BlockScout

A Blockscout explorer is available for Geist here.

Blockscout provides tools to help you debug smart contracts and transactions:

• View, verify, and interact with smart contract source code.

• View detailed transaction information

A testnet explorer for Polter Testnet also available.

Welcome to Geist, the first members-only blockchain, built for gaming.

Powered by Arbitrum, Base, Alchemy, and Aavegotchi, with $GHST as gas token.

Why “Geist”?

The Web3/crypto gaming industry has experienced explosive growth in this cycle, finally delivering playable games and innovative new economic models for user acquisition.

With growth comes growing pains, however, and recent events expose major problems with the state of crypto gaming today:

1. Rampant botting/sybil attacks. Games/chains claiming huge DAU/MAU numbers, but many are bots / multi-accounting.

2. Extremely inefficient reward campaigns. Games airdropping valuable rewards to bots / multi-accounters instead of real users.

3. High player churn. Promise of rewards attracts botters and airdrop farmers, who leave after the reward period is over.

The heart of the problem is how we define a “user” in blockchain. Our open networks allow bad actors to spin up thousands of “users” to farm rewards and evade bans when they get caught.

This becomes an endless game of whack-a-mole that wastes developer resources and often ends up penalizing real users.

Thus, the challenge becomes: how can we distribute rewards to real users, without stifling growth?

The Members-Only Blockchain

Geist is our answer to this challenge — a new onchain space for crypto gaming — exclusive, curated, and rewarding.

Exclusive. While anyone can transact on the chain, reward programs are reserved for invited members only. Invites are limited by design, and will encourage Inviters to choose their Invitees wisely.

Curated. Only games and dapps approved by Pixelcraft Studios or AavegotchiDAO can deploy on Geist. Quality over quantity.

Rewarding. Members have exclusive access to reward programs such as airdrops, giveaways, and exclusive content.

We see a gap in the market for a gaming chain focused on quality over quantity, both in games and users. Geist is a network driven not by vanity metrics and flashy numbers, but by the loyalty of its fans.

Key features of Geist

Geist is built using the cutting-edge Arbitrum stack, the leading rollup chain stack for crypto gaming. Standard benefits of the Arbitrum stack such as <250ms block time, custom gas token (GHST), and permissionless transacting all apply.

Here’s what sets Geist apart:

• A chain-wide membership program. Geist Members will enjoy exclusive access to reward campaigns across all games on the chain. Non-members can still transact and play games on the chain, but will miss out on many of the benefits.

• World-class Uptime and the Complete Developer Platform. Powered by Alchemy, the leader in blockchain infrastructure, Geist offers high uptime and familiar developer tools such as Token API, Transaction API, and Webhooks.

• Native NFT Marketplace. Geist supports the Aavegotchi Baazaar, a fully onchain NFT marketplace with royalties enabled.

• CEX Onramps. Geist is collaborating closely with Coinbase and other CEXes to allow for ETH and GHST onramps.

• Native VRF. Geist supports a native onchain random number generator (VRF) developed by Pixelcraft Studios, allowing game developers to deliver provable randomness to their players.

• Account Abstraction and Gasless Relayers. Geist supports the latest in account abstraction, smart wallets, and gasless transactions, powered by Thirdweb.

• Native Staking with revenue sharing. Pending a future AavegotchiDAO proposal, Geist will support staking GHST to earn a portion of both marketplace and sequencer fees.

• Permissioned contract deployment. To prevent network congestion and ensure quality control, deployment of contracts is only available to permissioned partners. If you’re interested in building on Geist, please fill in this interest form.

Built with Love for Gotchigang, and beyond

Geist is built to be the onchain home of Aavegotchi, the Aavegotchi Gaming Console, and all of our official and community-built games. Games or dapps that include Aavegotchi elements (tokens, NFTs, tooling, lore) will be prioritized for deployment.

Aavegotchi NFT holders will also play a key role in driving initial network effects of the chain, with an airdrop of Invites to Aavegotchi NFT holders (Snapshot TBA).

Have an idea for a game or dapp you’d like to deploy on Geist? Submit your idea via this form, or apply through AavegotchiDAO.

Testnet Live

The Polter Testnet, the official testnet of Geist, is the testing ground for all Aavegotchi asset migrations and features.

Learn more about Polter in Chain Information.

Mainnet Imminent

Thirdweb Pay

Thirdweb Pay allows you to purchase cryptocurrencies and execute transactions with your credit card or debit card, or with any token via cross-chain routing.

Alchemy is the main node infrastructure provider for Geist Mainnet and Polter Testnet.

In the future, we will further decentralize the network by allowing individuals to run Geist nodes.

In the meantime, you can obtain a private RPC by logging into Alchemy's developer platform, creating a new app, and selecting the Geist network.

Geist Mainnet

Polter Testnet

thirdweb Faucet​

The thirdweb Faucet provides free testnet GHST on Polter Testnet - one claim per 24 hours.

To verify your contracts on the official Polter or Geist explorer (powered by Alchemy), please refer to this tutorial for instructions: https://docs.blockscout.com/devs/verification/blockscout-smart-contract-verification-api.

There are currently two main ways to get GHST onto Geist:

• For small amounts, refill services like smolrefuel and gas.zip are fast and convenient.

• For larger amounts, the canonical Base Bridge is the best choice.

For Small Amounts - Refuel Services

Smolrefuel and gas.zip both support topping up GHST natively on Geist. Simply visit these dapps, connect your wallet, and transfer funds in from Ethereum, Base, or Polygon.

These services are best for bridging small amounts, as they natively swap tokens and may incur slippage for large amounts.

For Large Amounts - Canonical Base Bridge

Geist settles to Base, which means it's easy to transfer funds back and forth between Base and Geist without incurring slippage.

To bridge from Base to Geist, ensure you have GHST in your wallet on Base, and then visit the official Base Bridge, powered by Arbitrum.

Aavegotchi Migrate (via the Aavegotchi UI)

For tokens other than GHST, the Aavegotchi Migrate service is the best choice.

Powered by Socket.tech, this service allows fast cross-chain transfer of assets between Polygon and Geist.

Currently supported tokens include:

• USDC

• Aavegotchi FUD

• Aavegotchi FOMO

• Aavegotchi ALPHA

• Aavegotchi KEK

Visit the Migrate page on the official Aavegotchi dapp to migrate assets from Polygon to Geist.

Transferring NFTs

• Via the Aavegotchi UI. Coming soon.

How to Get GHST to Base

Getting GHST on Base is easy and convenient. There are several methods you can use, depending on where your funds are located.

• Have GHST on Ethereum? Use Superbridge.

• Have GHST on Polygon?

  • Method 1 (Quick, small amounts): Use Jumper or Bungee V2 (currently limited to $1000 per transaction).

  • Method 2 (Slow, large amounts): Withdraw your GHST from Polygon back to Ethereum via the Polygon Portal. Then bridge it to Base via Superbridge.

• Have GHST on Binance? Withdraw it to Ethereum or Polygon and then deposit using the methods above.

• Have GHST on Coinbase? Withdraw it to Ethereum then deposit to Base via Superbridge.

We are actively working on supporting new methods of getting GHST directly on Base and Geist. If you have any suggestions, please hop into the Aavegotchi Discord and share with us!

About Geist

What is the gas token of Geist?

GHST (Aavegotchi Token) is the gas token.

Can anyone transact on Geist?

Yes, anyone can connect to the Geist network, play supported games, and transact. However, all rewards are reserved for Geist members only.

Can anyone deploy a contract on Geist?

No, Geist is a permissioned network. This protects the integrity of transaction throughput among other things, ensuring a premium UX for members. If you are interested in deploying a contract or other application to Geist, please fill in this interest form.

Is Geist a new L1 Blockchain?

No, Geist is not an L1. Geist is an L3 blockchain that inherits the security of the Base L2 rollup. For more information on rollups and L3’s, please read this blog post.

How do I bridge assets to Geist?

Once Geist Mainnet is live, you will be able to bridge tokens and NFTs to Geist by using the official Socket bridge. All funds are stored securely in the bridge contract.

Who is the RaaS provider of Geist?

Alchemy, the world’s leading Web3 infrastructure provider, is the RaaS (rollup-as-a-service) provider of Geist.

About Membership

What constitutes an Invited Member?

An Invited Member is a wallet that has redeemed an Invite Code and paid the Geist membership dues.

Is Geist membership permanent?

No, Membership is not permanent. It must be renewed once the membership period expires.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, every user that redeems an Invite Code will get a free 7-day trial of Geist Membership. After the trial period is up, the user may opt to pay the Membership dues and become a full Member, or let the membership expire.

How many Invite Codes will there be?

There is no maximum number of Invite Codes, but initially they will be relatively scarce, to prevent unbounded multi-accounting.

How do I get an Invite Code?

From a Holder

Initially, Invite Codes will be airdropped to Aavegotchi NFT holders, at a rate of 1 Aavegotchi = 1 Invite code. This airdrop may become recurring, but initially it will be a one-time event.

Before the airdrop, we will announce a Snapshot in the official Aavegotchi Discord and on the @aavegotchi and @geistnetwork X accounts.

If you do not hold an Aavegotchi, you are welcome to join the Aavegotchi Discord and connect with individuals who may be willing to share their extra codes.

By Applying

A limited number of Invites will be given to users with good onchain history. To apply for an Invite, visit the Geist website, submit your email and wallet address, and mint the commemorative “Members Only” NFT on either Base or Arbitrum (or both, if you are really serious).

What benefits will Members have?

While anyone can transact and play games on Geist, only Members will be able to access the rewards programs associated with each game.

Reward programs include airdrop campaigns, giveaway, and exclusive content.

Stay tuned for more information on these campaigns.

I have Aavegotchi NFTs. Do I need to pay to become a Geist Member?

All addresses that held Aavegotchis prior to the launch of Geist Mainnet were eligible for a free one-year Membership to Geist!

The official brand kit for Geist Mainnet and Polter Testnet is available here.

Geist Members are first-class onchain citizens. Becoming a Member and maintaining active Membership gives the following benefits:

• A unique Geist ID with associated display name

• Exclusive access to in-game earning opportunities across all participating Geist games

• Ability to invite other users to Geist and become a Member

• [COMING SOON] Gasless transactions

• [COMING LATER] Priority transaction confirmation

Interested in becoming a Member? Visit the Become a Member section for full details on this process.

Official Partners are companies, projects, and individuals working officially with Geist.

These Partners and their communities are eligible for occasional Invite Code airdrops.

Interested in becoming an official Geist Partner? Please fill out this form and we'll get in touch.

Infra Partners

In alphabetical order.

• Alchemy

• Arbitrum

• Base

• Socket

• Thirdweb

DeFi Partners

• Camelot

Geist VIP Members are first-class onchain citizens, enjoying multiple benefits from their onchain activity.

How to Become a Member

• Obtain an Invite Code.

• Redeem the Invite code via the official Geist dapp.

• Choose a unique Geist ID name. Note: This name is permanent and cannot be changed later.

• Enjoy your free trial. Each Membership comes with a seven-day trial, in which the temporary Member will enjoy all benefits of the chain.

• (Optional) Extend your Membership. To remain a member after the trial has ended, you can extend your membership for 30 days, 90 days, or 1 year on the Geist dapp.

Invite Codes

To become a Member of Geist, you will need an Invite Code.

Invite Codes are scarce, by design, effectively limiting the number of Members that can join the chain at any time.

Getting an Invite Code

There are three primary ways to get an Invite Code:

1. From an Aavegotchi owner. Aavegotchi owners will receive 1 invite per Aavegotchi they hold during our initial Geist Invite airdrop (snapshot TBA). More Invites may come to Aavegotchi owners in the future.

2. Partner Invites. Official partners and friends of Geist/Aavegotchi will receive Invites for their community. Visit the Partners section for an up-to-date list of official chain partners.

3. Giveaways. We will occasionally hold Invite giveaways for qualified participants on the official Geist X account or other mediums.

Can't Get an Invite?

If you are unable to obtain an Invite by the above methods, there is one more way: applying for an Invite via the Geist dapp.

Applicants will be judged for acceptance by onchain history, including factors such as:

• Receipt and treatment of previous airdrops

• Participation in partner communities

• History with onchain gaming

We recommend not using a fresh wallet for this application, as it will instantly get rejected.

Applying does not guarantee acceptance, and the acceptance rate will be low.

Extending Membership

Each new Membership comes with a seven-day free trial. To extend your Membership and ensure continued access to all the Member Benefits, simply head to the official Geist dapp and top up your Membership using GHST or credit card.

GOTCHI Points

The first rewards program live on Geist, the members-only blockchain, built for gaming. Climb the GOTCHI Points leaderboard to secure a share of the upcoming $GOTCHI token airdrop coming in early 2025.

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Geist is a permissioned chain, which means only verified builders may deploy contracts on Mainnet.

If you’re interested in building a game, dapp, or tool on Geist, please fill out this form to express your interest, and we’ll get in touch.

Geist supports deploying and consuming subgraphs, powered by Alchemy.

To deploy or consume subgraphs, simply create an Alchemy account and deploy your subgraph with the geist-polter or geist-mainnet network.

Geist supports multiple powerful blockchain APIs, powered by Alchemy:

• Webhooks

• Transactions API

• Token API

To consume these APIs, simply create an Alchemy account and navigate to the APIs section for Geist/Polter network.

GOTCHI Points is the first rewards program live on Geist, the members-only blockchain, built for gaming. Climb the GOTCHI Points leaderboard to secure a share of the upcoming $GOTCHI token airdrop coming in early 2025.

Who can participate

Everyone is eligible to participate in the GOTCHI Points reward program on Geist. However, only active Members will be eligible to claim GOTCHI tokens when they are released.

How to Earn

Participants earn GOTCHI Points in two main ways: by burning Alchemica tokens and playing Aavegotchi games.

Method 1: Burning Alchemica

Burning Alchemica tokens is the quickest way to earn GOTCHI Points. Acquire Alchemica tokens via farming in the Gotchiverse or swapping on Quickswap (Polygon) or Camelot (Geist).

Each Alchemica (FUD, FOMO, ALPHA, KEK) has a different maximum conversion rate, as seen below.

Note that conversion rates may lower slightly over the duration of the campaign.

To burn Alchemica and earn GOTCHI Points, visit the GOTCHI Points page on the official Aavegotchi Dapp. Ensure that you have already bridged Alchemica over to Geist from Polygon.

Method 2: Playing Aavegotchi Games

The other main way to earn GOTCHI Points is by unlocking Badges through playing Aavegotchi games. Each Badge unlocked gives the player spins on the GOTCHI Wheel. Each spin of the GOTCHI wheel can earn up to 50,000 points.

Supported games include:

• Gotchi Guardians

• Spirit Force Arena

• Gotchiverse 3D

Wheel Spinning Chances

For aesthetic purposes, the GOTCHI wheel design shows equal chance of landing on a given value, but the underlying contract is programmed to land on each value with these specific proportions:

Program Length

The GOTCHI Points reward campaign will be divided into six seasons, with each season lasting for roughly 3 months.

At the end of each season, $GOTCHI token will be airdropped to GOTCHI Points holders on the leaderboard.

Important: Only Members with active Geist memberships will be eligible to earn $GOTCHI token, so please ensure your Membership is up to date throughout the campaign.

$GOTCHI Tokenomics

Leaderboard

The GOTCHI Points Leaderboard is the source of truth for rankings of the GOTCHI points campaign.

GOTCHI Points will convert linearly to GOTCHI tokens at a fixed rate, with the exception of the Top 100 spots, which have multipliers applied.

There are no minimums/cutoffs, but only active Geist members will receive tokens during the claim window.

25% of the total allocation of GOTCHI Tokens will be distributed during the first Season of GOTCHI Points.

View the complete leaderboard with multipliers applied here.

Camelot DEX

Geist has partnered with Camelot DEX, the official Arbitrum Orbit liquidity layer, to deploy the DEX on Geist.

The Aavegotchi Gaming Console (AGC) is a suite of integrated gaming features developed to enhance the player experience within the Aavegotchi ecosystem.

AGC includes a unified, on-chain player profile that consolidates achievements, progression, and cross-game compatibility.

Key features include an integrated marketplace, loyalty system, and reward system, all aimed at deepening the in-game utility of Aavegotchi NFTs across multiple games in the Aavegotchi universe​.

By connecting multiple games through on-chain profiles and assets, the console supports a seamless experience for players, empowering them to use their Aavegotchi assets across titles​.

Supported Games

The AGC is currently implemented in Spirit Force Arena and Gotchi Guardians, with support for community-developed games such as Dropt: The Fallen Gotchi, Gotchi Battler, and Strategotchi coming soon.

Benefits for Geist Members

While all players playing Aavegotchi games are eligible to earn Badges, special activities and reward campaigns will be reserved for Geist Members only.

Coming soon.