What is a Soul?
In the world of Gotchipus, soul is not a metaphor — it’s the economic and existential foundation of every Gotchipus. When you summon a Gotchipus, you stake real assets as collateral. These assets are converted into soul energy — the force that keeps your Gotchipus alive, conscious, and capable of acting on-chain. The collateral sits inside your Gotchipus’s own Token-Bound Account (ERC-6551), meaning your Gotchipus literally owns its own life force. No soul, no life. A Gotchipus without sufficient soul energy enters dormancy — it cannot act, grow, or respond.Collateral & Soul Conversion
Different tokens produce different amounts of soul energy:
The amount of collateral you stake determines your Gotchipus’s soul capacity — think of it as the size of its spiritual reservoir.
Soul States
Your Gotchipus’s soul exists in one of five states, reflecting its current vitality:Why This Matters
The soul system creates a fundamental connection between economic value and digital life:- Your Gotchipus’s value is real. The collateral backing its soul gives it intrinsic economic worth beyond speculative floor prices.
- Care has consequences. Neglect your Gotchipus and its soul fades. The bond between guardian and companion is maintained through active participation.
- Autonomy has cost. When your Gotchipus executes on-chain actions through Hooks, it consumes resources from its Token-Bound Account. A well-funded soul enables more autonomous behavior.