> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.walken.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.walken.io/wallets-currencies-and-tokens/gem.md).

# GEM

*Gems* are in-game soft currency, primarily earned by ***walking*** and ***running*** in real life. Their main use is filling-in your *CAThlete’s level progress bar* thus getting it ready to be taken to the next level. Extra utility also include *breeding.*

<mark style="background-color:blue;">**How to get more GEM**</mark>

There is a bunch of ways to earn GEM, from walking to engaging in in-game activities. Explore what Walken has to offer, and there will be no lack of GEM:

* Earn *1 GEM\* for every 1000 **steps*** you walk;

\*(**This is the basic steps-to-GEM ration**. The more CAThletes you have, the more gems you get with the help of GEM multiplier. **If you have the&#x20;**<mark style="background-color:blue;">**gem multiplier**</mark>**&#x20;applied, every step will earn you more gems. Check this article for more info on the Gem multiplier:** [Gem Multiplier](/boosters-and-multipliers/gem-multiplier.md))

> *<mark style="background-color:blue;">**Please mind the 10K Daily Step cap**</mark>*<mark style="background-color:blue;">: players can convert only first</mark> <mark style="background-color:blue;"></mark>*<mark style="background-color:blue;">10000 steps into GEM daily,</mark>* <mark style="background-color:blue;"></mark><mark style="background-color:blue;">maximising health benefits and contributing to the game economy sustainability. With 3 multiplier, it will make 30 GEM.</mark>

* Complete your **D*****aily quests*** and get GEM as a reward;
* Spin the ***Fortune Wheel*** for a chance to earn some GEM daily;
* Play ***Walken Runner*** and get GEM from chests.

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📝 *Tip: Completing a daily goal of 10k steps will get you 5 extra Gems!*