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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common way to purchase Axie Infinity (AXS) with Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)?

To buy AXS with HKD, the primary method is using a cryptocurrency exchange that serves the Hong Kong market. These platforms act as a fiat on-ramp, allowing HKD deposits via methods like the Faster Payment System (FPS) or bank transfer. After completing KYC/AML verification, you can place an order for AXS. Once purchased, the Axie Infinity Shards can be used within the play-to-earn ecosystem, for staking, or held as a governance token. For in-game use, you'll likely need to transfer them to a dedicated Ronin wallet.

What fees should I anticipate when converting Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) to AXS?

When converting HKD to AXS, you'll typically face several fees. First, a deposit fee for your HKD, although many exchanges offer free deposits via FPS. Second, a trading fee, which is a small percentage of your transaction value on the order book. Finally, when you withdraw your AXS to a personal wallet, like a Ronin wallet, there is a withdrawal fee set by the exchange and potentially a blockchain network fee, although transfers on the Ronin network itself are designed to be very low-cost. Always check the fee schedule of your chosen digital asset exchange.

In the Axie Infinity game, what's the functional difference between the AXS governance token and SLP?

AXS (Axie Infinity Shards) and SLP (Smooth Love Potion) are two distinct digital assets within the Axie ecosystem with different tokenomics. AXS is the governance token, giving holders voting rights on the platform's direction and the ability to earn staking rewards. In contrast, SLP is the primary in-game utility token earned by players through gameplay. Its main function is as a required resource for breeding new Axies, creating a core loop in the play-to-earn economy.

Beyond trading, what is the core utility of the AXS token in the Axie Infinity universe?

AXS, or Axie Infinity Shards, is the native governance token of the Axie Infinity ecosystem. Its primary utilities are: 1) Governance, allowing holders to vote on key decisions about the game's future development. 2) Staking, where users can lock their AXS to earn weekly staking rewards from the community treasury. 3) Payment on the Axie Marketplace for certain transactions. Holding AXS is integral to participating in the decentralized, play-to-earn economy built on the Ronin network.

After buying AXS with HKD, what is the most secure way to store my tokens?

For optimal security after your HKD to AXS purchase, move your tokens from the exchange to a self-custody wallet. The native wallet for Axie Infinity is the Ronin wallet. You must securely store your private keys or seed phrase and never share them. For enhanced protection of your digital assets, consider connecting your Ronin wallet to a compatible hardware wallet. This practice of self-custody gives you full control and protects you from exchange-level security risks.

Why are AXS transactions often conducted on the Ronin network instead of directly on Ethereum?

The Ronin network is an Ethereum-linked sidechain, a type of Layer-2 solution, built specifically for Axie Infinity to address Ethereum's scalability issues. Conducting blockchain transactions with AXS on Ronin, such as staking or using the Katana DEX, offers significantly faster confirmation times and dramatically lower gas fees. This low-cost, high-speed environment is essential for the high volume of transactions required by a play-to-earn game and its marketplace, ensuring a smooth user experience.