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The Token Takeover - #21 Let's learn about SKALE Protocol w/Dante

#21 Let's learn about SKALE Protocol w/Dante

03/24/24 • 26 min

The Token Takeover

Summary: SKALE - Enhancing Web3 Gaming Infrastructure

Major Themes:

  • User Experience and Scalability: Dante from SKALE emphasizes the network's focus on user experience and scalability. SKALE offers zero gas fees, instant finality, super low latency, and nearly unlimited scalability. These features enable developers to create "invisible blockchain experiences," where the game feels like a traditional web 2.0 game but leverages the benefits of blockchain technology.
  • Multi-Chain Support: SKALE supports a multi-chain approach without requiring exclusivity from developers. This approach encourages developers to choose what's best for their projects, allowing them to target both web3-native users and traditional gamers.
  • Community Engagement: SKALE has seen significant growth, with around 10 million active wallets and tens of millions of transactions each month, largely driven by its gaming ecosystem. The network's growth is attributed to its ability to offer a better, more user-friendly experience for gamers.
  • Technology Infrastructure: SKALE'S infrastructure is designed for user-friendly blockchain experiences, enabling features like NFTs, in-game transactions, and on-chain leaderboards without the complexities often associated with blockchain gaming.
  • Grants and Support: SKALE offers a unique grant program aimed at subsidizing costs for developers and supporting user acquisition. Unlike other networks, SKALE's grants are focused on long-term sustainability and growth rather than short-term incentives.

Memorable Quotes:

  • "SKALE really specializes in helping developers create experiences that look and feel exactly like a web 2.0 experience while still being able to have all the inherent benefits of building on top of a blockchain." - Dante
  • "The experience that SKALE enables is one where friends and family who have never touched a blockchain before can come on and experience your game...without needing to know what bridging or a wallet is." - Dante
  • "The people that are going to succeed are the ones that are able to obfuscate blockchain out in the background and allow the users to just come in and play the games." - Dante

Actionable Takeaways:

  • Consider SKALE for Web3 Gaming Projects: Developers looking to create user-friendly blockchain games should consider SKALE's infrastructure, which supports scalable, zero-gas-fee blockchain applications.
  • Leverage SKALE's Grant Program: Explore SKALE's grant program for support in development costs and user acquisition strategies. SKALE's approach prioritizes sustainable growth and developer success.
  • Embrace a Multi-Chain Strategy: SKALE encourages a multi-chain strategy for projects aiming to reach both web3-native and traditional gamers. This flexibility allows developers to tailor their projects to diverse audiences without being restricted to a single blockchain ecosystem.

This episode of the Token Takeover podcast offered insights into SKALE's approach to enhancing the web3 gaming experience, highlighting the importance of user-friendly blockchain applications and the benefits of SKALE's supportive ecosystem for developers.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GamingStartUp_

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Summary: SKALE - Enhancing Web3 Gaming Infrastructure

Major Themes:

  • User Experience and Scalability: Dante from SKALE emphasizes the network's focus on user experience and scalability. SKALE offers zero gas fees, instant finality, super low latency, and nearly unlimited scalability. These features enable developers to create "invisible blockchain experiences," where the game feels like a traditional web 2.0 game but leverages the benefits of blockchain technology.
  • Multi-Chain Support: SKALE supports a multi-chain approach without requiring exclusivity from developers. This approach encourages developers to choose what's best for their projects, allowing them to target both web3-native users and traditional gamers.
  • Community Engagement: SKALE has seen significant growth, with around 10 million active wallets and tens of millions of transactions each month, largely driven by its gaming ecosystem. The network's growth is attributed to its ability to offer a better, more user-friendly experience for gamers.
  • Technology Infrastructure: SKALE'S infrastructure is designed for user-friendly blockchain experiences, enabling features like NFTs, in-game transactions, and on-chain leaderboards without the complexities often associated with blockchain gaming.
  • Grants and Support: SKALE offers a unique grant program aimed at subsidizing costs for developers and supporting user acquisition. Unlike other networks, SKALE's grants are focused on long-term sustainability and growth rather than short-term incentives.

Memorable Quotes:

  • "SKALE really specializes in helping developers create experiences that look and feel exactly like a web 2.0 experience while still being able to have all the inherent benefits of building on top of a blockchain." - Dante
  • "The experience that SKALE enables is one where friends and family who have never touched a blockchain before can come on and experience your game...without needing to know what bridging or a wallet is." - Dante
  • "The people that are going to succeed are the ones that are able to obfuscate blockchain out in the background and allow the users to just come in and play the games." - Dante

Actionable Takeaways:

  • Consider SKALE for Web3 Gaming Projects: Developers looking to create user-friendly blockchain games should consider SKALE's infrastructure, which supports scalable, zero-gas-fee blockchain applications.
  • Leverage SKALE's Grant Program: Explore SKALE's grant program for support in development costs and user acquisition strategies. SKALE's approach prioritizes sustainable growth and developer success.
  • Embrace a Multi-Chain Strategy: SKALE encourages a multi-chain strategy for projects aiming to reach both web3-native and traditional gamers. This flexibility allows developers to tailor their projects to diverse audiences without being restricted to a single blockchain ecosystem.

This episode of the Token Takeover podcast offered insights into SKALE's approach to enhancing the web3 gaming experience, highlighting the importance of user-friendly blockchain applications and the benefits of SKALE's supportive ecosystem for developers.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GamingStartUp_

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Miko Matsumura, a managing partner with Gumi Cryptos Capital, shares insights on venture capital funding in a Gaming Startup Collective discussion. Emphasizing the importance of concise and compelling pitch decks, Miko advises entrepreneurs to evoke a sense of urgency within venture capitalists and to present a clear problem-solution dialogue. Considering VCs as 'predatory animals', Miko elaborates that a successful pitch must survive target selection and trigger the investment chase reflex. Other advice includes gauging VCs based on their recent investments, understanding their investment mindset, and seeking introductions through portfolio founders. Miko also shares his experience in web 3.0 investments and advises entrepreneurs to present a clear dissatisfaction that their business aims to address.
Miko's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikomatsumura/
gumi Cryptos - https://www.gumi-cryptos.com/
Miko's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6tYkhxvfOTWtqUxCWckq2P?si=d06d5078d8a549c3
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Summary: Gala Games - Opening the Gala Chain for Web3 Game Development

Major Themes:

  • Accessibility and Support for Indie Developers: Gala Games emphasizes the importance of making Web3 game development accessible to indie developers, not just large studios. With the opening of the Gala Chain, developers can now bring their games to a supportive and established Web3 ecosystem without needing extensive blockchain knowledge. The platform offers tools and support to facilitate the development process.
  • Technical Advantages: The Gala Chain provides significant technical benefits, including no gas fees, high customization, and the ability to handle high transaction volumes. The platform's SDK, written in TypeScript instead of Solidity, aims to lower the barrier to entry for Web2 developers transitioning to Web3 by allowing them to work in a familiar programming language.
  • Community and Ecosystem: Gala Games has a vibrant community that indie developers can leverage for testing, feedback, and player acquisition. The platform plans to create a centralized arcade-like space where community members can discover and play games built on the Gala Chain, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Monetization Opportunities: Gala Games encourages developers to self-fund through the sale of NFTs, in-game items, and nodes. The platform's node system not only helps reduce server costs by distributing game hosting across the community but also serves as a revenue stream for developers.

Actionable Takeaways:

  • Engage with the Gala Chain Community: Developers are encouraged to join the Gala Games Discord and engage with both the community and the Gala Chain development team for support, networking, and collaboration opportunities.
  • Leverage Available Tools and Resources: Indie developers should explore the Gala Chain SDK and documentation to understand how to integrate Web3 features into their games efficiently. Utilizing the provided tools can save time and resources in the development process.
  • Consider Monetization and Funding Strategies: Developers should plan their monetization strategies early, considering the sale of NFTs, in-game items, and nodes as potential revenue sources. Being flexible and open to adjusting your game based on feedback and market demand is crucial.
  • Focus on Planning and Flexibility: Effective planning and a flexible approach to development are key to success in Web3 gaming. Developers should continuously evaluate their game's direction and be willing to pivot or make adjustments based on community feedback and testing results.

Gala Games' initiative to open the Gala Chain for all developers marks a significant step towards democratizing Web3 game development, offering a platform that combines technical accessibility, community support, and monetization opportunities for indie game creators.

https://twitter.com/GoGalaGames

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The Token Takeover - #21 Let's learn about SKALE Protocol w/Dante

Transcript

NoAutopilot

Hey, this is Noah Autopilot, host of the Token Takeover podcast and founder of the Gaming Startup Collective. In today's episode, we're sharing a conversation with Dante over at Scale. Learn about the emerging tech coming out of that team, as well as what applications it has for your Web3 game. All right, enough of me talking. Let's jump in. Why, hello, hello. You can hear me? Yeah, what's up man?

Dante
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