October 8, 2024 — Entertainment and gaming-focused ‘superchain’ XProtocol announced the launch of ‘Smash Quest,’ a monster-slaying RPG for Telegram that combines classic combat action with rogue-like elements and addictive tapping gameplay. Leveraging Telegram’s 900-million-strong user base, Smash Quest offers a unique and fun introduction to the broader XProtocol entertainment ecosystem. As part of the launch, XProtocol will distribute an exclusive SMASH token airdrop to Smash Quest players, Xardian Node holders, and XForge DePIN phone holders to incentivize early participation.
The blockchain gaming market was valued at over $128 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach over $614 billion by 2030. The play-to-earn (P2E) model offers a novel approach to gaming that rewards players with in-game assets for their achievements, allowing them to earn rewards such as tokens and NFTs by playing and completing missions. These rewards can be traded or sold, adding new value and liquidity to in-game assets and fostering greater engagement. Yet, blockchain gaming is still in its early stages and many web3 games struggle to gain traction due to high fees, latency, and UX barriers caused by web3 wallets.
The latest wave of tap-to-earn or “clicker” games on Telegram has seen immense popularity due to their simplicity, accessibility, and addictiveness, attracting millions of players globally. Smash Quest is uniquely poised to capture this trend with meaningful rewards, fun gameplay mechanics, and a broader ecosystem of immersive products. Players battle a variety of fearsome monsters and progress through a rogue-like adventure by simply tapping their way to victory. As players defeat monsters, they rise up the leaderboard, unlocking daily rewards and bonuses along the way.
Smash Quest goes beyond entertainment, serving as a bridge for Telegram’s vast user base to enter the web3 space. The game is designed to introduce users gently to the XProtocol ecosystem, giving them firsthand experience with blockchain-powered infrastructure through enjoyable and rewarding gameplay. Additional integrated educational elements will enable players to learn about web3 wallets and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) phones at their own pace—while smashing monsters and earning rewards.
Smash Quest’s daily leaderboard encourages competitive gameplay, with the top players earning valuable rewards such as SMASH tokens, XProtocol nodes, and exclusive prizes from partner projects. These rewards allow players to become active participants in decentralized networks and the broader web3 ecosystem, deepening their involvement and understanding of blockchain technology and bringing web3 and DePIN to the masses.
Dragonix, a core contributor of XProtocol said, “With Smash Quest, we aim to target Telegram’s expansive user base and help millions of users transition into the world of web3. As more people join the XProtocol ecosystem and engage in decentralized networks, they’ll experience the power of DePIN firsthand, unlocking new opportunities for monetization and ways to interact with decentralized networks.”
By combining addictive tap-to-earn gameplay with meaningful rewards and a unique introduction to the XProtocol ecosystem, Smash Quest, now available on Telegram, sets a new standard for blockchain gaming. As the blockchain gaming market continues to grow exponentially, XProtocol’s innovative approach is poised to shape the future of gaming and web3 adoption.
About XProtocol
XProtocol is an entertainment superchain powered by the native KICK token built with sustainability and scalability in mind. Leveraging the robust Ethereum Base Layer 2 (L2) chain, XProtocol offers high-speed transactions and TPS with near-zero gas fees and provides a developer-friendly environment with full EVM compatibility to help Gaming unleash its full potential.
