Huntercoin
World's First Human Mineable Cryptocurrency
An experimental project launched in February 2014 that proved massively multiplayer blockchain gaming was possible. Huntercoin pioneered the concept of collecting cryptocurrency by playing a game directly on the blockchain.
About Huntercoin
Huntercoin is an open-source cryptocurrency where approximately 80% of coins are obtainable by collecting coins in a virtual universe inside the blockchain. It was the world's first decentralized game world, with players competing on a blockchain-based map to collect coins.
This experimental project tested the viability of blockchain technology in game worlds and laid the foundation for what would eventually become the XAYA platform.
Key Features
- 42 million total HUCs to be mined
- 10 coins per block (1 to miner, 9 into the world)
- 1-minute block times
- Dual Algorithm (SHA256 and Scrypt)
- Player vs Player combat over resources
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Historical Significance
Released in February 2014, Huntercoin was developed by Andrew Colosimo and Mikhail Syndeev as an experimental project to test the viability of blockchain technology in game worlds. The core code has been maintained by Daniel Kraft since 2014.
Huntercoin pioneered the concept of "Human Mining" where players could earn cryptocurrency by playing the game rather than just through traditional mining. This revolutionary approach proved that complex, multiplayer games could run entirely on a blockchain.
The technology and lessons learned from Huntercoin directly led to the development of the XAYA platform, which expanded on these concepts to create a full blockchain gaming infrastructure.
Cryptographically Secure
Built on proven blockchain technology ensuring all game moves and transactions are secure and immutable.
Fully Decentralized
No central servers or administrators. The game runs entirely on the blockchain network.
Crown of Fortune
Special feature that generates 0.25 HUCs per block for the holder, adding strategic depth to gameplay.
Current Status
Huntercoin is currently in a limited support phase. While the blockchain continues to operate, the project lacks active miners and development has moved to the more advanced XAYA platform. The original team continues to provide limited support for historical and educational purposes.
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The technology pioneered by Huntercoin lives on in the XAYA platform, which provides a modern, scalable infrastructure for blockchain gaming.