $561.6 million
Portal, launched on February 29, gained substantial attention, especially through an airdrop strategy and a major Binance staking event. Despite a price decrease post-launch, Portal remains a key player in the crypto gaming sector, hinting at future advancements for its cross-chain gaming platform.
5. Xai (XAI)
Peak Price: $1.59
Peak Market Cap: $440.6 million
Xai, a layer-3 gaming network on Ethereum’s Arbitrum scaler, introduced the year’s first major airdrop, offering rewards to Guardian Node operators and NFT holders. Its early success is promising, with game releases underway and staking rewards recently added to attract more interest and adoption.
6. Heroes of Mavia (MAVIA)
Peak Price: $10.59
Peak Market Cap: $317.7 million
Heroes of Mavia, a game similar to Clash of Clans, achieved early success with millions of downloads and a substantial airdrop for initial players. Despite a decline in token price post-launch, the game developers are actively addressing market impacts, demonstrating dedication to the project’s long-term success.
7. Gaimin (GMRX)
Peak Price: $0.03937
Peak Market Cap: $261.2 million
Gaimin aims to utilize decentralized cloud computing for crypto gaming. The GMRX token, launched in late March, quickly reached a significant market cap, though the price has since dropped. The platform’s potential to leverage spare computing resources for rewards keeps it in focus.
8. Apeiron (APRS)
Peak Price: $1.88
Peak Market Cap: $193.6 million
Apeiron, a strategy game on Ronin, launched its APRS token with considerable interest. Despite a price decline post-launch, it remains noteworthy due to its initial market cap and continued play-to-airdrop initiative, with the full game release pending.
9. My Pet Hooligan (KARRAT)
Peak Price: $1.08
Peak Market Cap: $116.9 million
KARRAT, associated with the battle royale-style shooter My Pet Hooligan, was launched in April. Despite a subsequent price dip, both the token’s initial success and ongoing game development make it a significant addition to the 2024 crypto gaming arena.