Star Atlas Weekly Newsletter #190

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Welcome to the Star Atlas weekly recap from the Intergalactic Herald. Below is what happened with Star Atlas this past week. The video and article summaries below are AI generated so they may not be 100% accurate.

Z.ink: Star Atlas Unveils its New Layer 1 Network, Revolutionizing Web3 Gaming Profitability from Star Atlas TV – https://medium.com/@staratlastv/z-ink-star-atlas-unveils-its-new-layer-1-network-revolutionizing-web3-gaming-profitability-52cb4767dc13

Star Atlas has unveiled Z.ink, its new dedicated Layer 1 (L1) network, poised to revolutionize Web3 gaming profitability and performance. Built as a fork of the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), Z.ink aims to drastically reduce transaction fees by over 99%, addressing the issue of high costs that previously consumed up to 30% of player revenues. A core innovation is ZProfile, an on-chain digital identity layer where players earn ZXP (Zinc XP) to progress status and access features like optional Zero Knowledge KYC and enhanced DApp permissioning. To foster adoption, 10% of the Z.ink token supply is earmarked for the Origins Season Airdrop, earned through in-game activities, ATLAS/POLIS token locking, and marketplace purchases, with an emphasis on new engagement rather than historical XP. The Star Atlas DAO will receive 5% of Z.ink tokens, enabling it to potentially subsidize future transaction fees. Following the ongoing Alpha Season, the Z.ink mainnet Genesis Event, including the token generation event and the launch of Sage C4, is targeted for December, initiating a path to full decentralization over the next 18-24 months. Engage in the current Alpha Season to maximize your compounded XP multiplier bonuses.

Z.ink Test Airdrop Season – The Guide from Aephia – https://aephia.com/star-atlas/z-ink-test-airdrop-season-the-guide/

The z.ink A.LPHA Test Campaign is a crucial, six-week preliminary phase designed to test the z.ink Dashboard before the official three-month O.RIGINS airdrop campaign, which will distribute 10 million z.ink tokens. While A.LPHA offers no token rewards, participation secures three valuable perks: a collectible Founder’s Badge (SFT), a boosted start (up to +25% zXP multiplier) carried over from the daily streak, and a level head start (up to Level 20) in the O.RIGINS phase. Community members must first acquire a redemption code, connect their Solana Wallet Standard-compatible wallet, and create a zProfile, making sure to link all wallets used for ecosystem activity. ZXP (z.ink Experience Points) accumulation—the key to the future airdrop share—is currently tracked across high-weighted activities like ATLAS Locked and POLIS PVP (measured daily), Primary Marketplace Sales (in minutes), and medium/high-weighted in-game activities in SAGE and UE5. Optional Alpha, Aura, and Apex subscriptions are available for immediate zXP multipliers and future perks, but the maximum level carried over is capped at 20, making free participation through the daily check-in bonus highly effective for a strong start.

Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter 204 from Aephia – https://aephia.com/star-atlas/weekly-star-atlas-newsletter-204/

The primary news in Newsletter #204 is the surprise launch of the z.ink A.LPHA Test Airdrop Season, which has already seen nearly 2,000 accounts registered since its launch on October 30th. While this test phase does not have a z.ink token allocation, participants can earn a Founder’s Badge SFT, maintain a daily Check-in streak bonus for the subsequent O.RIGINS campaign, and gain a head start up to level 20 in O.RIGINS. The A.LPHA test will run for approximately six weeks, followed by a final check period before the three-month O.RIGINS campaign—the actual z.ink airdrop—begins. Separately, the DAO Council Elections for the 3rd term (Jan 11, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026) have opened their self-nomination period, which closes on November 11th, with voting starting on November 26th. Finally, the development roadmap for the rest of the year includes technical debt cleanup to release CORE Act 3, followed by Holosim Chapter 2, the next large UE5 Patch, and the launch of the SAGE C4 Public Test Realm (PTR). Holosim Chapter 1 rewards have also been distributed.

Atlas Brew 180-Zink Alpha from Star Atlas TV – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruCkwCGigZg

The latest Star Atlas Atlas Brew delivered critical updates, starting with the Zink Airdrop roadmap. The current Alpha Test Season (started Oct 2023) is vital for early adopters, as benefits like up to level 20 progression, check-in streaks, and a unique badge will carry over to the main Origin Season, launching mid-to-late December. ZXP earned in Origin will directly allocate Zink tokens, culminating in the Zink Airdrop and Genesis event set for mid-to-late March. Players are urged to continue engaging with activities such as locking POLIS, marketplace purchases, and playing HoloSim/Sage/UE5 to maximize ZXP. Speaking of HoloSim, all quest bugs are fixed, and the game runs smoother after a system migration. A sneak peek of Project Galia showcased new looting and crafting mechanics. In governance news, Term 3 DAO elections are ongoing, and PIP-23 is live for voting, proposing a 2:1 matching fund for player-hosted UE5 activities. Community members can claim the Iris Blessing raffle code `A.ALPHA` for a chance to win significant prizes, with the drawing on November 14th. Bug fixes for Zink’s dashboard (subscriptions, wallet connections, ZXP display) are actively being addressed. Expect C4 PTR before year-end.

November 2025 Star Atlas Economic Forum from Star Atlas TV – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeowL8NWaag

The 18th Monthly Star Atlas Economic Forum provided key updates following the recent Zink launch. The rollout has been “very clean,” though initial economic balancing issues, such as disproportionate XP gains between HoloSim and Sage, are being actively addressed. The goal is to achieve a targeted ZXP distribution of approximately 40% DAO, 30% Galactic Marketplace (GM), and 15-20% Sage, rewarding value creation across the ecosystem. User data reveals over 2,000 total accounts, with 844 active ZXP earners and 726 linked Unreal Engine 5 accounts. An early bug caused accelerated ZXP accumulation, prompting parameter adjustments, which led to a current deceleration. Zink subscriptions, especially the Apex tier, have shown immense value, suggesting future adjustments to benefit multipliers. The launch has delivered positive “intended consequences,” including a substantial increase in GM sales ($17,500+ in primary sales), a notable uplift in Sage Daily Active Users, and a significant surge in HoloSim playtime, underscoring Zink’s causal impact. Additionally, Gareth has departed the Econ team. Future discussions will focus on Zink’s TGE and potential promotional campaigns.

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