Who is behind CryptoKitties?

The team behind CryptoKitties is Axiom Zen. They create all kinds of projects on the cutting edge of technology like virtual reality and blockchain. CryptoKitties is only one of their ventures. The funding stream for CryptoKitties is unique in the blockchain space.

How popular is CryptoKitties?

Within a week of the game launching, CryptoKitties accounted for 13% of all transactions on Ethereum. The total volume of CryptoKitties sales stands at over 61,000 ETH ($21m) as of October 2020. CryptoKitties' popularity quickly became a problem for the Ethereum network, which could only process so many transactions at any one time.

Can CryptoKitties be replicated?

CryptoKitties cannot be replicated and cannot be transferred without the user's permission even by the game developers. Users can interact with their CryptoKitties, having the ability to buy, sell, and sire (breed) them. However, the CryptoKitty art is not on the blockchain and is instead owned by Axiom Zen.

Can I buy CryptoKitties with fiat currency?

Since it’s built on Ethereum, CryptoKitties uses Ether as payment for all transactions. It’s not yet possible to buy CryptoKitties with fiat currency.