10-Min Pitch: Projects Be Shill'n (S1:E6)

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The Spaces focused on a series of pitches from various projects in the Web3 and gaming sectors. Each participant was given a platform to share their project's unique features and objectives. The discussions revolved around solving common challenges in Web3, such as community building, integrating Web2 games into Web3 infrastructure, enhancing gaming experiences, and the importance of having sound business models for longevity. Participants also shared their insights on project development, emphasizing the need for collaboration, innovation, and the potential of revolutionizing traditional gaming through blockchain technology.

The 10 Minute Pitch Show Summary

Overview

The session was hosted by Cody, who introduced the format of the '10 Minute Pitch Show' where various projects have the opportunity to pitch their ideas in an unbiased manner. Each project was allowed 10 minutes to present, focusing on technological aspects rather than token prices.

Warp's Presentation by Paul (Head of Community)

  • Objective: Warp is a game publisher aiming to address common issues in Web3 gaming, such as funding, runway management, and development timelines.
  • Background: The team realized many projects face similar challenges, leading to the formation of Warp after discussions and collaboration with other founders.
  • Approach: Warp focuses on building solid business foundations rather than just Web3 projects. They aim to provide monetization, project management, and gameplay design support.
  • Strategy: Warp is not yet fully public as they prepare for a full-scale launch. They offer various support programs for gaming projects, ranging from initial development to post-launch stages. They are in contact with notable figures from traditional gaming for expertise.

Together Crew's Presentation by Ashish

  • Objective: Together Crew simplifies community building in the Web3 space by providing better tools and analytics.
  • Offerings: They provide analytics to understand community dynamics, automated messaging for engagement, and an AI assistant for 24/7 member support.
  • Achievements: Recently joined the Singularity Net AI marketplace and have released a more accurate AI assistant for community support.
  • User Base: Serving a wide range of communities from small to large, across various sectors within Web3.
  • Accessibility: Their system is self-serve and free, allowing ease of integration into community structures.

Nitroll's Presentation by Paul

  • Objective: Nitroll offers a gaming platform that allows seamless integration of Web2 and Web3 gaming without directly embedding Web3 into the game itself.
  • Features: Provides a marketplace and launchpads for NFTs, and a Web2-to-Web3 bridge that simplifies the transition of game assets in and out of games as NFTs.
  • Advantage: Their system simplifies Web3 adoption for developers unfamiliar with blockchain, providing a flexible and efficient solution.
  • Innovation: Emphasizes cross-game assets and functionality similar to a decentralized exchange (DEX) for NFTs to facilitate instant trading.

Bastian's Presentation by Tiwa

  • Objective: Hot Knife Studios’ game, Bastian, focuses on providing immersive, story-driven gameplay that echoes classic gaming experiences.
  • Gameplay Focus: Prioritizes narrative depth, player collaboration, and meaningful game mechanics over monetization.
  • Development: Led by experienced developers from the traditional gaming industry, aiming to cater to Web2 gamers initially.
  • Community Engagement: They are hosting a tournament with real monetary rewards to drive engagement and skill development.

Q&A Session

  • Challenges in Adoption (Paul - Nitroll): Overcoming standard industry paradigms to promote innovative solutions and facilitating mass adoption through educational efforts.
  • Team Management (Paul - Warp): They manage a diversified team by aligning members to specific functions based on expertise, maintaining focus and efficiency.
  • Community Building (Ashish - Together Crew): Emphasized the importance of understanding and engaging key community members through analytics and tailored strategies.
  • Incentivization in Gaming (Tiwa - Bastian): Focus on gameplay and community building rather than Web3 token incentives, aiming to attract genuine gamers.

Conclusion

The show highlighted innovative approaches and solutions in the Web3 gaming and community spaces, showcasing a variety of perspectives and experiences aimed at enriching the ecosystem and driving adoption through robust technology and community strategies.