Crypto Royale

What Crypto Royale does

Crypto Royale is a private, bootstrapped gaming platform founded in 2021 that operates a free-to-play, browser-based Battle Royale game accessible at cryptoroyale.one with no sign-up, download, or upfront investment required. The core product is a 30-second multiplayer game where players compete using colored avatars governed by rock-paper-scissors collision rules, a shrinking darkness mechanic, and a 50% health-steal rule for winners. The platform supports multiple game modes (Training, Ranked, Lowstakes, Highstakes, Tournament, Bullet, and Grid BETA) and serves casual gamers and crypto enthusiasts who want frictionless access to play-to-earn mechanics.

The underlying technology is multi-chain: the native ROY token (ERC20-compatible) operates across Harmony, Polygon, and Avalanche blockchains, with Discord used for user authentication and MetaMask supported as an external wallet. The ecosystem includes an NFT skin marketplace, a Skin Wars competition system where clans earn passive ROY income, in-game emotes, and an "API Royale" REST API that allows third-party developers to build apps that interact with Crypto Royale in-game wallets (with a 0.5% tax on decrement calls and a permission/chargeback system). The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no management team listed, no office locations, and no enterprise customers — it is a founder-owned consumer product with a community of 70,000+ players and 75,000+ Discord members.

The business model combines marketplace commissions on skin/NFT trades, transaction fees on staked game entry fees (Lowstakes/Highstakes), API Royale usage fees (0.5% on decrement calls), and the distribution of 8% APY staking rewards to ROY holders. The company monetizes without traditional sign-ups, advertising, or app-store distribution, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Crypto Royale

Legal name

Crypto Royale

Website

https://cryptoroyale.one

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Gaming

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Other Gambling Industries (713290)

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), Play-to-Earn & Reward Platforms (questing, loyalty, airdrop mechanics) (FSAPAGAH), Player Wallets, Identity & Accounts for Games (embedded wallets, SSO, DID) (FSAPAGAF)

Keywords

• Blockchain gaming
• Play-to-earn games
• Crypto battle royale
• NFT marketplace
• Browser-based games

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skin Marketplace: NFT skins are minted and traded using ROY tokens. Players can buy, sell, and trade skins in the marketplace. Each skin can generate passive income based on Skin Wars performance.
2. Staked Games Entry Fees: Lowstakes and Highstakes games require ROY token buy-in. Players compete for prizes with entry fees deposited into game pots.
3. API Royale Fees: Third-party ecosystem developers pay fees for using the API Royale system. Decrement calls are taxed at 0.5% by Crypto Royale.
4. Staking Rewards Distribution: The platform distributes 8% APY staking rewards to ROY token holders. Rewards are deposited daily between midnight and 1AM UTC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Crypto Royale operates a browser-based Battle Royale game that runs entirely in a web browser with no downloads, sign-ups, or upfront investment required. Players compete in 30-second matches using rock-paper-scissors color mechanics, with the winner stealing 50% of the loser's health and earning ROY tokens. The ecosystem includes an NFT Skin Marketplace, Skin Wars clan competitions, ROY token staking at 8% APY, and the API Royale platform enabling third-party developers to build apps that interact with in-game wallets.

Product overview

Crypto Royale is a platform centered around a free-to-play browser-based Battle Royale game. The core offering is the 30-second Battle Royale game with multiple modes (Training, Ranked, Lowstakes, Highstakes, Tournaments, Bullet). The ROY Token serves as the in-game currency and governance token across all offerings. The ecosystem includes Skin Marketplace for NFT trading, Skin Wars for competitive clan-based gameplay, and Emotes for social expression. Third-party developers can build on the platform via API Royale, creating ecosystem apps that integrate with the in-game wallet system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crypto Royale (Core Battle Royale Game) Browser-based Battle Royale game accessible at cryptoroyale.one where players compete in 30-second matches using rock-paper-scissors color collision mechanics. Last player alive wins ROY tokens, with winner stealing 50% of the loser's health. Includes Training, Ranked, Lowstakes, Highstakes, Tournament, and Bullet modes.
• ROY Token ERC20-compatible multi-chain cryptocurrency with a max supply of 400M ROY, available on Harmony, Polygon, and Avalanche. Used for tips, marketplace trading, staking at 8% APY, and entry fees for staked game modes.
• Skin Marketplace NFT marketplace where Crypto Royale skins are minted and traded using ROY tokens. Skins represent different clans and can generate passive income based on performance in Skin Wars competitions.
• API Royale REST API that allows third-party developers to build ecosystem apps and games that interact with Crypto Royale in-game wallets, bypassing blockchain for faster transactions. Provides endpoints for fund transfers, balance checks, user permissions, Victory Points management, skin management, and zone management. Decrement calls are taxed at 0.5%.
• Royale Ecosystem Platform of third-party games and apps that integrate with Crypto Royale, where users can control which apps access their in-game wallets. Ecosystem apps include games like Buildtopia and provide additional ROY earning opportunities.
• Bullet Mode Separate game variant of Crypto Royale accessible at bulletroyale.one/game, offering a distinct gameplay experience from the main client.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8% APY staking rewards on ROY tokens
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Third-party Ecosystem DeveloperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party developers can build games and apps within the ROY ecosystem using API Royale. These projects run independently and are approved by Crypto Royale to access user wallets. Developers receive ROY token packages and earn rewards for their users.
• Trader JoeminorOthersDecentralized exchange (DEX) where users can buy and trade ROY tokens.
• Sushi SwapminorOthersDecentralized exchange (DEX) available on Polygon and other chains where users can swap ONE, MATIC, or AVAX for ROY tokens.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pixels: Web3 farming/social game with a token economy and free-to-play onboarding. Comparable target audience (casual Web3 gamers) and overlapping P2E/token-reward mechanics.
• Axie Infinity (Sky Mavis): The original play-to-earn Web3 game with token rewards and NFT-driven gameplay economics — the closest direct analog in terms of token-gated PvP competition and a free-to-play-with-earn loop.
• Illuvium: Web3 open-world RPG with NFT creatures and token-based play. Similar token economy and NFT marketplace model, though targeting a more AAA/PC audience.
• Splinterlands: Web3 collectible card game with token rewards and ranked/competitive play. Comparable in using a native token, NFT assets, and tournament-style prize pools to drive engagement.
• Gods Unchained: Web3 trading card game with NFT assets and token-based play. Comparable competitive PvP structure and emphasis on collectible tokenized items, though the genre is cards rather than battle royale.
• Big Time: Free-to-play Web3 action RPG with tokenized items. Overlap in frictionless onboarding and NFT-driven cosmetic/progression economies.

Broad incumbents

• Decentraland: Established Web3 metaverse with a native token (MANA) and NFT economy. Adjacent in operating a token-gated browser-accessible virtual world, though Decentraland is metaverse-first rather than game-first.
• Gala Games: Web3 gaming publisher operating multiple titles under the GALA token economy. Overlaps in minting token-driven game ecosystems and operating NFT marketplaces for in-game items.
• The Sandbox: Larger Web3 metaverse and user-generated-content gaming platform with token (SAND) and NFT economy. Broader scope but same fundamental mix of crypto-token rewards, NFT marketplace, and creator ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Sorare: Web3 fantasy sports game with NFT player cards and token-based play. Comparable NFT marketplace and free-to-play-with-rewards model in a different genre (sports vs. battle royale).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cryptoroyaleone
• Facebookfacebook.com/Crypto-Royale-101492479020568

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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