In Moon Karts, rewards aren’t handed out just for showing up—they’re built on skill, consistency, NFT quality, and governance participation. The more elements you nail, the more you earn. Here's a breakdown of how the system works, and how you can maximize your return.
What Determines Your Earnings
Earnings are calculated via four pillars:
Skill: Winning races & proving ability
Time: The hours invested in racing
NFT Quality: Using high-grade karts, parts & drivers
Staking Governance Tokens (COLONY): Those who stake receive higher reward yields.
Without all four, you fall behind. But hit them, and you’re among the top earners.
Reward Pools & Their Distribution
Moon Karts allocates COLONY reward tokens daily, distributing portions to several “pools”:
| Pool | Share of Daily COLONY Rewards |
|---|---|
| Orbitals Pool | 40% |
| Ranking Pool | 25% |
| COLONY tokens found on track | 10% |
| Referral Pool | 5% |
| Seasonal Rewards Pool | 20% |
Orbitals Pool: Earn via “Orbitals” you collect in-race (and finish with), plus your gear/NFT quality boosts how many you can bring home.
Ranking Pool: Leaderboard performance both daily and seasonally.
COLONY on the track: Pick up COLONY tokens during races and hold on to them until you finish (and win).
Seasonal Pool: A 10-day cycle, taking snapshots of rankings, rewarding consistency over bursts.
Key Takeaways to Maximize Rewards
Invest in good NFTs: Drivers, parts, karts matter.
Stake COLONY tokens: This pushes your multiplier up.
Race often, and smartly: Focus on leaderboards & consistent performance.
Use referrals strategically: If you can refer real players who spend legit, that pool adds up.
Watch for Seasonal resets: Ten-day cycles incentivize staying active and staying sharp.