Connecting two participation-led ecosystems
nGRND.io and AstraNova.world announced a strategic partnership on 29 September 2026. The partnership brings together two Web3 ecosystems built around the idea that people should be recognised for actively participating in the communities they help build.
As part of the partnership, Astra Nova plans to launch a custom-branded Dynamic Soulbound Token within the nGRND Gold Protocol Staking & Rewards Ecosystem. The AstraNova DSBT is intended to act as a digital participation passport, connecting eligible activities and achievements across the partnership and creating opportunities to earn Reward Points within the nGRND ecosystem.
Where gaming, AI and participation come together
Astra Nova describes itself as an AI-powered entertainment ecosystem where community, storytelling and gameplay meet through creator-driven experiences. Its products include an Unreal Engine 5 action RPG with AI-driven non-player characters, NovaToon interactive storytelling, the BlackPass SocialFi and loyalty platform, and Deviants Fight Club, a Telegram-based player-versus-player game.
BlackPass enables community members to complete quests, collect Shards and unlock ecosystem benefits. Astra Nova’s wider model also gives creators and players ways to influence games, quests, stories and evolving narratives.
Expanding the ways people can participate
Under the announced plans, Astra Nova participants may be introduced to eligible opportunities across the nGRND Gold Protocol’s eight Participation Streams: Governance, Impact, Play, Learn, Advocate, Refer, Wellbeing and Agent.
Gaming activity, quests, community participation, learning, referrals and other eligible activities may create opportunities to earn Reward Points and build participation within the nGRND Gold Protocol ecosystem. In the other direction, nGRND participants may be introduced to Astra Nova games, interactive stories, quests, AI experiences and community activities.
Why the partnership fits
Both ecosystems are focused on moving Web3 beyond passive digital-asset ownership. Astra Nova combines AI, entertainment, token utility and community participation. The nGRND Gold Protocol Staking & Rewards Ecosystem uses its DSBT to connect a participant with eligible activities, Reward Points, Reward Level and wider ecosystem participation.
The two platforms plan to explore cross-community quests, gaming challenges, educational activities, referrals, AI-driven experiences and collaborative campaigns. Specific activities, eligibility and rewards remain subject to the applicable programme terms.
What nGRND said
“Astra Nova is exactly the kind of innovative Web3 community we want to connect with the nGRND Gold Protocol Staking & Rewards Ecosystem. They are combining gaming, AI, storytelling and community participation in exciting ways. The AstraNova DSBT gives us the foundation to connect our communities and create entirely new ways for people to participate and be rewarded.”
David Lucatch, Chair of the nGRND Group
About Astra Nova
Astra Nova is an AI entertainment ecosystem. Its core products include BlackPass, a SocialFi quest and rewards layer; Nova Toons, a webtoon platform for original and partner intellectual property; and live experiences such as Deviants Fight Club. Astra Nova states that $RVV is its utility token for staking, campaign rewards, payments and ecosystem access.
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