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Axie Infinity.

A blockchain game ecosystem.

Axie Infinity is a blockchain-game ecosystem. AXS is used for governance and ecosystem participation.

What it isWhy it mattersWhat can go wrongWhat to do next
NetworkEthereum ecosystem
Supply270 million AXS cap
Birthday / launchMarch 2018 — Axie Infinity early launch; 2020 — AXS token era

Know the backstory

March 2018 — Axie Infinity early launch; 2020 — AXS token era

Built by: Sky Mavis, co-founded by Trung Nguyen and Aleksander Larsen

Axie Infinity began as a blockchain game and later introduced AXS for governance and ecosystem participation. Its player assets have used Ethereum-related infrastructure including Ronin.

Why it stands apart

A blockchain game ecosystem.

AXS is a governance/ecosystem token; it is not the same thing as an Axie game asset, SLP, or a Ronin network transaction.

Bottom line: Axie Infinity has its own design, trade-offs, and risks. Learn the network before you use the asset.

Follow the money

What happens after you hit send.

  1. A player signs a wallet transaction for the relevant network.
  2. The selected chain records a token, NFT, or game-economy action.
  3. The game reads that on-chain state according to its current rules.

Know the economics

Where new AXS comes from.

AXS has a stated 270 million maximum supply.

Protect the downside

The mistake you cannot undo.

Gaming economies, bridge security, item liquidity, and game rules can change quickly. Use official links and consider every wallet approval carefully.

Go beyond the summary

The subject in plain English.

Axie Infinity is a separate system with its own rules, people, and trade-offs. This page explains the basics in plain English so you can understand it before deciding whether to use it.

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Start with the plain version

Axie Infinity is a blockchain-game ecosystem. AXS is used for governance and ecosystem participation.

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Its birthday and backstory

March 2018 — Axie Infinity early launch; 2020 — AXS token era. Axie Infinity began as a blockchain game and later introduced AXS for governance and ecosystem participation. Its player assets have used Ethereum-related infrastructure including Ronin.

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Who is behind it?

Sky Mavis, co-founded by Trung Nguyen and Aleksander Larsen. Names can explain a project’s history, but they do not make an asset safe or guarantee its future.

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What keeps the record

Axie Infinity uses Ethereum ecosystem. Game economies change quickly. Understand earning rules, fees, game updates, and liquidity before spending money or connecting a wallet.

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Supply, fees, and incentives

AXS has a stated 270 million maximum supply.

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The part to take seriously

Gaming economies, bridge security, item liquidity, and game rules can change quickly. Use official links and consider every wallet approval carefully.

What people use it for

Where this matters.

  • Learn how the network records activity
  • Understand the difference between the asset, the network, and the company around it
  • Recognize the correct network before a transfer
  • Check whether a wallet or service actually supports this asset

Before you act

Verify before you sign.

  1. Find the project through an official link, not an ad, reply, or direct message.
  2. Confirm the exact name, ticker, network, and token or contract address.
  3. Do not share a recovery phrase, private key, or remote access with anyone.
  4. Use a small test transaction before moving an amount that matters.
  5. Treat every purchase, yield offer, or app approval as a separate risk decision.

Common questions

Clear answers before money moves.

When did Axie Infinity begin? +

March 2018 — Axie Infinity early launch; 2020 — AXS token era

Who built Axie Infinity? +

Sky Mavis, co-founded by Trung Nguyen and Aleksander Larsen

What blockchain does it use? +

Axie Infinity uses Ethereum ecosystem. AXS is a governance/ecosystem token; it is not the same thing as an Axie game asset, SLP, or a Ronin network transaction.

What is the safest first step? +

Read the official documentation, verify the correct network, and make a tiny test before connecting a meaningful wallet or sending a meaningful amount.

Primary sources

Verify the guide.

Details and threats change. Use the original documentation and public-interest sources to confirm current guidance before acting.

Primary or public-interest sourceAxie Infinity: official whitepaper ↗Primary or public-interest sourceSky Mavis: official site ↗

Verify it yourself

Look at the chain.

A block explorer lets you inspect public transactions, blocks, addresses, and fees. Never paste a recovery phrase or private key into one.

Open Etherscan (AXS) ↗

OG influencers & trusted sources

Go deeper with people who have done the work.

Start here for more education and long-running perspectives. These are independent external sources—not paid placements, partnerships, or endorsements.

Explore this sourceTrung Thanh Nguyen ↗Explore this sourceAleksander Larsen ↗Explore this sourceTu Doan ↗

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