mining Tech Comparison
Antimatter Extraction vs Nano-Sifters
Comparing the Antimatter Extraction (Tier 3) and Nano-Sifters (Tier 3), both mining technologies in Starforge MMO. Use this to decide which to queue first when your research lab can only run one project at a time.
Research Comparison
| Attribute | Antimatter Extraction | Nano-Sifters |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T3 |
| Research time | 12 | 10▼ |
| metal cost | 20,000 | 18,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 10,000 | 9,000▼ |
| gas cost | 5,000 | 3,000▼ |
| Effect | unlocks resource: antimatter | unlocks resource: rare earth |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Antimatter Extraction
Unlocks antimatter mining from gas giants. Required for T3 ships.
Unlocks buildings: antimatter collector
Requires: mining 2
Nano-Sifters
Molecular-scale filtration extracts rare trace elements from ore. Unlocks rare-earth resource.
Unlocks buildings: nano sifter plant
Requires: mining 2
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Nano-Sifters is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.