It’s the end of the year, Dustcaps, and we all know what that means! Holidays, and tons of them! Not that you’d notice given the dogs, pirates, spiders and we can only assume at some point pirate dogspiders you have to deal with.

But fear not. There’s a plan to bring everyone together — but it’s going to need your voice. So clear those pipes and get ready to be heard all across Dustland!

Not for “Dustland’s Got Talent” though. That’s for next season.

What’s the plan?

Sketchy is calling on Dustcaps to record a short message — between 30 and 60 seconds max — of holiday cheer to be transmitted across Dustland, to all Dustcaps.

What should I say?

It’s always great to hear words of encouragement, joy and gratitude, especially at this time of year. So imagine what you’d like to hear from others! Below is an easy template to guide you:

• Introduce yourself:

“Hi, it’s me Dustcap XYZ”

• Start with a greeting:

“Greetings from New Alice Springs. It’s 6 a.m, 5 degrees and I’m about to head out on my daily hunt for that elusive Floppy! Today’s the day!’’

• Add a line about yourself and how you fit in Dustland:

“I’m new to Dustland but already know all the tunnels by heart after having run them 20 times from north to south and east to west’’

• Include something about what holidays mean to you:

“I’m excited for the holidays. It’ll be the first time I’m spending them with family in several years! I hope you’re able to be with loved ones too’’

• What are you grateful for?:

“I’m grateful for not having gotten a floppy yet, as it keeps me motivated to run every day despite the cold weather’’

• Sign off with some motivation:

“Keep up that pace, Dustcap. Your legs might be tired, but we’re all out here with you. You can do it!

How to be pre-shortlisted?

You’re welcome to submit your transmission whenever you feel it’s ready, but there are a few ways you can get shortlisted:

• Submit your recording on time. The window for submission is between Friday, December 2nd, and Monday, December 12th, until 11:59:59pm UTC
• Don’t blow the time limit. Keep messages 30 to 60 seconds in length
• Don’t fuss over language. Messages can be recorded in English or your mother tongue.
• Stick to MP3 audio files.
• If you are using the voice memos function in iphone, you would need to convert your file in an MP3 format within iTunes. Here is a tutorial that shows you how to do it.
• If you have an Android phone, you can download the free app Voice to MP3 and directly record your message in an MP3 format with it.
• Don’t forget to fill out the Google form.

How to get selected?

We need your best, Dustcap and we know you’ll bring it. So DON’T be shy, rude or disrespectful. DO be creative, welcoming, and send a big holiday “Hello” out to your fellow Dustcaps.

We can’t wait to hear your greetings. We’re pretty sure they’re going to be great!

Judging Criteria

• Audio quality
• Nothing that feels inappropriate/spam/swearing
• Length
• Follows the formula

About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE

OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE

Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.

Got a Benji Bananas, Anibear or DEFY NFT (as a start)? Then, jackpot! You may be looking at extra rewards for your creep-inspired runs.

Think back to when you were a kid. Did you go trick-or-treating? Setting aside the sugary treats you collected on the downside, on the upside you were active for what totals two or three Dustland missions. So in celebration of the year’s creepiest night, the special Dustland Runner Halloween Quest will get you moving and collecting a whole new kind of treat.

Enter now: https://bit.ly/3Cwz5nU

Dustland Halloween Quest

From October 19 to October 27, 12:00 UTC+8 participate in real-life running challenges and online activities via the Dustland Runner app. Choose a level according to your endurance and commitment appetite, walk, run or ride at your pace, with other Dustcaps, or against the community and pre-qualify to earn prizes!

Before getting started

• Be fit enough to walk or run at least 2km per required mission
• Have a Twitter account
• Have a Metamask wallet
• Download Dustland Runner if you are new to Dustland and be sure to create an account

Follow this tutorial to create a Dustland account on https://www.thedustland.com

How to join?

Step 1: Choose your quest group from the table below

Each participant is required to complete 5 quests within the selected group during the campaign period. Some quests are open to all on Dustland Runner, while others require participants to own an Operation Ape Pass and access Ape missions. If you are interested in completing the challenges for Ape Pass holders only, grab one on OpenSea.

If you are a better rider than a runner, download Dustland Rider for Android or PC and complete the Anonymous Quest group. Read the step-by-step guide to ensure your equipment is compatible before completing the Anonymous Quest.

Step 2: Submit your quests

Submit your 5 completed quests within your selected group online via Crew3 before 27 October 2022, 12:00 UTC+8.

Note: 1 entry per participant if you completed 1 or more quest groups. However, you can access up to 4 prize pools depending on its criteria.

Step 3: Fill out the Google Form

Once you complete a group of quests on Crew3, you must confirm your submission by filling in this form before 27 October 2022, 12:00pm UTC+8 in order to enter the campaign successfully.

Both Step 2 and 3 must be completed in order to be considered a valid submission.

Note: We will ask participants to confirm the NFTs they own when filling out the form. For verification purposes, the NFTs should be stored on the same Metamask wallet until the end of the campaign on Oct 31.

Check out this tutorial for completing quests on Crew3:

Prizes, Pools & Eligibility

60 prizes are up for grabs:

1. All players

Upon completion of the 5 quests, each participant will receive 1 entry and will pre-qualify for the draw from Pool #1. Prizes include DOSE tokens, Operation Ape Passes and merchandise among other cool loot.

Winners from Pool #2 will be determined based on the speed they complete the quests and fill out the Google form. These winners will have a chance to win up to US$200 worth of DOSE tokens.

2. Operation Ape Pass holders

Ape Passes give participants access to draw from Pool #3. Holders can enjoy another exclusive prize pool and a chance at winning extra DOSE tokens, adidas Originals: Capsule Collection NFT, KaijuKing NFT and Floppy Disk NFTs. The NFT prizes are exclusive to Operation Ape Pass holders’ submissions.

3. Partner NFT holders

As a proud part of the Animoca Brands ecosystem, OliveX is thrilled to be able to work with equally innovative projects that stress utility, and welcomes NFT holders from partner projects to participate in Dustland events. Pool #4 is reserved for players who complete 5 quests within their selected group and who own one of the following NFTs:

• DEFY Genesi Mask
• DEFY PG Genesis Mask
• DEFY Uprising Mask
• Gym A Club
• Benji Bananas
• Tower Battle Cards
• REVV Racing Cars
• Life Beyond Founder Key
• Anibear

Note: Only 1 entry will be granted per participant holding multiple partner NFTs. If you also hold an Operation Ape Pass, you are entitled to enter Pool #3 as well.

Winners in Pool #1, #3 and #4 will be selected via a third party random number generator. All winners will be announced on October 31 and rewards will be distributed within 48 hours. Winners of Dustland merchandise are required to DM us their mailing address within 48 hours. To keep up with news, follow us on Twitter and Discord.

Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions and sanctioned countries may not earn $DOSE or NFT rewards from the campaign. Read full terms and conditions for the Halloween Campaign.

Haunted Headset of Horror, a Halloween Special Mission

Dustland is a strange place, but even by its apocalyptic nature there are some stories that just can’t be told on anything other than Halloween. This Halloween, check out the scarier side of Dustland in the ‘’Haunted Headset of Horror’’.

Dustcaps with Operation Ape Pass NFTs or who previously burnt Completion Tickets will have exclusive access to play this Halloween mission for a limited time only. Who wants more crafting materials? Watch this space!

About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE

OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE
Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.

Following on from the success of our Gym A Club partnership avatar launch earlier this year, the time has come for our exclusive Gym Aesthetics NFT holders to come forward and claim their in-real life (IRL) utility rewards as a thanks for their support for our very first NFT avatar project.

How do you claim?

1. Join the Fitness Metaverse Discord Server and verify your Gym A Club NFT ownership by connecting your wallet via the #collabland-join channel at: https://discord.gg/fbVr2u7ZSP.
2. Verified owners will then have access to a members-only Discord Channel (#gym-a-club) and a Gym A Club role in the server.
3. Verified users must then visit https://bit.ly/GymAClubUtilityClaim to provide their personal details in order for Gym Aesthetics to get in touch with you about your prize.

Once you’ve verified your ownership and filled out the form, you will have unlocked a chance to win one of the following Gym Aesthetics rewards:

• A bespoke €20 Voucher Code for the Gym Aesthetics website
• Gym A Club Zoom Lesson or an IRL Gym A Club Lesson (Germany only). The next class is on 8 October. Register here.
• Virtual Travel Tour in The Sandbox with Alain Ngalani
• 400 DOSE upon completion of different tasks in the Virtual Tour with Alain Ngalani

Only users that have BOTH verified their ownership via Discord and completed the Google Form will have access to rewards. Users have until 12:00 UTC+8 on 31 October 2022 to claim their reward.

A snapshot of verified Discord users will be cross-referenced with the Google Form on the day of the deadline. Users must hold their NFT until the deadline. Any owners that sell their NFT before the October 31 deadline will be disqualified.

Don’t forget, your NFT entitles you to rewards in The Sandbox!

If you already have a Gym A Club NFT don’t forget to utilise your avatar within The Sandbox Alpha Season 3, which is currently open and available to play at: https://www.sandbox.game/en/.

Simply enter The Sandbox with your Gym A Club avatar and you will be guaranteed up to 60 SAND in rewards by reaching Level 5. Explore the different worlds, quests and tasks to earn EP and level up. These guaranteed rewards are reserved for brand partners of The Sandbox ONLY so by using your Gym A Club avatar, you’re already a step ahead of the competition!

Once you’ve reached Level 5, let us know in Discord and join the community of other Gym A Club users sharing their journey with us.

For more information about OliveX Fitness Metaverse and Gym Aesthetics NFT, please read our previous article.

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About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE
OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken.

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE
Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.

The Sandbox Alpha 3 is Out Now!

If you haven’t seen it yet, The Sandbox Alpha Season 3 is now open to use and you can earn SAND Tokens by progressing through the various 90+ experiences, quests, missions and events! What’s even better is that our NFT avatar project with Gym Aesthetics — #GymAClub — is featured as a leading partner in the season alongside Snoop Dogg, World of Women, Steve Aoki and more, giving holders the chance to use their GA character in the metaverse!

If you’re a Gym Aesthetics NFT holder and you haven’t raided the Sandbox yet, what are you waiting for? Show off your avatar and earn up to 60 SAND extra in rewards if you reach Level 5 by the end of The Sandbox Alpha 3 Season.

For those without an avatar, never fear! Alpha 3 is FREE and open to everyone, so why not give it a try? Simply visit The Sandbox website, create your account, and start exploring. Gym Aesthetics avatars are also available to purchase in The Sandbox Marketplace if you want to gain access to those extra rewards.

Welcoming fitness brands to the Metaverse

• A new outlet in a new space for product exposure
• OliveX paves the way to the metaverse for brand partners

Numbers don’t lie. Alo Yoga got 40 million — million — pairs of eyeballs on them through their Roblox game recently, and Nike lured 7 million players to its Nikeland, and both exposed their sportswear labels to new consumers. This is what the metaverse can do for established brands that traditional advertising can’t. Interactive, VR and AR games leave a lasting impression on a Web3 generation that consumes in a new way.

The OliveX Fitness Metaverse provides its brand partners — Trib3, Gym Aesthetics and others — with exposure to that same young, tech savvy, fitness-forward audience. In turn we get an opportunity to introduce fresh, innovative fitness products to our players. It’s win-win and you can expect to see more awesome brands in the Sandbox down the road.

Investing in DEFY

• DEFY brings AR gamification to fitness
• One of Web3’s fastest-growing game developers

One of OliveX’s most important goals is to invest in other Web3 and metaverse creators. It’s not a competition, and the more of us that contribute to creating a big, welcoming metaverse the better. Because of that we’ve invested in location based AR move-to-earn game developer DEFY.

DEFY’s basic belief is that adding AR gamification to running is cool, and they perfected that in their urban exploration fitness apps, so when they floated the idea of a partnership it was a no-brainer. They moved into Web3 seamlessly, sold out their first NFTs as well the IDO on Polkastarter, and launched a successful token. We can’t wait to do more with them.

Breathonics investment

• OliveX adds a key component to your workout routine
• The next step in the fitness metaverse it breathe-and-earn

More investments, this time in Silentmode Limited’s Breathonics app. Hear us out. You’re out on a Dustland Runner mission and our guess is you’re huffing and puffing, and rightly so. But breathing — controlling it, getting enough of it, maximising it — is something we take for granted when we work out.

Making it work for you and learning proper meditation techniques is something we believe will complement our fitness ecosystem. It’s why we invested in Breathonics as soon as it ventured into Web3. The app already has thousands of downloads and active monthly users, and those numbers are only going to go up when it launches its utility token. Stay tuned!

Discord: Bigger, Better

We have some pretty lofty ambitions here, which is one of the reasons we’re relaunching a renewed, refreshed and refocused Discord server. We aim to make OliveX the place to turn to for anyone looking for a fun, engaging community obsessed with all things fitness, Web3 and gaming — a community that is welcoming, inclusive, innovative and accessible to even the most non-sporty among us.

We’re pretty confident our M2E games are going to light a proverbial fire under anyone who enjoys a good yarn and an addictive game, which is why they are the bedrock of our quest to get 1 billion people more active. Absolute beginners and seasoned athletes alike should be able to mix and mingle, and ideally everyone will find a fellow game, sport or team nerd to nerd out with.

Most importantly we want the community that lives here to build it with us, because we hope you’ll be here for the long run.

To learn more about Dustland Runner, read the Litepaper, refer to the official website, or download and play the game for iOS and Android. For more about Dustland Rider, hit the website and sign up to the newsletter for iOS and PC details. Android users can pre-register at the Google Play Store.

About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE

OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE

Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.

If there’s a theme to this week’s update, it’s inclusion. Not just of age, place or ability level but of tastes. Our goal is to build a wide-ranging, diverse DOSE-based infrastructure where all players will find something for them, from simply breathing to a major workout, and be rewarded for it. So with that in mind, let’s get to the news.

About Rewards 2.0 (real time rewards)

• iOS is out
• Android is fresh off testing and ready for update now

Show us where you are running these missions from! Pin your location and tag #dustlandrunner.

Also part of the most recent updates: GPS must be enabled to ensure fairness for rewards distribution and that missions are completed by running — not by other funky means.

How do real time rewards work?

• Approximately 1 million tokens will be distributed evenly every month. That’s estimated to be roughly 33,000 DOSE per day
• DOSE is distributed evenly throughout the day, across all hours
• The amount of DOSE earned depends on the number of players who are also running during the same minute

Playing Dustland Runner with real time rewards isn’t all that different, but for a short tutorial that will tell you all you need to know hit YouTube:

About Ape Missions

• Meet and greet with Buster

• A refreshed look! Three sharp-eyed Dustcaps found our Easter Eggs

• Ape Pass holders sounded off on the Discord poll, and the majority agree that a few days isn’t enough to get into a row about, and so Ape Missions for iOS will be releasing just a little ahead of the Android version.

What’s the status of KYC?

We’re building the games thoughtfully; high spec audio production, a fair and functional rewards system, and game loops demand we set priorities in order to get everything right. KYC will come later, but we’re sure most of you are hoarding your in-game DOSE for some sick and crazy in-game upgrades. (Not that we just suggested that. You didn’t hear that from us…)

The Vision for Dustland Games

Some of you read our Litepaper with a fine-toothed comb, and there will be more updates included in another version soon. For now, the exciting things you’ll want to know about are the 4 game pillars:

• Fitness Focus: Active engagement through running for rewards
• Captivating Narrative: The more a Dustcap progress through the game, the more they discover about the Dustland world
• Ownership Economy: Think Diablo. Loadout screen, collect your items and boom!?
• Meaningful RPG: Take on the role of a Dustcap, progress through the game with in-game decisions and have a real impact on the experience

That’s all for now, but make sure to circle back to our next Twitter Spaces to get the next updates from Dustland. Guaranteed there’s going to be something to talk about. Follow us on Twitter and Discord for details.

To learn more about Dustland Runner, read the Litepaper, refer to the official website, or download and play the game for iOS and Android. For more about Dustland Rider, hit the website and sign up to the newsletter for iOS and PC details. Android users can pre-register at the Google Play Store.

About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE

OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE

Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.

It’s getting exciting in Dustland! We’re half way through the completion ticket burn period and some of you are wondering where we’ve been. We’ve been working hard to figure out who our Dustcaps really are, and how we might boost utility for them — among other things.

We have a lot of HAPPY news to share!

1. Reward pool

We have always wanted to address the elephant in the room but we needed TIME to get it right. First, let’s remind ourselves of our core principles:

• Reward early players
• Reward all effort
• Give our NFTs real utility
• ALWAYS look out for our real, supportive players

With that in mind, the final reward pool will now total 10 million DOSE — that’s an extra 5 million over our original estimate!

• 7.5M DOSE will be distributed among all those who burn completion tickets
• 2.5M additional DOSE will be shared among those who burn completion tickets and who also hold an Ape Pass

You can think of the DOSE Ape Pass bonus as a surprise for current Ape Pass holders. We said utility was one of our mandates, and we promised we’d make the Pass worth getting (plus, it’s super cool). This might be the first Ape Pass perk, but it won’t be the last, and this additional reward for Pass holders is a testament to how seriously we take giving our NFTs utility. If you don’t have an Ape Pass, you can still pick it up at OpenSea.

Note:

• Only Ape Pass holders who have burnt their completion tickets are entitled for the extra 2.5M pool (if you are a pass holder but didn’t burn any completion ticket, you won’t receive rewards)
• Ape Pass must be in the same wallet that your Dustland account is tied to AND burnt your completion tickets on
• One account (one human) will only be encountered for 1 Ape Pass, if you have more than one you will not get extra share of the 2.5M DOSE pool

2. Keeping it real

A lot of players have asked us to ensure a fair game for everyone — and we couldn’t agree more! We’ve been doing a little digging, and guess what? We found a bunch of players that appear to have more than one Dustland account, and they’re trying to collect DOSE rewards in each and every one of them. Cheeky monkeys! (No relation to Ape Pass holders.)

Our T&C clearly states that one in-game account can earn tokens in any 24-hour period, and so trying to collect from multiple accounts violates the T&C (see for yourself here). So anyone who thinks this might apply to them, please watch out for an email from Team Dustland about confirming your primary account email address (via Google form), in order to collect your rewards before August 4, at 15:00 UTC+8. DOSE can’t be delivered without it.

Fairness and weeding out the cheats are important to us, and though we’re not perfect, we’re starting with the controllables. On top of filtering accounts we’re going to reward only those players willing to run with GPS on. Indoor treadmills and step counts will not be entitled to Rewards 2.0 (read more on that below). You can still enjoy the story if that’s your preference!

But on a related note, if anyone has ideas on how we can include step counts and measure them accurately, we’d love to hear from you!

3. Rewards 2.0 Test Group

In the next week or so, Trailblazers, Ape Squad members and our mods will be among a small group of players invited to play and test the new DOSE 2.0 rewards system. The only rule they’ll need to follow is: No Spoilers. They can’t ruin the surprise by poking around you! And we’ve said it before. Trailblazer roles are special because they’re the go-to gang for game testing — of any kind. So keep an eye open for a role when they come up for grabs.

4. Ape Missions in 3…2…

More great news for Ape Pass holders. After some tinkering to make the story flow better, Ape Missions are on track for an August launch. Yes, later this month.

5. Rider testing

The second Dustland game, Dustland Rider, is also right around the corner. We’re about to finish up a testing phase with a few Dustcaps we invited for an early test drive. We haven’t heard back from everyone yet. You know who you are. Make sure you get back to us by August 7 with your feedback.

6. Staking ends this Sunday!

The first DOSE staking event also wraps up on August 7. There’s only one button away from withdrawing, so if you haven’t staked yet, you have a few hours left.

To read more about burning completion tickets, head over this Medium post. To keep up to date on Dustland news, sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Twitter, or join us on Discord.

To learn more about Dustland Runner, read the Litepaper, refer to the official website, or download and play the game for iOS and Android. For more about Dustland Rider, hit the website and sign up to the newsletter for iOS and PC details. Android users can pre-register at the Google Play Store.

About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE

OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE

Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.

Hi there Dustcaps,

Some of you saw us recently so for them, we’re back! For those among you who missed the Community Check In event last Wednesday, we’re here with a very brief explainer of the Dustland game economy.

We just announced a burn period, running for two weeks, and it’s kind of dominated the conversation. But the burn is one part of a long term plan rooted in utility for Dustland.

If you really want the TL’DR version:

1. Our number one goal is creating a game for actual players;
2. Which is powered by DOSE, whose value is in its utility to make the game better;
3. And ultimately lead to a healthy game economy and ecosystem that constantly engages active players.

For those who don’t mind a bit of reading, Here’s the (still) short version.

Utility, utility, utility

You know how there was One Ring to rule them all? Well our One Ring is utility. Our Dustland games have been, and will continue to be, designed with utility in mind. True, Dustland Runner is still in the Alpha phase, and Dustland Rider is just going into Alpha testing, but Dustland NFT holders (Kettlemine and Ape Pass) will be the first to be getting a taste of what utility means. Those NFTs are allowing holders to collect in-game DOSE and enjoy a separate reward pool. It’s only been a few months, so this is the tip of the iceberg .

However, the next phase of our development focuses on laying deeper foundations for one of our most important long term goals: the gear system.

If you think of Dustland Runner as a game first, and you should, the utility we give in-game DOSE within the game is what keeps real players in the game, and keeps them active. We’ve said it before: Dustland is about fitness, fun and the rewards that come with it, and we’ve always been proactive about keeping out opportunists. Real players who want to be there equate to an active and engaged community and a healthy game economy, and that’s our number one goal.

Simply put, we want to give DOSE as much utility as possible, and to do that we need a strong, self-sustaining economy, and we need to be careful in how we distribute the (token) supply. This will be critical as the community grows, and must be constant, even as demand increases.

The Future

At some point down the road, players will be able to upgrade their NFTs, compete with other players, and unlock exclusive reward pools, but we can’t do any of that until we have a solid gear system.

Finally, as the story develops, we expect to make it more flexible, with multiple narratives — some longer, some shorter, but with something for every taste. This is a fitness metaverse, so we’ll be collaborating on a story that responds to this community. It will be kind of like doing a big jigsaw puzzle. Everyone can grab a piece of it but still be part of the whole.

We hope that gives you a better idea of where we’re going, why, and how, but don’t be shy about reaching out to us any time. We’re always open to comments and criticisms that will make Dustland a better experience for everyone.

To read more about burning completion tickets, head over this Medium post. To keep up to date on Dustland news, sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Twitter, or join us on Discord.

To learn more about Dustland Runner, read the Litepaper, refer to the official website, or download and play the game for iOS and Android. For more about Dustland Rider, hit the website and sign up to the newsletter for iOS and PC details. Android users can pre-register at the Google Play Store.

About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE

OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE

Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.

If you attended the Discord Community Check In you’ll have heard some news about a crucial upcoming milestone. If you missed it, well, you’re here now. Some of you may feel like it’s been a long time coming — ‘When?’ gets bandied around quite a bit on Twitter and Discord — but the time has finally come to convert your Dustland Runner completion tickets to in-game DOSE. We have set the date for July 21!

In case you need a refresher, DOSE is our fixed-supply rewards system, awarded in exchange for the energy you use during a mission — so on a run, jog or walk. DOSE is designed for sustainability and scalability so that the economy won’t break as more and more players come to Dustland. Moving forward, players will receive in-game DOSE, it is valued equal to DOSE token at 1 to 1 (Scroll down for more information).

About ticket burn

If you’re a Dustcap with a pile of completion tickets and a Kettlemine NFT, your time has finally come. The burn is upon us.

Sure, it sounds like a galactic warp drive event Star Trek fans will recall, but it’s really the two-week period we’ve set for converting your Dustland Runner completion tickets to in-game DOSE.

This will be the only period during which you will be able to convert your tickets to DOSE. We know you’ve been waiting for this, so don’t miss it.

• Burn period: 21 July 2022–4 August 2022
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Start/Finish Time: 07:00 UTC
• Where: www.thedustland.com
• What you need: Completion ticket(s) + 1 Kettlemine NFT

If you’re new to Dustland, find out what a Kettlemine NFT is here.

To get one, head to OpenSea.

Total DOSE reward pool: 5,000,000 DOSE

Only completion tickets that are burnt get to share this pool. The burn mechanism being as follows (example):

• 100,000 Completion Tickets in total burnt across all players at the end of the burn period
• Alice burnt 100 Completion Tickets and Bob burnt 5 Completion Tickets
• Alice can claim 0.1% of the DOSE Rewards and Bob can claim .005% of the DOSE Rewards

Important reminder:

Ticket window closes on 21 July, 2022 at 04:00 UTC. After that there will be no more completion tickets earned from playing missions and players will not be able to earn any rewards until the new reward system rolls out in August.

How to Burn Tutorial

Redeeming your completion tickets for in-game DOSE is simple, and starts at the Dustland website.

Step 1: Head to www.thedustland.com

Click “Connect Wallet” and link it to your Dustland account. Please ensure you connect to the wallet that you want to use to redeem completion tickets for in-game DOSE. You cannot unlink or change wallets at this time.

Still struggling? Check out this support page.

Click “Ok, Let’s Burn” to start.

Step 2: Click “Initiate Burn” to burn all Completion Tickets and consume 1 Kettlemine NFT.

You can only select “Burn all tickets.” Completion tickets will be discontinued after the new rewards system is implemented. Any remaining completion tickets will have no value. Why hold on to them?

Notes:

• Burn is happening on the Polygon chain. Make sure you’ve got some MATIC in your wallet for gas fees.
• Initiate the burn only once. Once triggered, it may take some time so be patient. If you see the loading wheel, it’s working, so don’t worry and keep an eye on your wallet.
• We recommend not changing the gas price setting for optimal results. It’s pre-set for you!

You’re good to go! All you have to do now is wait until the end of the burn period to receive your in-game DOSE.

Notes:

• Your tickets and NFT will only be burnt when in-game DOSE is dropped to your Dustland account.
• You can check your burn status under your wallet on Dustland website.

Hit YouTube for a tutorial that will cover all the bases:

When do I receive my DOSE?

You will receive your in-game DOSE after we calculate the total number of valid completion tickets submitted and confirm the eligible users to benefit from the reward pool, on 5 August 2022.

We are a gamified fitness company and our goal is to facilitate players’ across different experience levels in fitness, gaming and Web3. Therefore Dustland has always been about making our game accessible and inclusive to all right from the start. We removed all entry barriers so that it’s free to download and no NFT is required to start.

Building on that principle, we know we have players from around the world who want to put their steps to work. Therefore we have specifically designed our game system in a way that:

• When you are in the game, all of the rewards you earn will be in the form of in-game DOSE (in-game DOSE is valued equal to DOSE token at 1 to 1)
• In-game DOSE has the same utility as DOSE token for the game e.g be used to upgrade your gear
• No efforts are wasted!

Any player that has been KYC approved will be able to withdraw their in-game DOSE to DOSE tokens. KYC is there to protect players and allow them to safely withdraw their tokens. It’s a crucial step for DOSE’s long term stability too. KYC will be available in late August or September.

Right now it seems like we’re making you jump through hoops, but in the end you’ll be set for Dustland Runner, for Dustland Rider, and whatever we bring to you down the road.

For any more details, head to the FAQ.

Finally, we’re excited to tell you that the release of Mission 4 is around the corner! The new chapter will send you to Glass Hills and into the path of some important Dustland denizens, one with a major secret, who will help you dodge wardogs and a particularly nasty pirate. Look for it soon on the App Store for iOS and at Google Play for Android.

To keep up with news, updates and other Dustland announcements, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or join us on Discord. To learn more about Dustland Runner, read the Litepaper, refer to the official website, or download and play the game for iOS and Android.

About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE

OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE

Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.

Hello Dustcaps and soon-to-be Dust Riders,

Today is the end of Q2 and a lot has happened. We’re tired in the best possible way yet excited about the world and community we’re building for you, but we have a ways to go.

It’s been too long since we’ve reached out to you all, but we now have the right people and processes in place to correct that. It’s been a busy few months of late nights and long discussions here in Dustland, as we develop game features that are sustainable, accessible and, most of all, fun! We’ve been reading every single comment and responding to your requests as a team.

We know you want to know what’s in store and when you can expect new missions, features and updates.

We’ve’ been focused on two crucial fronts:

1. Developing and testing a solid rewards system for Dustland that is sustainable long term. We want to ensure the longevity of both Dustland and the value of our utility token. We’re learning from the mistakes that others have made and focused on making the transition from completion tickets to DOSE a valuable and fair experience.
2. DOSE is meaningless without a stellar game experience. For Dustland, that relies heavily on the creative development of the world, lore and characters, the production that goes into the audio you hear, and the gameplay we want you to experience. That’s what brings it all to life. At the same time we want to keep you, the players, engaged by ironing out the wrinkles.

So what have we been up to?

We are indeed getting through all your comments and addressing all the issues you’ve raised. So in the next batch of updates and additions you can expect:

• Audio Mute Function (live!): You asked tirelessly and we’re sorry that it didn’t come sooner! We know a lot of you have been coming back to the app on a regular basis and have heard Lord Ingram’s dialogue dozens of times! The story’s great. You love the characters. But sometimes they need to just take a seat. And now you can make them do just that.
• New DOSE reward system: As we speak we’re testing the DOSE rewards system internally and we’ll soon be inviting 10 players to join us. The lucky 10 will be selected from among our early supporters: Trailblazers. Moving forward, this is the role we’ll be turning to for guinea pigs for all things new in Dustland.
• Ape missions back on track: To everyone who has an Ape Pass burning a hole in their virtual pockets, and who’ve made comments about the audio story’s heavy listening demands, we hear you too. You want something snappy and easy to consume on the go. We revisited the scripts and made some changes to address your feedback about the language. It’s back in production and Ape missions are coming soon.

So why are we getting a Dustland Rider Alpha when Dustland Runner is still a WIP?

That’s a valid question, and we understand why this could appear as overly ambitious, so we’d like to take this opportunity to share with you why that’s not the case.

• Dustland is more than just one game. Runner and Rider are two very different games — one needs gear, one doesn’t, one is indoors, the other can get outside — under the same brand
• We have two unconnected but equally dedicated teams working on Runner and Rider, so there’s no chance that we’ll either cannibalise our resources or let one game bloom at the expense of the other
• The creativity of each game demands distinct skill sets — Rider is 3D for a start — and so each team has its own specific crew
• The entire purpose of Dustland is to engage more people in the fitness world by building great games anchored by great storytelling. That doesn’t happen with one game in a vacuum, and as we see it: the more the merrier.

Like we said off the top: The team is super-excited with how far we’ve come in the past couple of months and is grateful to have a highly engaged community behind it. We’re sorry if you’ve felt frustrated or disappointed at some point on this journey. We know we haven’t done everything perfectly, and at times we might have missed the mark, but we’re dedicated and we learn from our mistakes — as any good team will. Most of all, we continue to get better with your valuable input and continued support.

Team Dustland

Following the huge success of Dustland Runner, OliveX is getting ready to unveil the next part of its Fitness Metaverse, the first-ever ride-to-earn (R2E) audio adventure: Dustland Rider.

Set in the same dystopian world as Dustland Runner, Dustland Rider allows all you cycling enthusiasts to use your bikes as a game controller as you follow the same kind of immersive story and complete missions to earn in-game rewards. All you need to get started is a passion for fitness.

Dustland Rider (Alpha) is launching soon, and is now available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store for Android so that you get the app downloaded to your device automatically on release. For iOS, PC and Mac players, you can also sign up and be the first to play: https://thedustland.com/rider

About Dustland Rider

Dustland Rider is the perfect way to get on the road to meeting your daily fitness goals and tracking your performance. In making what can be a drab work-out fun, the indoor cycling game motivates you to get fit as it tracks your speed and distance, in the gym or at home.

“Cycling is among the best and most popular ways to get a good cardio workout, especially as more and more of us take up riding in the gym or at home,” said Keith Rumjahn, Founder and CEO, OliveX. “Dustland Rider is a first-of-its-kind audio fitness game, and together with Dustland Runner forms the foundation of our M2E mission to gamify fitness. The release of Rider is a strategic move that will expose OliveX to the global cycling market, grow our long term vision to bring one billion people to blockchain, and expand our footprint in the Fitness Metaverse.”

Based on SOL Cycling’s game engine, you’ll ride through the ghost towns of the post-apocalyptic Dustland while being chased by pirates and cyberdogs as you race to complete supply missions in a breathless adventure. Future releases will include features that allow you to compete with friends and share stats.

“When I started SOL Cycling the idea was to make indoor bike training more engaging, less of a chore, but still a significant workout. Dustland Rider is the ambitious evolution of that idea,” said Dustland Rider CEO Scott Williams. “In developing a new R2E game with OliveX, it was exciting to be able to graft SOL’s mechanics onto a game that would slot into, and complement, its larger fitness metaverse ecosystem as well as maximise the power of blockchain technology. Ultimately, though, this is a game, and making a workout fun is the best way to motivate people to get active. I think we are on our way to accomplishing that with Dustland Rider.”

Easy Set-up

Dustland Rider (Alpha) can be set up and ready to go in minutes. Aside from that passion for fitness, all you’ll need is a smart bike or direct drive trainer, a stable internet/WiFi connection, and to follow three simple steps:

• Download and install Dustland Rider on your PC or phone or tablet
• If using an outdoor bike, place it on a compatible indoor trainer
• Connect the speed sensor to your device via Bluetooth

You’re off to the races.

For more details about Dustland Rider, take a look at the demo on the official website: https://thedustland.com/rider

To keep up with news, updates and other Dustland announcements, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or join us on Discord. To give Dustland Runner a try, you can download the game and read about it in its Litepaper.

About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE

OliveX (BVI) is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements related to $DOSE: www.linktr.ee/dosetoken

Restrictions on our Games, Fitness Metaverse, and $DOSE

Restrictions due to compliance regulations for different jurisdictions apply. Residents from certain jurisdictions may not earn $DOSE or participate in NFT sales and/or campaigns in our fitness metaverse. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the type of game or experience you are attempting to access.