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Yes, Walken allows new users to start without an initial investment by providing a free non-NFT CAThlete. However, to unlock full earning potential, such as withdrawing $WLKN rewards or selling characters on the marketplace, players must typically reach Level 6 and convert their CAThlete into an NFT. This conversion process usually requires a small amount of $WLKN and SOL to complete the blockchain transaction.

Gems and $WLKN serve distinct roles. Gems are an in-game currency earned solely through physical activity, where 1,000 steps equal 1 Gem; they are used to fill a CAThlete's "level-up" progress bar. In contrast, $WLKN is the blockchain-based token earned by winning competitions. $WLKN is required for the actual level-up transactions, marketplace purchases, and can be traded on exchanges like LBank.

Rewards are initially stored in a 'Pending' balance. To move them to your main Solana wallet, you must own at least one NFT CAThlete and meet the minimum withdrawal threshold, which is typically 20+ $WLKN. Additionally, since Walken operates on the Solana blockchain, you must have a small amount of SOL in your wallet to cover network gas fees. Note that there is currently a 2,500 $WLKN limit per transfer with a 1-hour cooldown.

Each CAThlete possesses three main attributes: Strength, Speed, and Stamina. Different competition types favor a specific stat; for instance, Sprinting favors Speed. To maximize win rates, players should select competitions that align with their CAThlete’s strongest attribute. Furthermore, your step count from the last 24 hours acts as a 'booster,' providing a temporary increase to your base stats during competitions.

'The Cuze' is Walken’s expanded ecosystem designed to increase token utility. It integrates various 'hyper-casual' games, such as Walken Runner, with the $WLKN token. This allows players to earn rewards and utilize their assets across multiple different applications within the same network. By diversifying gameplay beyond the main walking app, it aims to create a more robust and interconnected gaming environment.

$WLKN tokens can be acquired on major cryptocurrency exchanges such as LBank. Because Walken is built on the Solana blockchain, SOL is required to pay for 'gas' fees for every on-chain transaction, including leveling up CAThletes, transferring tokens to a wallet, or purchasing items in the marketplace. Users should ensure they have a small amount of SOL in their connected wallet to facilitate these actions.