Move-to-earn is no longer one of the hottest Web3 gaming trends, but a few walking and fitness apps are still active in 2026. The 2021–2022 hype cycle brought dozens of projects into the category, and most have since gone quiet, changed direction, or lost visibility. This guide focuses only on projects with visible recent activity and avoids older names that no longer show enough current momentum.
The category is best understood now as fitness gamification with optional crypto or rewards mechanics, not as a reliable way to earn income from physical activity.
At a Glance
| Project | Type | Recent Activity | Crypto / Chain Angle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPN | Move-to-earn / fitness app | High | GMT / GST tokens; Solana and BNB Chain | Strongest current activity signal |
| Sweatcoin | Walking rewards app | Active marketing | Sweat Wallet / $SWEAT; NEAR + multichain | Mass-market rewards app with optional crypto layer |
| Moonwalk Fitness | Fitness accountability / step challenges | Active, smaller | MF token on Solana; USDC / SOL / BONK staking | Lower engagement but recent posting |
Move-to-Earn Projects Still Active in 2026
1. STEPN
Type: Move-to-earn / fitness app | Blockchain: Solana, BNB Chain | Token: GMT (Governance), GST (In-game) | Platforms: iOS, Android | Status: Active
STEPN is the most visible move-to-earn app still active in 2026. Public activity in June includes Challenge Capsules Beta launch, Marathon Season 2 Round 6 updates, country skins events, daily movement challenges, and regular maintenance notices. Players earn tokens by moving with NFT Sneakers, which can be purchased or rented on the platform. Token rewards and NFT market values are not stable and should not be treated as income. STEPN continues to show clear development activity and user engagement within the category.
2. Sweatcoin
Type: Walking rewards app | Blockchain: Sweat Wallet / NEAR + multichain | Token: SWEAT | Platforms: iOS, Android | Status: Active
Sweatcoin is different from STEPN and Moonwalk Fitness because it is more of a mass-market walking rewards app than a crypto-native game. That said, it should not be dismissed as non-blockchain: the broader Sweat Economy includes Sweat Wallet and the $SWEAT token, with NEAR and multichain support. Sweatcoin remains active through reward campaigns, Golden Ticket invites, and Super Draw-style promotions, but it is best framed as walk-to-earn rewards with an optional crypto layer rather than a traditional blockchain game.
3. Moonwalk Fitness
Type: Fitness accountability / step challenges | Blockchain: Solana | Token: MF | Platforms: iOS, Android | Status: Active
Moonwalk Fitness is a group-based fitness accountability app on Solana where players join crews, set daily step targets, and compete in challenges. Its MF token TGE launched in October 2025. The app shows recent public posting in June 2026 including media and community updates, though engagement is smaller than STEPN or Sweatcoin. Participation in staking-based fitness games uses USDC, SOL, or BONK. Rewards and token values should not be treated as income. View Moonwalk Fitness game page
Why the Move-to-Earn Category Is Smaller Now
Move-to-earn reached peak visibility during the 2021–2022 bull market, driven largely by STEPN’s early success. After token prices fell and broader interest faded, many projects became inactive, changed direction, or disappeared from public view. Several names prominent in that era no longer show regular updates or a clearly active user base.
In 2026, move-to-earn is better understood as a niche within fitness gamification. Projects still running typically offer optional crypto layers, rewards campaigns, or token mechanics rather than promising reliable income. No app in this category should be treated as a reliable income source, and earning potential can change quickly based on token conditions, platform rules, and campaign availability.
How These Projects Were Selected
This short list is based on visible recent activity, category fit, public updates, and whether the project still appears relevant to move-to-earn or walk-to-earn users in 2026. We focused on projects with recent public signals instead of trying to include every older move-to-earn name from the previous hype cycle.
Move-to-Earn FAQ
Is move-to-earn still active in 2026?
Yes, but the category is much smaller than during the 2021–2022 hype cycle. A few projects still post updates or run campaigns, while many older names have slowed down or disappeared.
Can you reliably earn crypto by walking?
These apps can offer tokens, rewards, or challenge payouts, but the outcome depends on app rules, token prices, NFT costs, staking terms, and campaign availability. Treat them as fitness apps with optional reward mechanics, not as a dependable way to make money from walking.
Why are only three projects listed?
This update focuses only on projects with recent visible activity. Older move-to-earn projects may be excluded if current activity is unclear or too limited.