Uruk Bartas
A Web3 RPG game with blockchain integration, NFTs, and a token economy.
Project Overview
Uruk Bartas is an innovative Web3 RPG game that combines traditional gaming mechanics with blockchain technology, creating a unique player-owned economy where in-game assets have real-world value.
The game features a rich fantasy world where players can collect characters, battle other players, complete quests, and earn rewards in the form of the native $URUK token and NFT items.
As the lead developer, I designed and implemented the entire technical architecture, from the game's frontend interface to the smart contracts that power the blockchain interactions.
Technical Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Creating a balanced game economy that integrates blockchain elements while maintaining engaging gameplay.
Solution: Designed a dual-currency system with in-game resources and blockchain tokens ($URUK), carefully balancing earning rates, sinks, and utility to prevent inflation while rewarding active players.
Challenge: Ensuring secure and efficient blockchain interactions without compromising user experience.
Solution: Implemented a hybrid architecture where most game actions happen off-chain for speed and cost efficiency, with critical economic transactions secured on-chain. Integrated RainbowKit for seamless wallet connections.
Challenge: Building a scalable infrastructure that could handle thousands of concurrent players with real-time updates.
Solution: Deployed the application on Kubernetes with load balancers, state management, and real-time event handling, ensuring smooth performance even during peak usage periods.
Project Details
Client
Self-Harvest
Timeline
8 months
My Role
Lead Full Stack Developer
Technologies Used
Key Features
Quest System
Quest system that guides players through a fantasy world, rewarding them with in-game rewards and experience.
NFT Marketplace
Secure and decentralized marketplace for trading in-game assets.
Character Progression
Character progression system with customizable attributes and skills that can be improved through gameplay.
Competitive Leaderboards
Leaderboards that allow players to compete against each other for the top positions, with rewards for those who achieve high rankings.
Token Economy
Balanced economic system with the $URUK token that powers in-game transactions and real-world value.
PvP Combat
Strategic player-versus-player battles with rankings, tournaments, and valuable rewards.
Cross-Platform Play
Seamless gaming experience across desktop and mobile devices with synchronized progress.
Results & Impact
Active players in the first month after launch
Value generated in the game economy
Player retention rate after first week