DEAPcoin (DEP) is the utility and governance token of the DEAPcoin ecosystem, a blockchain-based digital entertainment platform developed by Digital Entertainment Asset (DEA) that powers play-to-earn games, NFT collectibles, and
metaverse experiences. Launched in 2020, DEAPcoin serves as the in-game currency and reward token across DEA's games including PlayMining titles (e.g., JobTribes, Lucky Farmer), enabling players to earn DEP through gameplay, trade
NFTs, and participate in the PlayMining metaverse. The token is used for in-game purchases,
staking for rewards and governance, and access to premium features in a gaming-focused blockchain ecosystem secured by audited contracts and focused on mainstream adoption of play-to-earn and digital entertainment.
When Did DEAPcoin Launch?
DEAPcoin was founded in 2020 and launched its DEP token in 2020 through an
ICO and initial distribution. The project gained traction in 2021 with the PlayMining game suite launch, expanded NFT and metaverse features in 2022–2023, and achieved 2025 milestones including new game releases, metaverse upgrades, and governance activation, maintaining active player base and ecosystem volume by December 2025.
What Are the Key Features of DEAPcoin?
DEAPcoin features play-to-earn gaming with DEP rewards in titles like JobTribes and Lucky Farmer, NFT collectibles and marketplace, staking for yields and governance, metaverse land and experiences, audited security, and tools for digital entertainment and gaming adoption in a blockchain-powered ecosystem.
What Is DEP Used For?
DEP is used for in-game purchases and transactions, staking to earn rewards and governance votes, voting on DAO proposals for ecosystem development, providing
liquidity for yields, and accessing premium gaming features and NFT drops.
What Is the DEP Token Utility?
DEP secures staking for reward distribution and governance participation, powers DAO votes on game updates and treasury, covers in-game fees, incentivizes players via yields, captures value from gaming activity and NFT sales, and funds ecosystem growth through treasury allocations for new games, development, and partnerships.
What Blockchain Does DEAPcoin Operate On?
DEAPcoin operates on
Ethereum for core token and NFT operations, with multi-chain support and integrations for gaming accessibility.
What Are DEP Tokenomics?
DEP has a capped supply with circulation from unlocks as of December 2025. Allocation: gaming rewards, staking incentives, team vested, treasury; deflationary via burns from fees.