# Connexion: The Metaverse Infrastructure for Gaming By [connexion.games](https://paragraph.com/@connexion) · 2022-01-25 --- **1.Background** The advancement of technology has fulfilled our basic material needs and delivered increasingly convenient ways to intercommunicate. As the internet connects more and more people, the virtual world parallel to reality is also rapidly evolving. With the support of technologies such as 5G, Cloud Computing, Virtual Reality, and, in particular, blockchain, this very virtual world will not merely be a reflection of reality; it both influences and transcends our material world. It has become standard nomenclature for this concept to be coined _The Metaverse_. No one knows what form the metaverse will ultimately take. However, games, also known as the Ninth Art, which can transcend time, space, and individuality to bring players a nearly infinite experience, will undoubtedly be a crucial pillar in the metaverse’s advancement. Combining gaming and blockchain produces a magical reaction. Since 2021, the total market capitalization of blockchain games, as represented by Axie, has grown from less than $100 million to $28.7 billion, with an average daily trading volume of up to $100 million. In August 2021, Axie’s monthly revenue of $364 million matched Arena of Valor’s revenue. This much more established game had all of six years to get to that point, further illustrating the rapid rate at which blockchain games were expanding. Industry giants monopolize traditional gaming, which is plagued with high commission charges, impeding game developers. While still in their infancy, blockchain games have attracted many discerning game developers based on their vast potential opportunities. Tokens are the cornerstone of blockchain games. They run on the chain _and_ the game server in real-time. Therefore, developmental prerequisites must have a precise level of capability in blockchain systems. Such a more open system is also a new challenge to the game operators’ management and risk control ability. Yet, objectively speaking, most game developers have difficulty sufficiently grasping a suitable level of technical understanding required in today’s climate. In contrast, experienced blockchain developers and security experts are in scarce supply. In the short term, traditional game developers cannot break the technology entry threshold. The current explosive popularity of blockchain games relies primarily on the play-to-earn (P2E) concept. There is room for improvement in this game genre currently when it comes to gameplay; many seem to be a mere variant of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Mining. There is little incentive for platform users to remain engaged once revenue falls out, which would cause unreversible deterioration of the ecosystem. There is a strong call for more advanced and engrossing gameplay. When this is accomplished effectively, intrinsic value increases and replayability is maximized. It is from within this sphere that traditional developers excel. The contrast between interested and capable traditional game developers and immature blockchain gaming design implores a call to action. The industry is screaming for something to be addressed to set it in the right direction. **2\. Connexion — The One-Stop Blockchain Game Infrastructure Platform** As early blockchain experts and game developers merged, there appeared to be innumerable hours spent learning seemingly nonessential concepts foreign to each other’s native skillsets. Many developers suggested that fortes were being unnecessarily overcomplicated. They needed a tool to realize their function; comprehending its mechanism should be optional education. Without a proper foundation, an ecosystem cannot thrive. Connexion was developed precisely for this purpose; it’s a secure and easy-to-use library of standardized blockchain tools, or rather, a one-stop metaverse infrastructure platform for the gaming ecosystem. Using Connexion, developers no longer need to be intimidated or hindered by the security and complexity of blockchain technology. The entry threshold is lowered, and in terms of cost, eliminated. All interested gamers can expect increased playability as a result. **3\. Services of Connexion** **3.1 Industrial-Grade Software Development Kit (SDK) Module Library** At the most basic level, Connexion assists developers in integrating blockchain technology into their games. It does not mean building every blockchain game from scratch to completion, which takes a massive amount of time and is a non-standardized process that serves only a limited number of users. From the perspective of efficiency, we want this integration to be a standardized and minimized process. We will first need to clarify the core differences between traditional and blockchain games to begin this process. In blockchain games, users control their own game assets, independent of any distinguishable facets of gameplay or mechanics. There are two key factors here: **3.1.1 Asset** No matter how fair and sustainable a game operator claims to be, they will not be able to ensure users’ perpetual ownership and control over their assets when an in-game asset is just a piece of data on a server. Luckily, in the world of blockchain, fungible and non-fungible tokens (FTs & NFTs) enable users to store and use their assets in the game in a more consistent and trusted manner. In other words, the existence of an asset will no longer be solely dependent on the game. **3.1.2 User** In traditional games, users use email addresses, mobile phone numbers, social accounts, and passwords to bind with a piece of data stored in the server. With the arrival of Web3, on-chain addresses are gradually becoming the core identifier of personal identity. Blockchain assets’ extensive interactivity outstretches user behavior beyond gaming, meaning the user’s system exists independently. The link and data interaction of the asset system and user system between the game client and blockchain system is a frequent pain point among game developers. Many have ample experience in game design and development but know little about blockchain. Having veteran developers learn from scratch is highly inefficient to them personally and archaic for overall industry development. Therefore, in consideration, a standardized SDK Module Library is built by Connexion. Developers that are potentially unnerved by the security and complexity of blockchain technology can now be at ease, with a lower threshold to entry for all interested. With regards to the account and asset system, the SDK primarily provides the following functions: _Account System_ Developers can bind a player’s wallet address to the game account through the account management module provided by the Connexion SDK, thus enabling a dual account system of game account and on-chain address. In addition to this, the Connexion SDK offers a fully blockchain-based account solution that allows players to complete registration, verification, and log in using their wallet address. Developers have the flexibility to choose according to the type of game and their needs. _Asset System_ The Connexion SDK can bind in-game assets to the corresponding FT and NFT contracts, effectively tokenizing game properties. In turn, it supports token generation, minting, transfers, pledges, or destruction, for example, and allows users to perform asset interaction via their Web3 wallets. Developers can implement definition, distribution, top-up, withdrawal, and other extended functions for game assets as needed. SDK functionality is the beginning; the path leads to it being fully secure and easily accessible. The Connexion SDK is wholly encapsulated and offers standardized Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). By simply calling the APIs according to the documentation, developers can then deploy a token-based game economic system, realizing the circulation of assets between both in-game and blockchain systems. Asia-Pacific (APAC) game developers are no stranger to using third-party SDKs; over 90% of them already do. Take payment service as an example; Apple, Google, and Alipay each provide packaged SDK. Developers can implement payment functions as long as they choose and interface with the SDK package according to their needs. The Connexion SDK works on the same principle, and its usage does not bring any additional workloads. The Connexion SDK supports ETH Mainnet, Layer 2, BSC, SOL, and other multichain assets. It can also provide services on multiple client platforms such as web, Android, and iOS. It supports multi-party computation (MPC) and trusted execution environment (TEE). It realizes private key management mechanisms such as private key sharding and authority separation, which provides reliable protection for private key security in combination with the signature system. It supports both hot and cold wallet systems, multi-sig transactions and ensures security at the system’s lower layer. **3.2 One-Stop Game Management Platform** Research, development, and delivery are only the project’s first steps for a game. Once launched, operation and management are required throughout the entire game life cycle. When the economic system of a game is no longer an entity on the server alone, managing it will also change. From users to assets, from on-chain to off-chain, Connexion provides a one-stop game management back-end system for game operators. _Data Management_ A game is a dynamic system built on numerical values. Its operator needs to adjust the operational strategy in real-time based on accurate and comprehensive data to promote its healthy development. Connexion provides a complete data collection function. Operators can obtain in-game data such as user retention, online hours, asset generation, consumption, and transactions in real-time. They can also understand the distribution and flow of properties on a blockchain. Connexion provides a flexible data analysis function, supporting various dimensions of data query, filtering, and statistics. It facilitates the operator to evaluate the game’s progress from all angles. For on-chain data, we also provide several sets of proven analysis templates. The best part is that the above results are presented in a visual format that is easy to understand and use. _Asset Management_ Connexion provides functional modules necessary for on-chain asset management and interaction outside of the regular game asset management. _Asset Generation_ Whether FT or NFT, Connexion provides users with standardized token contracts. Users will link their wallets, fill in the parameters, sign the transaction, and generate tokens as desired. Most mainstream chains are supported. _Asset Interaction_ Connexion supports several mainstream DeFi protocols, enabling users to create trading pairs to add liquidity, for example — various other on-chain interoperations are administered on the back end. _Asset Allocation_ After creating a token contract, users can realize the tokenization of in-game assets. Most token standards on mainstream public chains are supported, such as ERC20, ERC721, BEP20, and TRC20. _Asset Risk Control_ The assets of blockchain games are more open than the traditional ones. Once a transaction is confirmed on the chain, it is almost impossible to withdraw it. Therefore, Connexion allows administrators to set up risk control rules for any single asset class, delivering flexible and efficient risk management for the operator. One example would be triggering a transaction review in the case of a continuous large number of withdrawals within a short period. _Security Management_ Compared to traditional games, the economic system of blockchain games is more open. While it improves its fairness, it also puts a higher requirement on the security and risk control of the game. Everyone should benefit from the game，rather than take a heavy loss in a system crashes due to security issues. Connexion supports MPC, master-contract, and sub-contract. It can realize private key sharding and authority separation, eliminating single-point risk in the mechanism. Combined with TEE and signature system, it realizes secure storage and management of private keys. It can also realize hot and cold wallet systems, multi-sig transactions, and various other solutions as called upon by the user’s needs. **3.3 Modular GameFi Infrastructure Platform** Gaming forms have morphed continuously over the course of history. Most recently, the insertion of DeFi into gaming has positively disrupted this evolving landscape. Connexion’s Modular DeFi component can help anyone interested keep up with these changing times. _Asset Offering_ Blockchain makes public digital asset offerings streamlined and relatively effortless. Connexion supports INO (Initial NFT Offering) and IDO (Initial Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Offering) in various forms, such as fair launch, fixed-price crowdfunding, Dutch auction, bulk auction, whitelist, first come, first serve (FCFS), lottery, and other formats. Projects will raise funds, gain community attention, and launch the game with a cold start with the aid of Connexion. _Asset Transaction_ Connexion offers NFT Market and DEX automated market maker (AMM) solutions. However, considering the importance of liquidity for asset trading, leading platforms such as PancakeSwap and OpenSea are also supported. Appropriate aggregation services are offered for traders on multiple marketplaces. _DeFi Module_ Connexion offers a variety of DeFi standardized smart contract tools such as pledging/staking, liquidity mining, and loaning, which can be customized and combined as desired. _Community Governance_ Connexion provides standardized smart contracts, supporting various formats such as direct and proxy voting. Both developers and players can initiate proposals and votes, thus participating and influencing the development and growth of the game. _Front-End Framework_ Connexion supplies a series of easily-accessible Web3 front-end frameworks, enabling players to view their in-game and on-chain assets and make top-ups and withdrawals. **3.4 User Services** Connexion serves game developers and aims to bring a better experience for players. _Information Platform_ Connexion provides players with information about the game directly from the developers, along with tips and reward pathways from their peers. _Data Analysis_ Connexion provides revenue billboards and calculators to help players choose the best P2E games. Users can subscribe to high-return wallet addresses, where they have the option to track, analyze, and copy the actions of the pros. _Social Platform_ Connexion provides beneficial communication channels, such as chat rooms, forums, and groups, where users can select any avatar they desire in an aesthetically-pleasing interface. **4\. Outlook** Half of the world’s population are gamers in some form or another. Games can help unite us internationally, such as in global sporting events that already exist on various platforms. Revenue generation within gaming is now prevalent and continuously growing. The metaverse concept is still in its infancy but exponentially expanding in popularity, now even moving beyond gaming. Adept players close to the industry are called upon to assist where needed in this acceleration. Connexion stands at the precipice, enabling blockchain technology to be leveraged, standing to benefit everyone involved, starting with developers. **With Connexion, the game has only just begun.** --- *Originally published on [connexion.games](https://paragraph.com/@connexion/connexion-the-metaverse-infrastructure-for-gaming)*