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Immutable pigeon genetics and attributes

Learn whether VPR developers can change a pigeon’s genetics or attributes after it is created.

Written by VPR
Updated over a week ago

Once a pigeon is created in Virtual Pigeon Racing, its core genetics and attributes are permanently fixed. These properties are defined at creation and are protected by the blockchain system used by VPR.

This means developers cannot secretly modify a pigeon’s genetics, bloodline, or core attributes after it exists.

Why genetics and attributes cannot be changed

Pigeons in VPR are NFTs stored on the Polygon blockchain. Because of this, key information about each pigeon becomes part of its blockchain record.

This includes elements such as:

  • Genetics and genotype markers

  • Bloodline and breed type

  • Core attributes that define the pigeon

Once this information is recorded on the blockchain, it cannot be secretly edited or altered later. This ensures every pigeon remains consistent, verifiable, and fair within the ecosystem.

What can change over time

While core genetics and attributes remain fixed, some aspects of a pigeon can develop through gameplay.

For example:

  • Race performance and history can grow as pigeons participate in races

  • Experience and progression can evolve based on activity in the game

These elements become part of a pigeon’s history and may update its metadata over time. When updates occur, the pigeon’s metadata can be refreshed so the latest information is reflected across the ecosystem, including platforms that display the NFT. Importantly, these updates do not change the pigeon’s core genetics or attributes.

Can developers freeze the system or pause ownership?

No. The NFT contract used for VPR pigeons does not include a pause function. This means developers cannot freeze pigeon ownership, prevent transfers, or pause the contract to restrict how players use their pigeons.

Because pigeons are blockchain assets, ownership remains controlled by the wallet that holds the NFT, not by the platform.

Why this matters for players

This system helps ensure a fair and trustworthy ecosystem:

  • Developers cannot secretly modify pigeons

  • Players compete based on real performance and strategy

  • Genetics and bloodlines remain consistent and verifiable

Because pigeons are blockchain assets, their identity and genetics remain transparent and tamper-resistant.

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