Running for more than a year now, Moon Karts distinguishes itself by weaving together thrilling races, strategic gameplay, and a robust economy that rewards more than just raw speed. Its “Economy & Rewards” structure is designed to reward dedication, skill, and smart asset management — not merely the lucky few.
The Four-Factor Reward Formula
Moon Karts doesn’t rely on a one-size-fits-all reward scheme. Instead, the game calculates earnings based on four critical dimensions: player skill, time invested, the quality of NFTs used (karts, parts, drivers), and the amount of governance tokens staked.
Thus, in order to maximize rewards, it’s not enough to just win races — you need strong NFTs, commitment, and proper staking. If you lack any one of those factors, your earnings potential goes down accordingly. This balanced system encourages players to invest time, fine-tune their gear, and participate in the game economy.
Token Distribution: Where the Rewards Come From
At the heart of the economy lies the governance token (COLONY), which is distributed daily across a number of reward pools. According to the game’s economic model: 40% of the tokens go to the “Orbitals Pool,” 25% to the “Ranking Pool,” 10% are placed directly on racetracks for players to collect, 5% go toward the “Referral Pool,” and the remaining 20% is reserved for the “Seasonal Pool.”
This diversified reward allocation ensures that various playstyles — from hardcore racers to casual referrers — have a chance to earn, while also promoting long-term engagement through seasonal and ranking-based incentives.
Earning Through Racing, Track Items, and Leaderboards
When you race in Moon Karts, there are multiple ways to earn COLONY:
First, during a race you may pick up COLONY tokens directly on the track — but you only keep them if you finish the race still holding them. Lose them, or finish poorly, and the tokens vanish.
Second, Moon Karts tracks performance and assigns players a ranking based on ELO-like skill, where daily and seasonal leaderboards reward the best-performing racers proportionally through the Ranking Pool.
Third, the game uses a separate point-system called “Orbitals.” During a race you can collect Orbitals — and if you finish successfully, those count toward a daily or seasonal Orbitals leaderboard. The amount of Orbitals you earn per race can even scale depending on the quality of the cards you used (karts, parts, drivers), giving an edge to invested players. Top positions yield proportionally larger COLONY rewards from the Orbitals Pool.
By combining performance (racing wins), equipment (high-tier NFTs), and consistency (frequent play), players can climb both leaderboards for increased earnings.
Referral System & Alternative Income (Not Yet Live)
Moon Karts also supports a referral-based earning track. Each player gets a unique invite code — when a referred player spends real money (not in-game tokens) of at least $20, the referrer earns a “point.” Additional spending by that referred user yields more points, which determine a referrer’s share of the Referral Pool.
The Referral Pool only carries 5% of the daily token distribution, but it offers a passive way for players to benefit by helping the community grow — particularly content creators, streamers, or community builders.
The Seasonal Rewards Pool — For Long-Term Players
Perhaps the most interesting aspect for dedicated players is the Seasonal Rewards Pool. Every ten gaming days, the game tallies performance across leaderboards and distributes the tokens accumulated in the Seasonal Pool (which receives 20% of the daily allocation) among top players.
This structure rewards consistency and long-term commitment: those who invest time, refine their NFT setup, and perform steadily are likely to reap the most benefits. It encourages players not only to win — but to return again and again, refining their strategies, upgrading their gear, and climbing the ranks over time.