# 7. Web3 and NFT Integration

## NFTs as In-Game Assets:

### Types of NFTs:     &#x20;

1. **Weapons**
   1. Equip your resistance operative with powerful NFT weapons, ranging from basic firearms to advanced energy-based tech.
   2. Each weapon has unique stats and attributes, such as damage, range, and special abilities, and can be upgraded to increase effectiveness.
2. **Skins**
   1. Customize your character and gear with exclusive NFT skins that offer a personalized touch.
   2. Limited-edition skins can be earned during special events, making them rare and highly sought-after.
3. **Power-Ups**
   1. Enhance gameplay with NFT power-ups that provide temporary boosts, such as increased speed, shield regeneration, or amplified weapon damage.
   2. Some power-ups are single-use, while others can be strategically reused after cooldown periods.
4. Uniq**ue Collectibles**
   1. Discover rare, one-of-a-kind NFT collectibles tied to the game’s lore, such as artifacts, holographic logs, or limited-edition items commemorating significant events.
   2. These items not only serve as trophies but may also unlock hidden missions, additional content, or voting power in the game’s DAO.

The diverse range of NFTs in *AI Pocalypse* empowers players to enhance their gameplay experience, customize their journey, and engage in a thriving, player-driven economy.

## 1. Rarity tiers and their impact on gameplay

1. Common

* Availability: Widely accessible through basic missions and standard gameplay.
* Impact: Provides fundamental utility, such as basic weapons, simple power-ups, or standard skins.
* Purpose: Ideal for early-game progression and foundational upgrades.

2. Uncommon

* Availability: Earned through slightly challenging missions or as rewards for consistent gameplay.
* Impact: Enhanced stats and abilities compared to Common items, offering improved functionality like stronger weapons or more advanced power-ups.

3. Rare

* Availability: Found in hidden areas, earned through high-difficulty missions, or via marketplace trading.
* Impact: Significant upgrades, such as specialized weapon modifications, rare skins, or high-impact power-ups that provide a competitive edge.
* Purpose: Encourages strategic gameplay and mission optimization.

4. Epic

* Availability: Obtained through completing difficult challenges, limited-time events, or staking rewards.
* Impact: High-level assets that provide unique gameplay advantages, such as custom weapons with special effects or exclusive abilities.
* Purpose: Supports mid-to-endgame progression and sets players apart in co-op and competitive scenarios.

5. Legendary

* Availability: Extremely rare, earned through major achievements, top-tier events, or as limited-edition drops.
* Impact: Game-changing assets with unparalleled abilities, such as ultimate weapons, transformative skins, or powerful artifacts that unlock new missions or storyline branches.
* Purpose: Provides a prestige element while significantly enhancing the player’s strategic options.

6. Mythic

* Availability: One-of-a-kind or extremely limited NFTs tied to the game’s lore, real-world AI interactions, or community milestones.
* Impact: Exclusive access to unique missions, enhanced DAO voting power, or the ability to influence the game world directly.
* Purpose: Blurs the line between gameplay and narrative, allowing players to shape the broader *AI Pocalypse* ecosystem.
