Signals

Signals in LOOTCoin

Signals are the core location-based communication mechanic inside LOOTCoin.

A Signal is a digital object anchored to a real-world location on the map. It contains structured content and enhanced messaging that players can discover by physically moving through space. Signals can be placed, moved, and edited by the player who controls them.

Signals are defined by the user. They can be personal messages, business-oriented notices, creative drops, event markers, or digital graffiti. The system does not dictate meaning. The player decides what the Signal represents.

At a basic level, a Signal is a discoverable point on the map. At a higher level, it becomes a way to guide movement, share information, or structure a real-world hunt.

What a Signal Looks Like

Each Signal has two primary views.

Map View

• Appears as an interactive marker on the real-world map

• Has a defined discovery radius

• Can be repositioned by its owner

Full Detail View

• Enhanced HTML-based message format

• Supports text, images, formatting, and structured content

• Designed for clear, readable, mobile-first interaction

Signals are not static posts. They are location-bound, interactive map objects.

Personal Test Signal, No NFT Required

Every player automatically receives a personal test Signal.

This Signal:

• Is private to the player

• Can be viewed and edited freely

• Requires no Signal NFT

• Demonstrates how placement and editing work

• Allows experimentation with positioning and range

The personal test Signal exists so anyone can understand and use the full Signal interface without minting or purchasing anything.

It functions as a sandbox.

Signal NFTs

Signal NFTs allow players to deploy additional Signals beyond their personal test Signal.

These Signals can be used to:

• Place discoverable markers on the shared map

• Create structured hunts

• Build layered location-based experiences

• Establish a persistent presence in specific areas

• Publish public-facing messages at scale

Signal NFTs expand scale and strategy, while the core mechanic remains accessible to everyone through the personal test Signal.

Gameplay Mechanics

Signals drive exploration.

Players move through real-world space. When entering the discovery radius of a Signal:

• The Signal becomes visible

• The full message can be opened

• The player can interact with its content

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• Signals can be:

• Personal notes anchored to meaningful places

• Business or promotional markers

• Creative art pieces or digital graffiti

• Multi-location paths guiding players across a city

Signals can be relocated and updated. They are flexible map infrastructure shaped entirely by player intent.

Why Signals Matter

Signals transform the map into a dynamic layer of player-created structure.

They create:

• Physical movement incentives

• Creator-driven map presence

• Real-world interaction loops

• Strategic placement decisions

• Open-ended expression in shared space

Every player begins with a personal test Signal.
Those who want broader reach expand through Signal NFTs.

Signals are the foundation of the LOOTCoin hunt system and the canvas players use to define what the map becomes.