Moku Grand Arena Brings AI Fantasy Sports With Big Prize Pool

Moku Shifts Focus to AI Gaming

Web3 studio Moku has officially unveiled Grand Arena, a nonstop fantasy sports and AI battler backed by a massive $1 million prize pool for Season One. Unlike traditional fantasy leagues that depend on real-world matches, Grand Arena runs 24/7, giving players constant opportunities to draft lineups, climb leaderboards, and earn rewards.

This marks a huge shift for the Ronin-based studio, which has retired older projects like Moku Questing and Tamameme to focus fully on its new AI-driven ecosystem.

Daily Fantasy Meets AI Athletes

At the heart of Grand Arena are AI-powered athletes known as Mokis. These NFT-based characters compete in real-time matches, generating points for players who strategically build their lineups.

Every day, new contests kick off. You don’t need to wait for a weekend match or a sports season—Grand Arena is always on. Players earn mXP by:

• Collecting and upgrading cards

• Winning contests

• Progressing on leaderboards

The more mXP you gather, the better your chances of claiming a piece of the $1 million prize pool.

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A Fusion of Prediction Markets and Entertainment

Grand Arena isn’t just about fantasy matchups—it’s designed as a hybrid system that blends prediction markets, AI battles, and card-based strategy.

The AI matches act as both contests and data feeds for speculation, creating an ongoing cycle where players can draft, predict, and strategize. Moku is aiming at three massive industries with this model:

• $27 billion fantasy sports market

• $40 billion prediction markets

• $50 billion AI gaming sector

That combination makes Grand Arena one of the most ambitious projects in the current Web3 landscape.

S1 Booster Packs and Champion Selection

Season One kicks off in early October with the S1 Booster Pack No-Loss Raffle. These packs will be the first chance for players to acquire cards needed to build competitive lineups. Each pack includes exclusive assets and perks designed to give players a head start.

Alongside this, Moku is launching the Champion Selection event. Here, the community will decide which NFTs from the Moki Genesis collection become official champions for Season One.

Being selected comes with perks: featured Mokis not only compete in Grand Arena, but their holders also earn royalties every time related cards are sold or traded. This ties the ecosystem directly back to long-term supporters of the project.

Passive Earnings for NFT Holders

One of the most innovative aspects of Grand Arena is its approach to NFT utility. Holders of featured Mokis will see their characters compete automatically, leveling up and improving stats over time. These upgrades carry across multiple seasons, turning each NFT into a growing digital athlete.

This creates a balance between passive earning potential and active engagement. Holders can sit back and let their NFTs perform—or take part in strategy by upgrading and optimizing lineups for better results.

From Moku HQ to Discord to Arena

Moku’s transition into the Grand Arena era has been accompanied by big structural changes. The studio officially shut down its earlier tools, including Moku Questing and the Tamameme token launcher. While these had once been central to Moku HQ, they’ve now been integrated into Discord or discontinued in favor of Grand Arena.

Moku has also experimented with Discord-native games, such as Moki Pochi Attack, which previously drew over 10,000 daily players. These moves show how the studio is building an ecosystem that blends social play, NFT ownership, and competitive contests.

Autoplay With Strategy at the Core

While Mokis battle automatically, the real strategy lies in building strong lineups and making smart choices. Since matches run in real-time, the leaderboard is constantly shifting, keeping speculation and engagement high.

Players don’t need to be glued to their screens, but they’ll benefit from staying active—upgrading Mokis, tracking stats, and adjusting lineups can dramatically improve outcomes.

Community and Investment Backing

Moku’s ambitions are backed by strong Web3 investors, including Sky Mavis, a16z Games Speedrun, and Framework Ventures. The $5.35 million raised in late 2024 is now fueling development for Grand Arena, deeper AI systems, and Discord integrations.

With community-driven Champion Selection, daily contests, and NFT-powered rewards, Grand Arena is shaping up to be one of the most exciting blockchain games of the year.

Final Thoughts

Grand Arena is more than just a game—it’s a nonstop fantasy sports experience where AI athletes compete around the clock, blending strategy, speculation, and Web3 ownership. With a $1 million prize pool, early October booster pack sales, and community-driven champion picks, Moku is making a bold bet on AI-driven competition.

Whether you’re a long-time NFT holder or a newcomer curious about fantasy battles, Grand Arena offers a fresh, always-on way to play, earn, and engage.