Development of a video game leveraging stakepools for its players / competitors

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Lysou, one of the founder

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

pixiebeaviz@gmail.com

Additional applicants

The whole Metadams Team

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

12

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.” .

We have no depedencies.

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

No

[GENERAL] If NO, please describe which outputs are not going to be open source. If YES, please write “Project will be fully open source.”

• The frontend video game code will not be open source
• Backend of the video game won't be open source

[METADATA] Category of Proposal

Gaming

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Problem : Need for increased user engagement and adoption within the Cardano ecosystem. + Game economics are inflationary and unhealthy whenever it involves a token. While staking provides a way for users to earn rewards, there is a need to create additional incentives and immersive experiences that attract and retain users. By combining the concepts of a game, NFTs, and staking rewards, we aim to tackle this challenge.

Approach : Combining elements of gaming, blockchain technology, and financial incentives to create a unique and compelling user experience. By leveraging the Cardano blockchain's secure and scalable infrastructure, we can provide a trustworthy and transparent environment for users to engage with the game, trade NFTs, and earn staking rewards. This approach aims to leverage the growing popularity of blockchain-based gaming and the desire for users to participate in staking activities. Metadams is engaged with a leading gaming studio called TapNation. We are levering its network and expertise to bring web2 players to Web3.

Target Audience:Both existing Cardano users and a broader gaming audience(web2 and Web3) that does not care or know about web3 games. Existing Cardano users will have the opportunity to utilize their staked ADA within the game, enhancing their staking rewards and deepening their involvement in the ecosystem. We also aim to attract gamers who may not yet be familiar with blockchain technology, providing them with a seamless and engaging introduction to the benefits of the Cardano platform.

Demonstrating Impact: Firstly, we will track and analyze user engagement metrics such as the number of active players, in-game transactions, and staking participation (rewards redistributed / amount staked). An increase in these metrics will indicate the successful engagement of our target audience. Additionally, we are gathering user feedback through discord and community interactions to understand their satisfaction and perception of the game.

Here is our Play To Stake mechanism :

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

Metadams is a Play-to-Stake metaverse based on the Cardano blockchain. Such a game requires a redistribution of staking rewards based on players’ performances, however no research exists on this specific matter yet. Metadams is a Play-to-Stake game based on the Cardano blockchain. Such a game requires a redistribution of staking rewards based on players’ performancesThe goal of the redistribution system is to guaranty that the flux of rewards earned in the pool exactly matches the flux of rewards the players can withdraw in game, as Metadams takes no fees on staking.

Such a system could be implemented on any delegated proof of stake protocol based blockchain. 

Metadams is a Metaverse game that players can connect to through their web wallet extension. There is no real leading video game on Cardano and our positioning with Tapnation will allow us to bring light to the whole ecosystem.The video game is made so that players do not have to see the blockchain side of the game but only the value it brings. This game will onboard people onto the blockchain and especially on Cardano.We are leveraging the Tapnation expertise and network by putting it for the Cardano Ecosystem

In terms of impact and quantifiable metrics, our realistic expectations include:

User Adoption: We aim to attract and engage a significant number of new users to the Cardano ecosystem. Within a reasonable timeframe after project completion, we are aiming to achieve tens of thousands of registered users actively participating in the game.

Transaction Volume: With the integration of NFTs and in-game economic activities, we are targeting an increase in transaction volume within the Cardano ecosystem. Within the same timeframe, we expect to facilitate thousands of transactions per month, involving both ADA staking and NFT trades.

Community Growth: As the game gains popularity and users engage with the Cardano ecosystem, we anticipate a growth in the Cardano community. This growth will manifest through increased participation in game and within the community events.

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

For the Project :

• Number of players
• Rewards redistributed
• Hours played daily
• Classical main video game KPIs

For Cardano :

• Rewards claimed
• Wallet created through the marketplace in order to play the game
• Wallet connected to the website

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

Community Engagement: We will actively communicate with our user community, stakeholders, and enthusiasts through social media like we have for the past 2 years now already

Partnerships: We will collaborate with relevant projects and organizations in the Cardano ecosystem and the blockchain community to share our outputs and foster a collaborative environment like we have already for the past 2 years with more than 10+ partners in the community.

Academic and Research: We will share our findings with academic and research communities through publications, conferences, and workshops to contribute to collective knowledge and further research.

Developer Resources: We will provide comprehensive documentation, developer resources, and tools related to the project's outputs to encourage developers to build upon our work.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

We have been working on this project and within the Cardano Community for 2 years, securing the best partnerships and now working with one of the best studio game in France (Tapnation)

Most of the project is done, we just need help on the regulation and the sufficient funds in order to have a fully functioning pool.

Check our product here : https://metadams.io/

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

The main goals which are achieved for most for the project are:

• Develop and launch a Play-to-Stake Metaverse game on the Cardano blockchain.
• Enhance user engagement and create an immersive gaming experience.
• Integrate NFTs and staking rewards to provide unique in-game assets and incentives.
• Foster community growth and adoption of the Web2 and Cardano ecosystem through the game.

To validate the feasibility of our approach and measure the achievement of our goals, we have employed and will employ the following strategies:

1. User Testing and Feedback: Conduct extensive user testing throughout the development process to gather feedback on gameplay, mechanics, and user experience. This will help validate if the game meets the expectations and preferences of our target audience.
2. Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance metrics such as user activity, retention rates, transaction volume, and player engagement.
3. Community Engagement: Measure the growth and engagement of the community surrounding the game, including the number of active users, participation in community events, and feedback from community members.
4. Technical Implementation: Implement a robust and scalable technical infrastructure for the game, ensuring smooth gameplay, secure transactions, and reliable integration with the Cardano blockchain. Regular testing and optimization will validate the feasibility of our technical approach.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

Our milestones have been reached so far :

• Game development : done
• Game Dapp link : done
• Plug preparation with a poll : done
• Stake pool selection : done
• Stake pool link (2 month)
• Change of HQ : wip (uncertain)
• Confirming regulation authorization : wip (uncertain)
• Sufficient delegation amount (uncertain)

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

https://metadams.gitbook.io/metadams-whitepaper/

Game Development

Deliverables: (done)

• Functional version of the Metaverse game on the Cardano blockchain
• Documentation detailing the game mechanics, user interface, and integration with Cardano
• Test environment for user feedback and iteration

Outputs:

• A working prototype that demonstrates the core gameplay elements and functionalities
• User feedback and insights on gameplay, user experience, and potential improvements

Intended Outcomes:

• Validate the feasibility of the game concept and technical implementation
• Gather user feedback to refine the game mechanics and enhance user experience

Milestone 2: Pay to stake Game Development and Deployment

Deliverables:

• Fully developed Play-to-Stake metaverse game with integrated NFTs and staking rewards

Outputs:

• A complete and polished game ready and working with a stakepool

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Majority of funds would be allocated into the staking pool for delegation (3 000 000 ADAs)

Rest would go to the payment of legal and developers (2 000 000 ADAs)

• Legal and HQ change 200K$
• Developers 200K$ (2 senior Unity dev)
• Marketing 100K$

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

Cost rational:

• A fully charged unity dev costs 100K per year in France in $
• With the actual regulation we have to change HQ which would be a minimum cost of 200K$
• In order to deploy a solid marketing we would need around 100K$

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agreed to Fund10 rules and also that data in the Submission Form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept