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GearRunner: GameFi x Move-to-Earn Pioneer on TON - Step into the Cyberpunk Frontier

By: GlobePRwire

June 11, 2025 at 06:33 AM EDT

A New Era of Movement, Gaming, and Earning Has Arrived

What if your daily steps could take you deeper into a sci-fi universe - while earning real rewards?

The Web3 world has seen waves of innovation, from play-to-earn to social-Fi. But now, a new hybrid frontier is emerging: Move-to-Earn meets GameFi, and its name is GearRunner.

Built natively on the TON blockchain and fully integrated as a Telegram MiniApp, GearRunner isn’t just another fitness tracker or casual crypto game. It’s a high-concept cyberpunk adventure that turns your real-world movement—walking, running, cycling—into in-game energy, item drops, and $GEAR token earnings.

As the Move-to-Earn space matures, GearRunner is leading the next generation: one where gameplay meets lifestyle, and your effort is more than just tracked—it’s rewarded.

Highlights for Gear Runner

GearRunner has already turned heads in the Web3 and fitness spaces. Just a few weeks into its launch, the numbers speak volumes:

- 130,000+ users joined within the first 5 days of the Airdrop campaign

- Presale sold out: 32,000 TON (~$100,000) raised in under 60 hours

- A rapidly growing global community, with a strong presence in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and beyond

- Over 3M $GEAR tokens allocated for early users, ambassadors, and mission-based rewards

This isn’t a hype-driven flash-in-the-pan. GearRunner is building long-term—with momentum, mechanics, and a mission.

What Makes GearRunner Stand Out?

GearRunner isn’t just riding the Move-to-Earn trend — it’s reinventing it.

- Seamless MiniApp Integration: No need to download anything. GearRunner runs natively inside Telegram via MiniApp, making onboarding instant and mobile-friendly. Just tap and play.

- GameFi Mechanics in a Cyberpunk World: Collect futuristic gear modules like NeuroVisor, PhaseWalkers, BioMesh, and SynthGloves to enhance your performance and unlock new gameplay dimensions. Level up, craft, and compete in PvE battles as you traverse a neon-lit, dystopian world.

- Earn While You Move: Whether you're walking your dog, jogging at the park, or biking through the city, your movement is tracked and rewarded with $GEAR tokens and Tech Fragments—essential for upgrades and crafting.

- Multimodal Fitness Recognition: Unlike one-size-fits-all apps, GearRunner supports walking, running, and cycling, encouraging a wide range of movement styles.

- Strategic Layered Referral System: Users benefit from a 3-tier referral network, earning rewards not only from their direct invites but also from the activity of second and third-layer referrals—fueling both community growth and user loyalty.

How to Play GearRunner: Your Movement Is Your Mission

Getting started with GearRunner is fast, intuitive, and doesn’t require any special equipment beyond your phone. Whether you're here to earn, explore, or compete — you're just a few steps away from stepping into the game.

Step 1: Launch the MiniApp on Telegram

Open GearRunner directly inside Telegram: https://t.me/gearrunner_bot

Step 2: Connect Your TON Wallet

GearRunner is built on the TON blockchain.

You’ll need to connect a TON wallet (e.g., Tonkeeper, TON Wallet, or other supported options) to begin tracking your activity and receiving rewards.

Step 3: Open Mystery Boxes and Get Your Gear

Use TON to purchase and open Mystery Boxes containing Gear Modules:

PhaseWalkers, SynthGloves, BioMesh, NeuroVisor

Each Gear item boosts your earning speed, unlocks new features, and can be upgraded or crafted for greater performance. Every level upgrade increases earning potential by 2%, starting from a base bonus of 10%.

Step 4: Move to Earn

Once equipped, get moving! Every 1 minute of activity consumes 20 energy.

You’ll earn:

- $GEAR Tokens - the native currency used for in-game purchases, upgrades, and more.

- Tech Fragments - essential for crafting and progression.

Step 5: Join an Alliance

Create an Alliance or join one by paying a join fee based on Alliance level

Get bonuses from +5% to +50% earning speed

Alliance leaders receive:

→ 3% of all join fees

→ 0.5% of total member earnings (weekly)

Step 6: Craft, Upgrade, and Compete

Use your Fragments and $GEAR tokens to level up Gear, unlock PvE battle zones, and prepare for upcoming tournaments, alliance events, and leaderboard rewards.

Step 7: Starter Strategy for New Players

- Get at least 1 pair of PhaseWalkers to unlock earning.

- Try to complete a matching-color set for +20% bonus.

- Equip SynthGloves early to boost Fragment collection.

- Upgrade Gear slowly — prioritize shoes, then gloves.

- Use BioMesh if you move in short, frequent bursts.

- Tap the bell! It’s your shortcut to free Fragments.

- Watch for upcoming events, and alliance competitions.

Join the Movement, Own the Future

The lines between gaming, fitness, and earning are disappearing - and GearRunner is leading the charge.

Whether you're a Web3 native, a fitness enthusiast, or simply someone who walks to work every day, your movement now has value. In this world, every step is a contribution - to your avatar, your wallet, and your digital legacy.