Economy¶

HTSkyBlock includes a built-in economy system (or can integrate with external economy plugins) for trading, shops, and auctions.

Checking Your Balance¶

Command	Aliases	Description
`/balance`	`/bal`	Check your current currency balance

Your balance is displayed in the server's configured currency format (default: $0.00).

Paying Other Players¶

Transfer currency to other players:

Command	Arguments	Description
`/pay <player> <amount>`	`<player>` - Player name `<amount>` - Amount to send	Send money to another player

Payment Validation

You must have sufficient balance to send the payment
The receiving player must be online
Negative amounts are not allowed
Payments are instant and cannot be reversed

Payment Confirmation

Both sender and receiver will see a confirmation message when the payment completes successfully.

Economy Providers¶

HTSkyBlock supports multiple economy backends:

Self-Hosted Economy (Default)¶

The plugin includes its own economy system with these features: - Independent currency tracking per player - Persistent storage in plugin data files - Configurable starting balance - No external dependencies

Starting Balance

New players receive a configurable starting balance (default: $0.00). Check with your server admins for the exact amount.

External Economy Plugins¶

HTSkyBlock can integrate with popular Hytale economy plugins:

TheEconomy¶

Full-featured economy plugin with banks and transactions
Set provider: "theeconomy" in config.json to enable
Requires TheEconomy plugin to be installed

Ecotale¶

Lightweight economy plugin for Hytale
Set provider: "ecotale" in config.json to enable
Requires Ecotale plugin to be installed

ArefyEconomy¶

Advanced economy system with bank accounts
Set provider: "arefyeconomy" in config.json to enable
Requires ArefyEconomy plugin to be installed

Provider Configuration

Your server's economy provider is configured by admins. All economy features work the same regardless of which provider is active.

Earning Currency¶

There are multiple ways to earn money on the server:

Selling Items¶

Use the Shop to sell items at fixed prices (see Shop Guide)
Use /sellhand or /sellall to quick-sell items from your inventory
List items on the Auction House for player-to-player sales (see Auction House Guide)

Challenges¶

Complete island challenges to earn currency rewards (see Challenges Guide)
Repeatable challenges provide ongoing income

Admin Commands¶

Server admins can grant currency as rewards for events or milestones
Voting rewards (if configured) may include currency

Player Trading¶

Trade directly with other players using /pay
Set up shops or trading posts on your island

Spending Currency¶

Use your currency for:

Shop Purchases: Buy blocks, items, and resources from the server shop
Island Upgrades: Upgrade your island size (if configured to use currency instead of score)
Auction House: Purchase items listed by other players
Player Payments: Pay other players for services or trades

Currency Format¶

The currency display format is configurable by admins:

Default Format: $#,##0.00 (e.g., $1,234.56)
Currency Symbol: Configurable (default: $)
Decimal Places: Usually 2 decimal places for cents

Currency Symbol

Some servers use custom symbols like coins, credits, or other themed currency names. Check your server's format by using /balance.

Economy Tips¶

Save for Upgrades: Island size upgrades can be expensive - plan ahead
Sell Excess Resources: Don't hoard items you don't need - sell them for quick cash
Complete Challenges: Repeatable challenges are reliable income sources
Use the Auction House: Sell rare items to players for more than shop prices
Watch for Sales: Some servers may have shop sales or special events with bonus payouts

Transaction Fees

Some economy features have fees: - Auction House listings may have a listing fee - Auction House sales have a 5% tax (configurable) - Check the specific feature documentation for fee details