Play to Breathe: New GameFi Project Mines Tokens Through Deep Breathing with VR Integration

In one of the most unconventional merges of wellness and Web3 to date, a Japanese startup called ZenForge has launched “Play to Breathe”, a GameFi platform that rewards users with crypto tokens for engaging in meditative breathing exercises — measured via VR headsets, smart nosebands, and biometric wearables.

Yes, users now literally mine tokens by breathing slowly and mindfully.

How It Works:

• The app connects with VR or AR headsets that track respiratory rate, heart rate variability, and gaze stability.

• The calmer and more sustained the breathing, the more $ZEN tokens you earn.

• Tokens can be used in-game, staked for passive yield, or redeemed for real-world wellness perks (like spa sessions or herbal supplements).

Why This Matters:

• Merges mental health with decentralized finance, turning wellness into a rewarding ritual.

• Targets the booming health-conscious gamer market and those dealing with anxiety or burnout.

• A portion of mined tokens go to a Global Breath Fund, which funds clean air technology in polluted cities.

ZenForge CEO Aiko Nakamura explains:

"Instead of dopamine loops, we’re building serotonin loops. You don’t win by clicking fast — you win by calming your nervous system."

Already, influencers and wellness gurus are praising the system for its mindful mining — and crypto whales are calling it “proof-of-peace.”

The public beta launches May 10, with support for Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, and most fitness trackers.