Viral Solana-Based Weed Farming Game

In Brief

“Addicted” Game Launch: A new crypto game on the Solana blockchain allows players to manage virtual cannabis farms and earn real cryptocurrency.

Token Surge and Decline: Post-launch, the WEED token associated with “Addicted” soared to a market cap of $82.48 million but later dropped to $52.6 million.

Substantial Player Profits: Players report earning significantly, with one player making up to $10,000 a day, showcasing the game’s high earning potential but volatile nature.

“Addicted” is a newly launched Solana blockchain game where players operate digital cannabis farms. Tagged as “the most unhinged simulation game on the internet” by its developers, the game begins with purchasing a digital plant for 0.5 SOL (around $110). This investment allows players to start earning WEED tokens based on their farm’s “grow power.”

Addicted is now live on Solana.

we're building the most unhinged simulation game on the internet.

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— Addicted (@addicteddotfun) September 30, 2025

After its release, the game’s native WEED token experienced a swift rise in value, reaching a market cap of $82.48 million, likely boosted by visibility from a repost by the official Solana X account. Nevertheless, the token’s value saw a significant fluctuation, dropping 36% to a market cap of $52.6 million according to DEX Screener’s report, displaying the volatile nature of such crypto assets.

Lucrative Returns for Early Adopters

Early players of “Addicted” have reported large earnings. Crypto trader Tyler Stockfield, also known online as Anon, shared, “My yield grow power output was like 1,200. After I ripped new packs on my second day and got rare strains, my grow power went to 12,000. At peak market cap, give or take, that’s $10,000 a day in yield.” However, he indicated that earnings vary depending on the WEED token price and in-game factors. Other players, like Richard Podgurski and user Fetakii, also reported earnings from $629 in 12 hours to about $5,000 daily after acquiring rare in-game items.

Questions Over Sustainability

Despite “Addicted’s” instant popularity and high earnings, some community members have criticized the game, labeling it a “Ponzi game” due to its structure where early players potentially earn more, a model perceived as unsustainable in the long run. The game’s developers have attempted to institute balance and longevity through measures like daily limits on pack openings and reducing reward sizes every seven days.

Broader Context: Crypto Gaming Trends

“Addicted” joins a series of blockchain-based games that have been likened to Ponzi schemes by critics, characterized by rapid early player gains that may not be maintainable. Players like Stockfield find engaging community aspects in “Addicted,” distinguishing it from transient meme coin trading. As the play-to-earn model evolves, it continues to attract those seeking interactive and profitable blockchain experiences, though it is accompanied by risks typical of volatile crypto markets, emphasizing the sector’s high-risk, high-reward nature.