Axie Infinity Shards (AXS) is the governance token for the Axie Infinity game, facilitating community-driven decisions, staking rewards, and transactions within the game's economy. Following its migration to a new contract in 2021, AXS supports enhanced features and integration, contributing to the game's scalability and security. Developed by Sky Mavis, AXS is central to the play-to-earn model, enabling players to earn through gameplay while participating in the governance of the evolving Axie Infinity ecosystem.