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# Genesis Heroes

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Genesis Heroes are **ERC-721 NFTs** on the Abstract Mainnet and serve as the **main playable characters** in Onchain Heroes.

* Required to participate in the game.
* All Heroes are minted with the same base stats; **rarity is cosmetic only**.
* Heroes start **unrevealed** and are revealed after being sent on an adventure.&#x20;

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Genesis Hero holders earn passive Abstract XP per NFT.&#x20;
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Gensis Heroes are available to purchase on [OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/genesishero-abstract)
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