Explore the Role of Claim Stakes in Star Atlas
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:
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Extract local raw materials
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Build infrastructure (e.g., mining drills, power plants, space stations)
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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:
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Fuel
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Food
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Ammunition
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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.