Imagine earning rewards by simply tickling a virtual cat. That’s the appeal of Tapos, a viral clicker game built on the Aptos blockchain where users can earn $HEART tokens through fun, easy, and addictive gameplay. 

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Tickle to Earn: How Tapos Works

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Tapos is an on-chain clicker game built on the Aptos blockchain. In Tapos, the goal is straightforward: tickle the cat as much as one can to earn coins. Every time a player taps the screen to tickle the cat, they accumulate points, which later translate into $HEART tokens. What’s amazing is that each click actually counts as a transaction on the blockchain. Tapos tracks player progress over a set period and rewards players based on how many tickles they've performed compared to other players. The more one tickles, the happier their virtual cat, and the more $HEART tokens they receive!

Accessing Tapos should be a breeze both for dedicated on-chain gamers and those without any blockchain experience. Tapos is available as both a web-based game and a Telegram bot, allowing users to play anywhere with ease. Being powered by the Aptos blockchain, known for its high speed and security, also allows Tapos to handle the thousands of clicks and transactions per second to keep it running. 

Tapos is powered by the Aptos blockchain, a fast and secure platform well-suited for high-transaction games. Aptos allows Tapos to handle thousands of clicks and transactions per second, which is crucial for a game that depends on continuous user interaction. Aptos also offers low transaction fees (known as “gas fees”), making it affordable for users to play without worrying about high costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Tapos 

• Do users need to connect a crypto wallet?some text
  • Users don’t need to provide their own wallet! Tapos automatically generates a secure wallet for each player and stores it in their browser. This means that they don’t have to go through the setup process, but they do need to add a small amount of $APT to pay gas fees for gameplay.
• How does one start playing?some text
  • Starting Tapos is relatively easy! Players just need to click on the “Launch App” button. They will need to send some $APT to their Tapos wallet for gas fees—0.1 $APT should cover over 10,000 tickles, so it’s affordable and straightforward.
• What is $HEART?some text
  • The $HEART token is Tapos’ in-game currency. At the end of each game period, players can claim $HEART rewards based on their tickling performance compared to other players. This reward system keeps gameplay engaging and competitive, as everyone is motivated to keep their cat happy and earn more $HEART.
• How to pay gas fees? some text
  • Users need to go to their wallet tab and copy the address. Then, they go to their Aptos wallet (e.g. Petra) and send a bit of APT there for gas fees 

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From Tickle to Jump: Tapos Game #2

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Following the success of the cat tickling game, also known as Game #1, Tapos introduced Game #2: Jump, Jump, and Jump. In this new game, the Tapos cat jumps over obstacles (like pesky mice), and each jump counts as a point. Game #2 brings a fresh twist to Tapos, making gameplay even more dynamic and challenging. Playing similarly to classic arcade jumping games and even global franchises like Super Mario, this is definitely something familiar to seasoned gamers. Players can choose between Easy and Hard modes, with Hard mode offering higher rewards but with more frequent and challenging obstacles.

To make Tapos even more exciting, the game also now offers a Tapos Shop where players can buy mystery boxes and special accessories to upgrade their cats. These upgrades provide bonuses helping players climb the leaderboard faster. Some available items include:

• Tapos Cat Hat: Adds 1 extra point per jump.
• Tapos Cat Gloves: Adds 1 extra point per jump.
• Tapos Cat Pet: Adds 2 extra points per jump. 

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Extra features of Tapos

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Tapos has also added more features with the release of Game #2. The leaderboard tracks top scorers, so players can compete with others for a spot on the ranking. As one plays, they’ll also encounter Cat Missions, which are special tasks that reward players with unique items. Tapos offers a Tapos Cat NFT Collection, which serves as both a collectible and a ticket to future perks within the game. Holding a Tapos NFT may grant access to special rewards, events, and exclusive items.

The platform also rewards players for spreading the word. By completing social tasks on platforms like X (Twitter) or Telegram, one can earn additional $HEART tokens. Additionally, Tapos has a referral program where players can invite friends to join using a unique code. When friends use one’s code, both the player and their friends earn bonus points, creating a fun and rewarding way to introduce others to the game.

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Tapos increasing adoption to Aptos 

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Tapos not only brought a fresh wave of fun to Aptos users, but it also set remarkable records on the blockchain. During the peak of its initial campaign, Tapos dramatically boosted user activity on the Aptos network, showing how engaging blockchain games can increase user adoption and interaction.

In May 2024, Tapos caused a surge in Aptos transactions with the seven-day moving average of transactions skyrocketing from under 1 million at the month’s start to an astounding 47 million by the end of May. The highest single-day activity saw transactions peaking at 156 million—up from just thousands in prior months. In total, the campaign generated over 323 million transactions in just a few days, with daily transaction speeds reaching an impressive 2,200 transactions per second (TPS) on the final day. Beyond the transactions, Tapos also attracted way more users to Aptos. In early May, there were about 61,000 active addresses, but by the campaign’s end, this number had more than doubled to over 150,000. As of today, Tapos has generated billions of on-chain transactions and broke the record of sustaining 11k TPS at its peak while maintaining an affordable gas fee.

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On-chain games don’t need to be so complicated. Tapos shows that a simple clicking and jumping game can already bring so much traction to a blockchain. As Web3 gaming continues to grow, there will be room for competitive multiplayer esports titles along with the cozy simple games like Tapos. Happy tickling! 

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