1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
This project aims to analyze and document best practices, architectural framework and design patterns for applications of blockchain technology in the gaming space. Examples being, use of BaaS (Blockchain as a service), SSI (Self sovereign Identity) and blockchain agnostic frontends.
In order to conduct this analysis, following aspects of selected games will be considered:
- Overview of game platform / game (includes little bit of history of game if applicable)
- Gameplay
- UX
- User entry point
- Game Economy (Tokenomics)
- NFTs
- DeFi
- Technology stack
- Blockchain (Layer)
- SDK
- Cloud services used
- Game engine
- Mobile/web/PC/console (is the game offline or online?)
- Governance Model
- Roadmap
We’ll choose top 5 (or more) games based on following criteria:
- Game popularity
- Technology stack
- Gameplay
- Tokemomics
- Value of research to open source blockchain
1.2 Scope
The scope of this research paper is limited to researching the design principles and architectural standards for blockchain gaming. This paper does NOT delve into details of so called "metaverse", which is still an undefined target state. This paper is primarily focused on how to use blockchain technology in gaming space. This paper is not intended to provide the standards or frameworks for games in general.
1.3 Timeline
This research paper was started around Jan 23rd, 2022 and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2022 (subject to possible revisions depending on resource availability and other constraints):
Here is a high level breakdown for this effort:
| Task | Target End Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Define and formalize scope of research paper: | Jan 31, 2022 | In Progress |
| Finalize list of games to be researched | Jan 31, 2022 | In Progress |
| Complete research on selected games | Feb 28, 2022 | In Progress |
| Review findings of research | Mar 4, 2022 | Not Started |
| Draft research paper | Mar 11, 2022 | Not Started |
| Peer review of research paper | Mar 25, 2022 | Not Started |
| Finalize research paper | Apr 1, 2022 | Not Started |
| Publish research paper | Apr 8, 2022 | Not Started |
2. PROJECT DETAILS
2.1 Paper Format
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