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🧬 Inside the Breeding Programme

Welcome to the heart of Vorta Labs — where every Froggie is more than a token. Each subject is a live genetic sequence, born from the fusion of two digital genomes. Their traits, expressions, and anomalies are the result of experimental on-chain evolution.

Phase III marks the first fully public release — collectors are no longer just observers, but participants in the experiment. Every breeding, mutation, and ascension contributes to the expanding genetic library of the Froggie species.

“We thought we could control the genome. We were wrong.” — Dr. Harken, Lead Geneticist

🧬 Inside the Breeding Programme

Welcome to the heart of Vorta Labs — where every Froggie is more than a token. Each subject is a live genetic sequence, born from the fusion of two digital genomes. Their traits, expressions, and anomalies are the result of experimental on-chain evolution.

Phase III marks the first fully public release — collectors are no longer just observers, but participants in the experiment. Every breeding, mutation, and ascension contributes to the expanding genetic library of the Froggie species.

“We thought we could control the genome. We were wrong.” — Dr. Harken, Lead Geneticist

🧬 Breeding & On-Chain DNA

Each Froggie carries a complete genetic code — a string of data permanently stored on-chain. Every visual trait, from skin tone to accessories, is determined by that DNA sequence. Nothing is random; every outcome is cryptographically derived.

When two Froggies breed, their genome strings merge to form a new one. Traits are inherited from each parent, recombined, and occasionally mutated. The result: an entirely new subject with its own unique, verifiable DNA.

“Their genes are not rendered. They are written.”

🌈 Froggie Rarity & Genetic Ascension

Every Froggie begins as a baseline specimen — a fusion of inherited DNA strings. Under rare conditions, traits can ascend to higher forms. These anomalies, known as Ascended Traits, defy normal probability and grant subjects unique visual and genetic signatures.

Mutations may introduce entirely new characteristics unseen in either parent — traits beyond the known Froggie genome. Such phenomena are logged within the Vorta Labs Mutation Record and studied for potential containment (and collection).

When ascension occurs, rarity is assigned based on discovery order:

  • 1st – Celestial
  • 2nd–10th – Mythic
  • 11th–100th – Legendary
  • 101st–500th – Epic

Each ascension marks an irreversible step in the evolution of the species.

🧪 Auctions & Economy

The Froggie economy is a self-contained on-chain system — no intermediaries, no off-chain listings required. Every trade, bid, and breeding right is executed directly through verified smart contracts on Base.

Three auction types govern the ecosystem:

  • Sale Auctions: Buy or sell Froggies using dynamic pricing that changes over time.
  • Stud Auctions: Offer your Froggie’s genetic code for breeding. The highest bidder earns the right to create new offspring.
  • Sacrifice Auctions: a Froggie is permanently destroyed in exchange for Ether.
  • Offers and Sacrifice Offers enable direct peer-to-peer bids — voluntary exchanges made entirely on-chain, without trust or intermediaries.

All transactions are transparent, immutable, and recorded in the public ledger. Each action affects supply, demand, and the evolutionary direction of the species.

“Value here isn’t set by rarity alone — it’s written in the code.”

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play?

You must download and setup a digital wallet such as MetaMask.

You must fund your wallet with Ether on the Base network.

Connect your wallet to the BasedFroggies.com website and setup your account to start playing.

How do I get a BasedFroggie?

To get a BasedFroggie you can:

  1. Buy a BasedFroggie that is being sold by auction.
  2. Breed two BasedFroggies together.
  3. Receive a BasedFroggie as a gift from another player.
How do I buy a Froggie?
  • Go to the search page to find Froggies that are for sale. You can search for specific attributes to find your favourite Froggie to buy.
  • Go to that Froggies profile page and click buy now to purchase the Froggie.
  • You can also offer to buy a Froggie that is not currently for sale.
How do I sell my Froggie?

To sell a BasedFroggie you can:

  • Go to the page of a Froggie you own and click on the sell button.
  • Enter the start price, end price and duration of the auction.
  • When the time expires, the price stops moving. The Froggie is only returned to you if you cancel the sale.
How do I breed my Froggies?
  • Go to the page of a Froggie you own and click on the breed button.
  • A Froggie can be a male and a female.
  • Select the Froggie you want to be the Sire (Male), and the Froggie to be the Matron (Female). The Matron will become pregnant.
  • There is a breeding fee, paid each time a pair of Froggies are bred.
How do I breed with other users' Froggies?
  • You can breed with a Stud from the Marketplace by paying the listed Stud fee (as well as the birthing fee).
  • You can view available studs on the search page.
How often can I breed my Froggies?
  • After a Froggie breeds they must 'cooldown'.
  • The Cooldown time increases every time a Froggie breeds.
  • High generation Froggies are born with longer cooldown periods than low generation Froggies.
  • The maximum cooldown time is 1 week.
  • You can breed a Froggie an unlimited amount of time.
How do a Froggies 'genes' work?
  • Each Froggie has a 'DNA' that affects their attributes and, their offspring's attributes.
  • Each Froggie has 12 characteristics. A Froggie has 4 genes for each of the 12 characteristics.
  • Only the primary gene for each of the 12 characteristics is represented visually.
  • When a Froggie breeds, the Matron and Sire genes are mixed, and there is a chance that the regressed genes swap to become the primary gene.
What are ascensions and how do they work? (Froggie Rarity)

When a Matron and Sire have a certain combination of genes, there is a chance a mutation or 'ascension' can occur when they breed.

Ascensions are not guaranteed to happen even if the parents do possess the required genes.

When a Froggie ascends they are rewarded with a special rarity:

  • The 1st Froggie to ascend that specific trait is given the Celestial rarity.
  • 2nd - 10th are given the Mythic rarity.
  • The 11th - 100th are given the Legendary rarity.
  • 101st - 500th are given the Epic rarity.
Can a Froggie breed with its siblings or parents?

No. The protect genetic diversity, the BasedFroggies Breeding Programme does not allow parents and siblings to breed.

Does it matter which Froggie I use as the Sire or Matron?
  • The odds of inheriting traits from the Sire or Matron are the same.
  • However, the Froggie with the fastest cooldown speed with give birth the quickest.
What determines the generation of a Froggie?
  • Every Froggie is born with a generation one higher than its highest-generation parent. For example, a Gen 3 Froggie and a Gen 15 Froggie will produce Gen 16 offspring.
  • Generations affect a Froggies cooldown speed. The higher the generation, the slower the cooldown.
What is 'Cooldown'?
  • The cooldown time is the amount of time a Froggie needs to rest after breeding.
  • The more a Froggie breeds, the more time it spends cooling down.
  • A Froggies cooldown at birth is determined by its generation (not genetics). The higher the generation, the slower the cooldown.
How do I send someone a Froggie?
  • Go to the profile page of a Froggie you own and click the gift button.
  • Gifting a Froggie costs a small transaction fee.
  • !Important You must make sure the address you are sending to is correct. If you send your BasedFroggie to the wrong address, the BasedFroggie cannot be returned.
What is Froggie Rarity? (Ascension Awards)
  • The first Froggies that introduce a new attribute to their family tree are rewarded with an ascension award Rarity. The type of Rarity (Celestial, Mythic, Legendary, Epic) depends on how early the Froggie discovered the attribute.
  • Froggies can have multiple ascension awards.
What is the Froggie Collection on the Profile page?
  • The Froggie Collection, which appears as a tab on the 'My Froggies' page, shows you which traits yourFroggies currently have, and which ones you're missing.
  • The Special Froggies tab tracks the Special and Exclusive Froggies that you collect.
  • You can complete your collection by buying and breeding Froggies with traits that are new to your collection.
How many possible BasedFroggies are there?
  • There is no limit to the number of BasedFroggies that can be bred.
  • There are billions of possible genetic combinations.
What does “sacrificing” a Froggie mean?

Sacrificing permanently destroys the NFT on-chain (a burn) and marks it as sacrificed in the app. Sacrificed Froggies can’t be transferred, bred, or used in auctions.

  • The token is irreversibly removed from circulation.
  • Its profile remains visible in-app as a historical record.
  • Lineage and past activity stay in history, but no new activity can occur.
How do “Sacrifice” auctions and Sacrifice Offers work?

Both are ways for an owner to accept payment to sacrifice their Froggie.

  • For Sacrifice auction: bidders compete; the winner’s payment triggers the sacrifice and the owner receives the proceeds minus fees.
  • Sacrifice Offer: a bidder proposes a price to sacrifice a specific Froggie. If the owner accepts, the token is sacrificed and proceeds are paid out minus fees.
Can I undo a sacrifice?

No. Sacrificing is permanent and cannot be reversed.

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🧬 Inside the Breeding Programme

Welcome to the heart of Vorta Labs — where every Froggie is more than a token. Each subject is a live genetic sequence, born from the fusion of two digital genomes. Their traits, expressions, and anomalies are the result of experimental on-chain evolution.

Phase III marks the first fully public release — collectors are no longer just observers, but participants in the experiment. Every breeding, mutation, and ascension contributes to the expanding genetic library of the Froggie species.

“We thought we could control the genome. We were wrong.” — Dr. Harken, Lead Geneticist

🧬 Inside the Breeding Programme

Welcome to the heart of Vorta Labs — where every Froggie is more than a token. Each subject is a live genetic sequence, born from the fusion of two digital genomes. Their traits, expressions, and anomalies are the result of experimental on-chain evolution.

Phase III marks the first fully public release — collectors are no longer just observers, but participants in the experiment. Every breeding, mutation, and ascension contributes to the expanding genetic library of the Froggie species.

“We thought we could control the genome. We were wrong.” — Dr. Harken, Lead Geneticist

🧬 Breeding & On-Chain DNA

Each Froggie carries a complete genetic code — a string of data permanently stored on-chain. Every visual trait, from skin tone to accessories, is determined by that DNA sequence. Nothing is random; every outcome is cryptographically derived.

When two Froggies breed, their genome strings merge to form a new one. Traits are inherited from each parent, recombined, and occasionally mutated. The result: an entirely new subject with its own unique, verifiable DNA.

“Their genes are not rendered. They are written.”

🌈 Froggie Rarity & Genetic Ascension

Every Froggie begins as a baseline specimen — a fusion of inherited DNA strings. Under rare conditions, traits can ascend to higher forms. These anomalies, known as Ascended Traits, defy normal probability and grant subjects unique visual and genetic signatures.

Mutations may introduce entirely new characteristics unseen in either parent — traits beyond the known Froggie genome. Such phenomena are logged within the Vorta Labs Mutation Record and studied for potential containment (and collection).

When ascension occurs, rarity is assigned based on discovery order:

  • 1st – Celestial
  • 2nd–10th – Mythic
  • 11th–100th – Legendary
  • 101st–500th – Epic

Each ascension marks an irreversible step in the evolution of the species.

🧪 Auctions & Economy

The Froggie economy is a self-contained on-chain system — no intermediaries, no off-chain listings required. Every trade, bid, and breeding right is executed directly through verified smart contracts on Base.

Three auction types govern the ecosystem:

  • Sale Auctions: Buy or sell Froggies using dynamic pricing that changes over time.
  • Stud Auctions: Offer your Froggie’s genetic code for breeding. The highest bidder earns the right to create new offspring.
  • Sacrifice Auctions: a Froggie is permanently destroyed in exchange for Ether.
  • Offers and Sacrifice Offers enable direct peer-to-peer bids — voluntary exchanges made entirely on-chain, without trust or intermediaries.

All transactions are transparent, immutable, and recorded in the public ledger. Each action affects supply, demand, and the evolutionary direction of the species.

“Value here isn’t set by rarity alone — it’s written in the code.”

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play?

You must download and setup a digital wallet such as MetaMask.

You must fund your wallet with Ether on the Base network.

Connect your wallet to the BasedFroggies.com website and setup your account to start playing.

How do I get a BasedFroggie?

To get a BasedFroggie you can:

  1. Buy a BasedFroggie that is being sold by auction.
  2. Breed two BasedFroggies together.
  3. Receive a BasedFroggie as a gift from another player.
How do I buy a Froggie?
  • Go to the search page to find Froggies that are for sale. You can search for specific attributes to find your favourite Froggie to buy.
  • Go to that Froggies profile page and click buy now to purchase the Froggie.
  • You can also offer to buy a Froggie that is not currently for sale.
How do I sell my Froggie?

To sell a BasedFroggie you can:

  • Go to the page of a Froggie you own and click on the sell button.
  • Enter the start price, end price and duration of the auction.
  • When the time expires, the price stops moving. The Froggie is only returned to you if you cancel the sale.
How do I breed my Froggies?
  • Go to the page of a Froggie you own and click on the breed button.
  • A Froggie can be a male and a female.
  • Select the Froggie you want to be the Sire (Male), and the Froggie to be the Matron (Female). The Matron will become pregnant.
  • There is a breeding fee, paid each time a pair of Froggies are bred.
How do I breed with other users' Froggies?
  • You can breed with a Stud from the Marketplace by paying the listed Stud fee (as well as the birthing fee).
  • You can view available studs on the search page.
How often can I breed my Froggies?
  • After a Froggie breeds they must 'cooldown'.
  • The Cooldown time increases every time a Froggie breeds.
  • High generation Froggies are born with longer cooldown periods than low generation Froggies.
  • The maximum cooldown time is 1 week.
  • You can breed a Froggie an unlimited amount of time.
How do a Froggies 'genes' work?
  • Each Froggie has a 'DNA' that affects their attributes and, their offspring's attributes.
  • Each Froggie has 12 characteristics. A Froggie has 4 genes for each of the 12 characteristics.
  • Only the primary gene for each of the 12 characteristics is represented visually.
  • When a Froggie breeds, the Matron and Sire genes are mixed, and there is a chance that the regressed genes swap to become the primary gene.
What are ascensions and how do they work? (Froggie Rarity)

When a Matron and Sire have a certain combination of genes, there is a chance a mutation or 'ascension' can occur when they breed.

Ascensions are not guaranteed to happen even if the parents do possess the required genes.

When a Froggie ascends they are rewarded with a special rarity:

  • The 1st Froggie to ascend that specific trait is given the Celestial rarity.
  • 2nd - 10th are given the Mythic rarity.
  • The 11th - 100th are given the Legendary rarity.
  • 101st - 500th are given the Epic rarity.
Can a Froggie breed with its siblings or parents?

No. The protect genetic diversity, the BasedFroggies Breeding Programme does not allow parents and siblings to breed.

Does it matter which Froggie I use as the Sire or Matron?
  • The odds of inheriting traits from the Sire or Matron are the same.
  • However, the Froggie with the fastest cooldown speed with give birth the quickest.
What determines the generation of a Froggie?
  • Every Froggie is born with a generation one higher than its highest-generation parent. For example, a Gen 3 Froggie and a Gen 15 Froggie will produce Gen 16 offspring.
  • Generations affect a Froggies cooldown speed. The higher the generation, the slower the cooldown.
What is 'Cooldown'?
  • The cooldown time is the amount of time a Froggie needs to rest after breeding.
  • The more a Froggie breeds, the more time it spends cooling down.
  • A Froggies cooldown at birth is determined by its generation (not genetics). The higher the generation, the slower the cooldown.
How do I send someone a Froggie?
  • Go to the profile page of a Froggie you own and click the gift button.
  • Gifting a Froggie costs a small transaction fee.
  • !Important You must make sure the address you are sending to is correct. If you send your BasedFroggie to the wrong address, the BasedFroggie cannot be returned.
What is Froggie Rarity? (Ascension Awards)
  • The first Froggies that introduce a new attribute to their family tree are rewarded with an ascension award Rarity. The type of Rarity (Celestial, Mythic, Legendary, Epic) depends on how early the Froggie discovered the attribute.
  • Froggies can have multiple ascension awards.
What is the Froggie Collection on the Profile page?
  • The Froggie Collection, which appears as a tab on the 'My Froggies' page, shows you which traits yourFroggies currently have, and which ones you're missing.
  • The Special Froggies tab tracks the Special and Exclusive Froggies that you collect.
  • You can complete your collection by buying and breeding Froggies with traits that are new to your collection.
How many possible BasedFroggies are there?
  • There is no limit to the number of BasedFroggies that can be bred.
  • There are billions of possible genetic combinations.
What does “sacrificing” a Froggie mean?

Sacrificing permanently destroys the NFT on-chain (a burn) and marks it as sacrificed in the app. Sacrificed Froggies can’t be transferred, bred, or used in auctions.

  • The token is irreversibly removed from circulation.
  • Its profile remains visible in-app as a historical record.
  • Lineage and past activity stay in history, but no new activity can occur.
How do “Sacrifice” auctions and Sacrifice Offers work?

Both are ways for an owner to accept payment to sacrifice their Froggie.

  • For Sacrifice auction: bidders compete; the winner’s payment triggers the sacrifice and the owner receives the proceeds minus fees.
  • Sacrifice Offer: a bidder proposes a price to sacrifice a specific Froggie. If the owner accepts, the token is sacrificed and proceeds are paid out minus fees.
Can I undo a sacrifice?

No. Sacrificing is permanent and cannot be reversed.