The Wildcard Alliance, creators of the popular web3 game Wildcard, have revealed Thousands – an all-in-one Web3 social media platform.
Blending elements of popular social platforms such as Discord, X Spaces and Twitch, the goal of Thousands is to become a home for Web3 game communities, with interactive streams, esports-ready features and blockchain features fully built-in.
This unique platform aims to improve how gamers, creators and fans interact with esports, blending livestreaming and blockchain technology into an all-new experience that goes beyond what traditional Web2 platforms can offer.
What is Wildcard?
Wildcard is a player-versus-player collectible card game MOBA, available on PC, and built on Polygon.
Developed by Playful Studios, players forge decks of unique trading cards and head into 1-on-1 combat, summoning an array of creatures to the arena and taking part in fast-paced MOBA-style battles.
The game features a rich in-game economy, utilising blockchain-based digital ownership for the various summons – a system which is set to be expanded on as the game develops.
Through Thousands, the developers are hoping to increase the exposure of the Wildcard game, as well as create a Web3-native platform to grow the wider blockchain gaming industry.
What is Thousands?
Thousands is a Web3-native platform that combines elements of Discord, Twitch, and X.
It’s major selling point are its livestreaming services, featuring built-in Web3 features that allow viewers to earn blockchain-based rewards as they watch, and providing a more interactive experience to the viewer.
Beyond this, Thousands aims to provide a unified space where users can discuss their favourite games, socialize, and access content from their favourite titles – with a rewards system that allows users to earn digital assets such as NFTs for their participation.
Whilst Thousands was initially developed exclusively for Wildcard, the developers plan to integrate the platform with the larger Web3 gaming ecosystem, enabling users to explore a variety of different games, interact with a host of different streamers, and acquire an array of unique NFTs.
What impact will Thousands have on Web3 gaming?
The Wildcard Alliance aims to position Thousands as the leading streaming platform for Web3 gaming and esports, starting by integrating NFT drops tied to Wildcard before expanding into the broader market.
The launch of projects like Thousands highlights the practical application of blockchain technology in gaming and demonstrates its ability to give passive participants more rewards for their engagement. By merging livestreaming platforms with blockchain technology, Thousands offers a look into the future of the industry.
The developers of Thousands plan to continuously evolve the platform, guided by community feedback and technological advancements, with the hopes of creating a cornerstone platform of the future.
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