Please describe your proposed solution.
GENUN Games' innovative solution entails seamlessly onboarding users and linking their non-custodial Cardano wallets to our account system. "Early adopters" will receive an NFT token for exclusive access during the game's developmental phase. As our matchmaking backend matures, we will gradually onboard more Cardano enthusiasts in anticipation of our global release.
We have been a part of the community since Fund3 as part of Ikigai Technologies, and our approach to the gaming side has been to build a fun-first game with traditional game development experience while having NFTs and community/tokens in our design every step of the way. Because we aim to serve gamers without the distinction of web2 vs web3, Uppercut will engage all types of PC & mobile gamers that are looking for a fighting game to challenge friends and foes in strategic, cinematic fights. With NFTs/Cardano powering our game behind the scenes, players will unlock new gaming experiences and communities as a cherry-on-top that serve to keep the player engaged and involved.
Presenting a sneak peek at Web3 Gaming Week, as esteemed speakers at Google Singapore, and Games Dubai Expo, we garnered praise from diverse gamers and publishers. As the sole Cardano representatives at these conferences, we now eagerly anticipate showcasing our booth at PAX West. With Catalyst and the Cardano community's support, we aim to demonstrate region-specific metrics on player and wallet adoption, playtime, NFT ownership, and more. We firmly believe that the most impactful Cardano dApp will be one that prioritizes delivering an exceptional game experience, bolstered by the power of Cardano.
How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?
The value this project brings to Cardano is increased visibility and users exposed to the ecosystem through NFTs and a successful, globally launched game. Initially during this project, a very limited number of users and accounts will be whitelisted to join early-adopter playtest. Once the project completes and confidence in the project is matured, the game will launch early access and begin bringing public users into the game and ecosystem. At that time, we’re expecting hundreds of thousands of users to play/test/adopt the game along with cosmetics and other NFT-related items.
How do you intend to measure the success of your project?
We will measure the success of our project by assessing its impact on the Cardano ecosystem, both in the short and long term. The following metrics, which encompass quantitative and qualitative aspects, will help us evaluate the benefits and growth:
- Number of accounts/wallets: Tracking the increase in users adopting Cardano wallets.
- Number of concurrent matches: Measuring the engagement and activity within the game.
- Number of NFTs produced/consumed: Monitoring the creation and utilization of NFTs.
- Most popular NFTs: Identifying the NFTs that resonate the most with users.
- Hours played of NFT holders vs non-holders: Comparing the gaming time between NFT holders and non-holders.
- Number of playtests: Evaluating the participation and feedback from playtesting sessions.
- Number of downloads: Quantifying the user acquisition through game downloads.
- Hours played per player (average + total): Assessing the overall engagement and gameplay duration.
- Global reach: Analyzing the geographical distribution and expansion of the user base.
- Number of social media impressions: Measuring the visibility and reach of our project.
- Community size (Discord, Twitter, Instagram): Gauging the growth of our community across various platforms.
- Threads/messages: Assessing the active discussions and interactions within the community.
- Price floor: Monitoring the minimum value of Uppercut NFTs in the market.
- 24-hour volume/month: Tracking the trading volume of Uppercut NFTs.
- Number of times used in the game: Measuring the utility and integration of NFTs within gameplay.
- Number of trades: Evaluating the liquidity and trading activity of Uppercut NFTs.
- Total market value of Uppercut NFTs: Assessing the overall value and market appreciation of the NFTs.
By tracking these metrics, we aim to demonstrate the adoption and exposure of NFTs on Cardano, showcasing the positive impact of our project on the ecosystem.
Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?
We have a comprehensive plan to share the outputs and results of our project over a reasonable timescale, ensuring broad dissemination and engagement. Here are our planned channels and activities:
- Twitter: Regular updates shared through official project accounts, including participation in events like "Cardano over Coffee."
- Newsletter: Publication on Ikigai Medium, reaching our community and subscribers with in-depth project insights.
- Discord: Leveraging both the Grabbit and GENUN Discord communities to foster discussions and share project progress.
- Early supporter playtest: Engaging early adopters in exclusive playtesting sessions to gather feedback and generate buzz.
- Streams: Hosting GENUN Game Streams, where we showcase gameplay, discuss project developments, and interact with the audience.
- Podcasts: Collaborating with industry podcasts to share our journey, project impact, and future opportunities.
- Klick.gg: Participation in gaming nights on Klick.gg, showcasing our game to a wider gaming community.
These efforts will enable us to reach a diverse audience, including Cardano enthusiasts, gaming communities, and industry stakeholders. We will actively utilize the results generated from the project in further research and development activities, incorporating user feedback and insights to enhance future iterations of the game.