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Yield Guild Games (YGG) announced the extension of Season 10 of its Guild Advancement Program (GAP), marking the final installment of the long-running initiative as the crypto gaming guild protocol shifts its focus toward a new chapter in web3 game publishing through YGG Play.
GAP Final Season
In an X post, YGG encouraged gamers to join and make the most of the final season, with key deadlines including the season extension ending on August 1, 2025, and appeals and approvals closing two weeks after, on August 15.
“This isn’t just another season—it’s the grand finale of an era. Make your mark in YGG history and squeeze every last drop of value from GAP before it’s gone forever.”
Yield Guild Games
According to the crypto gaming guild protocol, the decision marks a strategic shift toward a more evolved and scalable approach to community engagement and web3 game publishing.
In a response to BitPinas inquiry, YGG co-founder Gabby Dizon clarified that the end of GAP does not mean the end of questing for the YGG community.
“We want to improve the way we approach questing and incentives to cater to our growing community. While the current platform and reward system will come to a close, after all the quests and rewards claiming ends, we’ll transition to a new system with updated tools, rewards, and formats for engagement.”
Gabby Dizon, Co-Founder, Yield Guild Games
YGG also added that the new system will move away from seasonal quests in favor of a more flexible questing framework tied to the schedules of games and YGG’s Future of Work (FoW) partners, adding that community programs and bounties will continue, but the emphasis will shift to rewarding skill-building, top players, and active contributors.
“Basically, our priority for rewards is more for these important community members who actively contribute and step up their gaming skills, and creating opportunities that encourage friendly competition for prize pools versus simply rewarding anyone who can complete game quests or Future of Work tasks. We also expect more guild-based opportunities and campaigns, since it’s the best way we found to mobilize people towards games and quests based on what we’ve learned in GAP.”
Sam Cruz, Community Ops Co-Lead, Yield Guild Games
With onchain records documenting the achievements of every GAP participant, Dizon emphasized that YGG sees its community as a key asset in shaping the future of web3 gaming.
“Every single GAP participant over the years has contributed to the development of the web3 gaming industry in their own way…. They will be a huge driving force as YGG expands into game publishing.”
Gabby Dizon, Co-Founder, Yield Guild Games
Introducing YGG Play
Looking ahead, YGG will focus on the rollout of YGG Play, the crypto gaming guild protocol’s upcoming web3 game publishing arm aimed at establishing the “Casual Degen” genre, according to the co-founder.
For the team, they aim to apply its experience in game development and promotion to support other studios, offering comprehensive services that include development assistance, funding, marketing, distribution, and community management.
Dizon further noted that YGG’s expansion into game publishing through YGG Play reflects its mission of empowering its community through emerging technologies. He highlighted that the initiative is expected to provide new opportunities for up-and-coming game studios to tap into YGG’s experienced player base and established guild network.
The organization noted that more details about the publishing platform will be shared soon as preparations continue behind the scenes.
“YGG turns five this October. With our expansion into game publishing and all the opportunities this will create for our community, we are incredibly bullish on the next five years. By 2030, YGG will be the dominant force in web3 game publishing.”
Gabby Dizon, Co-Founder, Yield Guild Games
What’s with GAP Season 10?
Launched on May 21, 2025, YGG released Season 10 introducing six new games to the program, including:
- LOL Land, a browser-based board game launching globally on May 23 via Abstract Chain.
- Ragnarok Landverse (ROL Genesis), an MMORPG with blockchain-integrated content.
- SolForge Fusion, a collectible card game moving from testing in Season 9 to full inclusion.
- Wildcard, a hybrid of card battler and multiplayer online battle arena.
- Honeyland, joining officially after completing the YGG Game Testers Program.
- Fishing Frenzy, a casual fishing simulator with exclusive in-game quests.
The firm also highlighted returning games from previous seasons, including DeFi Kingdoms, Splinterlands, and Sparkball, which will be available for a limited time.
The final season also features expanded bounty quests, including:
- FoW guild quests with returning partners Sapien and OORT, and the debut of decentralized platform PublicAI.
- The second edition of the Earth Rover Challenge by FrodoBots, taking place simultaneously in Manila and at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2025 in Atlanta.
- A new partnership with decentralized music platform Audius to introduce Music Discovery Quests.
- Continued educational bounty quests from Metaversity focusing on leadership, productivity, and marketing.
- Group quests for competitive teams and participants in the decentralized gig economy.
The crypto gaming guild protocol stated that reward maps across all activities have been replenished and eligibility expanded, allowing more guilds and participants to qualify for incentives. Special prizes will also be given to the top-performing teams in each guild quest.
What is GAP?
The Guild Advancement Program by Yield Guild Games is a community-driven token distribution initiative designed to reward members for meaningful contributions to the guild and its broader ecosystem.
Launched in 2022, GAP gamifies engagement by offering achievement-based tasks, ranging from in-game performance to content creation and DAO participation, where users earn $YGG and non-transferable NFTs that represent their accomplishments and reputation.
Each GAP season runs for several weeks and features a variety of achievements curated by YGG and community leaders. Members can choose from quests, with rewards distributed based on task completion.
Last year, YGG community member and web3 gamer Shanks turned a ₱5,000 investment into ₱52,000 through Season 6 of the initiative.
Highlights: GAP in Every Season
Season 1
- GAP Season 1, launched in April 2022 and ended three months after, featured 45 achievements rewarding over 500 participants for their contributions through content creation, in-game performance, community engagement, and more.
- Participants collectively earned over 102,000 $YGG and 1,030 NFTs, with rewards distributed via the crypto gaming guild protocol’s platform.
- NFTs were designed by artists from the Crypto Pop Art Guild and served both as collectibles and representations of participants’ Metaverse résumés.
- Top contributors, such as streamers and active players in League of Kingdoms and Axie Infinity, were recognized with exclusive titles and NFTs.
- Reward Vaults launched for token staking.
Season 2
- Season 2, which ended by the end of 2022, featured 117 quest-style achievements, including game quests, onboarding activities, and contributor roles.
- Over 603 unique wallets participated, with 2,063 achievements minted and 225,226 $YGG distributed, alongside custom NFTs created from the Crypto Pop Art Guild.
- Improvements included the launch of YGG Guild Badges for access, use of Communi3’s platform for quest tracking, and enhanced community support via Discord Q&A sessions, surveys, and feedback loops.
Season 3
- Season 3 concluded on May 6, 2023, featuring 90 achievements.
- Major upgrades included the migration to a new YGG dApp, the launch of role-based achievements, and the formal establishment of the GAP Council to guide documentation and program improvements.
- A total of 545 unique wallets participated, resulting in 1,635 achievements minted and 488,000 $YGG distributed.
Season 4
- Season 4, which concluded on November 8, 2023, had major upgrades, including Meta Quests, group quests, and a stronger emphasis on community-led governance through the GAP Council.
- The season featured 160 quests (up 75% from Season 3), including new additions like GensoKishi Online and Champions Ascension, and returning games such as Axie Infinity, Pixels, and Splinterlands.
- The program saw record participation:
- 3,475 unique wallets joined quests
- 6,184 account signups (147% increase)
- 33,681 quest enrollments (243% increase)
- 893 GAP Council contributors (26% increase)
Season 5
- Season 5, concluded in July 2024, includes the launch of YGG dApp (V3) for improved onboarding and smoother questing.
- The season ended with 13,320 soulbound NFTs minted for completed quests and 180,965 YGG points distributed.
- It also recorded 7,554 users enrolled, a 77% increase from Season 4. These metrics include 26% of questers completing bounties; 54% of tokens went to bounty participants.
- Shift to YGG points system, where questers earned redeemable points instead of instant token rewards.
- Bounties introduced: Expanded quest types to include content creation, moderation, event participation, etc.
- Shorter cycle: A more focused, 4-week season enabled quicker iteration and improvements.
- Four featured games:
- Pixels (6,677 quest enrollments)
- Rumble Racing Star (1,602)
- BLOCKLORDS (1,310)
- Mighty Action Heroes (850)
Season 6
- Season 6, which ended last September 2024, had 83,405 quest enrollments and 9,674 unique participants, marking a 28% increase from the previous season.
- Players completed an average of 7.2 quests each, totaling 64,223 completions and earning 1.52 million $YGG, a 380% increase over Season 5.
- The season featured 106 quests, including 29 game quests across eight titles and 77 bounty quests.
- Community-driven bounties surged, with 24,010 enrollments, including new AI-focused tasks and game testing opportunities.
- Over 2,000 players purchased the Premium Season Pass to access exclusive quests and rewards like NFTs, in-game items, and YGG merch.
Season 7
- Concluded in November 2024, GAP Season 7 introduced a revamped rewards system, new games, and expanded community questing.
- The season attracted 8,213 questers with 47,964 quest enrollments and over 39,000 quest submissions.
- Games led with 8,545 enrollments.
- The Rewards Center update allowed real-time claiming of points for $YGG, $RON, and $PIXEL, and NFTs.
- Questers staked $YGG in The Stake House to earn up to 3.5x multipliers.
- Over 340,000 $YGG were staked by 900+ users.
- Premium Quests were purchased by 1,443 questers, while Beginner Quests welcomed over 3,000 newcomers.
- Community bounties and the Global Guilds Battalion questline highlighted guild participation, with 22 top-performing guilds recognized.
Season 8
- GAP Season 8, which ended on January 2025, was noted for onboarding the first wave of Onchain Guilds, launched on the Base blockchain at the YGG Play Summit.
- The season saw a record 21,452 questers, with 95% completing a quest, a 161% increase from the previous season.
- The season introduced seven new games, including Anichess, Blast Royale, and Immortal Rising 2.
- 75 guilds signed up to the Onchain Guilds platform, with NFT X-Street topping the leaderboard for most completions.
- AI and FoW bounties surged, with 8,600+ enrollments on Navigate’s DePIN platform.
- Through the Rewards Center and The Stake House, over 765,000 $YGG were staked by 1,500 users, boosting their token claims.
Season 9
- GAP Season 9 ran for eight weeks (concluded in May) and drew 27,702 questers, including over 14,800 first-timers.
- With 12 games featured.
- Bounties remained a major draw, with 11,673 players participating.
- Metaversity led the bounty category, followed by Getting Started and FoW quests.
- New FoW partners OORT and Ta-da joined this season.
- Onchain Guilds continued to thrive, with 61 guilds completing guild quests.
- Top-performing guilds included Sando Gang, NFT X-STREET, and PSG. Treasury wallets held over $828K in digital assets by season’s end.
- The Rewards Map and Stake House saw increased engagement, with over 2,000 users staking nearly 1.2 million $YGG, a 57% jump from Season 8.
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