Aavegotchi is a unique intersection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralised finance (DeFi), developed by Pixelcraft Studios. Launched in early 2021 on the Ethereum blockchain, Aavegotchi combines elements of digital pet ownership with innovative financial features. Each Aavegotchi is an NFT that represents a pixelated ghost, imbued with distinct attributes, wearables, and underlying value in the form of staked assets from the Aave lending protocol. The project aims to gamify DeFi by allowing users to interact with their Aavegotchis in a vibrant virtual world, enhancing their value while earning returns on staked cryptocurrency. Aavegotchi's ecosystem uniquely blends dynamic character development with financial incentives, making it a leader in the emerging realm of the metaverse and blockchain gaming.