> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.genopets.me/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.genopets.me/game-mechanics/habitat-management/how-to-acquire-habitats.md).

# How to Acquire Habitats

Having a Habitat is required to participate in the Web3 side of the game - earning KI and crafting items. There are three ways to acquire a Habitat:

1. **Marketplace purchase** - Buy Habitats on [Magic Eden](https://magiceden.io/creators/genopets)
2. **In-app Marketplace purchase (Coming Soon!)** - Players can purchase Habitats and other game items in-app
3. **Terraform** - As a Habitat owner, you can mint a new Habitat with a Terraform seed, refined crystals, GENE, and KI. Terraformed Habitats start at Level 1.
4. **Rent** - You can rent a habitat from another player who has a Habitat to be able Harvest KI and Craft.