Agreed. ETH will stay above AVAX. But there really hasn't been a project more likely to reach top 10 since ETH



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This post below is much better

                  
AXIE INFINITY: REDEFINITION OF BLOCKCHAIN GAMES

( In case you can not see the artworks, they are all here: https://imgur.com/a/x6p6g )

Source: Axie Infinity


Mid-Feb 2018: Presale event, where you can adopt "Origin" Axies, was opened.
Mid-March 2018 – Version 1.0: The initial version, which consists of breeding features and the marketplace, will be released. New body parts and classes will be released frequently since this release onward.
Early April 2018 – Version 1.1: The second version, which consists of raising features and at least one minigame, will be released.
Mid-April 2018 – Version 2.0: The combat system will be released. Balancing changes will be released regularly to tweak Axies' move effects and combat interactions.
Version 2.1: Terrariums will be on sale.
Version 3.0: Initial mobile versions will be released with some social interactions.
Version 4.0: Decoration items will be on sale, introducing Terrarium customization features.
Version 5.0: Quests and a new combat mode will be released.


The pioneer to bring the idea of blockchain games to reality is CryptoKitties. However, it is Axie Infinity that defines how a good blockchain game should be. To infinity and beyond, that's how to describe Axie Infinity since it promises an endless fun. With breeding, raising and battling, Axie Infinity is more than just a Tamagotchi-styled game, not to mention a fresh face yet potential of blockchain games industry.

So what is Axie Infinity exactly?
Inspired by the idea of Pokémon and Tamagotchi games, Axie Infinity is a decentralized game based on Ethereum platform introducing players to the adorable fantasy creatures known as Axie. Those creatures also have the powerful potential underneath their appearance. The game allows players to breed, raise, battle and even trade them in marketplace.
 

Source: Axie Infinity

Axies live in their own artificial environment called Terrarium. Through daily activities and battles with other Axies, the Axies could gain experience to evolve to a superior level. To succeed in raising them, players need to understand their Axies as if Axies are your real best friends.

Axies are deadly cute, that is an undeniable truth. But Axies are not only just cute, their appearance are almost unique. It is difficult to find two look-alike Axies since their body parts have various forms and shapes. There are more than 500 Axie's body parts (and much more to be revealed); thus, the combination of them is limitless. Players will never be bored of exploring new combinations.

Axies' body and parts are classified into classes including Beast, Plant, Bug, Bird, Reptile and Aquatic, and more in future release. Moreover, the parts also come with four levels of rarity, which are Common, Rare, Ultra Rare, Legendary.


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A fresh yet potential blockbuster of blockchain games
Blockchain technology is supposed to make gaming experience more fun by overcoming technology barriers. However, due to its nature, most blockchain games encounter new barriers. Interactions in game can be costly for execution, leading to the poor gameplay.

Understanding the weakness of other existing blockchain games, Axie Infinity can be called an innovative twist since it focuses a lot on its interesting gameplay.

It is the battle system that makes Axie Infinity stand out. Axies will take turn to fight in a 3v3 battle. The Axies fight for their own will, but to win the victory, players just aren't normal players, players need to a real strategist, from wisely choosing appropriate Axies for their team to placing them at the tactical positions.

An Axie's strength is determined by various stats. The Axies will depend a lot on their body parts. Each part contributes stats to the Axies. Some Axie parts act like Axie's weapons, because of their own Axie moves. The moves - either melee or ranged - will determine the usage of the that Axie on the battlefield.
 

Source: Axie Infinity

Meet the team

Trung Nguyen - Lead Engineer, Serial Entrepreneur
Co-founder and former CTO of Lozi - a venture capital-backed startup. Have founded companies since 19.
Tu Doan - Art Director, Game Designer
Co-founder and Lead Designer of Lozi. A competitive Pokémon player.
Duy Trinh - Animator
An Animator who deeply falls in love with Axies. He had his experience working for a California animation studio and also as a freelancer.
Quy Dau - Software Engineer
React Hackathon 2016 Winner. Started his first company at 21.
Nam Nguyen - Graphic Designer, Artist
A talented Artist who makes Axies come to life.

Join Axie Infinity now!
Axie Infinity deserves to be called as "an innovation of blockchain games" for its interesting gameplay and the diversity of Axies. With the concept of raising pet Axies and battling as well as the utilization of blockchain technology for secured trading, Axie Infinity surely becomes one of the must-play blockchain games in 2018. 


Source: Axie Infinity

Axie Infinity is now open for presale until April 16, 2018 with huge benefits for players - obtaining "mystic" body parts that will never be released again; as well as getting an adult Axie without waiting it growing from an egg and all presale Axies having "Origin" titles and special marks on their bodies. More than 800 Axies are sold up to now.

Adopt your own Axie now to get such special and precious Axies!
Axie Infinity: https://axieinfinity.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AxieInfinity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AxieInfinity
Discord: https://discord.gg/68DeTqc
Telegram: https://t.me/axieinfinity

Axie Infinity on Crypto Currency News: https://cryptocurrencynews.com/crypto-games/axie-infinity-blockchain-games/
Axie Infinity on Hackernoon: https://hackernoon.com/axie-infinity-a-quick-overview-95d8a060221b

ADA does have a bit of the head start but I think AVAX is going to be a pretty amazing addition to the crypto world too.
I agree do not buy the IOU tokens they are good for short term trade but as soon as real token launches the IOU AVAX will drop like crazy.

People

Don't just reply "never happen" before you read up on this...

ETH was " welcome to the beginning"

Well many believe Avalanche (AVAX) is Facebook to ETHs MySpace!!

Read this shit!!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5245143.0

https://www.avalabs.org/

it was a good day but BTC increased at the same time. Anyone see any news on the test net progress?

This way is more efficient than mining with asic or gpu device + electricity cost. But you need more money to buy the coin first.
What is the minimum amount to become a valid validator ? 33 ETH ?

It's 32 ETH

How it works is in the link to the ETH blog in the OP