Today, Aavegotchi begins a new chapter on Base and is more aligned than ever with the future of Ethereum.
This migration marks the definitive end of our multi-year deployment on Polygon. All smart contracts on Polygon have been frozen, and the canonical home of Aavegotchi assets, gameplay, and governance is now Base.
Why Base?
This move wasn’t made lightly. The Aavegotchi ecosystem is deeply rooted in Ethereum values—decentralization, smart contract purity, and open-source community coordination. In Base, we’ve found a chain that matches that ethos, while also offering the technical maturity we need for the years ahead.
Four core reasons drove our decision:
💪 World-Class Infrastructure
Base’s engineering team brings top-tier reliability and scaling knowledge. As we evolve from experimental NFT games to a full-blown onchain protocol, we need infrastructure that can scale securely.
🟦 Powerful Distribution with the New Base App
Formerly known as Coinbase Wallet, the new Base app makes onboarding smoother than ever. Deep integration with Aavegotchi means new users can now explore the Gotchiverse with minimal friction and full self-custody.
♦ Ethereum-Aligned, Without Token Complexity
Base inherits Ethereum’s values without introducing a competing token. This simplifies our economic model and keeps Aavegotchi aligned with the L1 we’ve always believed in.
⛓ Onchain Culture, Not Just Blockspace
Base is more than a network. From Onchain Summer to developer-friendly APIs, Base fosters the kind of experimentation and composability Aavegotchi was built for.
How the Migration Works
- Polygon contracts are frozen: Thanks to upgradeable smart contracts, all Aavegotchi-related contracts on Polygon have been officially paused. They are now view-only, non-transferable, and final.*
- Snapshots taken, NFTs cloned: Every Aavegotchi, wearable, parcel, and verified community asset has been mirrored onto Base using a secure snapshot + minting process.
- No user action required: If you owned NFTs on Polygon, your assets are most likely already waiting for you on Base. Just open your wallet on Base and you’ll see your gotchis—same IDs, same traits, fresh new home.**
* Old tokens remain visible on Polygon as non-transferable ERC721s for historical continuity.
** A small number of users held their assets on Polygon in smart contracts without owners. We were unable to transfer these assets to you, so please reach out with a support ticket if you are missing any assets!
Note: Gotchiverse REALM Parcels, Installation, Tiles, and Alchemica/GLTR are not included in this migration wave. They will be migrated within a few weeks, after all testing is complete.
GHST, the DAO, and What Comes Next
Our native token, GHST, began its liquidity migration to Base last year—and we’ll continue to encourage further adoption on Base as our ecosystem expands. At the same time, AavegotchiDAO is transitioning to Base as its governance layer, where all future proposals and voting will occur.
Base is now the staging ground for new games like Gotchi Guardians, DAO products, and community collaborations that reflect the Aavegotchi spirit: decentralized, composable, and unapologetically onchain.
Welcome to the Base Era
Over the coming weeks, expect updates on new smart contract tooling, native Base integrations, and exciting collaborations.
Whether you’re an old-school Gotchigang member or Base-curious newcomer, there’s never been a better time to check your wallet and rejoin the fun.
Where to find Aavegotchi Assets on Base
Aavegotchi.com is the best place to interact with your Aavegotchis. But if you'd prefer traditional NFT marketplaces, we are finally now live on OpenSea!
- Aavegotchis OpenSea BaseScan
- Wearables OpenSea BaseScan
- Forge OpenSea BaseScan
- FAKE Gotchi Art OpenSea BaseScan
- FAKE Gotchi Cards OpenSea BaseScan
FAQ
Can I still withdraw collateral and GHST from my Aavegotchis on Polygon?
Yes, please visit https://polygon.aavegotchi.com to interact with your legacy Aavegotchis. Note that all functionality is frozen, except for withdrawing collateral and cancelling offers.
Should I migrate my GHST from Polygon to Base?
Yes, voting power in AavegotchiDAO will soon be updated to only support GHST on Base.
My assets were in the Gotchi Vault. Where are they now?
All Aavegotchi assets held in the Gotchi Vault (and other smart contracts) have been minted back to their original owners, since those contracts are not deployed. If you have any issue, please reach out in the Aavegotchi discord.
My assets were in a Gnosis Safe. Where are they now?
All Aavegotchi assets held in the Gnosis Safes have been minted to Gnosis Safes with the same exact address and parameters on Base. If you have any issue, please reach out in the Aavegotchi discord.
I want to partner with Aavegotchi. How should I reach out?
Feel free to hop in our Discord and create a support ticket with your request. We'll get back to you if interested!
