Planet Horse, the popular NFT horse racing game on the Ronin blockchain, has announced a critical turning point. Faced with the depletion of $PHORSE liquidity, the development team and the community decided on radical changes, including a multi-chain strategy with Somnia Network and the implementation of a new economic system—Shards (Hoofstone).
This article provides a detailed breakdown of the current crisis, the survival strategy, and how the new Shards system will change your earning potential and gameplay.
1. ⚠️ Ronin Crisis: Why is $PHORSE Losing Liquidity?
The problem has been brewing for some time: many players have been actively extracting funds, leading to the exhaustion of the $PHORSE/RON liquidity pool. At the time of the announcement, a critically low amount of funds remained in the pool, which essentially freezes the ability to swap $PHORSE for RON.
The team made a responsible decision: instead of simply injecting treasury funds (which would lead to another quick “drain”), they chose to allocate resources towards long-term development and ecosystem growth, opting for a strategy of transition and stabilization.
2. 🚀 Strategic Vector: Partnership with Somnia Network
The community voted to prioritize economic balance and liquidity. The key to overcoming the crisis is expansion beyond Ronin.
Securing the Grant and a Multi-chain Future
Planet Horse has officially signed a grant agreement with Somnia Network. This step means:
- New Liquidity Backing: After full integration (within 2–6 months), the game will receive significant liquidity support on the Quickswap DEX on the Somnia Network.
- Ronin Remains Active: The game will continue to run on Ronin, but liquidity will be temporarily frozen. Arbitrage opportunities between the networks are expected to help restore Ronin’s liquidity over time.
- Incentivizing Growth: The grant will be directed towards marketing, new game features, events, and player rewards, which will attract a new audience.
3. 💎 Shards System (Hoofstone): A Revolution in the P2E Economy
To stabilize token emission and control outflows in Planet Horse, the Shard system (formerly Hoofstone) was immediately implemented. Shards are now the mandatory entry fee for races.
The Formula for Fair Race Cost Calculation
The cost of a race is calculated individually for each player and horse, ensuring a low barrier for newcomers and a high “sink” for veterans:
Shards = 100 × Horse Career Factor × User Career Factor
- User Career Factor: A measure of player profitability (ratio of $PHORSE earned vs. spent). A low factor equals a low race cost.
- Horse Career Factor: A measure of horse efficiency (ratio of earnings vs. upgrade costs).
| Example | User Factor (0.1 – Chasing ROI) | User Factor (4.0 – ROI Positive) |
| Result | Low Cost (Helps newcomers/ROI recovery) | High Cost (Balances high-profit veterans) |
How to Earn Shard?
- Daily Drops: Free Shards for all players (temporarily).
- Item Recycling: Convert unused items into Shards.
- Future Sources: Shard Mining (via horse staking) and Daily Quests are coming soon.
💡 Key Takeaway: The Shard system ensures that players who have already extracted significant value from the game must invest more resources (Shards) to maintain their activity, while newcomers are ensured minimal entry barriers.
4. ⚙️ Impact on Gameplay and the New Roadmap
Due to the economic focus, the roadmap has been revised (the new system is called Shard):
- Shards Entry for Races (Implemented)
- Traits System
- Chests Rework
- Horse Derby (Championships)
- Remaining Stable Features
Changes to the Reward System
- Chests: Regular Chests are removed from the shop, but their drop chance in races is doubled. Champion Chests no longer drop Medals.
- $PHORSE/Rewards: The current token price does not reflect the real value due to the lack of liquidity. New rewards and liquidity will be available after the Somnia integration.
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5. 🤝 Collaboration and Growth Outlook
Planet Horse is actively pursuing new markets, confirmed by its Gold Sponsorship at the “MICE” University Event at the University of Makati in the Philippines.
Conclusion
The current crisis is not an end, but a strategic pivot. The multi-chain transition (Ronin + Somnia) and the implementation of Shards are creating a more stable, strategic, and sustainable P2E economy. The future of Planet Horse looks promising, backed by community support and the Somnia Network grant.
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