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XR One, unlocked
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XR One is a Layer 3 Orbit chain dedicated to gaming and immersion-enhancing tools to service competitive and AI-enabled gameplay.
The XR Foundation backing the network has a core mission to democratise access for gamers, creators, developers, technical stakeholders, investors and the community to fairly enhance the value of the network and as a result, better coordinate value to those who participate and contribute to the growth and success of the ecosystem.
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Ownership and Trade of Game Items: XR One enables players to own their digital assets tangibly, similar to physical property. This means assets such as performance items, cosmetics, and virtual memberships can be bought, sold, or traded on secure marketplaces. The time and effort gamers spend in games is not lost and the value can be transferred to other gamers making gaming a more economically viable activity.
Cross-Game Mobility: The features and benefits of assets aren't confined to a single game. Instead, they can be transferred and utilised across different games within the XR One ecosystem. This interoperability adds value to each asset and enhances player engagement as progress and resources can be carried forward, breaking down barriers between games as time and effort spent in one game can be translated into another digital experience.
Accessible eSports: XR One intends to be the home of competitive gameplay, democratising eSports by simplifying the distribution of rewards and the organisation of competitions. This system lowers entry barriers, allowing more players to host and participate in tournaments. The result is a more vibrant and inclusive competitive scene that extends beyond professional leagues to include amateur players, thus expanding the eSports community.
Risk/Reward Gameplay: Games on XR One encourage gamers to engage in game modes where decisions have real consequences, mirroring economic and strategic scenarios found in real life. This could involve risking the destruction of digital assets in high-stakes races or strategic trade-offs that could yield lucrative rewards, significantly enhancing the thrill and stakes of gameplay.
Provenance and Security: XR One's immutable ledger ensures that the history of every asset is transparent and unalterable, which helps prevent fraud, build trust among players and enhance security, protecting against data breaches and hacking attempts.
Decentralised Player Economies: By enabling a marketplace where players dictate asset pricing based on supply and demand, XR One facilitates truly player-driven economies. This economic empowerment encourages a more active and engaged player base, as gamers not only participate in games but also are economically incentivised to have their say in decisions that shape the game worlds through the proof-of-contribution governance framework.
Legacy and Longevity: The permanence of blockchain records means that digital assets can last indefinitely and maintain their value over time, unlike traditional game assets which might become obsolete with the evolution of game platforms. Players can pass on or resell their assets, establishing a legacy within the game world that can extend across iterations and modifications of games.
Simple to use tools and user-friendly marketplaces for selling created items and experiences for multiple game titles, XR One provides creators with an efficient and fair mechanism to share in the rewards for their effort and creativity.
Customisation and Modding: XR One provides a structured yet flexible environment for user-generated content. Smart contracts ensure that creators are compensated for their contributions, which safeguards their rights while promoting creativity. This system also maintains high standards for the quality and compatibility of custom content, enriching the game environment without compromising security or performance.
Developers who choose to publish their games on the XR One network benefit from a robust array of resources and innovative features being developed by Saltwater.Labs team. Economic support is available through grants from The XR Foundation treasury, which can help with various development costs. This support, coupled with the built-in audience of blockchain enthusiasts that XR One attracts, provides a strong foundation for user acquisition and enhances the network effects vital for a game’s success.
For traditional games migrating to use blockchain, XR One not only ensures transaction security and asset transparency—building trust and boosting player retention—but also introduces innovative gameplay possibilities that are not feasible on traditional gaming platforms. Features like true asset ownership, asset interoperability, and provable scarcity can set games apart and attract a niche market of players seeking deeper and more engaging gaming experiences.
Moreover, being part of the XR One ecosystem lends developers credibility and visibility, crucial for emerging game creators. The platform simplifies gamer onboarding and payment processes through integrated marketplaces and smart contracts, easing the way for developers to monetise their games efficiently. The collaborative community, incentivised by governance and the Play2Impact DAO within XR One fosters an environment of feedback and shared growth, benefiting all network participants.
XR One is supported by Hero Nodes to secure the blockchain by challenging invalid blocks, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the network's operational framework. In addition to being rewarded a linear allocation for having their node up and running, operators of Hero Nodes benefit from earning transaction fees from games and other applications on the network, increasing the flow of $XR as network activity increases. Additionally, their role in maintaining network security helps prevent fraud and ensures reliable transaction records, which can enhance their reputation and influence within the XR One ecosystem, leading to enhanced governance rights.
Hero Nodes will evolve over time to support the technology roadmap by enabling sequencer decentralisation, passive node operations from latent compute while players are gaming and in the future provide a coordination layer for gamers to access additional computational power for AI workloads and GPU processing for cloud rendering, crucial for enhancing social and visual immersion for players on lower-spec computers. In this future phase of the Hero Node software operators will receive demand-driven rewards, earning based on the computational demands placed on the hardware.
This model incentivises the maintenance of high-performance equipment necessary for intensive gaming functions. By supporting advanced gaming features like sophisticated AI and high-end graphics, the evolved Hero Nodes not only improve game quality and accessibility on XR One but also enhance the platform's appeal, attracting more users and developers and supporting more complex game designs that appeal to a broader audience.
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