Dragginz – Adventure MMORPG Coming on ICP
It is widely acknowledged that large parts of the web3 sector struggled to stay above the surface in 2023. However, a new report from Dfinity Foundation on the ICP ecosystem highlights its global growth and broader impact.
Particular areas of strength include:
- the expansion of apps and games building on ICP,
- the network’s cross-chain integrations, and
- the introduction of its DAO framework SNS.
Currently, 239 projects are building on ICP, spanning 41 countries, with funds distributed through grants. The network saw a 121% rise in usage in 2023.
In terms of technical design, ICP protocols are built by Dfinity engineering teams, and the report highlights ICP’s strides in cross-chain adoption. By integrating with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, it will provide new opportunities for cross-chain development
In addition, the network introduced its Service Nervous System (SNS), a type of decentralized application operating on-chain and fully decentralized
“The success of the SNS framework has been a big win for decentralized governance worldwide, and through its innovative tech stack and multiple network integrations, the ICP is unlocking access to a seamless, trustless multichain future for web3,” commented Dfinity’s veep of growth Lomesh Dutta.
The framework was used by 14 apps on ICP in 2023, raising 6.5 million ICP, around $80 million. These include decentralized messenger OpenChat, web3-native search engine Kinic, and ICP meme coin Ghost
Currently, the Neopets developers, Adam and Donna Powell, are using SNS to build Dragginz, an on-chain adventure MMORPG. SNS allows them to include their community in every aspect of the game’s development.
.While Dragginz is in the early stages, it has raised the anticipation among web3 gamers and the ICP community. In 2017, Dfinity founder Dominic Williams persuaded Dragginz to use ICP instead of Ethereum
In earlier reports, we learn of several previously unknown features of Dragginz. These include personality system features and Skill Stations. Memory spells and The Spell Book, which can only be accessed in a player’s cave, are also mentioned.