What is BEAM

Beam is a sovereign Layer 1 blockchain designed for Web3 gaming. It enables developers to integrate blockchain features into games using SDKs and APIs for in-game assets, player profiles, and transactions.

Built on the Avalanche tech stack, Beam ensures scalability and EVM compatibility. It targets gamers and developers, offering a unique focus on gaming-specific infrastructure.

Notable Games

• Forgotten Playland: A live multiplayer party game where players control PlushKyn characters in a blockchain-powered attic playground.
• Raini: The Lords of Light: A live fantasy trading card game featuring strategic battles with NFT cards and crypto-themed characters.
• Domi Online: An upcoming MMORPG with Web3 integration, enabling players to trade in-game assets on Beam’s marketplace.

How GamersCan Earn

Gamers earn through play-to-earn mechanics in Beam-supported games, yielding $BEAM tokens or NFTs. Developers use SDKs to build revenue-generating games. Token holders participate in governance, shaping network decisions, and can trade assets on Beam Swap. Stakers and validators earn rewards, with over $1 million distributed in March 2025. No airdrops or referral programs are currently documented.

Staking and Rewards

The $BEAM token, live and stakable post-Horizon upgrade, secures the network via proof-of-stake. It fuels transactions, governance, and payments within the ecosystem. A buy-and-burn mechanism reduces token supply over time. In March 2025, $BEAM powered millions of transactions, supporting a robust gaming economy.

Node Program

Beam’s official node program supports network security and transaction validation. These technical validator nodes require significant $BEAM staking and manual setup. Users participate by staking tokens or delegating to validators. Rewards are earned for maintaining network stability. The program is live, with details available for node operators.

Some Beam nodes are available on secondary markets at lower prices than the official store, note that these purchases aren’t officially guaranteed or supported, so do your own research before proceeding.

Technology and Background

Launched in 2021 by the Beam Foundation in Singapore as an Avalanche Subnet, Beam has evolved into a sovereign Layer 1 blockchain following the 2024 Etna upgrade. It leverages Avalanche’s tech stack for scalability and EVM compatibility, offering SDKs and APIs for developers to integrate blockchain elements.

Beam Swap enables asset trading, while wallet integrations enhance accessibility. Partnerships with LayerZero and Avalanche support cross-chain functionality and ecosystem growth.