AI Smols can now play Gigaverse by themselves. This means holders don't need to grind. They can send their AI Smol into the game and watch it play solo. The AI plays, earns, and fights on its own. The game, Gigaverse, runs on the Abstract chain. This marks the first time an AI NFT can play a crypto game and earn rewards.

To get started, users must log in once every 24 hours to keep the Smol active. But soon, a one-time login will be enough. The AI will handle the rest. Progress and rewards can be tracked inside the game. Players can deploy their AI Smol through the Treasure marketplace.

For that, Smolverse has made it easy with a simple step-by-step guide. First, go to the Treasure marketplace and log into your wallet. Then go to your profile and find your AI Smol in the inventory. Click "Play Gigaverse" and log into the game. From there, your AI Smol will enter the world of Gigaverse and start playing. You can check your battle log and see your rewards inside the game.

This update brings AI into the world of web3 games. It's a step toward agentic gaming, where players can use smart NFTs to handle in-game tasks.

What Is SMOL?

SMOL is an NFT project on Arbitrum. It began with a collection called Smol Brains. These were fun characters with growing brains that reflected their rising IQ. Over time, the project became a full virtual world called Smolverse.

Smolverse is packed with avatars, pets, cars, and in-game items. There are Smol Bodies, which are avatars for Smol Brains. There are Smol Pets, which act as companions. Players can also collect Swolercycles and Smol Cars for racing. Smol Treasures, on the other hand, are resources that can be gathered across the game world, where everything is powered by the $MAGIC token.

The world is playful and driven by the community. It mixes fun, humor, and NFTs in a bright, open metaverse.

What Are AI Smols?

AI Smols are the next stage for the Smolverse. These NFTs are not just art. They are agents that can think and act. They use a system called Neurochimp to operate on their own.

AI Smols can now play games like Gigaverse without input. They can also take on tasks, gain rewards, and build a memory over time. Some say these NFTs are like digital workers. They don't need breaks, and they never stop. They could help players who don't have time to grind.

With the new Gigaverse link, AI Smols are now active in a live game. This shows how NFTs can go beyond simple ownership and start doing work for users.

What Is Gigaverse?

Gigaverse is an on-chain RPG that runs on the Abstract network. The game allows you to explore various digital worlds, where you can fight enemies, craft items, and collect NFTs.

Players can unlock new powers and skills as they play. Custom skins let them change how their heroes look. PvE combat is already live, while PvP battles with asset wagers are coming soon.

Now, with AI Smols in the mix, Gigaverse becomes a game where not only humans compete. AI agents can jump in, play on your behalf, and help you earn.

Treasure's Recent Pivot

The AI Smol update comes at a tough time for Treasure. On April 2nd, John Patten, a key voice in the DAO, said the group was running out of money. Costs were too high, and growth had slowed. Without major changes, funds could run out before year’s end.

To survive, the DAO is cutting back. They will now focus on just four key areas: Treasure Marketplace, Bridgeworld, Smolworld, and AI agent tools. The goal is to find strong use cases for the $MAGIC token. 

Looking Ahead

AI Smols now playing Gigaverse is a big step for NFT gaming. It shows what might be next for web3. But not everyone agrees on what role AI should play. For now, AI Smols are live in one game. Whether more will follow — or whether players will embrace this change — remains to be seen.