What Is Crypto Land? Virtual Property Explained Simply

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Key Takeaways

  • CryptoLand is a blockchain-based strategy game built on the XRP Ledger where players own NFT Lands and Avatars
  • The game takes place on Mount CryCor, featuring 10 levels of land rarity with different earning potential
  • Players choose from 4 Avatar classes: Army, Artisans, Miners, and Nobles, plus Royalty (Kings and Queens)
  • The in-game currency is CRYPTO, which can be earned through mining, collecting rent, governing, and other actions
  • Each Avatar class has unique subclasses with different abilities, costs, and earning potential

CryptoLand is a blockchain-based strategy game where players own NFT Lands and Avatars (called Cryptopians) to earn the in-game currency CRYPTO. Set in the world of CryCor, the game centers around Mount CryCor where players mine resources, collect taxes, raid opponents, and forge weapons. Your success depends on strategic decisions about which lands to own, which avatar classes to deploy, and how to manage your economy through the Bank of CryptoLand.

The World of CryCor

CryptoLand takes place in CryCor, a perilous world full of risk where CryCor contains a valuable mountain called Mount CryCor. The mountain holds vast untapped riches that players compete to extract and control. The higher you climb on the mountain, the more valuable the land becomes, but reaching the summit requires significant participation.

The game uses the XRP Ledger blockchain, providing fast transactions and low fees for all in-game activities.

Land Ownership in CryptoLand

Lands in CryptoLand contain vast untapped riches, but not all Land is equal. Each Land has been surveyed by Cryptopian Ore Surveyors and given a level from 1 to 10:

Land Level Total Supply Daily Rent Production Location
Level 10 (Rarest) 100 3.0 CRYPTO Summit of Mount CryCor
Level 9 200 1.8 CRYPTO Near the summit
Level 8 400 1.6 CRYPTO High elevation
Level 7 800 1.4 CRYPTO Upper mountain
Level 6 1,000 1.2 CRYPTO Mid-upper mountain
Level 5 1,400 1.0 CRYPTO Mid mountain
Level 4 2,000 0.8 CRYPTO Lower-mid mountain
Level 3 3,000 0.6 CRYPTO Lower mountain
Level 2 4,000 0.4 CRYPTO Base of mountain
Level 1 (Most Common) 4,800 0.2 CRYPTO Foothills

The higher the land level, the more resources that land offers. Land owners can harvest resources by collecting rent, and they’re at lower risk of falling victim to theft. Learn more about how CryptoLand ownership works.

Avatar Classes (Cryptopians)

Cryptopian citizens are represented in the game as Avatars, which are divided into classes and subclasses, each with a unique function within the world of CryCor. There are currently 4 Avatar Classes (Army, Artisans, Miners, and Nobles) plus Royalty.

Army Class

Armies are the backbone of a thriving empire. After the Dark Lord from CryCor attacked, villagers began organizing trained armies to protect against further attacks. Army Avatars are divided into 4 subclasses:

  • Foot Soldier / Spearman: Entry-level soldiers
  • Archer / Cavalry: Mid-tier combat units
  • Blacksmith / King’s Guard: Advanced military roles
  • Knight: Elite warriors with the highest thieving ability

Each subclass has its own base raiding rate that affects rewards per raid. Castle Raids are structured similar to those within an Avatar’s base thieving action. Army Avatars can equip weapons and armor to boost their stats.

Artisans Class

Artisans currently feature only 1 subclass: the Blacksmith. They are responsible for forging Cryptonium into new CRYPTO, as well as using it to forge weaponry and armor. Blacksmiths are essential to the economy and the ongoing war effort.

Miners Class

Miners have 5 subclasses that determine their role within the mining operation:

  • Miner: Basic resource extraction (0.6 CRYPTO daily production)
  • Transport: Moving materials (1.2 CRYPTO daily production)
  • Ventilation: Mine maintenance (1.8 CRYPTO daily production)
  • Supervisor: Overseeing operations (2.4 CRYPTO daily production)
  • Foreman: Managing entire mining crews (3.0 CRYPTO daily production)

Each subclass extracts resources proportional to their skill. Miners live a harsh life and must always be wary of thieves and criminals who want to rob them before they can refine their CRYPTO.

Nobles Class

Nobles have 3 subclasses with the ability to Govern, which allows them to receive a percentage of the taxes generated from the Tax Pool:

  • Merchant: Rank 25, 1.25 CRYPTO daily governing production
  • Banker: Rank 50, 2.0 CRYPTO daily governing production
  • Lords & Ladies: Rank 75, 2.5 CRYPTO daily governing production

The amount each Noble receives from the Tax Pool depends on the percentage of taxes collected per Governing action divided amongst all Nobles performing the Govern action.

Royalty (Kings & Queens)

Royalty is comprised of Kings and Queens, the true rulers of Cryptoland. Beyond their Royal Divine Right to their share of the Tax Pool, they also receive tribute from the Nobles living within their territories. Kings and Queens have a daily ruling production of 6.0 CRYPTO.

The CRYPTO Economy

CRYPTO is the in-game currency used for all transactions in CryptoLand. There are no classes or restrictions on who can hold CRYPTO; everyone pays with their own mining rewards, as well as resources extracted through raiding, governing, and other activities.

The economy features several key pools:

  • Tax Pool: Collects taxes from various activities, distributed to Nobles and Royalty
  • Thieve Pool: Contains stolen CRYPTO, distributed to Army avatars who thieve

In-Game Actions

CryptoLand offers various actions players can perform based on their Land or Avatar OGP (Original Genesis Points). Each action requires a set length of time to complete:

  • Collect Rent: Land owners harvest resources from their property
  • Mine: Miners extract Cryptonium Ore that must be refined into CRYPTO
  • Fabricate & Forge: Artisans create weapons and armor
  • Govern: Nobles collect taxes from the Tax Pool
  • Raid: Army attacks castles for rewards
  • Thieve: Army steals CRYPTO from the Thieve Pool
  • Rule: Royalty exercises divine right to tax collection
  • Refine: Convert mined ore into usable CRYPTO

Bank of CryptoLand

The Bank of CryptoLand is the heart of the game’s economy. Here you can Top Off XRP, stake CRYPTO, withdraw deposits, view transaction history, and employ strategies to climb the ranks. There are two main approaches to banking:

  • Be Noble: Safe, steady rewards through consistent deposits
  • Be a Miner: Higher risk, potentially greater rewards through active mining

Each path holds distinct rewards and potentially serious consequences. Will you be Noble, or be a Miner? This tier-based system underscores the strategic depth of the game, encouraging players to plan their moves carefully.

NFT Minting

The Mint Action allows you to convert resources into new Lands and Avatars. There is a finite number of available Land and Avatar NFTs, so the ability to mint either a Land or Avatar continues as long as there are available NFTs remaining. Minted Land or Avatar will then be randomized.

Frequently Asked Questions

What blockchain is CryptoLand built on?
CryptoLand is built on the XRP Ledger, which provides fast transaction finality (3-5 seconds), low fees, and energy efficiency. This makes in-game actions quick and affordable compared to Ethereum-based games.
How do I earn CRYPTO in the game?
You can earn CRYPTO through multiple methods depending on your assets: Land owners collect rent, Miners extract and refine ore, Nobles govern and collect taxes, Army avatars raid and thieve, and Royalty rules and collects tribute. Each method has different costs, risks, and rewards.
What’s the difference between Land levels?
Land levels range from 1 (most common, lowest production) to 10 (rarest, highest production). Level 10 lands at the summit of Mount CryCor produce 3.0 CRYPTO daily, while Level 1 lands in the foothills produce 0.2 CRYPTO daily. Higher level lands also have lower theft risk.
Which Avatar class should I choose?
Your choice depends on your play style. Miners offer steady resource extraction. Army provides combat and raiding opportunities. Nobles focus on governance and tax collection. Artisans (Blacksmiths) support the economy through forging. Each class has different subclasses with varying costs and earning potential.
Can my CRYPTO be stolen?
Yes, the game features a Thieve action where Army avatars can steal from the Thieve Pool. Miners are particularly vulnerable to theft before they refine their ore. Higher-level lands offer some protection against falling victim to theft. This risk is part of the game’s strategic depth.

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Last updated: January 7, 2026 | Originally published: December 26, 2025

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The CryptoLand Editorial Team consists of blockchain researchers, virtual world analysts, and technology writers with combined experience in cryptocurrency, gaming, and digital asset markets. Our team is committed to providing accurate, balanced, and thoroughly researched information about virtual land ownership.