The Raindrops Protocol is a set of five individual contracts that govern the on-chain or proof-on-chain data specifically for games. These contracts enable any player or item to be interchangeable with any game client capable of processing them. The Raindrops Protocol is built on top of the Metaplex Protocol on Solana and enhances existing NFTs with additional metadata indicating whether they are a Player, an Item, or both. All contracts within the Protocol are designed to be combined with other Solana contracts that enforce game-specific rules. Each contract works together to form a comprehensive protocol that meets the requirements of blockchain-based games.

The $RAIN token was created with the same purpose as the Raindrops Protocol, which is to unite the web3 gaming industry. Instead of having a different token for each game, the $RAIN token can be used across multiple games. By combining the $RAIN token with the raindrops protocol, a truly decentralized web3 gaming ecosystem is created, where game economies and artifacts can be used interchangeably across any game.

The $RAIN token provides utility by reducing friction for gamers who want to play different games. For game creators, the $RAIN token eliminates the complex and expensive process of registering a token and providing liquidity for a game's economy. It gives any game immediate liquidity and the necessary legal assurances to support their game economy. The $RAIN token enables the principle of "a rising tide lifts all boats" in gaming, where the success of one game benefits all games within the raindrops ecosystem.