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On War by Carl Von Clausewitz, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here . BRIEF MEMOIR OF GENERAL CLAUSEWITZ (BY TRANSLATOR) BRIEF MEMOIR OF GENERAL CLAUSEWITZ (BY TRANSLATOR) The Author of the work here translated, General Carl Von Clausewitz, was born at Burg, near Magdeburg, in 1780, and entered the Prussian Army as Fahnenjunker (i.e., ensign) in 1792. He served in the campaigns of 1793-94 on the Rhine, after which he seems to have devoted some time to the study of the scientific branches of his profession. In 1801 he entered the Military School at Berlin, and remained there till 1803. During his residence there he attracted the notice of General Scharnhorst, then at the head of the establishment; and the patronage of this distinguished officer had immense influence on his future career, and we may gather from his writings that he ever afterwards continued to entertain a high esteem for Scharnhorst. In the campaign of 1806 he served as Aide-de-camp to Prince Augustus of Prussia; and being wounded and taken prisoner, he was sent into France until the close of that war. On his return, he was placed on General Scharnhorst’s Staff, and employed in the work then going on for the reorganisation of the Army. He was also at this time selected as military instructor to the late King of Prussia, then Crown Prince. In 1812 Clausewitz, with several other Prussian officers, having entered the Russian service, his first appointment was as Aide-de-camp to General Phul. Afterwards, while serving with Wittgenstein’s army, he assisted in negotiating the famous convention of Tauroggen with York. Of the part he took in that affair he has left an interesting account in his work on the “Russian Campaign.” It is there stated that, in order to bring the correspondence which had been carried on with York to a termination in one way or another, the Author was despatched to York’s headquarters with two letters, one was from General d’Auvray, the Chief of the Staff of Wittgenstein’s army, to General Diebitsch, showing the arrangements made to cut off York’s corps from Macdonald (this was necessary in order to give York a plausible excuse for seceding from the French); the other was an intercepted letter from Macdonald to the Duke of Bassano. With regard to the former of these, the Author says, “it would not have had weight with a man like York, but for a military justification, if the Prussian Court should require one as against the French, it was important.” The second letter was calculated at the least to call up in General York’s mind all the feelings of bitterness which perhaps for some days past had been diminished by the consciousness of his own behaviour towards the writer. As the Author entered General York’s chamber, the latter called out to him, “Keep off from me; I will have nothing more to do with you; your d——d Cossacks have let a letter of Macdonald’s pass through them, which brings me an order to march on Piktrepohnen, in order there to effect our junction. All doubt is now at an end; your troops do not come up; you are too weak; march I must, and I must excuse myself from further negotiation, which may cost me my head.” The Author said that he would make no opposition to all this, but begged for a candle, as he had letters to show the General, and, as the latter seemed still to hesitate, the Author added, “Your Excellency will not surely place me in the embarrassment of departing without having executed my commission.” The General ordered candles, and called in Colonel von Roeder, the chief of his staff, from the ante-chamber. The letters were read. After a pause of an instant, the General said, “Clausewitz, you are a Prussian, do you believe that the letter of General d’Auvray is sincere, and that Wittgenstein’s troops will really be at the points he mentioned on the 31st?” The Author replied, “I pledge myself for the sincerity of this letter upon the knowledge I have of General d’Auvray and the other men of Wittgenstein’s headquarters; whether the dispositions he announces can be accomplished as he lays down I certainly cannot pledge myself; for your Excellency knows that in war we must often fall short of the line we have drawn for ourselves.” The General was silent for a few minutes of earnest reflection; then he held out his hand to the Author, and said, “You have me. Tell General Diebitsch that we must confer early to-morrow at the mill of Poschenen, and that I am now firmly determined to separate myself from the French and their cause.” The hour was fixed for 8 A.M. After this was settled, the General added, “But I will not do the thing by halves, I will get you Massenbach also.” He called in an officer who was of Massenbach’s cavalry, and who had just left them. Much like Schiller’s Wallenstein, he asked, walking up and down the room the while, “What say your regiments?” The officer broke out with enthusiasm at the idea of a riddance from the French alliance, and said that every man of the troops in question felt the same. “You young ones may talk; but my older head is shaking on my shoulders,” replied the General.(*) (*) “Campaign in Russia in 1812”; translated from the German of General Von Clausewitz (by Lord Ellesmere). After the close of the Russian campaign Clausewitz remained in the service of that country, but was attached as a Russian staff officer to Blücher’s headquarters till the Armistice in 1813. In 1814, he became Chief of the Staff of General Walmoden’s Russo-German Corps, which formed part of the Army of the North under Bernadotte. His name is frequently mentioned with distinction in that campaign, particularly in connection with the affair of Goehrde. Clausewitz re-entered the Prussian service in 1815, and served as Chief of the Staff to Thielman’s corps, which was engaged with Grouchy at Wavre, on the 18th of June. After the Peace, he was employed in a command on the Rhine. In 1818, he became Major-General, and Director of the Military School at which he had been previously educated. In 1830, he was appointed Inspector of Artillery at Breslau, but soon after nominated Chief of the Staff to the Army of Observation, under Marshal Gneisenau on the Polish frontier. The latest notices of his life and services are probably to be found in the memoirs of General Brandt, who, from being on the staff of Gneisenau’s army, was brought into daily intercourse with Clausewitz in matters of duty, and also frequently met him at the table of Marshal Gneisenau, at Posen. Amongst other anecdotes, General Brandt relates that, upon one occasion, the conversation at the Marshal’s table turned upon a sermon preached by a priest, in which some great absurdities were introduced, and a discussion arose as to whether the Bishop should not be made responsible for what the priest had said. This led to the topic of theology in general, when General Brandt, speaking of himself, says, “I expressed an opinion that theology is only to be regarded as an historical process, as a moment in the gradual development of the human race. This brought upon me an attack from all quarters, but more especially from Clausewitz, who ought to have been on my side, he having been an adherent and pupil of Kiesewetter’s, who had indoctrinated him in the philosophy of Kant, certainly diluted—I might even say in homœopathic doses.” This anecdote is only interesting as the mention of Kiesewetter points to a circumstance in the life of Clausewitz that may have had an influence in forming those habits of thought which distinguish his writings. “The way,” says General Brandt, “in which General Clausewitz judged of things, drew conclusions from movements and marches, calculated the times of the marches, and the points where decisions would take place, was extremely interesting. Fate has unfortunately denied him an opportunity of showing his talents in high command, but I have a firm persuasion that as a strategist he would have greatly distinguished himself. As a leader on the field of battle, on the other hand, he would not have been so much in his right place, from a manque d’habitude du commandement, he wanted the art d’enlever les troupes.” After the Prussian Army of Observation was dissolved, Clausewitz returned to Breslau, and a few days after his arrival was seized with cholera, the seeds of which he must have brought with him from the army on the Polish frontier. His death took place in November 1831. His writings are contained in nine volumes, published after his death, but his fame rests most upon the three volumes forming his treatise on “War.” In the present attempt to render into English this portion of the works of Clausewitz, the translator is sensible of many deficiencies, but he hopes at all events to succeed in making this celebrated treatise better known in England, believing, as he does, that so far as the work concerns the interests of this country, it has lost none of the importance it possessed at the time of its first publication. J. J. GRAHAM (Col.) About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Carl von Clausewitz (2006). On War. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1946/pg1946-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org , located at https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html .

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Today's post serves the purpose of explaining , the very feature which made it possible to receive the call audio while still being able to send audio for playback . Twilio's recent bidirectional streaming feature asynchronously This was not possible before, when communication had to be unidirectional: either you could receive the voice audio but could not respond to it, or you could send audio to the call but not get anything back. Let's get right into the tutorial. One needs to understand three things if he or she hopes to use Twilio in conjunction with her own Voice Assistant (abbreviated VA). 1. How the backend of the VA receives the user's voice and returns audio responses (HTTP or Websocket? Streaming or one-off? In which audio format?) 2. How to serve calls using a node.js server (How can a phone call to a twilio number perform a request to a Node server?) 3. How to open and use a bidirectional communication channel between node.js code and the actual phone call (Through which protocol?) We will tackle these questions one at a time. But first, let's see the prerequisites: * Some experience with node.js HTTP servers and websockets * A public server with an open port * SSL keys for the domain of the server * A Twilio account with a Twilio number, either toll-free or house number Now, with that said, let's move on to the tutorial! The VA backend Most Voice Assistants work in turns. That is, they receive a user utterance (a user phrase), they generate the answer as voice audio, they send it back to the user and then wait for the next utterance, which starts the next dialogue turn. The user cannot speak again before getting the response from the VA. So, we mainly have two data flows, the voice data from the client to the VA (flow A) and the synthesized voice response from the VA (flow B). This turn-taking model is illustrated in the following graphic: The next thing to know about our presupposed VA model, is that flow A is an audio whereas flow B is sent as a single message. This follows from the way audio is generated: user voice audio is produced sequentially and can thus be streamed. On the other hand, the VA's response synthesized voice is generated totally, not partially - the first second is available as soon as the whole message is available. stream, Finally, turn taking is managed using two signals. The first one, is sent by the client at the beginning of the user's turn (start of flow A). The other signal is It is sent by the VA backend as soon as it recognizes the end of single phrase in the incoming audio (alternatively this can be controlled by the client as well). The SINGLE_UTTERANCE_END signal is sent to the client to prevent it from sending further audio. The process can be seen in detail in the flow diagram below: RESTART_COMMUNICATION, SINGLE_UTTERANCE_END. Audio encodings, what a mess! When I first tried to connect our team's VA to Twilio, one of the first things I checked was Twilio's audio format. I had hoped for an option for wav or mp3 encodings. Alas! The only supported format is that mysterious mulaw (or u-law or μ-law) encoding, which I learned that is aimed specifically for speech audio. I also learned that it is not widely used outside of telephony; chances are that in your system you won't have mulaw, which means that you will have to do some audio conversion. Although this might take a significant amount of work, I will not cover this part. I will only mention that for python, you can convert to by using the module in this code snippet. wav mulaw audioop wave.open(wavfile, ) wav:                                                                                              
    # load frames                                                                                                                  
    raw_wav= wav.readframes(wav.getnframes())                                                                                      
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    raw_wav_8khz, st = audioop.ratecv(raw_wav, , , , ,None)                                                                 
    # to explain the above:                                                                                                        
    # : sample depth bytes                                                                                                    
    # : number channels                                                                                                       
    # : samplerate                                                                                                           
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    # convert to mulaw                                                                                                             
    raw_ulaw = audioop.lin2ulaw(raw_wav_8khz,wav.getsampwidth()) with "rb" as 2 1 24000 8000 2 in 1 of 24000 8000 Twilio node.js server From this chapter onwards, we will be discussing the Twilio server itself. To insert programming logic into your voice call, you have to use a node server. Below you can see the project structure of the tutorial. This is a node project and the server is its entry point. There are some xml files with the server's TwiML resposes (don't worry if you don't know what that is) in the templates directory. Also, there is a keys folder, with the server HTTPS keys. Last, but not least, the npm dependencies are: * httpdispatcher * websocket If you are experienced with node.js, you can skip to the last part of the article ("putting it all together"). Taking it one step at a time: part 1 - TwiML without Streams Before understanding what the node server does, let's create a simple Twilio server and connect it to a Twilio number in a baby example. This baby example will later grow into our fully functional Twilio front-end for our VA! Every node.js server for Twilio has an endpoint returning some TwiML. In our case, the server will have an endpoint on path accepting HTTP POST, responding with the the contents of file , i.e.: /twiml templates/babyapp.xml This is your Voice Assistant speaking! < > Response < > Say </ > Say </ > Response What does the TwiML do? Simply it informs Twilio on how to respond to the phone call. In this case, it will merely say "This is your Voice Assistant speaking!" with a synthesized voice, before hanging up. This is the essential file for Twilio. So, before you continue, make sure you have this file.  Also, you need to make sure the dependencies are installed (as mentioned above, and ). Finally, it is necessary to spin up a server to serve this TwiML. The code responsible for sharing the TwiML is as follows: httpdispatcher websocket Store the code in . The server's work is done in 's method: is read and then sent back to the client as HTTP POST reponse body. Now you have to install the dependencies (npm-install) and run the server: twilio_server.js dispatcher onPost templates/babyapp.xml node twilio_server.js Now you should be able to access the TwiML in using curl: app.xml curl -d -X https://yourhost:1312/twiml This should return: This is your Voice Assistant speaking! < > Response < > Say </ > Say </ > Response To make this work one final step is needed. First, install the twilio-cli and setup your twilio credentials. Then, connect the endpoint of the server you just made with your Twilio number: twilio phone-numbers:update +111234567890 --voice-url http://your.host:1314/twiml Now, if you have configured your Twilio number correctly, you should be able to call it and listen to the message you have specified with the tag! <Say> Taking it one step at a time: part 2 - pipe them messages! Now it's time to change the TwiML to allow bidirectional communication with the call: This is your Voice Assistant speaking! <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?> < > Response < > Say </ > Say < > Connect < = > Stream url "wss:your.host:1314/socket" </ > Stream </ > Connect </ > Response Save the new TwiML in a new file named , inside the dir. app.xml templates What is this new sorcery? In simple terms, is used to set the websocket to which the call will connect and is used to make this websocket bidirectional. The latter tag is the one of the additions made in July 2020, which made it easy to use Twilio with VA's. <Stream> <Connect> As you can see, the websocket address has the same host and port as before. The reason for this is that we will handle this connection through the same server that we use for serving the TwiML. We will call this websocket the . You need one more, one for communicating with the VA. We will call this websocket the . In the schema below, note the role of the the node server in the middle: Twilio websocket VA websocket In essence, the Twilio server is just middleware between the Twilio cloud service (which sends voice audio and receives what should be played back to the human on the phone) and our VA. It is, at the same time, a server for twilio to connect to, and a VA client. Both websockets are mostly described by their message handler; they do not perform any special actions when closed, neither do they do something special when opened, apart from binding the message handlers. Let's jump right into the code that handles incoming Twilio messages: Twilio's messages are named events, and there are 5 types of events: , , and . They are described in detail in . and events are just one-off events sent at the beginning and the ending of the call. connected start, media mark close Twilio's docs Connected close The event only occurs once too. When using the tag, Τwilio sends voice audio in base64 encoded chunks, proceeded by a single message. This message is handy for getting the of the call (a unique ID used when sending stuff to Twilio) and, of course, it signifies the start of the voice stream. start <Stream> start start streamSID This is a good time to start the communication with the VA using the signal. Also it is necessary to turn the attribute to . This attribute has two values: or . Mode is during flow A is being sent,  while mode is for the rest of the time. "Waiting" is not a really good name though, as there is stuff going on in the waiting phase too, as we will see in the next section. RESTART_COMMUNICATION mode "recording" "recording" "waiting" "recording" "waiting" The event is sent many times: it contains chunks of , recorded from the user's phone. This kind of message should be sent to the VA. Also, any necessary preprocessing should happen here. e.g changing the encoding. media streaming voice audio Lastly, the event carries a message. In Twilio it is often used for notifications. In this case, it is received from the Twilio call when playback of a VA's response has ended (if you're feeling confused, things will clear out when you read the next section). Here, a new conversation turn starts - the user can speak again. Attribute is set back to and the signal is sent to the VA. mark this.mode "recording" RESTART_COMMUNICATION Messages on the VA websocket Next is the handler of the VA websocket: Similarly to the handler of the Twilio socket, this one accepts only string messages: it handles the messages we talked about before and the audio responses from the VA. The former are used to stop the recorded audio from the call from being sent to the VA. SINGLE_UTTERANCE_END The latter are prefixed with and are sent to Twilio, to be played back to the user. But this not enough - a mark message is also sent right after the audio. This step is important, because it tells Twilio to notify the server as soon as the sound clip that was just sent has been played to the user. Notice the field: its value is the same as the name in the mark message Twilio will send afterwards. _MULAW "name" Putting it all together Now it's time to unify things into one big working server. The suggested solution is to create a class named , and create an instance of this class for every incoming Twilio connection. The two websockets we already described are attributes of . The setting up of the sockets, i.e. the connection of the client to the VA and the binding of onMessage(), onOpen(), onError() etc is done in the class constructor. MediaStream MediaStream Some details of importance: 1. The tag only supports wss (the secure websocket protocol). That means that you must have an HTTPS server with the keys ready in a separate keys folder (lines 1-15). <Stream> By the way, the options object used to create the server also contains the path for the Twilio websocket endpoint provided in the TwiML. This HTTPS server will be fed into the constructor of the WebsocketServer object. The latter will listen to the endpoint specified in the TwiML (lines 16-20). 2. The code in lines 26-47 is the same as the first part, it is made for serving the TwiML inside the .xml. 3. The next part (lines 49-81) might look a bit perplexing. Essentially, it is the code that establishes the connections with Twilio and the VA. A bit more explantion is due: Everything starts when Twilio is connected to the websocket endpoint. This causes the creation of a MediaStream object, with the connection object as an argument. The code in the constructor ensures that the processing of messages from Twilio will start the websocket with the VA has been opened. after This is achieved by binding the function to the onConnected event, in line 61: when the connection with the VA is complete, then it is safe to bind the message handlers to the websocket connections. prepareWebsockets() That's all for today. Let me know how it went, and feel free to ask any questions in the comments section. Happy coding!

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I remember the first time I settled into VSCode as my main editor. It felt like finding the perfect pair of shoes – comfortable, reliable, and just right. Over the years, I've customized it, learned its quirks, and built my workflow around it. So when I heard about yet another code editor entering the market, I'll admit I was skeptical. But Windsurf caught my attention in a way other editors haven't. It's not just another IDE with AI features bolted on as an afterthought. Instead, it feels like someone looked at the future of coding and built backward from there. The team at Codeium asked themselves what magic would look like for a software engineer using AI, and their answer is compelling. What really drew me in was their concept of AI flows. While I've enjoyed using AI copilots for quick suggestions and code completion, they've always felt limited to small, contained tasks. Windsurf's approach is different. They've managed to create something that feels both collaborative and independent – like having a coding partner who can either work alongside you or take initiative when needed. The heart of this experience is Cascade, which replaces the traditional chat interface. It's hard to describe how natural it feels – imagine having a senior developer looking over your shoulder, but one who has perfect memory of your entire codebase and can instantly understand the context of what you're trying to achieve. It's not just responding to questions; it's actively participating in your development process. Then there's Supercomplete, which feels like it's reading my mind. Instead of just predicting the next line of code, it's anticipating my next move. The first time it suggested a multi-cursor edit that was exactly what I was about to do manually, I had one of those "okay, this is different" moments. What makes this transition feel less daunting is that Windsurf is built on VSCode's foundation. It's like moving into a new house that has the same layout as your old one, but with all sorts of magical upgrades. My muscle memory for keyboard shortcuts still works, but now every keystroke seems to unlock new possibilities. The future possibilities are what really excite me. The team's vision includes features like understanding semantic relationships between files based on developer behavior, and having AI participate in day-to-day collaborations between team members. It's not just about writing code faster; it's about fundamentally changing how we interact with our development environment. I've always believed that great tools don't just make you more productive – they change how you think about the problem you're solving. Windsurf feels like it has the potential to do just that. While I'll always be grateful for my years with VSCode, I'm ready to catch this new wave. The team at Codeium is offering two weeks of the full experience for free, and I'm diving in. Sometimes the best decisions are the ones that feel both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. This feels like one of those moments. Here's to riding the wave of tomorrow's development, today. After all, isn't this what we love about technology? Those moments when something new comes along and makes you rethink what's possible. I'm excited to see where this journey leads, and I have a feeling I'm not the only one ready to grab a board and catch this wave.

Riding the Wave: My Journey from VSCode to Windsurf

In recent years, meme-based and tap-to-earn games have surged in popularity, combining internet culture and rewarding gameplay for a novel experience. Meme-based games leverage humor and culturally relevant themes, giving players a playful, relatable environment where humor is as central as gameplay. Meanwhile, tap-to-earn games, as the name suggests, are highly accessible – users can simply tap to earn points or tokens. The concept taps into the appeal of casual gaming and adds an incentive layer through rewards, often in the form of cryptocurrencies or NFTs. These games stand out in an era where gamers are seeking both entertainment and engagement that goes beyond traditional gameplay. Among popular meme-based tap-to-earn games, Tap Warrior has emerged as a leading example on the Solana blockchain. It’s a tap-to-earn game that brings meme culture and crypto gaming together in a seamless, engaging package. Tap Warrior’s gameplay is straightforward yet engaging: players tap their way to higher scores, competing with others while earning rewards for their efforts. Designed for broad appeal, it caters to both experienced crypto enthusiasts and casual gamers who may just be venturing into blockchain gaming. The tap-to-earn model means that players can accumulate rewards by actively participating, making each tap a step toward ranking up, earning crypto, or collecting exclusive digital items. However it should be clear, Tap Warrior is a free-to-play game where users tap to accumulate points and unlock rewards without financial obligations. Players can enjoy the competitive, meme-driven environment while choosing whether or not to engage in cryptocurrency-related options like mining or staking. Tap Warrior makes it clear that it is not an investment platform, emphasizing that any crypto activity is optional and solely for entertainment. The game includes disclaimers about potential risks associated with cryptocurrency, such as market volatility, liquidity issues, and security vulnerabilities. These qualifications highlight that players should not expect financial returns and should only engage with crypto aspects if comfortable with the risks. This commitment to transparency and optional engagement with cryptocurrency makes Tap Warrior an accessible way to experience the crypto world. For those interested, Tap Warrior leverages Solana’s blockchain transparency and security, assuring users that their rewards and progress are protected. The game’s token-based economy allows players to earn cryptocurrency and collectible NFTs, adding tangible value to their gameplay. As they progress, players find themselves in a friendly competition to tap more, rank higher, and earn more rewards. This gamified experience keeps them engaged while drawing on the humor and accessibility that meme games are known for. As a free-to-play, meme-based tap-to-earn game, Tap Warrior offers an ideal balance for gamers looking for entertainment, community, and optional crypto engagement. With its emphasis on meme culture, transparency, and user choice, Tap Warrior redefines casual blockchain gaming, blending accessible fun with the potential to explore digital assets at one's discretion. Whether aiming to collect points, climb the ranks, or dabble in crypto, players can enjoy a flexible gaming experience that values both humor and security, creating a space where gaming meets decentralized innovation on their terms. Disclaimer and Disclosure The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or other advice. The views expressed are solely those of the author or contributor and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tap Warrior. This article does not constitute a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any assets, securities, or financial instruments, nor does it endorse or recommend any specific products, services, or investment strategies. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and seek the advice of a licensed professional regarding any financial decisions. Tap Warrior makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Cryptocurrency and Web3 markets carry a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please exercise caution, as there is a potential for significant financial loss. Tap Warrior and its affiliates, including marketing and PR agencies, disclaim any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential losses or damages of any kind arising from reliance upon any information contained within this article or linked resources. This article is published under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging program. Learn more about the program here. In recent years, meme-based and tap-to-earn games have surged in popularity, combining internet culture and rewarding gameplay for a novel experience. Meme-based games leverage humor and culturally relevant themes, giving players a playful, relatable environment where humor is as central as gameplay. Meanwhile, tap-to-earn games, as the name suggests, are highly accessible – users can simply tap to earn points or tokens. The concept taps into the appeal of casual gaming and adds an incentive layer through rewards, often in the form of cryptocurrencies or NFTs. These games stand out in an era where gamers are seeking both entertainment and engagement that goes beyond traditional gameplay. Among popular meme-based tap-to-earn games, Tap Warrior has emerged as a leading example on the Solana blockchain. It’s a tap-to-earn game that brings meme culture and crypto gaming together in a seamless, engaging package. Tap Warrior’s gameplay is straightforward yet engaging: players tap their way to higher scores, competing with others while earning rewards for their efforts. Designed for broad appeal, it caters to both experienced crypto enthusiasts and casual gamers who may just be venturing into blockchain gaming. The tap-to-earn model means that players can accumulate rewards by actively participating, making each tap a step toward ranking up, earning crypto, or collecting exclusive digital items. However it should be clear, Tap Warrior is a free-to-play game where users tap to accumulate points and unlock rewards without financial obligations. Players can enjoy the competitive, meme-driven environment while choosing whether or not to engage in cryptocurrency-related options like mining or staking. Tap Warrior makes it clear that it is not an investment platform, emphasizing that any crypto activity is optional and solely for entertainment. The game includes disclaimers about potential risks associated with cryptocurrency, such as market volatility, liquidity issues, and security vulnerabilities. These qualifications highlight that players should not expect financial returns and should only engage with crypto aspects if comfortable with the risks. This commitment to transparency and optional engagement with cryptocurrency makes Tap Warrior an accessible way to experience the crypto world. For those interested, Tap Warrior leverages Solana’s blockchain transparency and security, assuring users that their rewards and progress are protected. The game’s token-based economy allows players to earn cryptocurrency and collectible NFTs, adding tangible value to their gameplay. As they progress, players find themselves in a friendly competition to tap more, rank higher, and earn more rewards. This gamified experience keeps them engaged while drawing on the humor and accessibility that meme games are known for. As a free-to-play, meme-based tap-to-earn game, Tap Warrior offers an ideal balance for gamers looking for entertainment, community, and optional crypto engagement. With its emphasis on meme culture, transparency, and user choice, Tap Warrior redefines casual blockchain gaming, blending accessible fun with the potential to explore digital assets at one's discretion. Whether aiming to collect points, climb the ranks, or dabble in crypto, players can enjoy a flexible gaming experience that values both humor and security, creating a space where gaming meets decentralized innovation on their terms. Disclaimer and Disclosure The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or other advice. The views expressed are solely those of the author or contributor and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tap Warrior. This article does not constitute a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any assets, securities, or financial instruments, nor does it endorse or recommend any specific products, services, or investment strategies. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and seek the advice of a licensed professional regarding any financial decisions. Tap Warrior makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Cryptocurrency and Web3 markets carry a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please exercise caution, as there is a potential for significant financial loss. Tap Warrior and its affiliates, including marketing and PR agencies, disclaim any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential losses or damages of any kind arising from reliance upon any information contained within this article or linked resources. This article is published under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging program. Learn more about the program here. This article is published under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging program. Learn more about the program here . here

Tap Warrior: The Newest Meme-Based Tap-to-Earn Game

Tap Warrior: Najnovija igra tap-to-earn zasnovana na memima

Tap Warrior: Nejnovější hra založená na Meme Tap-to-Earn

Tap Warrior: Det nyeste meme-baserede Tap-to-Earn-spil

Tap Warrior: el nuevo juego basado en memes en el que tocar para ganar dinero

Tap Warrior : le tout nouveau jeu Tap-to-Earn basé sur les mèmes

タップ ウォリアー: 最新のミームをベースにしたタップして稼ぐゲーム

Tap Warrior: het nieuwste meme-gebaseerde tap-to-earn-spel

Tap Warrior: Papadi ye Mpsha yeo e Theilwego go Meme ya Tap-go-Earn

Kanda Warrior: Umukino mushya wa Meme-Kanda-Kuri-Kunguka

I-tap ang Warrior: Ang Pinakabagong Meme-Based Tap-to-Earn Game

Tap Warrior: En Yeni Meme Tabanlı Dokunarak Kazanma Oyunu

IQhawe lokucofa: Owona Mdlalo umtsha weMeme usekwe kuCofa ukuze ufumane

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Can Bitcoin Put an End to Forever War? (11/18/2024)

Every now and then, I stumble upon posts such as these here and there: And, you know what? I just look the other way. Why? Because as a veteran I’m “emotionally compromised” (Star Trek), and more importantly: Without thoroughly analyzing, this is nothing more than wishful thinking. Firstly, you’d have more success convincing people that the Earth is flat than convincing them that it’s possible to completely eliminate fiat. “The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends against adopting cryptocurrency as a main national currency in its current state due to price volatility. Additionally, the organization feels that the risks of macro-financial stability and lack of consumer protections should be addressed.” But, at the same time: “The IMF does acknowledge that adoption is most likely to occur more rapidly in countries where cryptocurrency risks are an improvement on the financial system in place. For example, many Ukrainians turned to cryptocurrency after fleeing the Russian invasion in 2022. Without cryptocurrency, many might not have had the money to survive.” ("Global Financial Stability Report, Covid-19, Crypto, and Climate: Navigating Challenging Transitions," Page 52) Look, I don’t like playing this blame game at all. What? Crypto ain’t perfect, but neither are you, my dear fiat. That’s why this particular Greek mythology analogy comes in handy to counterbalance the previous argument. If volatility is the Achilles’ heel of Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency then the same weakness “of the fiat money system lies in its dependence on the demand for money. History demonstrates that the demand for money remains relatively steady when there is a high level of trust in the currency, meaning people are not worried that the purchasing power of their money will decline or be destroyed. Given this insight, it’s clear how states and their central banks seek to handle the fiat money system in their favor. Their primary strategy involves creating illusions and deceiving the populace to maintain control and influence. For instance, people are often fed the narrative that inflation of 2 percent equates to “stable money”—a claim that is, of course, inherently false. In reality, a 2-percent inflation rate destroys the purchasing power of money by 2 percent every year.” Lack of trust = Fiat is past Demand for money is now demand for crypto: “The global user base of cryptocurrencies increased by nearly 190 percent between 2018 and 2020, only to accelerate further in 2022. The projected revenue in the Cryptocurrencies market for Worldwide is estimated to reach US$56.7bn in 2024.” (Source: Statista) No more money for you warmonger honey! Be(A)ware Bitcoin Friends - Every Stick Has Two Ends Buy Bitcoin! Defund the wars! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. “Ukraine’s government bought weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, better known as drones) and digital rifle scopes, besides non-lethal tools, with some of the $60 million in crypto donated after Russia invaded the European nation earlier this year, an official revealed in a new breakdown of expenditures.” "We (the Digital Ministry) converted crypto and sen[t] it to our Defence Ministry. They decided that they needed something (lethal weapons). We are at war and we can defend ourselves with every means possible,” Deputy Minister Alex Bornyakov responded when asked about the earlier statement that they would only buy non-lethal weapons through crypto donations. It’d be naive to think that the other side wouldn’t do the same by every means possible, also. “Russia’s largest maker of small arms, Kalashnikov Concern, needed electrical parts for drones that have been among the most effective weapons against Ukrainian armor. The smuggler, Andrey Zverev, took the late 2022 order to a Hong Kong electronics distributor. The U.S. was trying to cut off such deals, and even sanctions-wary Chinese banks were blocking payments from Russia. The solution: Zverev used tether, the cryptocurrency, to relay millions of dollars of funds from Kalashnikov to its supplier.” “We will deliver everything you need to exterminate each other,” he wrote in a Telegram chat. Payment was “ideally with crypto, of course.” The Bitcoin Standard is the solution for forever wars. But, how far away is it in the future? In the meantime, we still have our deeply flawed human nature to deal with. “With no physical properties, this decentralized digital money isn't susceptible to state control, and its users don't need permission to spend their holdings. It's also "the hardest money ever invented," Ammous writes, since Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million units is coded into the software. Previously it "proved impossible to come up with a form of money of which more cannot be created," which makes bitcoin the "first example of absolute scarcity." When the late economist Julian Simon observed that human time is the only truly limited resource, Ammous has quipped, he was only correct because Bitcoin hadn't yet been invented.” Now, Bitcoin isn’t only being invented, but also widely and rapidly accepted. However, we can’t say that forever war would be ended and prevented. Image copyright: streetcyber_art, Barcelona Every now and then, I stumble upon posts such as these here and there: And, you know what? I just look the other way. Why? Because as a veteran I’m “emotionally compromised” (Star Trek), and more importantly: Without thoroughly analyzing, this is nothing more than wishful thinking. Without thoroughly analyzing, this is nothing more than wishful thinking. Firstly, you’d have more success convincing people that the Earth is flat than convincing them that it’s possible to completely eliminate fiat. “The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends against adopting cryptocurrency as a main national currency in its current state due to price volatility . Additionally, the organization feels that the risks of macro-financial stability and lack of consumer protections should be addressed.” International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Monetary Fund (IMF) against adopting cryptocurrency as a main national currency in its current state due to price volatility But, at the same time: “The IMF does acknowledge that adoption is most likely to occur more rapidly in countries where cryptocurrency risks are an improvement on the financial system in place . For example, many Ukrainians turned to cryptocurrency after fleeing the Russian invasion in 2022. Without cryptocurrency, many might not have had the money to survive .” (" Global Financial Stability Report, Covid-19, Crypto, and Climate: Navigating Challenging Transitions ," Page 52) acknowledge that adoption is most likely to occur more rapidly in countries where cryptocurrency risks are an improvement on the financial system in place many might not have had the money to survive Global Financial Stability Report, Covid-19, Crypto, and Climate: Navigating Challenging Transitions Global Financial Stability Report, Covid-19, Crypto, and Climate: Navigating Challenging Transitions Look, I don’t like playing this blame game at all. What? Crypto ain’t perfect, but neither are you, my dear fiat. That’s why this particular Greek mythology analogy comes in handy to counterbalance the previous argument. If volatility is the Achilles’ heel of Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency then the same weakness “of the fiat money system lies in its dependence on the demand for money . History demonstrates that the demand for money remains relatively steady when there is a high level of trust in the currency , meaning people are not worried that the purchasing power of their money will decline or be destroyed. Given this insight, it’s clear how states and their central banks seek to handle the fiat money system in their favor. Their primary strategy involves creating illusions and deceiving the populace to maintain control and influence. For instance, people are often fed the narrative that inflation of 2 percent equates to “stable money”—a claim that is, of course, inherently false. In reality, a 2-percent inflation rate destroys the purchasing power of money by 2 percent every year.” volatility is the Achilles’ heel of Bitcoin the same weakness “of the fiat money system lies in its dependence on the demand for money the demand for money remains relatively steady when there is a high level of trust in the currency Lack of trust = Fiat is past Lack of trust = Fiat is past Lack of trust = Fiat is past Demand for money is now demand for crypto: “The global user base of cryptocurrencies increased by nearly 190 percent between 2018 and 2020 , only to accelerate further in 2022. The projected revenue in the Cryptocurrencies market for Worldwide is estimated to reach US$56.7bn in 2024.” (Source: Statista) “The global user base of cryptocurrencies increased by nearly 190 percent between 2018 and 2020 No more money for you warmonger honey! Be(A)ware Bitcoin Friends - Every Stick Has Two Ends Buy Bitcoin! Defund the wars! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. “Ukraine’s government bought weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, better known as drones) and digital rifle scopes, besides non-lethal tools, with some of the $60 million in crypto donated after Russia invaded the European nation earlier this year , an official revealed in a new breakdown of expenditures.” with some of the $60 million in crypto donated after Russia invaded the European nation earlier this year "We (the Digital Ministry) converted crypto and sen[t] it to our Defence Ministry. They decided that they needed something (lethal weapons). We are at war and we can defend ourselves with every means possible ,” Deputy Minister Alex Bornyakov responded when asked about the earlier statement that they would only buy non-lethal weapons through crypto donations . We are at war and we can defend ourselves with every means possible the earlier statement that they would only buy non-lethal weapons through crypto donations It’d be naive to think that the other side wouldn’t do the same by every means possible, also. “Russia’s largest maker of small arms, Kalashnikov Concern, needed electrical parts for drones that have been among the most effective weapons against Ukrainian armor. The smuggler, Andrey Zverev, took the late 2022 order to a Hong Kong electronics distributor. The U.S. was trying to cut off such deals, and even sanctions-wary Chinese banks were blocking payments from Russia. The solution: Zverev used tether, the cryptocurrency, to relay millions of dollars of funds from Kalashnikov to its supplier. ” the most effective weapons The U.S. was trying to cut off such deals , and even sanctions-wary Chinese banks were blocking payments from Russia. The solution: Zverev used tether, the cryptocurrency, to relay millions of dollars of funds from Kalashnikov to its supplier. was trying to cut off such deals “We will deliver everything you need to exterminate each other,” he wrote in a Telegram chat . Payment was “ideally with crypto, of course.” he wrote in a Telegram chat The Bitcoin Standard is the solution for forever wars. But, how far away is it in the future? In the meantime, we still have our deeply flawed human nature to deal with. Bitcoin Standard “With no physical properties, this decentralized digital money isn't susceptible to state control, and its users don't need permission to spend their holdings. It's also "the hardest money ever invented," Ammous writes, since Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million units is coded into the software. Previously it "proved impossible to come up with a form of money of which more cannot be created," which makes bitcoin the "first example of absolute scarcity." When the late economist Julian Simon observed that human time is the only truly limited resource, Ammous has quipped, he was only correct because Bitcoin hadn't yet been invented .” because Bitcoin hadn't yet been invented Now, Bitcoin isn’t only being invented, but also widely and rapidly accepted. However, we can’t say that forever war would be ended and prevented. Image copyright: streetcyber_art, Barcelona Image copyright: streetcyber_art, Barcelona

Can Bitcoin Put an End to Forever War?

ለዘለአለም ጦርነት Bitcoin 'ከእንግዲህ አይበልጥም' ሊል ይችላል?

Bitcoin Əbədi Müharibəyə “Daha Yox” deyə bilərmi?

¿Puede Bitcoin decir 'No más' a la guerra eterna?

Voiko Bitcoin sanoa "ei enää" ikuiselle sodalle?

ビットコインは永遠の戦争に「もう終わり」と言えるのか？

შეუძლია თუ არა ბიტკოინს თქვას „მეტი“ სამუდამოდ ომზე?

Биткоин мәңгілік соғысқа «артық емес» деп айта ала ма?

Биткойн мөнхийн дайнд "дахихгүй" гэж хэлж чадах уу?

Kan Bitcoin een einde maken aan eeuwige oorlog?

Bitcoin සදාකාලික යුද්ධයට 'තවත් එපා' යැයි පැවසිය හැකිද?

Bitcoin hemişelik söweşe 'Indi ýok' diýip bilermi?

比特币能够对永久的战争说“不再”吗？

WILMINGTON, Delaware, November 12th, 2024/Chainwire/--Warped Games, an indie game studio consisting of web3 and veteran game developers who have a legacy in creating player-focused games like LEGO Universe, Jumpgate, and Dragons and Titans, is on a mission to onboard millions of players to expand the Warped Universe, an immersive blockchain-powered game where players’ actions and decisions shape the environment and influence each season’s direction. After extensive exploration, Warped Games selected Sui as the blockchain to support this ambitious vision, thanks to its player-friendly approach and innovations in the Move language. The announcement of Warped Games becoming an official partner with Mysten Labs arrives at a pivotal moment for blockchain gaming. With games like "Off The Grid" making strides toward mainstream adoption, this new collaboration marks another significant step in expanding blockchain gaming’s reach to a wider audience. James Wing, Head of AAA Gaming Partnerships for Mysten Labs, commented on the official partnership: "Warped Games embodies what is exciting about this industry - founders and products that are built with passion to boldly address the wants of modern gamers. We are tremendously excited to partner with our friends at Warped and aid them in their journey to pioneer a new age of games on Sui." Warped Universe: Empowering Players Player empowerment is at the core of Warped Universe’s design. Here, players will be able to engage in PvE action in single-player or co-op mode, with an innovative multi-genre design giving players the flexibility to choose between turn-based or real-time genres across both ground and space gameplay. Players will also get to choose missions that influence the broader “meta-game,” affecting the balance of light and gravity for all, leading to wild and chaotic scenarios as each season aims to build a unique solar system in the Universe. This level of control redefines what it means to participate in a player-driven virtual world. Breaking Barriers to Blockchain Accessibility One of the largest obstacles facing blockchain adoption today is its intimidating complexity for newcomers. Traditional blockchain experiences involve managing seed phrases, navigating wallets, high fees, slow speed, and unfriendly, often intimidating transactions—barriers that can alienate potential users. Sui’s design eliminates these hurdles by offering a seamless, user-friendly blockchain experience required by games like Warped Universe, aiming to appeal to a mainstream gaming audience. With Sui’s zkLogin feature, players can access the blockchain and create wallets using familiar credentials, like passkeys or existing logins, removing the need for seed phrases and technical know-how. For those who prefer greater control, Warped Universe will also allow players to connect their own self-custodied wallets, giving them the option to manage their assets independently. This accessibility empowers users to focus on what matters most—the game experience itself. Enhanced NFT Utility with Move Sui’s Move language and object model empower Warped Universe to create NFTs that go beyond static assets, offering dynamic, context-rich tokens that evolve with each player’s journey. Sui treats each asset as an individual, on-chain object with unique IDs and customizable fields, allowing NFTs to reflect player progression and deepen in-game immersion. Innovations extend to the use of closed-loop tokens for in-game purchases and season pass NFTs, which act as "time capsules", allowing players to revisit exclusive content from past seasons. With each season in Warped Universe serving as a self-contained story arc, these season passes aren’t just NFTs—they’re gateways to the game’s evolving history, creating lasting value and enhancing player ownership. Kiosk: Marketplace Re-Imagined Kiosk is a decentralized system designed for commerce applications on the Sui network, similar to traditional markets where vendors sell goods or services from small, standalone booths. Just like in those markets, where individual sellers operate their own kiosks, owning the products on display and managing their own sales, with Kiosk, shared objects are owned by individual parties who store assets and may list them for sale as well as utilizing custom trading functionality, such as royalties and the ability to rent assets. Walrus: Re-Defining Digital Ownership In Warped Universe As Warped Universe expands, decentralized storage will play a crucial role in ensuring the authenticity and accessibility of in-game assets. Mysten Labs’ Walrus protocol is set to support this need, providing a secure and efficient way to store raw data and media files—such as images, audio, video, and other game assets—at low cost without compromising performance. Unlike traditional NFTs, which often store metadata off-chain on platforms like IPFS or AWS, Walrus enables both the NFT and its metadata to be stored in a decentralized manner. This integration introduces new ways for players in Warped Universe to experience genuine ownership of their digital assets, giving them the ability to store in-game captures or statistics, and creating a more immersive and reliable player-driven experience. High Performance, Scalability, and Environmental Responsibility In Warped Universe, players aren’t just playing a game; they’re building and defending entire solar systems each season, with their achievements and digital assets minted and transacted on-chain in the background. This model requires a blockchain capable of handling high transaction volumes both efficiently and affordably. Sui’s high throughput and low transaction costs make this possible, providing fast, cost-effective, and seamless on-chain transactions that support a robust gaming economy. Sui also prioritizes environmental sustainability by using a delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) consensus model rather than energy-intensive proof-of-work. With its efficient Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) architecture, Sui can process large transaction volumes with minimal environmental impact—aligning perfectly with Warped Games’ vision of a sustainable, responsible gaming ecosystem. “With Sui, we can create an immersive, evolving on-chain gaming ecosystem where players can own, modify, and evolve assets without compromising the gaming experience,” said Adam Straney, Managing Director at Warped Games. “This approach lets us build an interconnected universe on a blockchain that’s fast, scalable, and environmentally responsible, supporting our vision of an accessible, seamless player-owned economy. Gamers can focus on having fun, with blockchain as a supportive tool rather than the centerpiece." https://www.youtube.com/embed/iVy4rR5ogiA Looking Ahead with Warped Universe and Sui Currently, the blockchain element in Warped Universe is the $WARPED token, an ERC-20 token designed to give holders a voice in game design, seasonal voting, discounts, potential rewards, and exclusives. While specific plans for the token’s future are yet to be announced, the Warped Universe team is committed to keeping current holders top of mind as they explore expanding to the Sui blockchain. Plans for the WARPED token, on-chain assets, skins, seasonal passes, and other elements will be shared in due time—stay tuned for updates. As Warped Universe continues to develop, the teams at Warped Games and Mysten Labs are dedicated to working closely together to explore practical blockchain integration in games, enhancing player ownership, scalability, and immersive gameplay. Together, through Warped Universe and the Sui blockchain, they’re building a unique, player-driven experience that showcases the future of blockchain gaming. Epic Wishlist—https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/warped-universe-f1cedb Website — https://warped.games
Discord — https://discord.gg/warpedgames
Telegram — https://t.me/WarpedGames
X — https://x.com/warped_games About Warped Games Warped Games is an indie game studio dedicated to creating immersive, player-driven gaming experiences with a focus on blockchain integration. Known for pushing the boundaries of web3 technology, the team behind Warped Games combines industry veterans from both gaming and tech to bring innovative worlds like Warped Universe to life. About Mysten Labs Mysten Labs is a technology company focused on advancing blockchain infrastructure to support next-generation applications. Founded by experts in distributed systems, Mysten Labs developed the Sui blockchain, a high-performance, user-friendly platform designed to make blockchain technology accessible and scalable for mainstream audiences. Contact Business Development Reece Hubbard Warped Games Inc marketing@warped.games This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here WILMINGTON, Delaware, November 12th, 2024/Chainwire/--Warped Games, an indie game studio consisting of web3 and veteran game developers who have a legacy in creating player-focused games like LEGO Universe, Jumpgate, and Dragons and Titans, is on a mission to onboard millions of players to expand the Warped Universe, an immersive blockchain-powered game where players’ actions and decisions shape the environment and influence each season’s direction. After extensive exploration, Warped Games selected Sui as the blockchain to support this ambitious vision, thanks to its player-friendly approach and innovations in the Move language. The announcement of Warped Games becoming an official partner with Mysten Labs arrives at a pivotal moment for blockchain gaming. With games like "Off The Grid" making strides toward mainstream adoption, this new collaboration marks another significant step in expanding blockchain gaming’s reach to a wider audience. James Wing, Head of AAA Gaming Partnerships for Mysten Labs, commented on the official partnership: "Warped Games embodies what is exciting about this industry - founders and products that are built with passion to boldly address the wants of modern gamers. We are tremendously excited to partner with our friends at Warped and aid them in their journey to pioneer a new age of games on Sui." James Wing, Head of AAA Gaming Partnerships for Mysten Labs, commented on the official partnership: "Warped Games embodies what is exciting about this industry - founders and products that are built with passion to boldly address the wants of modern gamers. We are tremendously excited to partner with our friends at Warped and aid them in their journey to pioneer a new age of games on Sui." Warped Universe: Empowering Players Player empowerment is at the core of Warped Universe’s design. Here, players will be able to engage in PvE action in single-player or co-op mode, with an innovative multi-genre design giving players the flexibility to choose between turn-based or real-time genres across both ground and space gameplay. Players will also get to choose missions that influence the broader “meta-game,” affecting the balance of light and gravity for all, leading to wild and chaotic scenarios as each season aims to build a unique solar system in the Universe. This level of control redefines what it means to participate in a player-driven virtual world. Breaking Barriers to Blockchain Accessibility One of the largest obstacles facing blockchain adoption today is its intimidating complexity for newcomers. Traditional blockchain experiences involve managing seed phrases, navigating wallets, high fees, slow speed, and unfriendly, often intimidating transactions—barriers that can alienate potential users. Sui’s design eliminates these hurdles by offering a seamless, user-friendly blockchain experience required by games like Warped Universe, aiming to appeal to a mainstream gaming audience. With Sui’s zkLogin feature, players can access the blockchain and create wallets using familiar credentials, like passkeys or existing logins, removing the need for seed phrases and technical know-how. For those who prefer greater control, Warped Universe will also allow players to connect their own self-custodied wallets, giving them the option to manage their assets independently. This accessibility empowers users to focus on what matters most—the game experience itself. Enhanced NFT Utility with Move Sui’s Move language and object model empower Warped Universe to create NFTs that go beyond static assets, offering dynamic, context-rich tokens that evolve with each player’s journey. Sui treats each asset as an individual, on-chain object with unique IDs and customizable fields, allowing NFTs to reflect player progression and deepen in-game immersion. Innovations extend to the use of closed-loop tokens for in-game purchases and season pass NFTs, which act as "time capsules", allowing players to revisit exclusive content from past seasons. With each season in Warped Universe serving as a self-contained story arc, these season passes aren’t just NFTs—they’re gateways to the game’s evolving history, creating lasting value and enhancing player ownership. Kiosk: Marketplace Re-Imagined Kiosk is a decentralized system designed for commerce applications on the Sui network, similar to traditional markets where vendors sell goods or services from small, standalone booths. Just like in those markets, where individual sellers operate their own kiosks, owning the products on display and managing their own sales, with Kiosk, shared objects are owned by individual parties who store assets and may list them for sale as well as utilizing custom trading functionality, such as royalties and the ability to rent assets. Walrus: Re-Defining Digital Ownership In Warped Universe As Warped Universe expands, decentralized storage will play a crucial role in ensuring the authenticity and accessibility of in-game assets. Mysten Labs’ Walrus protocol is set to support this need, providing a secure and efficient way to store raw data and media files—such as images, audio, video, and other game assets—at low cost without compromising performance. Unlike traditional NFTs, which often store metadata off-chain on platforms like IPFS or AWS, Walrus enables both the NFT and its metadata to be stored in a decentralized manner. This integration introduces new ways for players in Warped Universe to experience genuine ownership of their digital assets, giving them the ability to store in-game captures or statistics, and creating a more immersive and reliable player-driven experience. High Performance, Scalability, and Environmental Responsibility In Warped Universe, players aren’t just playing a game; they’re building and defending entire solar systems each season, with their achievements and digital assets minted and transacted on-chain in the background. This model requires a blockchain capable of handling high transaction volumes both efficiently and affordably. Sui’s high throughput and low transaction costs make this possible, providing fast, cost-effective, and seamless on-chain transactions that support a robust gaming economy. Sui also prioritizes environmental sustainability by using a delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) consensus model rather than energy-intensive proof-of-work. With its efficient Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) architecture, Sui can process large transaction volumes with minimal environmental impact—aligning perfectly with Warped Games’ vision of a sustainable, responsible gaming ecosystem. “With Sui, we can create an immersive, evolving on-chain gaming ecosystem where players can own, modify, and evolve assets without compromising the gaming experience,” said Adam Straney, Managing Director at Warped Games. “With Sui, we can create an immersive, evolving on-chain gaming ecosystem where players can own, modify, and evolve assets without compromising the gaming experience,” said Adam Straney, Managing Director at Warped Games. “This approach lets us build an interconnected universe on a blockchain that’s fast, scalable, and environmentally responsible, supporting our vision of an accessible, seamless player-owned economy. Gamers can focus on having fun, with blockchain as a supportive tool rather than the centerpiece." “This approach lets us build an interconnected universe on a blockchain that’s fast, scalable, and environmentally responsible, supporting our vision of an accessible, seamless player-owned economy. Gamers can focus on having fun, with blockchain as a supportive tool rather than the centerpiece." https://www.youtube.com/embed/iVy4rR5ogiA https://www.youtube.com/embed/iVy4rR5ogiA https://www.youtube.com/embed/iVy4rR5ogiA Looking Ahead with Warped Universe and Sui Currently, the blockchain element in Warped Universe is the $WARPED token, an ERC-20 token designed to give holders a voice in game design, seasonal voting, discounts, potential rewards, and exclusives. While specific plans for the token’s future are yet to be announced, the Warped Universe team is committed to keeping current holders top of mind as they explore expanding to the Sui blockchain. Plans for the WARPED token, on-chain assets, skins, seasonal passes, and other elements will be shared in due time—stay tuned for updates. As Warped Universe continues to develop, the teams at Warped Games and Mysten Labs are dedicated to working closely together to explore practical blockchain integration in games, enhancing player ownership, scalability, and immersive gameplay. Together, through Warped Universe and the Sui blockchain, they’re building a unique, player-driven experience that showcases the future of blockchain gaming. Epic Wishlist— https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/warped-universe-f1cedb https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/warped-universe-f1cedb https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/warped-universe-f1cedb Website — https://warped.games Discord — https://discord.gg/warpedgames Telegram — https://t.me/WarpedGames X — https://x.com/warped_games Website — https://warped.games https://warped.games https://warped.games Discord — https://discord.gg/warpedgames https://discord.gg/warpedgames https://discord.gg/warpedgames Telegram — https://t.me/WarpedGames https://t.me/WarpedGames https://t.me/WarpedGames X — https://x.com/warped_games https://x.com/warped_games https://x.com/warped_games About Warped Games Warped Games is an indie game studio dedicated to creating immersive, player-driven gaming experiences with a focus on blockchain integration. Known for pushing the boundaries of web3 technology, the team behind Warped Games combines industry veterans from both gaming and tech to bring innovative worlds like Warped Universe to life. Warped Games Warped Games About Mysten Labs Mysten Labs is a technology company focused on advancing blockchain infrastructure to support next-generation applications. Founded by experts in distributed systems, Mysten Labs developed the Sui blockchain, a high-performance, user-friendly platform designed to make blockchain technology accessible and scalable for mainstream audiences. Contact Business Development Reece Hubbard Warped Games Inc marketing@warped.games This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here here here

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