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March 6, 2026

How to earn crypto on EdChess

EdChess is built around a simple idea: you should be able to earn crypto by playing chess without being forced to deposit money.

To make this possible, EdChess uses a dual-token system based on blue and purple tones. Both are real, on-chain assets, not just visual points or fake in-game currency.

Let’s break down how it works and how you can start earning.

Blue and Purple Tones: How the System Works

On EdChess, rewards come in two types of tones: purple and blue.

Purple Tones

Purple tones are earned for free, simply by being active on the platform. They are fully real and recorded on the blockchain, not demo points or placeholders. However, purple tones cannot be withdrawn directly.

Blue Tones

Blue tones are the withdrawable rewards.They can be sent to any supported wallet and used outside the platform.

How Purple Turns into Blue

To withdraw your rewards, purple tones need to be converted into blue tones. This happens through participation in:

  • crypto games with an entry fee
  • tournaments with an entry fee

Important point:
You do NOT need to deposit your own money to start earning purple tones.

However, please keep in mind that purple TONs will be burned if you do not use them within 5 days.

You Don’t Need to Deposit to Start Earning

The core philosophy of EdChess is simple:Earning should be based on skill and activity, not on how much money you deposit.

That’s why there are multiple ways to earn purple tones without spending anything. Below are the main ones.

Ways to Earn Purple Tones on EdChess

1. Completing Quests

Quests are one of the easiest ways to earn purple tones.

They are usually focused on:

  • activity on the EdChess platform
  • interaction with partner platforms

Examples include playing games, completing actions, or participating in community activities. Quests are designed to reward consistency, not luck.

2. Puzzle Pass: 14-Day Challenge

Puzzle Pass is a structured activity chain that lasts 14 days.

Each day you need to:

  • complete a daily quest
  • solve 5 chess puzzles

By staying consistent throughout the challenge, you earn purple tones as a reward.This format is perfect if you enjoy puzzles and want steady progress without pressure.
P.S. For the last day of puzzle pass, Blue TONs are the prize!

3. Free Tournaments with Purple Rewards

EdChess regularly hosts free chess tournaments where:

  • there is no entry fee
  • rewards are paid in purple tones

By placing in prize positions, you earn rewards based purely on performance.This is a great option if you enjoy competitive play but don’t want to risk anything.

4. Playing with Friends

EdChess makes it easy to play chess with friends.You can: send an invite link to any Telegram chat and the first person who joins becomes your opponent.

Purple tones are rewarded to the most active players, those who play the highest number of games.

More games played = higher rewards.

5. Playing Online Games Regularly

You can also earn purple tones simply by playing online chess games on the platform.

The principle is straightforward:

  • the more games you play
  • the more active you are
  • the higher your reward

This encourages regular play rather than one-time spikes.

Partner Tournaments: Earn Blue Tones Directly

EdChess also runs partner tournaments, which work a bit differently. Usually there is no entry fee. Rewards are paid directly in blue tones. Blue tones can be withdrawn immediately

These tournaments are often organized together with partners and offer a direct path to withdrawable crypto rewards.

If your goal is instant withdrawal, partner tournaments are the fastest way to get there.

Ready to Start Earning?

If you want to:

  • play chess online
  • stay active
  • improve your skills
  • and earn real crypto along the way

EdChess gives you that opportunity, starting for free.

👉 Start playing on EdChess and turn your activity into real value.
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