Gear Runner is a move-to-earn application integrating physical activity tracking with blockchain-based gaming features. It operates on the TON blockchain and leverages Telegram’s miniapp platform to provide accessible fitness and gaming experiences. [1]
Gear Runner is a move-to-earn application that rewards users for real-world movement by combining physical activity with blockchain gaming mechanics. It features a cyberpunk-themed environment, integrates with Telegram for easy access, and operates on the TON blockchain to enable fast, secure, and low-cost transactions.
Players use specialized Gear Modules—such as NeuroVisor, BioMesh, SynthGloves, and PhaseWalkers—that enhance earning potential by tracking walking, running, and cycling via GPS. The platform’s Run-to-Craft system converts physical activity into Tech Fragments used to craft and upgrade equipment, with the $GEAR token serving as the primary in-game currency alongside STAR and TON tokens for special purchases.
Gear Runner addresses challenges from earlier move-to-earn models by incorporating diverse gameplay, sustainable tokenomics, and social features for long-term engagement. It targets fitness users, gamers, and Web3 participants. [2]
GearRunner operates on The Open Network (TON) blockchain to support its move-to-earn gaming model, leveraging fast transaction speeds, low costs, and secure smart contract infrastructure. It is accessible through a Telegram miniapp, allowing users to engage directly within the messaging platform without additional downloads.
The integration with Telegram enables GearRunner to reach a wide user base with minimal onboarding friction while offering features like in-app competitions and friend invites. Its modular design includes a Telegram-based frontend, cloud-hosted backend, TON smart contracts, encrypted data storage, and APIs for future expansion, including third-party fitness integrations. [3]
Gear Modules are core components in GearRunner's gameplay, consisting of four types—NeuroVisor, SynthGloves, BioMesh, and PhaseWalkers—each providing specific in-game advantages such as reduced repair costs, increased item discovery, faster energy recovery, or enhanced $GEAR earnings. Modules can be combined into matching Gear Sets to unlock additional bonuses and come in six quality tiers, ranging from Common to Divine, which impact their earning rate, crafting costs, and upgrade requirements. Higher-tier modules offer better performance attributes and distinct visual designs. [4]
GearRunner’s crafting system relies on two types of Tech Fragments: Basic Fragments, which are needed to craft all Gear Modules and are collected by dismantling items or running (with collection efficiency influenced by SynthGlove quality and level), and Special Fragments, which are tied to specific equipment types and obtained through missions, physical activity, and events (with drop rates affected by NeuroVisor quality and level). Crafting involves combining these fragments based on blueprints, while upgrades—capped at level 30—require $GEAR tokens and fragments to improve module performance, such as increasing earning rates, fragment discovery, or energy recovery. [14]
GearRunner’s Move-to-Earn system operates on an energy model where each minute of activity uses 20 energy. Earning $GEAR depends on the number and quality of Gear Modules equipped, while Tech Fragments can be collected through interactive prompts during movement. Energy regenerates at a base rate of 1 unit every 12 minutes, with a maximum of 500, and recovery speed can be increased with certain equipment. [6]
GearRunner’s Energy Core system regulates player activity and progression through a timed energy model and synchronized gear upgrades. Players receive one energy every 12 minutes, up to a daily cap of 120, with each minute of movement consuming 20 energy. Energy regeneration can be improved by upgrading BioMesh modules. When all four Gear Modules are upgraded to the same level, the Energy Core increases, providing a platform-wide bonus. Additionally, equipping a complete Gear Set grants unique effects regardless of item quality. [8]
GearRunner’s Alliance system introduces a structured social layer that offers in-game earning bonuses and leadership incentives. Players can create or join Alliances by paying a fee in $GEAR, gaining a speed boost to their earning rate. Alliance leaders receive a portion of member fees and a weekly share of their team’s earnings. As Alliances level up—by meeting member count, EXP, and cost requirements—they unlock greater passive bonuses to $GEAR generation for all participants. [5]
GearRunner includes daily missions and weekly challenges to promote regular engagement. The platform tracks progress through an achievement system with long-term goals, while special events offer limited-time competitions that reward Special Fragments. [9]
The $GEAR token is the central asset within GearRunner’s ecosystem, supporting multiple in-game functions. It is earned through physical activity to upgrade gear, join alliances, enter competitions, craft items, recharge energy, trade in the marketplace, and purchase battle passes. [16]
GEAR has a total supply of 1B tokens and has the following allocation: [18]