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Gold Economy

SolarCiv uses a gold economy - meaning gold ingots are the server’s main currency.

No weird numbers on a screen - your money is physical, tradable, and can be stored, transported, stolen, taxed, paid out, and displayed like real loot. If you’ve got gold, you’ve got power.

Why Gold Ingots?​

Gold ingots make the economy feel more like a real world:

  • Physical currency - you can hold it, move it, and trade it
  • Player-driven markets - prices are set by players, not a fixed shop menu
  • Real risk + reward - carrying lots of gold means you’re valuable
  • Easy trading - no “how much is that in points?” - it’s just gold

What Gold Is Used For​

Gold ingots are used for things like:

  • Buying and selling with other players
  • Making towns, and claiming land
  • Paying taxes (if your nation/town uses them)
  • Funding town/nation projects
  • Hiring mercenaries, builders, or traders
  • Paying ransoms, war fees, or diplomacy deals

Ways to Get Gold​

1) Mining and Resource Gathering​

The classic route:

  • Mine and explore for gold-bearing areas
  • Strip mine, branch mine, or cave dive

2) Trading With Players​

Gold flows to whoever provides value. Earn gold by selling things players actually want:

  • Building blocks and materials
  • Food and farming supplies
  • Weapons, armor, tools, and enchants
  • Rare items from exploration
  • Invest in collectible items
  • Map services, builds, nation infrastructure, or protection

3) Rewards and Events​

You can also earn gold through server activity:

  • Voting rewards
  • Crates and milestone rewards
  • Events, competitions, and community challenges

Gold = Influence​

On SolarCiv, gold isn’t just money - it’s leverage.

  • Gold buys alliances
  • Gold funds expansion
  • Gold fuels war efforts
  • Gold builds empires

Get your grind on, think outside of the box - and make your nation rich.