Axie Infinity is a blockchain-based trading and battling game that is partially owned and operated by its players. Inspired by popular games like Pokémon, it allows players to collect, breed, raise, battle, and trade token-based creatures known as Axies. These Axies are digital assets stored on the Ethereum blockchain, giving players full ownership and enabling them to monetise their gaming experiences. The platform uses Axie Infinity Shards (AXS) as its governance token, allowing holders to vote on key aspects of the game’s development and direction.