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# Origin Heroes - Litepaper

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## **What is Origin Heroes?**

* Origin Heroes is the first merge strategy game built on the blockchain
* Players will use an Origin Hero NFT to connect to the game and begin exploring Etheria
* Origin Heroes are highly unique NFTs that quest, battle, and build on the blockchain
* Cross-chain gameplay model utilizing Ethereum Layer 1 and Polygon Layer 2 to reduce transaction costs, and maximize speed and efficiency
* Play-and-earn game economy where players accrue value while playing which goes back into the growth of the ecosystem
* Players are rewarded with Elixir of Courage ($EOC) as they play & progress
* Elixir of Courage is used to imbue (mint) new heroes in a controlled environment
* Origin Hero + $EOC utility token = Minted Gen 2+ Hero