Quick Answer
The main ways to earn UPX:
Passive: Property yields (4.9%–15.2% annually based on mission completion). Collected every 3 hours. Collection properties earn boosted yields through multipliers.
Active Trading: Buy properties low, sell high on the secondary market. Note: all marketplace transactions carry a 10% fee (5% each for buyer and seller), so flips need to clear a 10% margin to profit. You can also make offers on unlisted properties.
Treasure Hunting: Send your Block Explorer to find treasures in cities. High variance — you can profit or lose money.
Racing: Championship Racing registration costs 30,000 UPX. Prize pool pays out top finishers. Skill-based.
Construction Contracts: Own blueprints, fulfill build contracts through the Construction Hub, earn builder fees.
Terminal Revenue: Airport terminal owners share in travel fees. Terminals cost $1,536 at city openings.
Asset Swaps: Trade your Block Explorers, Ornaments, and Legits 1-for-1 with other players through their profile page.
Note: While you earn UPX through gameplay, the amounts are modest compared to the costs of minting larger properties. Most active players supplement with UPX store purchases ($4.99–$999.99, approximately $1 per 1,000 UPX). UPX cannot be converted back to USD. UPX transfers between players have a 10% marketplace fee and a 60-day cooldown on newly acquired UPX.
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