Crypto Unicorns

Name

Crypto Unicorns

Website

https://cryptounicorns.fun

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Gaming

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement Arcades (71312), Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321)

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Blockchain Game Studios & Game Development (FSAPAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

GameFi Economies & Token Systems (tokens, staking, sinks/sources, inflation control) (FSAPAGAG), In-Game Asset Standards & Infrastructure (NFT items, marketplaces, royalties, asset registries) (FSAPAGAE), Digital Game Marketplaces & Item Economies (NFT/Skins/Trading) (BPAMAKAJ)

Keywords

• Blockchain gaming
• NFT game development
• Web3 gaming
• Play-to-earn games
• Digital collectibles

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. NFT Marketplace Sales: Primary revenue from selling NFTs including unicorns, land plots, shadowcorns, gems, and ritual items through the official marketplace. Transaction fees and direct sales generate revenue.
2. Token Transactions: Revenue from token transactions including CU and UNIM token swaps, with RBW converting to CU at 10:1 ratio through the Rainbow Bridge.
3. Staking Protocol Fees: CULP token staking generates protocol revenue through staking mechanics. Stakers earn rewards while contributing to liquidity and ecosystem stability.
4. Gameplay Services: Revenue from game features including breeding services, crafting materials, and premium gameplay elements that enhance player experience.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crypto Unicorns is a Web3 game development studio that operates a blockchain-based digital pet collecting and farming game built on Polygon and Arbitrum Layer 2 networks. Players discover, collect, raise, breed, and trade unique Unicorn NFTs across nine distinct classes, earn rewards through gameplay, staking, and seasonal Play-to-Airdrop events, and transact in an integrated NFT marketplace using native tokens (CU, UNIM, CULP).

Product overview

Crypto Unicorns is a blockchain-based digital pet collecting and farming game built on Polygon and Arbitrum Layer 2 networks. The ecosystem comprises a core NFT-based game for discovering, collecting, raising, and trading unique Unicorns across nine distinct classes; the Shadowcorns PvP game mode featuring strategic army battles; an official Marketplace for trading NFTs (Unicorns, Land, Shadowcorns, Gems, Rituals, Items); multiple utility tokens (CU for governance/staking, UNIM for gameplay resources, CULP for liquidity staking); the Rainbow Bridge for cross-chain token transfers; Play-to-Airdrop reward programs tied to XAI; and community tools including the BreederDAO analytics tool and Governance Forum. Players engage through breeding, evolving, crafting, jousting, questing, and staking activities to progress and earn rewards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crypto Unicorns A blockchain-based digital pet collecting and farming game where players discover, collect, raise, and trade unique Unicorn NFTs across nine classes (Moon, Flower, Crystal, Heart, Star, Rainbow, Omnom, Cloud, Candy), each with distinct attributes and breeding mechanics. Targeted at individual crypto gamers and NFT collectors.
• Shadowcorns

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 limited Shadowcorn NFTs available for collection

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Camelot ExchangecoreTechnology or IntegrationCamelot DEX integration enables users to purchase CU and UNIM tokens directly from the Crypto Unicorns website. Provides liquidity for token trading and is the primary venue for acquiring in-game tokens.
• PolygoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary blockchain network for Crypto Unicorns operations including NFT minting, game bank, and primary token infrastructure. Supports low gas fees and established NFT ecosystem.
• ArbitrumcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecondary blockchain network for CU token and CULP staking. Connected via Rainbow Bridge for cross-chain token transfers. Provides Ethereum L2 scalability benefits.
• XAIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXAI serves as the rewards token for the Play-to-Airdrop leaderboard system. Daily XAI rewards are distributed to top-performing players based on gameplay activities and event participation.
• PlaycoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlaycore's Unicorn Breeding tool provides advanced breeding analysis and genetics optimization for players looking to breed top-tier unicorns with optimal gene combinations.
• BreederDAOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-created breeding optimization tool that helps players make data-driven decisions when breeding unicorns to achieve desired traits and rarities.
• Bug Bounty ParticipantsminorOthersSecurity researchers participating in the Crypto Unicorns Bug Bounty Program to identify vulnerabilities in smart contracts, Web3 security, and infrastructure. Rewards up to $200,000 USD for critical vulnerabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sorare: NFT-based fantasy sports game with collectible cards, scarcity tiers, and marketplace trading. Comparable in NFT collectible model and play-to-earn mechanics, though focused on sports rather than fantasy creatures.
• Pixels: Web3 farming/social MMO built on Ronin/Polygon with farming mechanics, NFTs, and token rewards. Closely comparable in the digital pet/farming genre and free-to-play onboarding.
• Star Atlas: Web3 space MMO with NFT ships, crew, and land built on Solana. Comparable in collectible NFT-driven gameplay, faction-based PvP, and dual-token (ATLAS/POLIS) economy.
• Axie Infinity (Sky Mavis): The category-defining NFT pet-battling game with breeding, PvP, and a player-driven economy. Most directly comparable to Crypto Unicorns in mechanics, audience, and token-based monetization model.
• Illuvium: Open-world RPG with collectible NFT creatures and autobattler mechanics. Comparable in NFT creature collection, rarity tiers, and trading-focused economy on Ethereum L2.
• Big Time Studios: Multiplayer action RPG with NFT cosmetics and play-to-earn mechanics on Polygon. Comparable in NFT-gated gameplay, multi-token economy, and Web3-native target audience.
• Aavegotchi: NFT pet game with farming mini-games, rarity mechanics, and GHST token on Polygon. Closely comparable in pet collecting, breeding, and Polygon-native Web3 gaming stack.

Broad incumbents

• Decentraland: Established Web3 virtual world with NFT land, wearables, and MANA token economy. Comparable in NFT-driven in-game asset ecosystem and DAO-style governance model.
• The Sandbox: Major Web3 gaming/metaverse platform with user-created NFT experiences and SAND token economy. Broader scope than Crypto Unicorns but overlapping in NFT item economies and Polygon infrastructure.

Others

• XAI Games: Partner project that provides the XAI rewards token for Crypto Unicorns' Play-to-Airdrop. Not a direct competitor but a strategic infrastructure partner with shared player base overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crypto_unicorns

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors10 records

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M&A

Investments

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