TL;DR
ZED RUN: Sunset Stakes - One Epic Tournament Coming Up!
Season 15: C1-C5 Maidens and Huge XP Boosts!
Alpha 2: Let the Game Begin!
Legacy Leaderboard: Biggest movers of the week
Trivia: ZED Champions Rewards Trivia Game
ZED RUN Sunset Stakes
As we approach the next chapter in digital horse racing, we must first celebrate a remarkable one. On February 28, 2025, ET ZED RUN will officially sunset, marking the end of an incredible era filled with innovation, competition, and a vibrant community that made this journey unforgettable. We have crafted a plan to honour ZED RUN’s legacy and set the stage to run the future with ZED Champions.
The Sunset Stakes will feature a $100,000 ZED Token prize pool and will take place over three days in Class 1. The format will include the sum of all scores, T3, T6 & DU, and Multiscore, with the final race distances still to be determined.
For more information, head to the blog.
Season 15 - C1-C5 Maidens and Huge XP Boosts!
The first of the week long Seasons that will count towards the Sunset Stakes features C1-C5 Maidens, Sit and Gos with huge XP multipliers designed to get horses from the bottom of their respective class to the top as quickly as possible. The goal is to push as many horses to level 700 as possible by the time the Sunset Stakes event comes around, which will be a big Open event in Class 1.
So what are you waiting for? Hit the track to earn some insane XP and rise up the leaderboard to C1 for the finale!!
Season details here.
Alpha 2, Let The Game Begin!
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The wait is finally over! Alpha 2 playtests are officially gearing up to begin on Jan 29, marking another significant milestone in our development journey. This phase will see approximately 100 players granted access to the testnet, providing the most comprehensive testing experience to date.
Running for three weeks, Alpha 2 will allow players to freely explore the core gaming features at their own pace. This invaluable feedback will be crucial in refining the game experience prior to launch. This is a pivotal moment for the project, and we can't wait to see what will be discovered!
WAGMI!
Legacy Leaderboard Movers and Shakers
mnp absolutely crushed it this week on the Legacy Leaderboard, racking up a massive 4790.3 points to bring their total to a staggering 15965.67. Hot on their heels were Crazy Horse and No Stable No Fun, both putting in strong performances with 2314.62 and 2249.85 points respectively.
Now let's talk about the climbers! 🦕 Dinoco Racing 🦕 exploded up the rankings, soaring a mind-blowing 39695 places to land at a respectable rank 977. 🐎 🐎 DGP also made a serious power play, climbing a hefty 13541 ranks to secure position 1224. And let's not forget Running Justice, who charged their way up 901 points to claim rank 1245.
These are the moves that make the Legacy Leaderboard exciting to watch. Congrats to all the players who made waves this week, we can’t wait to see what happens next week with some crazy XP multipliers giving y’all a boost!
ZED Champions Rewards Trivia
Question 1: Leaderboard Rewards
What determines the rewards you receive from the ZED Champions Rewards Chests?
a) Number of races completed
b) Your leaderboard position
c) Number of horses you own
d) Your stable's name
Question 2: Bloodline Allocation
Which bloodline receives the highest allocation of Gen0 Racers in the Champion Tier Rewards Chest?
a) Nakamoto
b) Szabo
c) Finney
d) Buterin
Question 3: Total ZED Token Rewards
How many $ZED tokens are allocated to the Champion Tier Rewards Chest?
a) 555,555.56 $ZED
b) 706,018.52 $ZED
c) 1,388,888.89 $ZED
d) 243,055.56 $ZED
Question 4: Rare Tier Bloodline
How many Gen0 Breeders from the Szabo bloodline are included in the Rare Tier Chest?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
Question 5: Breeding Starter Tier
Which bloodline is exclusively available in the Breeding Starter Tier Chest?
a) Nakamoto
b) Szabo
c) Buterin
d) Finney
Question 6: Chest Quantities
How many ZED Champions Uncommon Chests are allocated at launch?
a) 200
b) 400
c) 500
d) TBD
Question 7: Racing Horses
Up to how many Racing horses are allocated to leaderboard positions?
a) 3,500
b) 4,320
c) 7,500
d) 10,000
Question 8: Gen0 Racers in the Legendary Tier
How many Gen0 Racers from the Nakamoto bloodline are included in the Legendary Tier Chest?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Question 9: Lower Tier Rewards
What is the total $ZED reward allocated to the Common Tier Rewards Chest?
a) 81,018.52 $ZED
b) 34,722.22 $ZED
c) 243,055.56 $ZED
d) None
Question 10: Breeding Horses Distribution
What ensures that every wallet receives at least one horse?
a) Marketing campaigns
b) Seasonal breeding events
c) Leaderboard wallets' distribution policy
d) Stable bonuses
Last Week’s Answers
ZED Champions Dynamic Auction Breeding Trivia Game
How much did you know about ZED Champions Dynamic Auction Breeding system?
- What is the only way new horses are introduced into the ZED Champions racing pool?
b) Through the Dynamic Auction Breeding system in the stud marketplace
- In the stud marketplace, who is responsible for bidding on studs?
b) Retired mare owners, to secure a breeding opportunity
- How long must an auction remain open before it is eligible for settlement?
c) 72 hours, as required by the system
- What happens if a mare owner places a bid and it is not settled within seven days?
b) The bid expires, and the reserved breeding slot is released.
- What is the primary purpose of the auction system in breeding new horses?
b) Allows mare owners to bid competitively for studs with desirable traits.
- Can stud owners cancel an auction with bids already placed?
b) No, but bids will cancel automatically if not settled within seven days.
- What must happen before an auction can be settled?
a) A replacement horse must be selected from the racing pool to retire.
- How is the payment from a settled auction distributed?
b) Split among the new horse's balance, player treasury, stud owner, and VHS.
- Does bloodline influence the new breeding system?
b) Yes, bloodline still plays a role, but its effects may evolve in future updates.
- What feature replaces the traditional class system and breed types in ZED Champions?
a) A horse’s unique DNA and specific racing characteristics
