Elympics has become a driving force in Web3 gaming, delivering groundbreaking tools and fostering innovation throughout the entire 2024. From launching its Multiplayer SDK to integrating with Telegram and TON blockchain, Elympics not only fulfilled its ambitious roadmap but far exceeded all the expectations. As Elympics looks ahead to 2025, its bold plans promise to redefine competitive gaming and further empower developers and players to embrace the future of Web3 gaming.
2024 - The Year of Exceeding Expectations
In the ever-evolving world of gaming, few names are as synonymous with forward-thinking innovation as Elympics. The project has consistently pushed the boundaries of competitive gaming by integrating blockchain technology, delivering tools that empower developers in their craft, and creating a seamless experience for players that seek meaningful competition. As we step into 2025, Elympics has not only met all the expectations, but it has redefined what it means to deliver promises, by shipping more than anyone expected.
In 2024, Elympics did more than just fulfill the roadmap; it delivered a suite of groundbreaking features and initiatives that positioned it as one of the leaders in the Web3 gaming space. With a solid foundation now laid, our ambitious plans for 2025 promise to take Web3 gaming to new heights.
Among many key initiatives and achievements, one that stands out was the GameCamp initiative, a unique program designed to foster creativity among aspiring game developers, launched with the support of TON Foundation. GameCamp provided a space where participants could build their first Web3 games, gain invaluable mentorship, and compete for awards that recognized their innovation. The results were extraordinary, with dozens of new games created and ten standout titles earning special accolades. For many developers, GameCamp was their introduction to the world of blockchain-based gaming - a very first step in what promises to be an unforgettable journey.
Another critical achievement for Elympics in 2024 was its integration with Telegram, a platform boasting over 800 million active users - and still growing. Recognizing the potential of Telegram and its TON blockchain as emerging players in the Web3 gaming space, Elympics developed features that seamlessly integrated games with Telegram’s ecosystem, building strong integration between the two projects. These integrations included a quest system, trustless competitions, and extendable bots that allowed developers to bring their games directly to Telegram users. As Telegram itself dives deeper into Web3 gaming, the collaboration between the two platforms promises to unlock new opportunities for developers and players alike.
With these successes, Elympics set a strong foundation in 2024, but far from resting on its laurels, we are now looking ahead to 2025 with a vision that promises to further redefine competitive gaming in the blockchain era.
2024 - Detailed Overview
Elympics began 2024 with a robust roadmap, but by the year’s end, it had surpassed even the most optimistic projections. We have managed to deliver an impressive lineup of features and tools, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for everyone. Without further ado, let’s dive in and see what we have achieved so far!
Key Milestones Achieved in 2024
- Multiplayer & Competitive SDK: Equipping developers with tools to create engaging competitive games, streamlining the development process and enabling rich multiplayer experiences.
- Blockchain Abstraction Layer: This innovation masked the complexity of blockchain integration, making it easier for developers to build their web3 games without needing deep technical expertise in this new domain.
- In-Game Oracle Security: The oracle - like an impartial arbiter, ensured fair play by validating in-game events in real-time, enhancing trust in competitive environments.
- EVM and TON Wallets Integration: By incorporating these improvements, Elympics allows crypto users to seamlessly interact with games built on the protocol, providing cross-project player identity and uncompromised security, while ensuring compatibility with multiple vibrant communities.
- Player’s Cockpit: We’ve also built a centralized hub for players to track their progress, manage their assets, and discover games built on Elympics protocol.
- Telegram Instant Game Publishing: Leveraging Telegram’s vast network, Elympics introduced a bot system that allowed games to connect with players directly via chat, making engaging with quests and competitions more accessible than ever before.
- Quest System: This feature added an engaging set of tasks and rewards, keeping players involved and invested in the ecosystem over time.
- Extendible Telegram Bot for Every Game: Each game built on the protocol gets its own identity inside a Telegram Bot, that serves as an entrypoint and the basis for interacting with the game. These bots are built for extensibility, so creators can incorporate their communication style and features.
- Onchain Tournament System: Decentralized, on-chain tournament data allows players to compete in a transparent-trustless way that ensures that every game move is validated and secured, and every single game is secured on-chain, serving as the foundation for competitions.
Beyond these core achievements, 2024 was also the year of significant community growth for many reasons, but the following stand out as the key drivers:
- 28 Games Launched on the Protocol: All the games launched with Elympics proved how versatile are tools we are offering, since games were ranging from competitive PvP experiences to casual mobile titles, and on top of that, we had incredibly creative ideas during GameCamp, which you can also see and try out yourself!
- GameCamp Success: A special initiative, GameCamp brought creativity and innovation to the community of young developers who are making their first steps in the Web3 world. We’ve chosen 3 games that stood out and showcased what Web3 gaming is all about.
2025 Roadmap - Shaping the Future of Web3 Gaming
Doubling down on the momentum of 2024, we would love to present you our ambitious roadmap for the first half of 2025. With plans spanning Q1 and Q2, Elympics aims to enhance its ecosystem, introduce new gameplay mechanics, and expand its presence across blockchain networks, but there’s more to it so let’s dive in.
Q1 - Laying the Foundation for a Competitive Ecosystem
- Social Tournaments on TON and Base: Leveraging the integration with Telegram Open Network and Base, Elympics will host social tournaments that encourage community participation as well as casual competition for everyone. A playful twist on traditional gaming, these tournaments will incorporate the major theme of the last year - memecoins, blending humor and competition into epic fights.
- Elympics Seasons (4, 5, 6): Continuing its seasonal format, Elympics will roll out engaging challenges and events, keeping players engaged throughout the year.
- Mainnet BETA: The beta launch of Elympics Mainnet will provide developers with even easier access to a robust, blockchain-based infrastructure that will be used to build the future of Web3 gaming.
- Tier-1 Game Release: Promising to showcase the full potential of Elympics’ tools and ecosystem, we’re preparing the launch of something truly exciting. Stay tuned!
- Tier-1 Chain Integration: After Tier-1 Game Launch, there is another major surprise, which is integration with another major blockchain that will solidify Elympics’ position in the Web3 gaming domain.
- Token Generation Event (TGE): Event you’ve all been waiting for is coming in Q1. Elympics’ token will be listed on centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges, marking a key moment for all those who’ve been engaged in Elympics growth.
- Grand Tournament with KOLs: Yes, you’re seeing it right. The competition is for everyone, that is why we will be having a special event, during which KOLs will have a chance to showcase their skill in gaming.
- Player Reputation Algorithm: The introduction of a sophisticated system to evaluate and reward player behavior and performance, creating a positive community environment where skill and reputation will ensure you’re competing against a worthy opponent.
- Games Tokenization: Introducing tokenized game assets to further decentralize and enhance the player experience.
Q2 - Enhancing Gameplay and Expanding Horizons
- Auto-Swaps (DEX Integration): Simplified token swaps will ensure seamless transactions, improving the user experience for players, as well as the entire gameplay experience. Compete in a challenge with tokens that you do not own by leveraging auto swaps and/or lending protocols
- Launchpad BETA: A beta version of Elympics’ game development launchpad will empower creators to make funding and building their projects even easier than before.
- 25 Mainnet Games: A curated selection of games will go live on the Elympics Mainnet, providing players with a diverse gaming experience, further broadening the scope of games you can compete in.
- AI Security Layer: Advanced AI-powered tools will detect and mitigate cheating, ensuring fair and secure gameplay for everyone.
- FIAT Seamless Onramp: Introducing the ability to make purchases directly with fiat currency, lowering the barrier to entry, and allowing players to pre-fund their accounts just before the match.
- Web2 Streamers Onboarding Campaign: The cornerstone of the gaming world is streaming, that is why we will be joining forces with streamers to show the world what the new era of Web3 gaming looks like.
- PlayerScan: A new tool to provide in-depth insights into player activity, enhancing community engagement and verifying your opponent skills and history.
- Open Mainnet: The public launch of Elympics Mainnet will mark a new chapter for Web3 gaming.
- Ecosystem GameCamp & Meetups: Building on the success of 2024, a new camp incentive and a series of meetups will once again offer aspiring developers the chance to enter the world of Web3 gaming and who knows, maybe even create the next viral title?
A Vision for the Future
The list of all achievements made in 2024 and our ambitious plans for 2025 showcase an unwavering commitment to bringing innovation, transparency, and community-driven growth to our ecosystem. Elympics is not only shaping the future of Web3 gaming but also setting a new standard for what decentralized ecosystems can achieve, and we would love for you to be a part of this change.
With its roadmap for 2025, Elympics isn’t just staying ahead of the curve, it’s defining it.
