# 👨 Netizens

Netizens are playable in-game characters used to play and earn tokens on 8PLAY Arcade. Although 8PLAY is completely free-to-play, you’ll need a Netizen in order to enjoy the benefits of earning tokens and receiving exclusive NFT drops.&#x20;

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