SpeedInk Launches on PLYR L1 with Massive Web3 Rewards

SpeedInk, the fast-paced, play-to-earn platformer, has officially gone live on the PLYR L1 blockchain — and it’s bringing speedrunning to the blockchain gaming world in a big way. With competitive leaderboards, weekly resets, and a huge token reward pool, it’s set to be one of the most addictive blockchain games of the year.

From blistering sprint levels filled with deadly hazards to onchain leaderboards and community-driven game versions, SpeedInk is pushing the limits of what a Web3-native platformer can be. Let’s break down everything you need to know.

A High-Speed Start with a Massive Reward Pool

At launch, SpeedInk is offering rewards from a starter pool loaded with 300,000 $GAMR, 25,000 $PLYR, and 10 million $SPEED tokens. These prizes will be distributed to the fastest players on the weekly leaderboards.

The first leaderboard event began as a closed race for internal testers to stress-test the servers and gameplay. The public launch is set for next week, when five new partner tokens will debut — each with its own themed map, leaderboard, and reward pool.

Gameplay Built for Speedrunners and Web3 Competitors

In SpeedInk, every millisecond counts. Players take control of “Inklings” — colorful blobs that sprint, dash, wall-slide, and jump through brutally designed levels. Hazards include spinning saws, deadly spikes, moving crushers, and huge gaps that punish hesitation.

The gameplay loop is straightforward but challenging:

1. Memorize the route.

2. Collect Golden Ink for perks.

3. Reach the finish line faster than anyone else.

If you die mid-run, any Golden Ink you’ve collected is lost — meaning you’ll need to balance aggressive speed with survival instincts.

Perks, Progression, and Weekly Wipes

One of SpeedInk’s standout features is its weekly reset system. Every Monday at 14:00 UTC, a new map goes live, perks are wiped, and leaderboards reset.

• Golden Ink (in-run currency) carries over between weeks.

• Perks like Double Jump, Phantom Dash, and Wall Grip must be re-earned each cycle.

• Chests can be opened with Golden Ink, offering one to three random upgrades.

• Duplicates stack to increase perk power, adding depth to your build strategy.

This reset system keeps the competition fresh and prevents early players from having a permanent advantage.

Onchain Leaderboards and Fair Play

SpeedInk uses a fully onchain leaderboard where your best run is saved as an NFT. You get one free save slot per week, but additional slots can be purchased with that map’s native token.

Key leaderboard mechanics:

• Rewards come from the version-specific PLYR[GG] pool.

• 80% of all in-game spending goes into the pool, 20% into a global leaderboard pool.

• Weekly prizes go to the top 10% of players.

• Ties are broken by the earliest recorded time.

To keep the competition fair, SpeedInk uses SIDEKICK, an AI-powered anti-cheat system that verifies every run before it’s added to the leaderboard. Any suspicious activity results in immediate removal and loss of rewards.

PLYR L1 — A Layer 1 Built for Blockchain Gaming

SpeedInk is the first major release on PLYR L1, a custom-built Layer 1 blockchain optimized for gaming. Originally launched as a subnet, PLYR L1 now operates as an Avalanche9000 Layer 1 with:

• $PLYR as its gas token.

• Cheaper validator onboarding.

• Full upgrade control.

• Wallet logins and InstantPlayPass for easy onboarding.

With systems like PLYR[ID] for unified logins, PLYR[SWAP] for token exchanges, and PLYR[GG] for reward pools, the network is designed to make Web3 gaming accessible and rewarding without unnecessary middlemen.

Multiple Token Versions and Community Maps

One of SpeedInk’s most innovative ideas is its token-based game versions. Each partner project can create its own version of the game with:

• Unique map designs and art styles.

• Token-specific perks and spending systems.

• Isolated leaderboards and reward pools.

This means $PLYR players compete in their own environment, while $GAMR players do the same — but everyone also contributes to the global rankings.

Golden Ink and Strategic Spending

Golden Ink is the heart of SpeedInk’s progression system. You can:

• Collect it by playing levels.

• Spend it on chests for perks.

• Buy it directly with partner tokens.

Perks include everything from faster movement and longer jumps to time manipulation abilities. Choosing between cheap single-perk chests and costly triple-perk ones adds a layer of strategy — especially since perks reset every week.

Referrals and Real-Time Rewards

SpeedInk’s referral system rewards community growth. If you invite a friend and they collect Golden Ink during a run, you get 10% of it instantly, with no penalty to them.

Even better — this works across all token versions. Your referee could be playing a $SPEED map, while you’re on a $PLYR map, and you’ll still earn bonuses.

A Showcase of Web3-First Game Design

SpeedInk was designed to prove what Web3-native games can do:

• All reward pools run onchain via smart contracts.

• Leaderboards are tamper-proof NFTs.

• Players have complete control over their earnings and accounts.

It’s competitive, replayable, and built for both hardcore speedrunners and blockchain enthusiasts.

Get Ready to Race

The internal leaderboard is already live at speed.ink. The public launch, with five new token maps, begins next week.

Now’s the perfect time to:

• Learn the routes.

• Collect Golden Ink.

• Build the perfect perk setup.

Then, when the real race starts, you’ll be ready to sprint for the top — and claim your share of the massive reward pools waiting in SpeedInk.