The Integration of Gaming and Social: Outlining the Future of Web3

1. Understanding Decentralized Social Media

Socializing is a human instinct that requires a medium to carry information exchange. From face-to-face communication to internet social platforms, human social methods have continuously evolved. However, centralized platforms control user data, limiting users' autonomy.

Decentralized social networking based on blockchain technology allows users to truly own their identity and data. Users can freely choose where to express their opinions, what to say, and what permissions to grant, without anyone being able to tamper with or influence their choices.

Currently, decentralized social platforms face bottlenecks in traffic and application scenarios. Centralized platforms have accumulated strong user habits and stickiness, making migration costly. At the same time, the user base of Web3 is small, making it difficult to form network effects. The lack of obvious application scenarios also limits users' motivation to actively migrate.

2. The Combination of Games and Social Interaction

Games are inherently suitable for social scenarios. In games, players can break through the limitations of time and space to connect with others, experiencing unique social interactions in the virtual world.

There are many successful cases in traditional online games, such as players establishing various social relationships in World of Warcraft, and Fortnite holding virtual concerts. Decentralized games aim to solve asset ownership issues through NFTs and tokens, allowing players to truly own game assets.

To achieve asset interoperability, a universal game identity (GameID) is needed. The GameID records players' experiences, reputation, assets, and achievements across various games, allowing them to freely carry it into different games. This enables seamless social interaction both inside and outside of games.

III. Main Models of Integration between Social and Gaming

3.1 User-Centric GameID Platform

Representative project:

• Carv: GameID platform based on achievement system
• DeQuest: GameID platform based on task system
• Arche: GameID platform aimed at game project parties and guilds
• Soulbound: A GameID platform that allows anyone to post tasks.
• Lysto: A GameID platform that aggregates Web2 and Web3 game data

3.2 Social Supplement Component of the Game

Represents the project:

• XMTP: Decentralized Communication Protocol
• Web3MQ: Decentralized Secure Communication Protocol
• Swapchat: Cross-platform instant messaging plugin
• Beoble: Social Function API and SDK
• MetaForo: Decentralized Forum

3.3 Games supporting NFT integration

Representative project:

• Arcade: Allows importing NFTs into the game world for interaction
• Worldwide Webb: MMORPG game, supports NFTs as game characters
• Big Brawl: Turn PFP NFTs into fightable game characters

3.4 Social Relationship-Based Mini Games

Representative Project:

• Game module in the Mask plugin
• Non-Fungible Friend: NFT Assistant on Twitter Profile
• Shil.me: NFT Display Platform

Virtual relationships centered around AI 3.5

Representative project:

• rct AI: Providing AI solutions for games
• Mirror World: An AI-driven virtual life gaming world
• GiroGiro: Establishing on-chain AI identity for NFTs
• Soularis: A virtual society coexisting with AI avatars

Four, Conclusion

The integration of gaming and social interaction brings great potential to Web3, promising to break through the current traffic bottleneck. From GameID to virtual AI relationships, many innovative ideas have emerged. We look forward to the birth of truly phenomenal applications that will promote further development of the Web3 ecosystem.