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:| Token | Soul per Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PROS (ETH) | 40,000,000 soul per 1 ETH | Native network token |
| WETH | 40,000,000 soul per 1 ETH | Wrapped ETH equivalent |
| USDC | 10,000 soul per 1 USDC | Stablecoin |
| USDT | 10,000 soul per 1 USDT | Stablecoin |
| WBTC | 1,500,000,000 soul per 1 WBTC | Highest soul density |
Soul States
Your Gotchipus’s soul exists in one of five states, reflecting its current vitality:| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Full | Maximum soul energy — thriving and at peak power |
| Normal | Healthy levels — functioning well |
| Low | Soul energy is depleting — needs attention |
| Critical | Dangerously low — approaching dormancy |
| Dormant | No soul energy — the Gotchipus sleeps, unable to act |
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.