Blocklords launches LRDS token alongside node rewards program

After six months of multiple airdrop campaigns, Blocklords has finally launched its LRDS token.

Despite not being live on exchanges, the token – which is an ERC20 on Ethereum – has still filled an in-game function and players have been able to stake their LRDS to gain influence, an in-game currency used to buy exclusive resource packs, hero NFTs, new levels, and more.

In order to empower players and drive engagement in the larger ecosystem, LRDS also serves as the governance token, allowing holders to participate in community voting. This extends beyond just the game’s development in that it includes treasury voting and validation of the game’s forthcoming L3 Lordchain.

To this end, Blocklords has introduced a node rewards program through which users who lock a minimum of 500 tokens for 13 weeks will earn exclusive rewards when Lordchain goes live. 

Similarly to other projects currently launching tokens, the opportunity to stake, obtain governance rights, and earn greater future rewards, appears to be a way of preventing players from immediately selling off their LRDS. This is also further enhanced by the tokens only being possible to obtain through active gameplay.

As for Blocklords, the PC-based grand strategy game is available via Epic Games and has garnered over 100,000 downloads since launching season 1 earlier in 2024. However, developer MetaKing also recently expanded by launching fully onchain browser-based extension game Blocklords Dynasty on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, which offers an additional way for players to earn LRDS rewards.

Available on PC, Blocklords can be downloaded via Epic Games Store, and Blocklords Dynasty is available here.