Metacube

Blockchain MMO Gaming Platform

A free-to-play multiplayer blockchain event game on Starknet where thousands of players collaborate to dismantle the mysterious Metacube while collecting unique NFT assets.

Timeline

Fall 2021 - Present

Team

Clashware

Impact

Starknet Foundation grants, +3,000 players

Project Overview

Metacube is a free-to-play blockchain MMO on Starknet where thousands of players collaborate to destroy the Metacube. The game ends when the cube is completely dismantled, creating a unique one-time event experience. Built with React Three Fiber for 3D voxel gameplay and integrated with Starknet blockchain. Players collect three NFT types (Genesis, Passcards, Allstars) that provide special abilities. Supports Argent X and Braavos wallets with Starknet ID for player identification. Funded by Starknet Foundation grants, the platform features a decentralized marketplace for trading achievements and items. No initial investment required - players can participate and earn NFTs through gameplay.

Key Challenges

Blockchain-Gaming Integration

Seamlessly merging traditional gaming mechanics with blockchain technology while maintaining smooth user experience and real-time performance.

3D Performance Optimization

Achieving high performance scores while rendering complex 3D voxel environments and real-time multiplayer interactions.

Web3 User Experience

Creating an intuitive gaming experience that abstracts complex blockchain interactions, making Web3 gaming accessible to mainstream players.

Scalable Multiplayer Architecture

Building infrastructure to support thousands of concurrent players in a collaborative event with real-time state synchronization.

Key Features

Massive multiplayer collaborative event gameplay

Three unique NFT collections (Genesis, Passcards, Allstars)

True asset ownership with trading marketplace

Starknet blockchain integration with wallet support

Starknet ID seamless player identification

NFT-powered special abilities and powers

Free-to-play with zero initial investment required

Immersive 3D voxel universe rendering

Real-time multiplayer synchronization for thousands

Unique one-time event concluding when Cube is destroyed

Decentralized asset trading and marketplace

Starknet Foundation grant recipient

Technologies Used

React

Next.js

React Three Fiber

Three.js

TypeScript

WebGL

WebAssembly

Starknet

Blockchain Integration

Argent X

Braavos Wallet

Node.js