The Super Champs Protocol Foundation has officially unveiled the Super Champs Chain, an innovative layer 3 gaming-optimized chain that operates on the Base network.
Understanding the Super Champs Chain
The Super Champs Chain represents a pioneering layer 3 network designed to facilitate the evolution of the anime-inspired web3 franchise, Super Champs, into the “first truly scalable web3 gaming franchise.” This chain has been crafted for integration with Coinbase’s Base blockchain and utilizes the web3-centric mobile game publishing platform of Joyride Games, the franchise’s gaming ally. By leveraging Arbitrum’s rollup stack, the chain is equipped to offer swift transactions with minimal costs, ensuring a gas-free gameplay experience. Its architecture allows for the migration of complex processes from Base while enabling horizontal scalability with Joyride’s omnichain network. This approach empowers the franchise to scale efficiently and manage increased loads, all while benefiting from the security features of the Ethereum network.
Insights from the Industry Leaders
Omar Siddiqui, the Founder and CEO of Joyride Games, shared his enthusiasm in a recent press release:
“It’s amazing to see Super Champs generating such excitement for its games and animated series on TikTok and YouTube. As the first mobile games ecosystem built on our publishing platform and protocol, we can’t wait to see every studio building a Super Champs game accelerate its growth with access to world-class infrastructure. Our long term vision has always been for Super Champs to introduce a new web3 paradigm for game franchises, and it’s thrilling to see it come to life.”
Progress of the Super Champs Ecosystem
Prior to the launch of the L3 network, Super Champs had already established itself as a frontrunner in the web3 gaming ecosystem on Base. This was largely attributed to its quest-based airdrop platform and two hit mobile games: Racket Rampage and Bullet League. Racket Rampage is a dynamic tennis game, whereas Bullet League presents a captivating 2.5D platformer battle royale. Together, these games have achieved over 5 million downloads and currently represent 10% of Base’s daily active users.
Community Engagement and Future Prospects
As the games transition to the new network, they are projected to elevate the L3 to a “Top 5 gaming blockchain based on current activity alone.” Additionally, Season 1 of Super Champs’ play-to-airdrop campaign commenced in June and is ongoing, providing players the opportunity to obtain allocations of $CHAMP tokens by completing quests on the official website. The ecosystem’s web3-native quest platform has attracted over 125,000 daily on-chain active users and more than 700,000 monthly active users.
Besides fast-paced blockchain mobile games, the franchise also showcases animated storytelling across social platforms, garnering over 10 million views and accumulating more than 600,000 subscribers and followers on YouTube and TikTok.
Statements from Super Champs Leadership
Vivek Nallavelli, Director of the Super Champs Protocol Foundation, articulated his thoughts on the recent announcement:
“The Super Champs ecosystem has seen dramatic growth already, and it is poised to grow further with the upcoming launch of the $CHAMP token. We aim to build the first scaled web3 gaming franchise, immersing the community in multiple mobile games and a deep story-based universe. Our next mission is to empower Builders to bring new, high quality game experiences set in the Super Champs Universe to our engaged community.”
Introducing the Super Champs BuilderKit
To further empower a diverse range of mobile game developers, the Foundation has launched not only the L3 chain but also the BuilderKit. This suite of mobile-optimized tools encompasses various aspects of game development, live operations, and growth strategies tailored for mobile studios aiming to create web3 games under the Super Champs IP. The BuilderKit leverages the franchise’s proven infrastructure, tech stack, and community access, fostering a rich environment for creators.
Features of the BuilderKit
- Integration of web3 elements such as wallets and NFT systems
- Compatibility with the franchise’s questing platforms
- Web2 capabilities for live operations, including analytics and tournaments
According to the announcement, mobile game developers will benefit from both web2 tools and web3 features, significantly simplifying the creation of engaging blockchain games. The BuilderKit is already operational, servicing 500,000 players and facilitating over 7 million transactions, as reported in a tweet from the official account.
Opportunities for Game Developers
The team is currently exploring new game concepts and is on the lookout for partnerships with developers who wish to contribute to the ecosystem. Interested parties can engage with a team member on the official Discord server or reach out via email as detailed in the official announcement.
Backing and Collaborations
Scott Rupp, Founding General Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures, reflected on the advancement in the web3 gaming space:
“We’re still in the nascent stages of understanding the true potential of web3 gaming, and there’s no other web3 native mobile game IP that has already generated early momentum like Super Champs. Today’s announcement makes it easier than ever for game developers to build in the robust Super Champs ecosystem, taking us another step closer to decentralization and bringing web3 experiences to the mainstream. We are proud to have contributed to Joyride’s total capital raised of $30MM with partners such as Coinbase Ventures, Animoca, OpenSea, Solana Ventures, and other ecosystem participants, helping to provide it with the resources for today’s milestone.”
Additionally, both the Super Champs Protocol Foundation and Joyride Games have gained support from notable investors, including OKX Ventures, MON Protocol’s Giulio Xiloyannis, YGG’s Gabby Dizon, and SuperVerse’s EllioTrades, among others.