Passinumber

Passinumber is a term that has emerged in online discourse, particularly within certain gaming communities. It refers to a specific, often informal, method of sharing or transferring digital game items or currency between players. The core concept involves one player offering a valuable item or a significant amount of in-game currency for a very low, almost negligible, price in the game's marketplace. The other player then purchases this item at the inflated or deliberately low price, effectively transferring the asset.

The purpose of passinumber is typically to facilitate a quick and secure transfer of virtual goods outside the usual trading mechanisms, which might be slower or subject to stricter in-game rules. This can be useful for friends wanting to share resources or for players looking to trade across different in-game economies or even between different games if such transfers are possible. However, the use of passinumber can sometimes skirt the intended economic systems of a game, and depending on the game's terms of service, it could be considered an exploit or a violation, potentially leading to account penalties.

The term itself is a portmanteau, likely combining "passing" (as in passing an item) and "number" (referring to the price or quantity involved in the transaction). Its usage is largely confined to specific online communities and is not a widely recognized or standardized term outside of those contexts. The success and safety of a passinumber transaction depend heavily on the trust between the involved players and the specific rules of the game in question.