The Ultimate Guide to Onmi: Everything You Need to Know
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As augmented reality (AR) quickly becomes a mainstream cultural constant, Onmi is emerging as a web3 project to watch.
Billed as the first global AR game with an immersive storyline, Onmi invites players into a dynamic environment where exploration, creation, and interaction blend seamlessly with blockchain technology. At the heart of this experience is the $ONM token, the digital currency powering both gameplay and governance through a DAO.
Onmi stands out by empowering players as creators. With tools to design in-game items and experiences that can be monetized as NFTs in a dedicated marketplace, Onmi fosters a vibrant, player-driven ecosystem. Collaborations with brands like Magic Eden, Abra Paris, and DJ/producer Nina Kraviz further enhance the platform’s community-centric approach.
Beyond entertainment, Onmi addresses the critical issue of social isolation by creating an inclusive digital space that encourages meaningful connections. By blending the appeal of traditional gaming with the possibilities of digital ownership, Onmi seeks to attract a diverse audience, from crypto enthusiasts to conventional gamers, offering a truly interconnected experience defined by digital scarcity, monetization, and interoperability.
Ready to get immersed? This Ultimate Guide will lay out everything you need to know about Onmi ahead of its Founders Wave NFT mint on Sept. 12.
The Mission & Vision
In a world more digitally connected yet lonelier than ever, Onmi’s mission is to merge the digital and physical realms in ways that bring people together. Onmi’s team cites studies and reports from organizations like Gallup and Harvard that reveal the deepening crisis of social isolation and its widespread impact.
“Onmi was born during the lockdown, a time when the world felt disconnected,” explains the Onmi team. “We wanted to make the real world exciting again, so we created a new digital layer that blends adventure, competition, and exploration with the physical world. Instead of escaping into virtual reality, Onmi allows you to rediscover the magic in your own city through augmented reality.”
Onmi seeks to tackle this issue by merging augmented reality with blockchain to create a platform that fosters meaningful connections in a digital space.
“Our mission is to merge the digital and physical worlds in a way that brings people together,” says the Onmi team. “We want to inspire players to explore their environment, connect with others, and experience a new kind of adventure through AR. It’s all about creating meaningful, fun interactions with the world around you — whether you’re hunting for hidden treasures or collaborating with friends on challenges.”
Launch
On Sept. 12, the first batch of the Founders Wave NFT collection will be available for minting on Magic Eden. This initial release of 500 NFTs, part of a larger 2,500 collection, will be minted on the Ethereum blockchain at around $200 in ETH.
The NFT collection offers holders a gateway to participating in the AR RPG, complete with a mobile-accessible treasure map. Owning a Founders NFT unlocks several key benefits:
Each NFT represents a unique “Omi” character and a game pass node. Holders can share in Onmi’s success by earning a lifetime 1% of all mined tokens. Early adopters access vital in-game resources, positioning themselves as leaders in the ecosystem.
The NAP protocol allows holders to exchange their NFT for tokens after the $ONM Token Generation Event (TGE). With only 10,000 players allowed in the first season, NFT holders also gain exclusive access to invite codes to share with their network.
As holders progress and reach Level 6, they can retrieve their NFT with enhanced potential and value, making this a unique and time-sensitive opportunity to engage in a groundbreaking gaming experience.
The Onmi app, now live on the Apple Store and Google Play, was created by industry experts from Blizzard, Netflix, and Valve, and it has over 100 builds in development.
To get whitelisted for the mint, start by installing the app and creating a game account on either iOS or Android. Then, visit onmi.io to join the whitelist and link your game account within the whitelist. Keep in mind, whitelists operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
OMI: Your Game Companion
In the Onmi app, Omi is more than just an avatar — it’s a digital representation of you, designed to mirror your style, strategy, and journey. These companions are essential to unlocking the full potential of the Onmi ecosystem, allowing you to craft your legacy as you develop and strengthen your Omi within the game.
Omi serves as the core NFT within the Onmi platform, blending utility, aesthetics, and identity. Each Omi is a unique in-game persona, reflecting a player’s status and style within the community. Customization is key, with extensive options to personalize your Omi’s appearance, allowing for individual expression through digital fashion.
Each Omi comes with its own set of intrinsic traits, such as its region of origin and ancestral lineage, giving it a rich backstory. Future updates will enhance these attributes, introducing evolving traits and adding depth to their role in the ecosystem.
Omi’s utility is tied to specific stats that are critical for a player’s progression:
- Power: Influences the rewards gained from Orb collections.
- Energy: Determines the number of actions you can take, with energy replenishing over time.
- Luck: Affects outcomes in crafting and other game mechanics, with hidden benefits for those who strategically develop this attribute.
Each Omi aligns with a particular subculture—Punk, Freak, or Geek — granting bonuses to Power, Energy, or Luck. They also vary in rarity (A, B, C, D), with higher rarity Omi boasting better stats and access to premium attire.
Customization extends across four clothing slot s— headgear, upper body, lower body, and footwear—each contributing to the Omi’s stats. These clothing items, available in different rarities, can be obtained through market purchases or crafting, with limited releases enhancing their exclusivity and value.
The breeding system in Onmi adds a layer of strategy, allowing players to combine two Omi avatars to create offspring that inherit traits from both parents. This process can enhance the stats and rarity of the offspring, offering players a dynamic way to optimize their gameplay through lineage and trait combinations.
Breeding outcomes are determined by averaging the parents’ attributes, with a random element adding the possibility for unexpected results, encouraging experimentation and strategic planning.
Omi avatars experience wear and tear from in-game activities, necessitating repairs with ONM tokens to maintain their effectiveness. This adds a strategic element, as players must balance resource management with gameplay to keep their Omi in top condition, which in turn drives the circulation of tokens within the game’s economy.
Orbs
Orbs are a fundamental element of the Onmi platform, providing players with essential resources like ONM tokens. Scattered throughout the augmented reality environment, these orbs require energy to collect and often involve mini-games. As players advance, the challenge and rewards scale accordingly, keeping the gameplay engaging.
Orbs come in various types—Cyan, Purple, and Yellow—each offering different resources, from basic materials to rare items like Onmi Bags. Advanced orbs, such as Spiked and Special Orbs, introduce more complex gameplay elements and are often tied to special events.
Looking ahead, Party Orbs will enhance the social aspect of Onmi by requiring collaborative efforts to unlock, promoting community interaction and collective strategy.
“We’re using AR to turn your everyday world into something extraordinary,” states the Onmi team. “With Onmi, you can explore real locations while interacting with digital objects like ORBs, which contain rewards and unlock special experiences. Imagine walking through your city and discovering a secret digital fashion drop, a hidden game, or an AR event—all visible only to Onmi players.”
AR and Arenas
Onmi’s AR maps and urban exploration features revolutionize traditional gaming by blending digital enhancements with real-world environments. Players can explore cities, discover hidden orbs, and interact with cultural landmarks through AR, creating a rich, immersive experience.
PvP arenas provide a platform for competitive play, with challenges ranging from creative contests like Fashionista to skill-based games like Match3. The Grand Final, held four times a year, is the pinnacle of competition in Onmi, offering substantial prize pools and attracting the top players from around the world.
The Onmi ecosystem is structured to ensure fair progression for all players, balancing gameplay with a sustainable in-game economy. As players advance, they not only unlock new features but also deepen their involvement in the Onmi community and the evolving storyline of the game.
“Unlike most virtual worlds, Onmi doesn’t try to replace reality—it enhances it,” says the Onmi team. “We focus on using AR to make real-world experiences more interactive, engaging, and fun. Instead of sitting behind a screen, Onmi players are out exploring, meeting people, and discovering new things in their own cities. It’s a mix of gaming and real-life adventure that sets us apart.”
Economic Model
Onmi’s economic model is built on the principle of scarcity, where key assets like ONM tokens, resources, and NFTs are limited, requiring players to carefully strategize their use. This scarcity drives players to make thoughtful decisions about how to best leverage their assets to progress in the game and achieve success.
The Onmi ecosystem merges gameplay with real-world economic concepts, creating a player-driven marketplace where strategy is key, and supply and demand determine the value of items. Each in-game asset holds intrinsic value, and every transaction reflects a strategic choice, offering players the potential to convert their in-game efforts into real-world rewards.
Onmi embraces the “play to earn” model, where every action and decision within the game can lead to earning opportunities. This system is designed to reward players for both their time and their strategic play, as well as their interactions within the Onmi community.
For example, the income generated from digital fashion sales establishes a recurring and scalable revenue stream, supporting continuous operations and the expansion of new content. A portion of every sale is reinvested into the platform’s growth and maintenance.
Creators earn royalties on their designs, which motivates the production of premium, in-demand in-game items. This approach not only builds a vibrant community of creators but also provides artists and fashion brands with a profitable opportunity to engage with a fresh, digital-first audience.
“Digital fashion in Onmi is not just about looking good—it plays a major role in both gameplay and status,” says the Onmi team. “We’ve partnered with the fashion brand Abra to release exclusive collections, and some digital outfits can even be exchanged for real-world pieces. Every item has value, unlocking perks and benefits in the game, while letting you express your style in a way that bridges the virtual and physical worlds.”
$ONM Token
ONM token is the main currency within the Onmi game, with a total supply that reflects the global human population. This fixed supply is designed to maintain the token’s value over time, protecting against inflation. Players can earn ONM by collecting Orbs, participating in “Play2Earn” activities, or purchasing tokens on exchanges.
The supply of ONM tokens is linked to the world’s population, creating a dynamic and balanced economic system. A smart contract automatically adjusts the supply by burning or issuing tokens in response to real-time population changes, symbolically tying the currency’s value to the potential reach of the Onmi platform.
“$ONM is the core of Onmi’s economy,” explains the Onmi team. “You earn it by playing the game—exploring, completing challenges, and mining ORBs. Beyond that, $ONM gives players the power to influence the game’s future through a DAO, where you can vote on updates and new features. The token’s supply is tied to the global population, ensuring that it remains stable and meaningful for everyone.”
To maintain long-term economic stability, Onmi employs a deflationary strategy. During the initial years, a large portion of the Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) of tokens will be burned. This includes unused mining tokens and a percentage of transaction fees. If there is an oversupply that could disrupt the economy, Onmi can lock some of the tokens to ensure a balanced market.
ONM tokens are stored in a decentralized wallet integrated within the Onmi app. This wallet allows for secure and seamless transactions within the ecosystem, enabling players to transfer tokens within the Onmi platform or to external wallets safely and efficiently.
Looking Ahead
Onmi’s world is constantly evolving, shaped by the active involvement of its community. Through its DAO governance, Onmi empowers its players to take an active role in determining the game’s future.
In Onmi, new features emerge from the community’s collective input rather than solely from developer decisions. Players have the opportunity to propose ideas, engage in discussions, and vote on changes, making the development of the Onmi app a shared, democratic process. This approach gives players a direct hand in shaping the game, extending their influence beyond mere gameplay.
“But that’s just the beginning,” says the Onmi team. “Over the next two years, Onmi plans to evolve into the ultimate go-to app, packed with even more exciting features that will make it essential for both gaming and lifestyle.”
As the Onmi app continues to grow, players can look forward to an ongoing stream of new and exciting content, all driven by the community’s vision. The future of the platform is not just designed for the players—it is actively shaped by them, solidifying Onmi’s dedication to being a platform truly guided by its community.
“Onmi is just getting started. In the future, we’ll introduce AI-driven Omis that evolve with you, more immersive AR experiences, and deeper social and community features,” says the Onmi team. “The more you play, the more Onmi will expand, unlocking new levels of exploration, creativity, and connection as the app continues to grow.”
To learn more about the overarching Onmi ecosystem, check out the team’s extensive whitepaper here.
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