In Brief:
- Gigaverse (official site) has launched the Burn Pit, allowing players to convert old items into a limited pool of Hard Cores during the Awakening.
- Each eligible item features a separate Hard Core pool of 300,000, with earnings dependent on the percentage of items burned.
- The Burn Pit closes on October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with Hard Cores distributed after a verification review.
Gigaverse opens the Burn Pit
Gigaverse has introduced the Burn Pit, enabling players to transform old items into Hard Cores, which are vital for the ongoing Awakening event. Players can participate by burning specific items to earn from a fixed pool of Hard Cores assigned to each item. Each eligible item is linked to a separate pool of 300,000 Hard Cores.
The pit is exclusive to Juiced players, who must have a subscription to participate. The deadline for burning items is set for October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Hard Cores will not be distributed immediately after burning; instead, they will be issued following a review process after the pit closes.
Individual pools for each item
Every item in the Burn Pit features its own pool of Hard Cores, completely isolated from other items. A player’s share from an item hinges on their total contribution to that item’s pool. For instance, if a player burns 10 percent of all Low Crit Oil submitted, they earn 10 percent of the 300,000 Hard Cores tied to that item, totaling 30,000 Hard Cores.
Currently, 154 items are eligible for burning, including various gear pieces like the Crusader Shard and Archon Silver Ring. The cumulative total across all pools amounts to 46.2 million Hard Cores. The interface allows players to filter eligible items they hold or have already burned and provides real-time updates on projected total Hard Cores based on ongoing burns.
Impact of item rarity
Having separate pools alters the dynamics significantly. Common items, which many players may burn, yield smaller individual shares, while rarer items allow fewer players to take a larger slice of the pool. If one player burns all units of a rare item, they claim the full 300,000 Hard Cores.
The real-time dashboard helps players gauge the status of each pool, offering insight into which items are heavily contested and which are still open for significant shares.
Contribution strategy
Burning items locks in a player’s commitment, but Hard Core earnings fluctuate until the pit closes. The final distribution of Hard Cores will be calculated based on a player’s total burns relative to all burns for that item. This means that positions are not secure until the deadline, as new burns can change shares dramatically.
Strict rules and timeline
Post-closure, a review will verify all burns and Juiced status before distributions occur. The Burn Pit reigns strict rules: only Juiced players can participate, and all burns are final with no possibility for refunds or exchanges. Furthermore, leftover amounts will not be distributed.
Hard Cores’ role in Awakenings
Hard Cores serve as the main currency during the Awakening, an event transitioning Gigaverse to Gigaverse Online. Players have previously gathered Hard Cores through various gameplay activities. The Burn Pit diversifies ways to acquire these resources using items left from earlier seasons.
Subscription to Giga Juice, priced around 20 USD monthly, grants access to the Burn Pit along with a 4x Hard Core multiplier and additional daily activity attempts. Hard Core totals will heavily influence standings on the Hall of Noobs leaderboard, where prizes include gacha boxes with USDC and unique cosmetics.
Growing Gigaverse ecosystem
Gigaverse operates as a browser-based dungeon RPG on the Abstract Ethereum layer 2. It features dungeons, PvE and PvP modes, gear crafting, and trading in the Gigamarket. So far, the game has attracted over 77,000 players and generated more than 5.5 million USD in revenue.
Beyond core gameplay, the ecosystem includes Giglings, NFT mounts that sold 18,000 units for 575,000 USD, and various third-party applications. Co-founder Dith envisions the platform as a diversified entertainment model, offering a variety of activities tailored to different player preferences.
The transition to Gigaverse Online aims for sustainability and broader appeal, making the Burn Pit a critical component in reshaping player engagement. The event remains open until October 5 at 18:00 UTC.
