The fitness app Moonwalk, which might become the next STEPN, is attracting attention. Since news broke that a major exchange invested in it, I looked into what kind of project it actually is.

The basic mechanism of Moonwalk is simple. It allows users to earn cryptocurrency by achieving daily step goals. Users form teams to participate, stake USDC, SOL, BONK, and other tokens, and if they reach their goals, their assets are protected; if they fail, some are confiscated. It’s a responsible game design where failure results in partial loss. This concept, similar to STEPN’s “exercise to earn,” has been further evolved with social elements and gamification.

The reason a major exchange invested is that Moonwalk is designed to hide the complexity of blockchain while being user-friendly as a fitness app. Built on Solana, users can convert rewards into real-world value even without cryptocurrency knowledge. In other words, it’s a practical approach to bringing Web3 to more people.

What’s interesting about Moonwalk is that it’s not just individual fitness tracking but a team-based activity. Through social features, users worldwide can achieve exercise goals together. This is an evolution of Move-to-Earn like STEPN, adding more social aspects to a new model.

Using the app is simple. Connect your Solana wallet, select a step provider like Google Fit, then join a team and decide on the staking amount. After that, just walk every day. If you meet your goal, you earn rewards; if not, they are confiscated. This system keeps motivation high.

However, to participate in the game, you need an invitation from existing members. It’s done via an invitation link or by entering a game code within the app. Creating a profile requires connecting a Solana wallet and linking step data.

Bonus distribution depends on team achievement levels. Those who meet their goals share the entire deposit pool. The confiscated portion from unsuccessful participants is redistributed to successful ones, ensuring transparency.

Moonwalk aims to be a more practical and accessible next-generation fitness app compared to STEPN. Its focus on user-friendly UI, backed by blockchain technology, is likely what attracted the major exchange’s investment. A new contest is also scheduled to start soon, so those interested might want to check it out early.