Claim Stakes are foundational assets in the Star Atlas economy. They represent the right to control and extract resources from a specific planetary plot—and in the future, they'll be key to unlocking advanced gameplay like mining, crafting, farming, and starbase development.
What Do Claim Stakes Represent?
Claim Stakes are NFT structures designed to anchor all planetary gameplay. They must be deployed to a planet’s surface to establish a legitimate claim, enabling players to:
Extract local raw materials
Build infrastructure (e.g., mining drills, power plants, space stations)
Defend territory and manage upkeep
As a mechanic, Claim Stakes are intended to create economic realism—you don’t just click to harvest; you must own land, build infrastructure, and manage operations over time.
To prevent inactive land speculation, a maintenance tax will apply to unutilized Claim Stakes in future versions of the game.
What Can I Do with Claim Stakes Right Now?
Currently, the only active gameplay loop for Claim Stakes is Faction Claims, available on play.staratlas.com/claims. When you enlist your Claim Stake, it passively generates R4 resources:
Fuel
Food
Ammunition
Toolkits
These resources are vital for features like Faction Fleet and SAGE, and can also be traded on the marketplace.
📌 Your Claim Stake must be enlisted in Faction Claims to produce rewards.