Network Cities Weekly AMA with Anshul
The Spaces discussed updates on a game project, focusing on three main areas: game progression, team and advisor development, and fundraising efforts. The game has been rewritten in TypeScript for better scalability. A partnership with Snapser is enhancing the game's backend infrastructure, aiming for broader platform availability. Recruitment is underway to strengthen the team with experienced developers. Advisor Rob, who has media sales expertise, was announced to help monetize user attention. The conversation also addressed compliance challenges for converting a meme coin to a utility token, emphasizing the need for legality before integration into the game. Questions from listeners covered utility token plans, LP rewards usage, and game mechanics, highlighting the social and competitive aspects of the game's city-building and network activities.
Project Update Meeting Summary
Introduction and Overview
The meeting began with an initial challenge of audio problems, which were resolved, allowing for a clearer session compared to previous attempts. The speaker scheduled this session to share updates on game development progress, team advancements, and fundraising activities.
Game Development Updates
Game Rewriting and Language Transition
The game had undergone a necessary transition to TypeScript from JavaScript, leading to minimal updates on social media recently. This switch was crucial to enhance security and scalability, ensuring fewer issues in the future.
Backend and Platform Integration
The partnership with Snapser, a B2B company providing game services via a SaaS model, was highlighted as a pivotal move. Snapser, supported by professionals with experiences from Zynga, Google, and Epic Games, provides a robust backbone for scaling up to a million users seamlessly. Their integration strategy involves plans to implement the game on various platforms including Discord, Telegram, and potentially, app stores like Apple and Google.
Team and Advisor Developments
Team Expansion
Efforts are underway to expand the team by recruiting experienced developers who have previously worked at leading gaming and tech companies. The intention is to assemble a formidable team that can navigate the complexities of creating a multi-platform gaming environment.
New Advisory Board Members
Rob has been finalized as a new advisor, bringing extensive experience in media sales — an asset for potential brand integrations into the game. Other advisors with similar high-caliber backgrounds are also being recruited to provide strategic oversight and to assist with team building.
Fundraising Strategy
The speaker discusses the nuanced approach towards fundraising, intending to solidify the team before seriously engaging with venture capitalists. Initial conversations are promising, but the speaker emphasizes patience and strategic planning to attract meaningful investment.
Token Integration and Compliance
There is an aspiration to convert their current meme coin into a utility token, requiring compliance measures yet to be defined by government regulations. Technical integration is feasible, but legal compliance remains the critical path.
Game's Social and Competitive Dynamics
The game aims to foster social connections by grouping users based on shared interests, such as holding the same cryptocurrency or NFTs, then engaging these groups competitively in the game. This social underpinning is anticipated to be a key factor in user retention and game success.
Future Game Developments
Beyond the current city-building game, more gaming experiences are planned, including a Mafia-based game. The speaker envisages a multi-game ecosystem supporting diverse gameplay across various platforms.
Questions and Feedback
During the Q&A session, a participant asked about the integration of tokens directly into the game. The speaker reiterated that while technically possible, full implementation awaits legal compliance. Discussions also covered gameplay dynamics, such as city networking and game end goals.
Conclusion
The meeting concluded with the speaker reiterating availability for further questions via multiple communication channels, emphasizing ongoing development and a commitment to maintaining transparent communication as the project evolves.