ZED Champions: Run the Future
New year. New game. New name.
The new era of ZED RUN is here and it’s called ZED Champions! Previously unveiled under the working title ZEDx, the new name strikes a balance between honouring the legacy of ZED RUN and embracing the future. Through extensive testing of several names, ZED Champions emerged as the people's choice—a perfect fit for a game where the ultimate goal is to become a champion!
Set to launch this year, ZED Champions isn’t a sequel to ZED RUN—it’s an entirely reimagined game. While some features will feel familiar, most have been redesigned to deliver a more strategic, and competitive gameplay environment.
What makes ZED Champions stand out?
ZED Champions is your stage to forge a legacy. This skill-based experience rewards players for progressive behaviours. With real money prizes and unmatched prestige on the line, the stakes have never been higher—it’s where skill meets big rewards. Let’s break it down.
Automated Racing
No more manual entries. Horses in ZED Champions are automatically entered into two races daily, competing in eight-horse events. This streamlines the experience, letting you focus on making smart, impactful breeding decisions.
Dynamic Matchmaking
Races are designed for fairness, automatically pairing horses with competitors of similar skill levels using the Matchmaking Leaderboard.
$ZED Balance System
Each horse’s internal $ZED Token balance contributes to race stakes. Higher balances mean higher rewards, raising the stakes as competition intensifies.
Breeding Auctions
Live auctions add a competitive twist to breeding. Mares bid on studs in a dynamic marketplace, ensuring a constantly evolving pool of elite bloodlines.
Augments for Performance
Equip your horses with Augments like speed boosts or endurance enhancements to gain a competitive edge. The right combination of Augments can be the key to dominating the track.
$ZED Token - Powering the Ecosystem
$ZED Token is the backbone of ZED Champions, powering every aspect of the game. It drives race entries and rewards through a sustainable Player Treasury, funded by in-game transactions to ensure a growing pool of prizes. When a horse enters the Racing Pool, a portion of its $ZED auction price is retained as a balance. Each race contributes a percentage of this balance to prize pools, creating high-stakes competitions. Additionally, a portion of the fees generated from spectator engagement through our new mobile app, ZED Picks, will go directly to players, providing more opportunities to earn rewards.
A Bold Move to Base
ZED Champions is making a strategic shift to Base, Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2. This move enhances our player experience with faster transactions, lower fees, and improved scalability. Base's robust infrastructure perfectly aligns with our vision for a seamless and efficient gaming ecosystem.
We're confident this transition will position ZED Champions for significant growth while maintaining the security and reliability our community deserves. Bridging details and timelines will be shared soon to ensure a smooth transition for all players.
Built to Run the Future
From strategic breeding to exhilarating races, every move shapes your legacy. It’s a platform designed to evolve with its players—a 24/7 digital ecosystem where skill meets opportunity. With a fresh team, a scalable marketing strategy, and the upcoming ZED Picks app for spectators, ZED Champions is poised to set new standards in competitive gaming.
Get ready - the race to the future starts this year!
