Which blockchain does VPR use?
Virtual Pigeon Racing runs on the Polygon blockchain. Polygon is a widely used blockchain network that supports digital assets such as NFTs and allows applications like VPR to operate with fast transactions and low fees.
Why Polygon was chosen
Polygon was selected because it offers a good balance of speed, scalability, and reliability for blockchain applications.
This means players benefit from:
Fast transaction processing when buying or transferring pigeons
Low transaction costs compared to many other blockchains
A secure and widely adopted ecosystem used by many NFT platforms and applications
Polygon is part of the broader Ethereum ecosystem, which is one of the most established blockchain networks in the world.
The Polygon token (POL)
Virtual Pigeon Racing uses POL, the native token of the Polygon blockchain. POL is used to pay for certain blockchain transactions within the ecosystem. For example, it may be used for:
Transaction fees when buying or selling pigeons
Certain marketplace actions
Receiving rewards connected to races or gameplay