Vidya is a multipurpose DeFi gaming token that operates on the Ethereum blockchain. It is designed to function as a digital transfer of value for traditional games, blockchain games, and decentralised financial technologies. The token facilitates wager-based game lobbies and interactions within the VidyaFlux gaming ecosystem, where users can stake VIDYA tokens to earn passive income.
Vidya operates primarily on the Ethereum blockchain. It uses a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which selects validators based on their stake of the cryptocurrency, rather than their computational power. Vidya utilises smart contracts to manage transactions and interactions within its ecosystem, automating enforcement and execution without intermediaries. The underlying algorithms are a mix of Ethereum's Ethash for mining (before Ethereum's PoS transition) and the Beacon Chain algorithm for validation in PoS.
Vidya is primarily utilised in:
Blockchain Gaming: It serves as a token for wager-based game lobbies and player-versus-player interactions, facilitating gaming-related financial transactions.
Decentralised Finance (DeFi): It provides an escrow system for secure, wager-based gaming lobbies and supports peer-to-peer transactions on decentralised exchanges.
Cryptocurrency Transactions: Vidya acts as a medium of exchange, secured by cryptography, for digital payments.
Vidya was launched on August 24, 2020, focusing on creating a gaming ecosystem that combines staking and passive income generation. Since its introduction, it has been listed on various exchanges to increase liquidity and trading opportunities. Although specific updates or forks are not detailed in provided sources, Vidya continues to develop within the VidyaFlux ecosystem to enhance its gaming and staking features.