Hello everyone and thank you for reading our first blog article.
tymt — The next-generation game launcher for traditional games, blockchain and Web3 games!
tymt is an initiative from the founders and developers of District 53 Metaverse.
Before we introduce and present you in-depth details of tymt, let us tell you how it all started.
District 53
District 53 is a voxel-based Metaverse game, forked from Minetest with similar game mechanics as Minecraft while utilising the Solar (SXP) Blockchain.
Since the launch of District 53, we had a successful beta stage where we attracted a lot of like-minded and enthusiastic people from many different communities.
District 53 had several events with amazing milestones, including moments where we had more daily active users than Decentraland and Sandbox.
The main server with the virtual land sales has become unrecognisable since the day of launch and the community has been creative in using their imagination to build a true metaverse with different concepts and ideas.
Initially, we modified the original Minetest client and added our own C++ libraries to make it compatible with the Solar Blockchain.
To improve the user experience we’ve forked a different launcher written in Svelte and JavaScript with a much more user friendly interface.
While continuing to improve the launcher, we started to add more utilities such as the marketplace, land sales interface, auctions, game ranking, offline games, different games such as GTA 5 (FiveM) and many more items.
At this point, we knew that District 53 had a much larger potential if we co-operated with other game developers and publishers to add games to the launcher.
This is where we started brainstorming about the potential of District 53 and the game launcher.
Mentioning all the current challenges and issues
To develop something from scratch, we had to self-reflect and understand our own business model.
We had to think about all the challenges and issues from the beginning of District 53 and build something that solves them.
— Same users
While we were building and introducing events for District 53, we noticed the same users were always joining the events.
With the last CTF event, we decided to invite users from other communities, including non-crypto related communities.
We saw a huge increase in the number of players.
These people showed great interest in the technical side of District 53.
This indicated that to build a larger ecosystem we need to attract more users from different communities.
— Steam and other game launchers
For every game publisher, it is important that their game is released on well-known game launchers and libraries such as Steam or Epic Games.
We have researched this option and came to the conclusion that Steam has zero tolerance for games that involve crypto-related transactions or NFT’s. Epic Games has a whitelisting stage and we haven’t received a response since the application we’ve submitted 4 months ago.
Without Steam and Epic Games our options became very limited.
— Monopoly and fees
We have been looking into several options to release District 53 directly in the Windows Store and Apple Store.
Both of them seem to focus more on monopolising the industry and charge fees of up to 30% for any in-game transaction.
This goes against our vision and definitely against the nature and utility of crypto.
— Platform agnostic
District 53 currently runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux and Android thanks to the amazing work of the Minetest developers.
The core focus for us remains with enhancing the current in-game experience we’ve built for our users who love District 53 Minetest environment.
We are adding new games to District 53 and recently decided to include GTA 5 in the launcher.
The challenge we faced is that GTA 5 does not run out of the box for MacOS and Linux users.
This meant that we would need to provide complex instructions for the end user. This in our opinion would be damaging to the user-friendliness of the game launcher.
A solution was needed to make more games platform agnostic that does not impact the experience and usability of the game launcher.
— Traditional open source and Web3 games
While researching District 53 and many other open-source games.
We had the chance to interact and introduce ourselves to other open-source communities that have a lot of passion for games and building cool things.
We’ve noticed that these open-source games lack users and funding.
Web3 game communities seem to be struggling with users and the unwelcoming policy of Steam.
These are just a few of the many challenges that we have seen within the blockchain and gaming industry.
Say hello to tymt
tymt is the next-generation game launcher for traditional games, blockchain and Web3 games.
Where other large entities are blocking innovation and looking to monopolise the industry. We are here to disrupt the industry and build bridges between traditional non-crypto games and blockchain innovative games.
tymt is here to fill the gap and solve the ongoing issues within the industry.
Some key features
- While adopting and utilising Solar (SXP) as our main blockchain, we will be adding numerous projects to the game launcher, including Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Solana and many more, directly available from the first release.
This allows you to play games that are specifically designed to play with one of the mentioned blockchains. - District 53 and other open-source games will be added with the first release of the tymtLauncher.
- Games are platform agnostic. Any games that are visible from the library are playable on Windows, Linux and MacOS without damaging the user experience.
- Providing personal details will not be mandatory. Users will not be required to enter email addresses, names, DOB or other sensitive personal information. Your unique user identifier is your own non-custodial wallet address, secured by a 24-word mnemonic. (or Ledger to be integrated).
Registering your account will be the same experience as creating or recovering a wallet address using a Desktop Wallet client. - Our partnership with NOWpayments and ChangeNOW allows you to purchase games or other services directly within the tymtLauncher without providing any sensitive information, including your debit or credit card information.
- tymtLauncher is available for traditional non-crypto games, blockchain and Web3 games and we provide an easy on-boarding method for game developers and publishers. The experience will be the same as releasing your mobile application in the Google Developer Console.
- All games in our library are audited by 3rd party security auditors and are safe to play on your desktop device. Certain games will be available by using our experimental feature, where you can run games under review in a sandbox environment.
These are just a few of the many features that will be available in the following weeks.
Roadmap — (tymtLauncher)
Since we won’t providing a traditional Whitepaper to present our goals, we will be doing a quick rundown on our roadmap and the unique tools and features that will be added to the tymtLauncher.
tymtLauncher
- tymtLauncher is the game launcher written in React, Typescript, Rust and Tauri is where you can create a wallet, start playing games and interact with the tymt ecosystem.
Wallet integration
- The Solar(SXP) wallet address is your native wallet address that will allow you to interact with the tymtLauncher and most of the services provided within the app.
Additionally, you are able to add assets such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Solana and many other wallets to trade NFT’s in the marketplace or to play blockchain-specific Web3 games.
ChangeNOW and NOWpayments integration
- Thanks to our partnership with ChangeNOW and NOWpayments, you can donate SXP to game developers or exchange SXP for any other currency and vice versa. The concept will be similar to Patreon and will allow you to support projects and get exclusive or early access to content.
tymt Store
- Use your SXP to purchase gaming hardware or merchandise from tymt or from any game publisher. This will allow you to support game publishers and their brands.
G2A Marketplace
- We are the first game launcher in the industry that allows you to purchase game keys directly from G2A within the same app.
Exchange any crypto to SXP and simply create an order and receive the game-key within minutes.
Twitch integration
- Don’t leave the app. Filter for hashtags or any keyword and stream or view Twitch media directly with tymtLauncher.
Friends and chat integration
- Add your friends by their wallet addresses and see what they are playing. Exchange crypto or NFT’s with them. Add them to group chats or beat their game rankings!
Ledger integration
- Connect your Ledger device with tymtLauncher and enjoy the user experience. No need to ask for support or use the help-desk to access your account.
Learn and Earn campaigns
- Learn and Earn campaigns are sponsored by game publishers.
Learn more about their game and earn rewards in SXP.
Events Calendar
- Never miss an event. Invite your friends and subscribe to upcoming events.
Social Integration
- Connecting your Facebook, Twitter, Discord or LinkedIn accounts with tymtLauncher is optional. But if you do connect, you can share your games statistics and events on social media.
Roadmap — (Developers)
tymt is developer friendly and welcomes all game publishers with a unique, safe and responsive on-boarding process.
tymtAuth SDK
- Stop with the hassle of creating profiles and using Web2 “solutions” to manage users. Implement our open-source tymtAuth SDK to your game and allow tymt users to sign in to your game with their unique SXP wallet address.
tymtAuth SDK will be available in several coding languages such as C++, Lua, Typescript, Python, Go, UnrealScript and many more.
Developer Hub
- Manage your audience, campaigns and events. Audit and publish your games directly from a developer-friendly interface.
Developer Documentation
- tymt will provide you with all the necessary documentation to enhance your traditional game and Web3 game with the Solar (SXP) blockchain.
tymt Launchpad and VC Partnerships
- Do you have a unique idea for a game? Do you have a team and developers on board? Present your idea to the tymt community and raise funds in SXP.
- tymt will facilitate partnerships between your company and VC institutions.
The VC will manage the funding you’ve received and will guide your project to a successful launch.
(i)Script repository
- tymt will provide scripts to convert and test your games for Windows, MacOS and Linux.
tymtVM
- tymtVM is our unique sandbox environment for Windows, MacOS and Linux that allows you to test games using the experimental feature within the tymtLauncher.
tymtCL
- tymtCL is the next compatibility layer that will seamlessly integrate on your desktop device. Run exe’s on Linux, MacOS and run AppImages on Windows without the need to follow complicated guides on the internet.
Asset Listing
- In a later stage, tymt will allow reputable projects to apply for a wallet integration in the tymtLauncher.
Events Manager
- Manage your gaming events directly from the Developer Hub and present your event to all tymt users.
Propaganda Manager
- Share your ideas and updates with the tymt community. Manage your propaganda and publish it directly in the news feed for the tymt users to read. Quality content will be highlighted in the tymtLauncher and posted on our Social Media channels.
IoT and Hardware
- tymt will partner with several reputable entities to develop custom gaming, VR and AR hardware that will be available for purchase from the tymtStore. Filter games directly from the tymtLauncher that are compatible with the hardware and enjoy a unique gaming experience.
tymtCheck
- tymt has partnered with Entersoft Audits to audit traditional and Web3 games before they become available in the library.
Adshares integration
- tymt will provide SDK’s and documentation to integrate and display ads directly in your game.
This is just a brief summary of our plans.
We are working parallel on the roadmap items without any deadline given.
Finished roadmap items will become directly available when they are ready.
You can follow our roadmap by visiting the following link:
Games available
With the first release, we are looking to support the following games
- District 53
- Minetest
- FlightGear (simulation)
- OpenRA Red Alert
- OpenRA Tiberian Dawn
- OpenRA Dune 2000
- Red Eclipse
This is a small library of games.
After our first release, we will be working on providing scripts to convert games so they become available on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
After releasing the (i)Scripts, we will be looking at faster deployment of games in the tymtLauncher game library.
The tymt corporation and branding
tymt is currently in the process of incorporating in a country that is friendly towards our target industry.
More information to be announced at a later date.
The tymt name and logo have been submitted for trademark protection.
The application was received by our trademark partner DIGIP and our brand is now under trademark surveillance to avoid having anyone else claiming the brand.
Funding and completion
tymt never had an ICO and does not have its own token, coin or blockchain and it will never have one since we are building on other blockchains like the Solar (SXP) blockchain.
Nor did it have any crowdfunding or official funding stages.
tymt has been so far funded by private funds from individuals that are closely connected to the founders.
While we don’t have any open rounds for investments, we are happy to discuss any potential opportunities with VC’s or investors that can provide more than just financial value to the table.
While tymt is closely connected to the Solar (SXP) project, it is legally not allowed to receive any funding from the (non-profit) Solar Blockchain Foundation due to the close connection with certain team members.
Be visiting our website, you are free to click on the NOWPayments button to make a donation to the tymt organisation.
Donating to tymt is purely philanthropic to support our vision and goals and to help us create pace for the development of tymt and securing, maintaining and promoting our brand.
That’s all.
For any other questions. Feel free to reach out to us in our social media channels or check our FAQ page on the website.
New announcements will always be posted from our Twitter account.
We hope that everyone is excited as much as we are about our game changing plans.
Thank you for reading.
— tymt team.
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