Simply put
- Addiction is a crypto-driven farming simulator based on Solana, offering users weed tokens as rewards.
- Players have taken to social media, proudly sharing their earnings amid a surge in token value.
- Though, some are labeling it a “Ponzi game” due to the nature of its play-to-earn model.
A new cannabis farming simulator called Addiction has caught the attention of the crypto gaming scene, as players report impressive earnings while using the platform’s tokens.
Enthusiastic players can dive into building their own cannabis empire after investing 0.5 SOL (about $110) for their initial digital plant. The virtual farms will produce weed tokens based on how many plants are growing and their rarity. These tokens can then be used for upgrades or to buy various seed packs.
Since its launch, the game has led to a surge in the value of weed tokens, which shot up to a market cap of $82.48 million before retracting to about $52.6 million.
One player, Tyler Stockfield, shared his experience online, noting that his yield jumped significantly after opening a new pack. He acknowledged the fluctuating token prices and hinted at the complex in-game dynamics.
Stockfield isn’t merely speaking from a place of bragging; he claims he’s outperforming most others. In fact, a live streamer named Richard Podgarsky shared that after using special items, he managed to earn around $629 worth of tokens in just the first twelve hours.
Such rapid profits have led others to characterize the game as another “Ponzi game,” a term often used for crypto games claiming large, quick returns without sustainable long-term value.
Stockfield admitted there are similarities to Ponzi schemes, but noted that the game incorporates cooldown periods which restrict players from rapidly opening new packs. This seems like an effort to maintain a balanced gameplay experience. Initially, players can access only a limited number of packs daily, and rewards decrease each week. This strategy might help prolong the game’s appeal.
The developers behind Addiction, Pandemic Lab, have not yet responded to requests for comments.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first crypto game to be dubbed a “Ponzi Game.” Previously, a mining simulation called Bigcoin drew similar attention, with players flaunting their earnings online, only for the game’s tokens to plummet in value shortly after.
The decline of Bigcoin’s token value left its players scrambling for the next lucrative opportunity. Stockfield mentioned he’s aware of other games with a similar approach that are gearing up to launch, perhaps aiming to ride the hype wave created by Addiction.
He sees this trend as a refreshing change from the typical meme coin exchanges that have become common.
According to research by Galaxy, traders are becoming increasingly disillusioned with casual meme coins, indicating a cultural shift in how people interact with crypto offerings.
Stockfield suggested that Addiction feels more community-focused compared to traditional trading and believes its appeal lies in genuine player engagement rather than mere speculation.
In closing, he did note that, as with any investment, there will be those who dive in and lose money, but he sees the potential for a broader, more engaged audience.
