With the continuous development of blockchain technology, the game industry has gradually occupied an important position in this open ecosystem. As a representative of this emerging field, APRS token is committed to creating a better experience for players and developers through innovative technical architecture and decentralized governance model.
The combination of blockchain and games
Driven by blockchain technology, the gaming industry has ushered in unprecedented changes. Cutting-edge concepts such as token sales (TGE), non-fungible tokens (NFT), staking mechanisms, and layer 2 blockchain architecture are optimizing cost efficiencies and incentivizing the proper allocation of resources. This broad network fabric enables the provision of diverse microservices, governed by community standards, enabling fast, frequent, and reliable delivery of large, complex applications.
In selecting technology stacks, we aim to decentralize and minimize transaction costs. While Ethereum’s gas fees continue to rise and become a significant barrier to entry for new users, the Layer-2 blockchain platform provides an ideal solution for game developers. Not only do these platforms have no gas fees, they also support NFT smart contracts, making game development more flexible.
The evolution of technical architecture
Early in the project, we selected Polygon as our layer 2 blockchain solution. The advantage of Polygon is that it can effectively reduce transaction costs while ensuring transaction speed and security. However, as technology continues to advance, we migrated to the Ronin blockchain in the fourth quarter of 2023. This platform focuses on game development and provides more powerful support for our projects.
Front-end development and game experience: In terms of front-end development, we chose the Unity engine. Although Unreal Engine performs well in terms of rendering and performance, it is relatively weak in supporting blockchain game technology stacks. Additionally, Unreal’s pricing model (based on a 5% royalty on total sales) is less well-suited to the blockchain ecosystem. Therefore, Unity has become our first choice, and we hope to get better multi-threading solutions in the future to improve the performance of the game.
In order to optimize user experience, we decided to adopt a hybrid architecture of centralized servers and blockchain. The centralized server will handle most of the game logic to ensure security and stability during the game, while the logic related to assets will be uploaded to the chain. The advantages of this architecture are:
Game logic verification: Effectively prevent cheating during the game.
Blockchain data index: Provides fast filtering and sorting functions.
Planet world generation based on NFT: Enhance the playability and fun of the game.
PVP matching and event hosting: Provide players with more opportunities to interact and compete.
Decentralization and governance mechanism: The governance model of the APRS token is similar to "Dungeons and Dragons", and players will have decision-making power in the larger narrative process. Through the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), token holders can vote on Galaxy Progression, the use of token issuance revenue, game operations, and asset allocation. Each APRS token holder can choose to become a DAO member and participate in voting on proposals. This flexibility allows the voice of the community to be fully expressed.
Server architecture and security
To ensure high availability and reliability, we will adopt a Kubernetes (K8s) solution to manage off-chain servers. The security and integrity of off-chain servers are as important as on-chain servers. We will take a variety of measures to ensure the security of the system, including but not limited to:
Security audit: Regularly audit the system to ensure that there are no security risks.
Intrusion detection system: Real-time monitoring of the security status of the system.
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Protect the security of data transmission: Firewall and continuous backup: ensure the integrity and security of data.
We will also conduct multiple levels of testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing and stress testing, to ensure high quality and low error rates when the game is first released. This series of measures also applies to future game updates to ensure that players can always enjoy the best gaming experience.
Design of smart contracts: In the design of smart contracts, we will keep it simple and clear, and have upgradeable functions to quickly fix when errors are discovered or improvements are needed. All smart contracts will be audited by professional blockchain security auditing companies to ensure their security and reliability.
Summarize
The emergence of the APRS token marks the future of blockchain gaming. Through innovative technical architecture, decentralized governance model and efficient server solutions, we are committed to creating a better experience for players and developers. As blockchain technology continues to mature, APRS tokens will play an increasingly important role in promoting the continued development and progress of the gaming industry. We look forward to working with more players and developers to explore this area full of opportunities.