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# Game currencies

In-game currencies accumulate players' advancement and are used as a resource for further progress.

### Gold

<figure><img src="/files/d2kBJkKn2PGXb97s1amA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Gold</p></figcaption></figure>

Players can get Gold from Trophy Road, Battle Pass rewards, and Campfire. Gold is used to level up Units together with Shards.

#### Utility:

* Level up fee
* Bounty Board task reroll
* Other in-game activities

Sources:

### Wild Forest ($WF)

<figure><img src="/files/OADMi2aMrHXKv6JO78UZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>$WF </p></figcaption></figure>

$WF is an interchangeable on-chain and off-chain token and serves as the backbone of the Wild Forest ecosystem, offering extensive utility in the game. It is the primary driver of player progression and acts as the currency for premium purchases, including the Premium Battle Pass, Unit rank-ups, and NFT mints.

$WF token provides access to the [Wild Forest Tokenomics](/whitepaper/economy/wild-forest-economy.md) to benefit stakers from all in-game purchases.

#### Utility:

* Unit rank-up fee
* Perk reroll
* Premium in-game purchases
* Currency for the in-game shop (Shards pack or more)
* NFT mint fee
* Token Share Program benefits
* Tiered referral earnings

#### Sources:

* Premium Survival Mode Lootboxes
* Ranked leaderboard rewards
* Packs NFTs ([Trophy Packs](/whitepaper/nfts/packs-nft/trophy-packs.md))
* Competitive activities & Tournaments
* Bounty Board rewards
* Open market purchase

### Shards

<figure><img src="/files/uAaq30cHoqwq0YAgcjHD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Ninja Shards</p></figcaption></figure>

A shard is a unit-specific element required for a unit's level-up. Each level-up requires a certain amount of Shards specific to this Unit. Wild Shards can be used to level up any Unit of the corresponding tier.

The primary sources of Shards are Trophy road, Battle Pass, Events rewards, and the in-game shop. Initial shards can also be obtained via the Novice Bounty Board.

### Essence

<figure><img src="/files/jrRiIc6gwcbwf4DkCRdX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Essence</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/8pTsHgAnKSEJXCrG2VI1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Essence Shop</p></figcaption></figure>


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