# THE PARALLEL Overview of the Infinitely Evolving Metaverse The Parallel's vision is building an infinite Metaverse with endless gaming, entertaining and social experiences in the BNB chain. It is an ecosystem that serves different groups of stakeholders including creators, players and investors. At the very first start, players will play Games developed by The Parallel. After that, there will be more games with immersive gameplay integrated by other game developers. {% embed url="" %} # PARAGON Overtime The Parallel will have countless different Play to Earn gaming options and game genres. But they will all share one common requirement. You must have a character, your character is an NFT or "PARAGON". Paragons can be acquired via crafting with the Genesis Paragon Creator tool or simply buy one on the marketplace! ![](/files/AJTr2rWPzN8e0gWNLAgL) # What is Paragon? Paragon is an NFT character required to participate in The Parallel. It is the user’s avatar in The Parallel metaverse. Paragon has its own power and values determined by the Runes' power, which decides the accessibility and earning potentials in The Parallel. ![](/files/xMVNRIcCT8kQD3DplxPY) # How to own Paragon? There are 2 ways to own an NFT Paragon: * Buy directly from [Marketplace](https://docs.theparallel.io/marketplace) - the fastest and easiest way * Craft with the [Genesis Paragon Creator](https://docs.theparallel.io/paragon/genesis-paragon-creator): It is more fun when users can customize the design and adjust the power of the NFT ![](/files/mkQgkmr7d8Zx1h4tABTn) # Genesis Paragon Creator? The Genesis Paragon Creator is the foundational tool to create NFTs in The Parallel. It combines a web-based voxel editing tool and a crafting feature. Users can use voxel editing tools to create [Para-Arts](/paragon/para-art) (NFT designs) and then craft an NFT Paragon by filling [Runes](https://docs.theparallel.io/paragon/runes) into [Para-Art](/paragon/para-art) design. ![Web-based Voxel Editor Interface](/files/biDEJ90SkexxV9cfEA0N) {% embed url="" %} [Crafting Feature](/paragon/genesis-paragon-creator) ![Crafting Feature](/files/89tYX9radmZzMNspRheY) # The vision for NFT Paragon One of our most crucial priorities is to increase the value of NFT Paragons. Therefore, we aim to multiply the applications and use cases for the NFT. At first, NFT Paragons are used mainly to play games or trade on the marketplace. In the future, users can use NFTs to walk around in the open world, join special events, accept challenges, and thus generate greater profits. Furthermore, NFT Paragon can be an entrance pass to join events and activities in real life. ![](/files/tVQ2PphhHruWMnC3eu3m) # Runes **What is Runes?** Runes are the fundamental building element of Paragons. They come in different types and rarities which directly affect the Paragon crafted in their values, power and statistics. ![](/files/8msK91NfsAoZaD1KYTkp) **How to get Runes?** There are several ways to earn Runes in The Parallel: * Play Games * Mining: [Staking PRL ](https://theparallel.io/mining) * Buy on [Marketplace ](https://theparallel.io/market/shop/boxes) * Open [NFT Box ](https://theparallel.io/box) **What is Rune Fusion?**\ [Fusion](https://theparallel.io/user/fusion/fusion) is a feature to upgrade Runes from a lower tier to a higher tier to enhance the power and stats. Each tier in runes fusion has specific requirements, success rate and lucky potion (add-on) ![](/files/FyivWm4RtlDM1Yun324A) Visit Fusion on The Parallel Official Website [here](https://theparallel.io/user/fusion/fusion) # Para-art **What is Para-Art?** Para-Art is the design of the NFT Paragon crafted in The Parallel. Users have to own a Para-Art or a right to use Para-Art to craft a Paragon. Para-Art is protected by Hydra System (A copyright registration system), therefore it creates a cash-flow model for Voxel art creator by selling and leasing on [Marketplace](https://theparallel.io/market/shop/boxes)**.** **How to get a Para-Art/A right to use Para-Art?** There are several ways to own a Para-Art/A right to use Para-Art: * Buy directly from [Marketplace](https://theparallel.io/market/shop/boxes) * Rent a right to use Para-Art on [Marketplace ](https://theparallel.io/market/shop/boxes) * Create with the [Voxel editor](https://theparallel.io/craft/design-paraart) # GAMES # Gaming Platform The Parallel aims to be a Gaming Platform that provides enormous gaming experiences for players to play, enjoy and earn at the same time. In the beginning, there is a series of games developed and published by The Parallel team. Furthermore, more games will be integrated into The Parallel ecosystem by other Game Developers and studios. *(Video updating)* # 1st Game: Ascension Ascension is the 1st game developed and launched in The Parallel Metaverse. It is a PVP game inspired by the concept of Red light Green light game. There are several play modes including solo, 3 players and 10 players. ![](/files/A3nMtIqCDnRGLTi9z6bV) **How to play Ascension** {% embed url="" %} The game will be 3 minutes of adrenaline-packed, competitive actions in an arena with a start-finish line concept. Players have to overcome several obstacles and dangers, such as hidden traps, disabling soldiers, wrecking balls and a pursuing Giant aiming to knock them down from the back and even Big Boss NoGo himself! Victory will be achieved through a combination of luck, skill, wit, speed and timing! # Game Developer Integration All Game developers are able to integrate their games into The Parallel to contribute more gaming experiences for players. The platform provides the SDK and resources needed for game developers to integrate, build and operate their games in The Parallel. Contact us: # OPENWORLD METAVERSE Open World is the virtual reality world of The Parallel Infinite metaverse where users can use their NFTs to join, create, enjoy, contribute and experience to earn.\ The Parallel Headquarter and Land are two major elements in the Open World. The Parallel HQ is in the center of the Open World. Land is a digital property of different sizes and will be sold or distributed to its owners. {% embed url="" %} # What is the PRL Headquarter? The Parallel Headquarter is located at the heart of the Open World. It is a massive 3D architectural complex with a total dimension of 1,2km square. This is an open space area so that users can take part in and accept challenges to earn and enjoy. It’ll have a glass dome on top, 4 entries and an urban space outside the dome. ![](/files/kKPb5wyXhBf8S3yd4mB7) # What is Land? The Creative Engine of The Parallel Metaverse Lands are blockchain-backed virtual tokens (NFTs) representing physical spaces in the Open World of The Parallel. They allow users to own a portion of the Metaverse and thus be able to build and create assets, games, or entertainment activities. The ownership of Land is highly featured and protected in The Parallel Ecosystem. *(Map Updating)* ![](/files/fFQFALNSLpm61gQwcdPP) The Parallel plans to release a highly attractive plan for land sale that ensures Land is sold in manageable quantities/phases. Purchase availability will be prioritized based on a merit system awarded via contribution to The Parallel Ecosystem. # PLAYER Gaming enthusiasts are the main force of The Parallel’s Metaverse. By joining The Parallel, not only can players enjoy enormous style-varied gameplay and unparalleled entertainment experiences, but they can also earn through in-game activities. # Activities The Parallel's game activity mechanism is designed to be infinite. Following the release of Ascension, the early phases will feature around 5 activity routes: * Solo mode * 3 and 10 players modes * Daily Quest/Main Quest * Specific Event by Holiday * Tournament # Rewards Exotic rewards are awaiting all players by enjoying games in The Parallel. Rewards come in various forms such as PS Token, Runes, Runic Energy, depending on the game, mode, level, and skill, or sometimes luck. ![](/files/xjaX9qYbZdxgh5C6eYap) *(Video updating)* # CREATOR Creators play a crucial part in the vision of building The Parallel. There are several types of creators contributing to the development as below: * Voxel Art Creator * Game Developer * Entertainment Studio * Others With their own creativity and expertise, they will significantly contribute to the diversity, creativity and experience of The Parallel. # Voxel Art Creator Voxel Art Creators create and supply Para-Art (NFT Design) in The Parallel for users in order to craft NFT Paragon. They can easily use the web-based voxel editing tool in Genesis Paragon Creator to create their Para-Art. There are 2 main ways for Voxel Art Creators to monetize their creativity: * Sell their Para-Art on Marketplace * Lease Right to use of the Para-Art on Marketplace With The Hydra System and Web-based voxel editing tool, The Parallel establishes a potential and sustainable business model for all Voxel Art Creators to join. *(Video updating)* # Game Developer By integrating games into The Parallel, developers can monetize via several revenue streams: * Profit based on their own game business model * Profit Sharing from The Parallel * Ecosystem Growth Fund & Reward Besides providing a friendly SDK, The Parallel also supports Game Developers in different ways including cross-marketing, in-game economy advice, etc. # Entertainment Company Entertainment companies combine various types of aspects such as music, art, sports, etc. Entertainment company shares the similar earning methods with Game Developers: Profit based on their own Entertainment business model Profit-sharing from The Parallel Ecosystem Growth Fund & Reward The Parallel hopes to recruit more and more entertainment firms to the ecosystem in order to provide customers with diverse and enjoyable experiences. # INVESTOR Investors can earn profits by joining various monetized activities in The Parallel. They can join as Defi experts, NFT traders or ecosystem growth investors. # Activities * Trading/Staking/Farming * Token Trading/Staking Assets including Paragon, Runes, Land, Para-Art, Box, etc * Retroactive Reward # Reward The Parallel's rewards for investors are extremely dynamic and evolve in tandem with The Parallel's growth. # MARKETPLACE Marketplace is the trading platform of The Parallel where users can purchase and rent properties with a user-friendly interface. ![](/files/5qwnOkXMgW3nh0Pd0fXV) **Assets:** Users can buy/sell/rent several types of goods: * Paragon * Para-Art * Rune * Box **Features**: * Dashboard: Total numbers of purchases, recently listed/sold, etc * History: Buying and Selling history * Filter and Sort based on types of assets # TOKENOMIC There are 2 tokens in The Parallel world. PRL - the governance token and PS - the utility token. ![](/files/Rrq6tfBply5PPkkO6Xi7) # PRL - The governance token $PRL is a Bep-20 token built on the BNB chain. It is the governance and also main currency of The Parallel. **Specification** * Symbol: PRL * Network: BNB Chain * Total supply: 1,000,000,000 **PRL Use Cases** * Currency on Marketplace * Payment fee in the ecosystem * Defi activities including: staking, farming, providing liquidity * Rewards for participating in special events * For mining NFTs Paragon & other assets **Token Distribution** The total of PRL will be allocated into the following categories: ![Token Distribution ](/files/cOhsKWiz3jSvEaFiEpBO) ![Release Map](/files/tdcw0nmWDYtqGBVkHolU) # PS - The utility token $PS is a Bep-20 token built on the BNB chain. It is a utility token in The Parallel. **Specification** * Symbol: PS * Network: BNB Chain * Total supply: Unlimited **Use Cases** * Rewards for in-game activities * Fees for participating in-game for various experiences and events * Fees for crafting/uncrafting NFTs * For mining NFTs Paragon and assets # MILESTONE # Kickstart Marketing Kick off * IDO * NFT Box Sale * NFT Paragon Creator * Marketplace # Platform * 1st Game: Ascension Private Test * 1st Game: Ascension Alpha Test * 1st Game: Ascension Launch * Next Games Runes Hunter Series * SDK integration for Game Developers & Entertainment Studios * VR Action Game Integration # Metaverse * Open-world Concept Art * Land sale * Openworld Alpha Test * Openworld Beta Test * Open-world launch # OFFICIAL CHANNELS **Website:** or ; **Official Community:** ; **Social Channel:** * Twitter: ; * Youtube: ; * Facebook: **Blog:** # DISCLAIMER AND NOTES By reading or accessing this whitepaper in any way, you automatically acknowledge having read, understood, and accepted any other published T\&Cs and other documentation published by The Parallel, including any legal entity and/or individual connected to it. 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