Economy
Economy explains the main currencies, shops, marketplace systems, and trade loops in Kintara.
Kintara uses Gold as the main in-game soft currency, while $KINS is the on-chain token used for marketplace and token-based systems. Club membership is paid separately in SOL.
Currency Overview
| Currency | Type | Main use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gold
|
In-game soft currency | Shops, property, casino, pets, furniture, cosmetics, and mounts | Earned through merchant trades, casino winnings, wagers, dice games, and admin grants. |
| $KINS | On-chain token | Marketplace token listings, paid spinner, and merchant-cap requirements | Holding more $KINS raises the daily merchant trade cap. |
| SOL | Native Solana currency | Kintara Club membership | Membership is paid in SOL, not Gold or $KINS. |
Gold Sources
| Source | What it gives | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Traveling Merchant | Gold
|
Trades a fixed material bundle for 1 Gold. |
| Merchant restock campaign | Gold availability | Community resource campaign that restocks merchant Gold. |
| Casino | Gold
|
Gold can be won or lost through casino games. |
| Wagers and dice games | Gold
|
Player-facing risk/reward economy systems. |
| Admin grants | Gold
|
Manual grant source. |
Casino
The Casino on the Mainland is Kintara's dedicated gambling area. Inside the building, players can play roulette and blackjack for Gold. The outdoor Spinner Wheel on the plaza offers a free spin every 12 hours plus an optional paid spin.
See Casino for table rules, payouts, and spinner rewards.
Merchant bundle
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
 Wood
|
2,500 |
 Stone
|
1,500 |
 Coal
|
700 |
 Cooked Fish Meat
|
30 |
| Gold
|
1 reward |
Merchant Daily Cap
Personal Gold from the Traveling Merchant depends on how much $KINS you hold. Complete all Daily Quests before claiming, and keep $KINS in your connected wallet for the required hold period.
| $KINS held | Daily Personal Gold |
|---|---|
| Less than 1,000 | 0 Gold |
| 1,000 to 4,999 | 1 Gold |
| 5,000 to 9,999 | 3 Gold |
| 10,000 to 99,999 | 5 Gold |
| 100,000+ | Unlimited (until the merchant's gold pool runs out) |
Global Merchant donations are separate — the community collectively funds a shared pool of 3,000 Gold per cycle. Players who contribute more materials earn higher contribution points, which determine how much Gold they can claim from that shared pool when the merchant returns. See Merchant Exchange Calculator for full details.
Gold Sinks
| Use | Examples |
|---|---|
| Shops | Cosmetics, pets, furniture, and Alchemist mount offers. |
| Property | Trailer, house, mansion, flat, apartment, and penthouse keys. |
| Casino | Roulette, blackjack, and other Gold betting systems. |
| Marketplace | Some listings can use Gold depending on listing type. |
Marketplace
See the dedicated Marketplace page for the full buy/sell workflow, UI walkthrough, and listing limits.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Listing types | Gold listings or token listings. |
| Token currency | $KINS |
| Token fee split | 5% treasury / 95% seller. |
| Active listing limit | Maximum 10 active listings per player. |
| Escrow | The listed item is escrowed while listed. |
Related Pages
| Page | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Gold | Main in-game currency page. |
| $KINS | On-chain token used for merchant caps and marketplace. |
| Traveling Merchant | Main early Gold source. |
| Merchant Exchange Calculator | Full Personal and Global merchant math. |
| Supported Wallets | Wallets compatible with $KINS and SOL transactions. |
| Resources | Materials used in the merchant bundle. |
| Items | Shop and marketplace item structure. |
| Mounts | Alchemist and marketplace mount unlocks. |
| Pets | Pet shop collection. |
| Cosmetics | Cosmetic shop collection. |