The move represents more than a business acquisition, it’s a defining statement of vision: Nika Labs is building the future of gaming through tokenized, IP-based economies, where ownership, performance, and creativity merge under one ecosystem.

From Proven IP to Tokenized Infrastructure

Many Web3 gaming projects begin their journey before the game is proven at scale, relying on speculative tokenomics or untested mechanics. By contrast, Nika Labs adopts a fundamentally different path: it starts with proven intellectual property (IP), and then methodically transitions that asset into a tokenized infrastructure designed for long-term growth and ownership.

The foundation of this approach is rooted in the conviction that a track record of “millions before on-chain” is the most reliable signal of value in Web3. Instead of building from zero, Nika Labs acquires or fully controls IPs which have already demonstrated user traction, retention, and monetization within the Web2 paradigm. By doing so, the studio acquires far more than mere branding but it inherits active player communities, established game economies, and gameplay patterns that resonate globally.

Once this foundation is secured, the next phase is to overlay a tokenized infrastructure, a system in which the game’s economy, assets, and player interactions are built with blockchain from the outset. Under this infrastructure:

• Game upgrades and item progression become programmable using tokens and NFTs;

• Player-earned assets migrate from purely in-game to on-chain economies, enabling true ownership and liquidity;

• Revenue-distribution mechanisms and staking loops integrate directly with gameplay, aligning incentives between studio, players and ecosystem participants;

• Interoperability across future titles and ancillary platforms becomes attainable because the infrastructure is designed for asset portability, cross-game exposure and composable economic value.

In applying this model to a proven IP, Nika Labs shifts the balance of risk and reward. Where many Web3 games face uphill battles in acquiring users, proving retention and designing meaningful token models, Nika Labs reduces those uncertainties by starting with existing metrics. This allows the studio to focus less on user acquisition and more on scaling the ecosystem, deepening liquidity, and engineering token models that reflect real performance.

The result is a seamless progression: from a Web2 success story to an on-chain economy that retains its player base while extending its value into the broader ecosystem. Through this transition, the game becomes more than a single title and becomes a tokenized infrastructure platform for future growth, innovation and community-driven expansion.

PROOF OF WEB2: Millions Before On-chain

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Why IP Ownership Matters

In the evolving landscape of Web3, intellectual property (IP) stands as the foundation of long-term sustainability. Where many blockchain games depend on short-lived token models or borrowed creative assets, true ownership of IP gives studios the ability to build enduring worlds rather than temporary economies.

For Nika Labs, the decision to fully own the Archer Hunter IP is not merely a business transaction but it is a strategic redefinition of how value is created and retained in gaming. Ownership of IP means control over every layer of the product: the creative direction, the player experience, the economic design, and the long-term community governance that surrounds it. Without IP sovereignty, a Web3 game risks being only a surface-level integration, a traditional title with a token overlay. With it, a studio can natively design gameplay around on-chain logic, embedding ownership, asset utility, and interoperability into the fabric of the game itself.

Moreover, IP ownership transforms tokenization from a funding mechanism into an architectural principle. Characters, storylines, and in-game items become programmable assets that persist across titles, evolving in value and function as the ecosystem grows. By controlling its IP end-to-end, Nika Labs can build a vertically integrated ecosystem where every player interaction, asset, and narrative loop feeds into a coherent, self-sustaining economic cycle.  In a market still dominated by transient hype, IP ownership is what separates a fleeting experiment from a lasting digital economy.

IP in On-Chain Gaming: Why It’s the Backbone of Nika Labs’ Vision

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Why is Archer Hunter IP worth?

According to DappRadar’s State of Blockchain Gaming Q3 2025, gaming remains the largest segment in Web3, accounting for 25% of all decentralized app usage and more than 4.66 million daily active wallets. However, user growth is flattening, and investors are shifting focus from “new launches” to “real economies.”

Nika Labs’ investment arrives precisely at this inflection point. By combining Web2-scale IPs with decentralized infrastructure, the studio exemplifies a third-wave model of Web3 gaming, one built on verified adoption, interoperable ownership, and tokenized value.

This shift also aligns with broader market forecasts. Precedence Research projects the global Web3 gaming market to grow from $37.55 billion (2025) to $182.98 billion (2034) at a CAGR of 19.2%, driven largely by high-performance mobile titles transitioning on-chain.

From $500K to $50M: Archer Hunter Scaling Gaming Revenue On-Chain by Tokenizing IP-based Games

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Nika Labs’ strategic investment in Archer Hunter reflects a strategic commitment to its vision of tokenizing proven gaming IPs. Unlike many Web3 titles that launch without market validation, Archer Hunter had already built a strong foundation in the global mobile market, surpassing 3 million downloads with standout retention and engagement metrics, including 737,000 new users, 438,000 returning players, and an average playtime of 3.2 hours daily.

This proven traction provided Nika Labs with the confidence to transform Archer Hunter into an on-chain ecosystem built for long-term sustainability. Since migrating to Sei Network, the game has recorded over 950,000 active on-chain addresses and 3.3 million monthly transactions, demonstrating genuine user activity and functional blockchain integration.

“Owning an IP means owning the entire creative and economic stack of a game, from the code to the culture. It allows us to design ecosystems that reward longevity, and that’s what true Web3 gaming should stand for, sustainable, interoperable, and player-driven.” said Steven Cao, Co-Founder of Nika Labs.

For Nika Labs, Archer Hunter represents more than a single game, it is a blueprint for IP-based tokenization, where player ownership, asset utility, and economic participation merge into one cohesive framework. With the upcoming launch of $FASTER, the ecosystem’s core utility token, Nika Labs aims to expand this model across its broader portfolio, setting new standards for how proven IPs can evolve into scalable, player-driven economies on Web3.

The $FASTER Tokenomics

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Oct 28, 2025

The $FASTER token is the cornerstone of Archer Hunter, the 1st action-packed (IP) RPG available for iOS & Android with 3M installs backed by Nika Labs and Sei Development Foundation.

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Defining milestones of Tokenizing IP-based Games

Nika Labs’ acquisition of the Archer Hunter IP marks a defining moment in the evolution of Web3 gaming. It signifies the transition from speculative game economies to data-driven, performance-validated ecosystems where value is grounded in proven player engagement and long-term ownership.

Through this investment, Nika Labs has positioned itself at the forefront of a new paradigm, tokenizing IP-based games that already demonstrate global traction, sustainable user bases, and real economic potential. As Archer Hunter expands through the upcoming launch of $FASTER, it stands as both proof of concept and the foundation for Nika Labs’ broader vision: a self-sustaining, player-owned economy where creativity, utility, and participation converge into lasting value.

About Archer Hunter

Archer Hunter - Tokenizing IP-based games with 3M installs available on Sei Network, backed by Nika Labs and Sei Development Foundation.

Archer Hunter delivers a seamless blend of skill-based combat, character progression, and digital ownership through blockchain integration. Players can engage in both PvE and PvP modes, unlock and upgrade heroes, and participate in seasonal events that connect directly to Sei’s gaming ecosystem. Designed to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, Archer Hunter represents a new generation of gaming experiences where performance, reliability, and community-driven growth come together in one cohesive world.

• Learn more: https://link3.to/archerhunter_hq

• Discord: discord.gg/archer-hunter

Disclaimer

This document is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. $FASTER is a utility token designed for use within the Archer Hunter ecosystems. Holding or purchasing $FASTER does not grant ownership rights, profit participation, or equity in Archer Hunter or its affiliates. All details provided, including allocation, release schedules, and features, are subject to change based on project development, technical adjustments, and market conditions. Participants are advised to review the latest documentation and official communications before engaging in any token-related activities.

Our IP vision at Nika Labs transforms intangible digital collectibles into living, programmable assets. By embedding licensing, copyright, and revenue logic into NFTs, we create portable IP with inherent economic rules. This allows characters and items to accrue lore, value, and income across games.

Through cross-game utility, automated royalty splits, community amplification, and IP longevity beyond single game lifecycles, on-chain IP becomes a cornerstone of sustainable ecosystems. Academically, interoperability studies and retention-focused models like ServerFi underscore how on-chain IP truly enables resilient creative economies.

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This dual success represents a rare case of an established game IP evolving into a functional on-chain economy, proving that blockchain integration can enhance, not disrupt, the player experience.

Off-Chain Success: Proven IP and Player Retention

Before its on-chain expansion, Archer Hunter had already achieved significant commercial traction in the mobile market. Available on iOS and Android, the title surpassed 3 million total installs, establishing a global audience across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Recent internal analytics highlight not only scale but engagement depth:

• 737,000 monthly new users acquired during the latest performance cycle.

• 438,000 returning users, reflecting strong retention momentum.

• Average playtime: 3.2 hours per user per day.

• Session frequency: 8.1 sessions per player daily.

• DAU/MAU stickiness: 10.3% - a level comparable to top-tier mobile RPGs.

• WAU/MAU: 34.7%, demonstrating consistent week-over-week engagement.

Geographically, Archer Hunter’s player base remains well-diversified, with the largest user clusters in Vietnam, Russia, China, Indonesia, the United States, India, and the Philippines. This broad coverage across both emerging and mature markets supports its long-term growth and aligns with Sei Network’s global developer ecosystem.

Such off-chain fundamentals provide a reliable foundation for transitioning into Web3. This sets an advantage few blockchain titles possess at launch.

Archer Hunter’s 2026 Goal: $50M in Real Revenue, Not Speculation

Most Web3 gaming projects today aren’t really games, they’re token machines. Built not for players but for price charts. They launch with a token first, spin up hype with emissions, drop a few screenshots of a playable demo, then pray that the chart holds long enough to raise another round.

There’s no gameplay loop, no retention, and definitely no revenue. Just pump, dump, and repeat. The game is often irrelevant, it’s just the wrapper for a speculative asset.

Archer Hunter is one of the few exceptions. Long before Web3, we built a game that stood on its own: over 3 million installs, real DAU, and players who spent because they enjoyed what we built, not because they were trying to flip a token.

• Since January this year alone, Archer Hunter has generated over $500,000 USD in real in-game revenue.

That’s not fake volume, not wash trading, and not token-in-token-out mechanics. That’s users choosing to spend inside a game they actually play. And now we’re taking that proven product and bringing it fully on-chain, not to survive, but to scale.

Our goal is clear: by 2026, we aim to 100x revenue through an on-chain IP economy where ownership enhances the gameplay, not replaces it. While others print tokens to fake traction, we’ve built traction to unlock a sustainable token. Web3 doesn’t need more tokenomics slides. It needs real games with real value.

And we’re here to prove it.

On-Chain Metrics: Sustained User and Tokenization

The migration to Sei Network marked the start of Archer Hunter’s measurable on-chain performance. According to Dune Analytics (November, 2025):

• 956,812 monthly active on-chain addresses

• 3,373,368 on-chain transactions per month

These metrics position Archer Hunter as one of the most active gaming applications in Sei’s ecosystem, with transaction throughput comparable to early DeFi-native projects. Each transaction corresponds to real gameplay events including minting, upgrading, quest completions, and in-game trades, etc. reinforcing that blockchain activity here reflects genuine user interaction rather than automated volume.

Source: Dune Analytics - Archer Hunter 

Giga Archery NFT: A Defining Milestone

The Giga Archery Edition 01 collection marked a landmark moment in the growth of Archer Hunter’s on-chain ecosystem, setting new benchmarks for NFT performance and community engagement on Sei Network. Listed on Magic Eden and OpenSea, the collection sold out in under 40 minutes, immediately earning the position of #1 ranked NFT collection on Sei during its release window, a remarkable signal of both player demand and market confidence.

Giga Archery Edition 01 - Collection | OpenSea

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Within its first month, Giga Archery Edition 01 generated a total trading volume of approximately USD 500,000, underscoring deep liquidity and sustained marketplace activity. The collection achieved 4,792 unique holders, representing a 56.1% unique ownership rate, a strong indicator of organic player distribution rather than speculative concentration.

Trading momentum has remained consistent post-launch, averaging 5,264 SEI in 24-hour trading volume, which continues to position Giga Archery among the most actively traded gaming NFT collections on Sei.

Giga Archery reflects Archer Hunter’s broader vision about Tokenization, integrating NFTs as functional, player-centric assets that bridge ownership with gameplay. Each NFT connects directly to in-game value, allowing holders to unlock premium quests, exclusive events, and access future expansions across the Sei ecosystem.

Archer Hunter

@archerhunter_HQ

Giga Archery Edition 01 ✘ Day 1

Biggest mover on @MagicEden
Reach 200k $SEI volume in 24h
#1 NFT collection on @SeiNetwork
Top 30 NFTs across all chains

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Performance Highlights (as of Q4 2025)

Beyond its on-chain traction, Archer Hunter continues to perform exceptionally well across traditional mobile analytics, showing strong retention, engagement, and geographic diversity.

The game’s user base is truly global, with the strongest regional markets concentrated in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines), followed by Russia, China, and the United States. These regions collectively represent the majority of the active player population, reflecting Archer Hunter’s broad appeal across both emerging and developed gaming markets.

Device data indicates a healthy cross-platform balance, with a large proportion of users playing on Android, while iOS maintains a solid share, demonstrating consistent accessibility across both ecosystems. This cross-device adoption reinforces Archer Hunter’s positioning as a global mobile-first action RPG capable of reaching audiences beyond the Web3 niche.

Player activity metrics remain robust. Each active user spends an average of three hours in-game daily, a remarkable level of engagement that surpasses typical mobile RPG standards. Over the course of 2025, the game recorded 737,000 new users and retained 438,000 returning players, underscoring its strong appeal and ability to sustain long-term interest.

User retention remains a standout strength, with stickiness at 35 %, reflecting a healthy ratio between daily and monthly active users. The average monthly DAU stands at around 30,000, indicating a stable and loyal player base that continues to interact regularly with in-game content, events, and seasonal updates.

Collectively, these off-chain indicators illustrate that Archer Hunter’s success does not rely solely on blockchain incentives. Instead, its gameplay, accessibility, and cross-regional resonance form a sustainable core that complements its on-chain growth and sets a strong foundation for long-term expansion.

Strategic Backers and Ecosystem Partnerships

Behind Archer Hunter stands a strong network of strategic partners and backers that form the foundation of its long-term growth in Web3 gaming. The project was backed by Sei Development Foundation, Nika Labs , MixMarvel DAO Venture, BZB Capital, Cicada Market Marker and 1S Ventures.

This backer lineup represents some of the most active and respected names in the Asian Web3 ecosystem. Through these partnerships, Archer Hunter has gained not only capital but also deep ecosystem access, marketing visibility, and technical collaboration. The project’s close alignment with Sei Network has also positioned it at the forefront of Asia’s growing on-chain gaming economy, supported by a foundation that emphasizes scalability, reliability, and composability.

In addition to its backer base, Archer Hunter maintains strategic support by Circle, Allora Network, MetaMask with partners such as DragonSwap, Galxe, Kima Network, FailSafe Audit and 100+ partners. Together, these alliances reflect the project’s vision of building a fully interoperable ecosystem where gaming and tokenization converge seamlessly.

The Upcoming Launch of $FASTER

Following its recent milestones, Archer Hunter is entering a new phase with the introduction of $FASTER, the cornerstone of its on-chain economy. Built on Sei Network’s high-performance infrastructure, $FASTER is designed to power the entire player ecosystem, linking gameplay, progression, and financial participation in a single, unified loop.

The $FASTER Tokenomics

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Oct 28, 2025

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The tokenomics structure was designed to support a fair, player-first model. With 58.5% of the total supply dedicated to player rewards, $FASTER ensures that long-term players (not just early speculators) remain the primary beneficiaries of the ecosystem’s growth. Its strict emission model further underscores Archer Hunter’s commitment to value preservation and sustainable expansion, setting it apart from short-lived, inflationary token economies that have challenged other Web3 games.

In essence, the introduction of $FASTER marks Archer Hunter’s evolution from a successful mobile RPG into a fully-fledged, tokenized gaming economy and participation form the foundation of long-term value creation across the Sei Network.

About Archer Hunter

Archer Hunter - Tokenizing IP-based games with 3M installs available on Sei Network, backed by Nika Labs and Sei Development Foundation.

Archer Hunter delivers a seamless blend of skill-based combat, character progression, and digital ownership through blockchain integration. Players can engage in both PvE and PvP modes, unlock and upgrade heroes, and participate in seasonal events that connect directly to Sei’s gaming ecosystem. Designed to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, Archer Hunter represents a new generation of gaming experiences where performance, reliability, and community-driven growth come together in one cohesive world.

• Learn more: https://link3.to/archerhunter_hq

• Discord: discord.gg/archer-hunter

Disclaimer

This document is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. $FASTER is a utility token designed for use within the Archer Hunter ecosystems. Holding or purchasing $FASTER does not grant ownership rights, profit participation, or equity in Archer Hunter or its affiliates. All details provided, including allocation, release schedules, and features, are subject to change based on project development, technical adjustments, and market conditions. Participants are advised to review the latest documentation and official communications before engaging in any token-related activities.

Developers face mounting pressure to offer frictionless, low‑fee, real‑time payments … stablecoin offer an answer. This ownership model not only boosts player retention but also opens avenues for asset trading and staking, allowing gamers to earn real-world value from their time spent in-game.

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1. In a chaotic world, some just want to feel… stable.

In Web3, the market moves like a chain reaction without pause. One day you are earning rewards, and the next, that value disappears. Games rise with speculation and fall just as quickly. Players walk away. Builders burn out. Most so-called 🤥 "game economies" drift, trapped between financial hype and unstable reward structures.

Cozy World was never designed to participate in that cycle.

From the very beginning, we chose not to chase shortcuts. We never launched a token to trigger market sentiment. We never subscribed to the traditional playtoearn model. We never optimized for short-term volume.

Instead, we committed to a different principle: to build a world rooted in emotional continuity, human-centered UX, and long-term trust.

We envisioned an experience:

• Players journey alongside AI Agent NPCs, intelligent and expressive entities powered by technology but experienced as emotional companions.

• The user interface is not just functional. It is memorable, tactile, and emotionally resonant, a digital backpack where each item carries significance beyond its utility.

• Simulation gameplay is crafted to reward presence, ritual, and meaningful interaction, rather than pace or conquest.

• Through a constellation of interconnected IP Simulation Games, players move through a seamless experiential arc. Whether managing a garden, running a Hot Spring, or curating a personalized digital space, every interaction contributes to a cohesive world built on shared emotional and interoperable assets.

After thousands of hours of real gameplay, one truth became clear.

If we are serious about emotional design, then we must design for economic stability as well.

2. USDC native on SEI: Games Move Faster by USDC on SEI ⚡︎

A stablecoin is often described as a utility layer for blockchain ecosystems. But not all stablecoin are built for gaming. And not all networks are prepared to deliver stablecoin utility at scale.

For Cozy World, the recent announcement of native USDC and CCTP V2 support on Sei Network is more than just infrastructure. It is the foundation for emotional continuity, economic stability, and a user experience that can finally speak the language of Web2 without abandoning Web3 fundamentals.

As Circle and Sei Network announced.

Circle

@circle

Native @USDC and CCTP V2 are coming to @SeiNetwork, bringing the world’s largest regulated stablecoin and frictionless crosschain transfers to Sei’s high performance Layer-1 blockchain.

What native USDC brings:
Regulated, fully reserved and redeemable 1:1 for US dollars

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This unlocks a composable, scalable, and UX-ready stablecoin architecture on a high-performance Layer 1. For Cozy World, it solves four critical constraints that have historically blocked true game native commerce:

🟦 Direct integration of USDC as a first-class asset without wrapped tokens or third-party bridges.

🟦 Low fees and near-instant confirmation, critical for in-game microtransactions.

🟦 Parallel execution, allowing for many concurrent in-game actions without user friction.

🟦 Reduced reliance on speculative game tokens, creating a more trustworthy reward economy.

This means that both game developers and Cozy World products can now programmatically interact with a trust-minimized, highly liquid, cross-chain asset. No abstractions. No wrapped contracts. Just value that moves clearly and securely.

For Cozy World, this is not just technical alignment. It is philosophical alignment.

Cozy is not built to chase volume. It is built to support moments. To reward presence. To turn digital interactions into emotional relationships. And now, to translate those experiences into value that holds still.

When a player sends USDC to a friend through Cozy Backpack, or earns a small payout from AI Agent NPC completing a task overnight, or purchases a room upgrade in one of our IP simulation games, they are not transacting in speculation. They are carrying emotional intention through a stable medium of value.

For builders, this also creates an entirely new design space. As highlighted by @jayendra_jog.

Jay ($/acc)

@jayendra_jog

Native @USDC + CCTP V2 by @circle on Sei's EVM.

For builders, this changes everything:
- Full ERC-20 composability
- 1:1 frictionless cross-chain transfers across 13 networks
- Direct Circle Mint access for institutional flows

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Sei

@SeiNetwork

Native @USDC and CCTP V2 by @circle are coming to @SeiNetwork, bringing the world’s largest regulated stablecoin to the fastest L1 blockchain.

Markets Move Faster on Sei.

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More importantly, it restores design clarity. Web3 has spent years trying to convince users to care about volatile, complex, speculative in-game currencies. But users never asked for that. What they need is something simple and familiar. Something that feels safe. Something that feels real.

@USDC delivers that. Not through hype. Not through price charts. But through stability.

3. USDC: Foundation For Cozy Ecosystem ⚡︎

In Cozy World, every product is designed to be more than just a feature. Each one is an entry point into a world where users do not simply transact, they belong. When stablecoin utility is integrated into these core systems, value becomes more than measurable. It becomes livable.

USDC

@USDC

Join the millions using USDC around the world.

Available in 185 countries and counting.

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Here is how native USDC support on Sei enables Cozy World’s four foundational layers to evolve into a cohesive, emotionally grounded economy.

I. IAP On-chain

The first touchpoint between Web2 behavior and Web3 value is often purchase. Cozy World’s IAP On-chain (web shop) is designed to make that touchpoint frictionless and familiar. Players can now purchase in-game items, spins, upgrades, and unlocks using USDC directly from a clean, browser-based interface. USDC directly from a clean, browser-based interface.

IAP on- is built on Sei, it inherits the benefits of fast finality, low fees, and zero volatility pricing. Players no longer need to convert through unstable game tokens. There are no bridges or wrapped layers. No learning curve. Just direct and reliable value transfer using the most trusted stable asset in Web3.

More importantly, the store itself is programmable. For game studios integrating with Cozy World, the webshop becomes a revenue engine. For players, it becomes a gateway into a fully interoperable asset layer. What asset purchase can travel with you across the broader Cozy ecosystem.

II. Cozy Intelligent

Cozy World is not static. At its core is a dynamic system of AI Agent NPCs that support users across all actions, contexts, and emotional arcs. These agents observe, assist, and even act autonomously. And with native stable coin integration, their agency now carries real economic consequence.

An AI Agent might analyze market behavior on behalf of a player, manage inventory across games, or execute small-scale logic quests. With native USDC rails, these actions can trigger actual payouts, conditional purchases, or direct peer-to-peer value exchange. Every interaction becomes grounded in programmable, stable currency.

In this model, Cozy Intelligent becomes more than ambient assistance. It becomes a trustable infrastructure for economic action, delegation, and automation. Value moves not only through users, but through the systems that support them.

III. Cozy Backpack

The digital backpack is not just a metaphor. It is the connective layer that makes Cozy World feel personal, tangible, and emotionally coherent. It holds everything the player values: characters, items, memories, and now, real stable assets.

With native USDC support, Cozy Backpack evolves into a personal financial container. Players can receive USDC from in-game activities, send it to friends, or use it to trigger purchases or unlocks within the world. All without leaving the game.

Unlike traditional wallets, this system does not rely on crypto-native UI or wallet extensions. It is visual, touchable, and designed to create emotional continuity. Stable value is no longer abstract. It is visible, nameable, and immediately usable in context.

IV Simulation IP Games

At the heart of Cozy World are a series of simulation-driven game environments. These are not mini-games or spin-offs. They are flagship titles that express the world’s identity, aesthetic, and mechanics. Each one shares a unified logic layer, an interoperable item system, and now, stablecoin support at the core.

Across Hot Spring: Origins, Cozy Alpha, and Cozy Willow, players can engage in low-pressure, high-intention play. They can build, decorate, explore, host, and exchange. Now, each of these actions can carry USDC-based outcomes. Might:

Players can use USDC to purchase in-game items, including:

⚡︎ Gacha spins ⚡︎ Cosmetic skins ⚡︎ Custom in-game assets ⚡︎ Premium room items across Cozy Simulation environments

With native stablecoin support, Cozy World is able to offer:

⚡︎ A purchasing experience that feels like the App Store ⚡︎ Instant settlement with no gas anxiety ⚡︎ Standardized pricing that is unaffected by token volatility

Stablecoins enable these simulation experiences to remain cozy without becoming closed. They create gentle revenue flows, player-to-player commerce, and optional monetization without compromising the emotional tone of the gameplay.

4. Conclusion

Cozy World was never just about play. It was about presence. About building a space where users feel emotionally safe, narratively seen, and structurally supported. With the arrival of native USDC on Sei, that vision now has the economic infrastructure to match its emotional intent.

/ Market Move Faster ⚡︎ on SEI /

How do we bring the best of traditional gaming into this new era, without leaving anyone behind?

Current Web3 Games Miss the Point Entirely

Here's the thing about Web2 gaming: it just works. We've built a universal ecosystem where billions of players instinctively understand the value of achievements, progression, and skill-based rewards. That moment when you unlock a rare achievement or dominate the leaderboards? That's gaming at its finest.

But then Web3 comes along with some genuinely exciting promises: true ownership of digital assets, economies that are truly rewarding, and the ability to carry progress across different games and platforms.

The problem? Most on-chain games today are built backwards. They prioritize token economies over actual fun, treat players like yield farmers instead of adventurers, and bury the gameplay under layers of wallet complexity and gas fees. Thus, web3 games feel more like financial instruments than immersive worlds, with static NPCs, fragmented identities, and zero emotional connection.

Justin ($/acc)

@JustinBarlow

Web2-scale founders are building on Sei. Most of their users don’t even know what CT is... and that's okay.

With seemingly constant all-time highs in onchain usage, a lot of people have asked me (fairly): “If there really are millions of monthly active users on Sei, why aren’t

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The result is a massive disconnect. Millions of skilled, dedicated players who could absolutely thrive in Web3, are instead locked out by friction. At every step of the way. We needed a bridge that respects what gamers already love while unlocking these new possibilities.

Enter Hot Spring ⚡︎ The Cozy World. Redefine.

Proof We Know What Gamers Actually Want

Before Web3 is even on the table, we had to prove we could build something gamers actually wanted to play. And honestly? The numbers speak for themselves, though this is just a snippet of what we've achieved behind the scenes:

⚡︎ 2M Install on both iOS and Android: The organic growth has been incredible. Charts are dominated. Players are genuinely recommending the game to friends and communities. The future is indeed bright.

⚡︎ Acquisition: We're seeing consistently growing monthly acquisition across channels that proves our approach resonates with real gamers, not just crypto enthusiasts (report below)

⚡︎ Retention: These retention rates blow industry averages out of the water. Players are sticking around because they're genuinely having fun.

⚡︎ Engagement: Average session length: The addiction is real (in the best way)! Players are coming back multiple times daily because they genuinely can't get enough.

⚡︎ Monetization: Players are willingly investing in their experience, which proves we've created something with genuine value.

These numbers are proof we've unlocked the secret formula for what gamers truly crave. And trust the magic we're cooking up will blow players mind.

This rock-solid foundation is our launchpad for bringing these passionate players into the Web3 revolution.

Cozy World Has Players Coming Back for More

In Hot Spring, players are the masterminds behind their hot spring resort, and it's way addictive in every way possible. They get to greet guests, maintain facilities, and grow business. The core loop combines long-term progression (unlocking new facilities, hiring staff) with instant gratification through quick tasks that provide immediate rewards.

Hot Spring ⚡︎ The Cozy World

@hotspring_HQ

Built on Sei. Backed by our cozy crew. Hot Spring︎ is officially Top 6 on @DappRadar’s global games chart

We’re proving that gentle, emotionally rich gameplay can thrive in Web3.

Thank you for soaking with us. Let’s keep the spring going

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The secret sauce? Instant gratification meets long-term satisfaction. Quick tasks give sweet dopamine hits, while unlocking new facilities and hiring staff feed empire-building dreams. It's the perfect gaming cocktail.

Everything feels incredibly natural: smooth controls, rewarding progression that actually makes sense, multiple currencies to master (Gems, SPRING Points, Clovers), leaderboards to conquer, and daily challenges that keep the excitement fresh. It's everything people love about Web2 gaming, but elevated.

Here's what makes this game special: every single achievement is earned through pure skill and dedication. No pay-to-win nonsense, no grinding for meaningless points. Every satisfied customer, every facility upgrade, every milestone represents genuine gaming prowess.

This brings us to the next section.

The Mission: Onboard the Next 3 Billion Traditional Players to On-chain

The next evolution of Hot Spring is not just about Web3-native users. It is designed to bridge the experience of traditional mobile and PC gamers into a new interoperable layer of digital life.

To onboard the next 3 billion players, Hot Spring focuses on:

• Familiar gameplay loops powered by AI and social personalization

• Frictionless onboarding through account abstraction and invisible wallets

• Optional on-chain layers that add value, not complexity

• Creator ecosystems that empower players to become builders

• Emotional continuity that turns games into lifestyle anchors

This is not a crypto game with players. This is a player-driven world => rebuilt from the comfort, trust, and creativity that traditional games got right, now composable and persistent by design.

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We are proving authentic achievements, protecting game integrity, and unlocking Web3 benefits for everyone. All at once. It's about taking the skills, time, and dedication you've already invested in gaming and giving them real, lasting value.

Simply put, we care. Your achievements matter. Your progress matters. Your gaming skills deserve to be recognized and rewarded beyond the boundaries of any single platform.

The future of gaming isn't about choosing between Web2 and Web3. It's about bridging them.

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IP here is not just a static art file or an SKU in a game economy. It’s an asset with a lifecycle, history, and revenue streams => all recorded on-chain.

I. Why IP Is the Backbone of On-Chain Gaming

• Sustainability over token hype. The 2021 “crypto gaming” spike was driven by P2E loops, but 2024–2025 is an endurance game. dUAW in gaming sits around 4.8–5.8M, competing with DeFi and AI. In a post-hype era, real value must come from IP, characters, items, lore, world building, and communities that can travel between experiences and survive beyond one game.

• IP as decentralized property. The concept of “De-IP” frames NFTs as programmable ownership rights: usage, licensing, and revenue shares encoded in smart contracts, removing manual negotiation friction and enabling remix and collaboration at internet scale.

II. The Legal Reality: Minting ≠ IP Strategy

• Licensing is the hardest part. Without standardized NFT licenses, creators and users are often unclear about rights (commercial use, derivatives, etc.), slowing innovation and breeding disputes. Making licenses programmable speeds creation and safeguards participants.

• CC0 isn’t always the answer. CC0 maximizes remix potential -> great for memetics, but not all IP should be unbounded. Programmable IP models let creators define licensing, revenue splits, and usage rules inside the contract => think “SAFE for IP”.

III. Nika Labs’ IP Vision

At Nika Labs, our vision for IP is multi‑universe and multi‑game, spanning Hot Spring, Cozy Willow, Archer Hunter, and Kawaii Puzzle. We treat characters, items, and player narratives as dynamic assets with lifecycles. They persist, evolve, and generate value across different gaming environments. In essence, IP is not static art; it’s a composable economic vehicle on-chain.

=> For eg, Cozy Willow is based on the IP and mechanics of Hot Spring to be able to become a separate entity but create a sense of familiarity and cross economy (Spotlighted by @ProAboveMe)

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Evidence shows that programmable IP where metadata, licenses, royalties, and copyright controls are embedded directly into the NFT’s smart contract => represents a significant evolution from collectible NFTs to truly dynamic IP assets.

This programmable approach gives creators the power to define terms like usage rights, revenue splits, and remix conditions within the token’s code, essentially creating a “SAFE for IP” structure — aligned with what Story Protocol terms “Programmable IP”.

This approach lets us:

• Provide clear provenance and automatic revenue share execution.

• Enable cross‑game asset use: characters or items that unlock new lore or income in another title.

• Dynamically manage IP (e.g., increasing rarity, unlocking exclusive rights) as the same NFT travels through different games.

Together, these capabilities transform IP into an evolving, composable digital asset. Not locked to one game, but fluid across experiences.

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IV. How On-Chain IP Pulls the Ecosystem Forward

1. Cross-game asset utility, a character can “moonlight” in another game, building history and reputation on-chain, which in turn unlocks derivative rights (e.g., merch or media use).

2. Automated revenue distribution. Remix, mods, media, and derivative works can automatically split revenue between owners, studios, and creators.

3. Cross-community amplification shared IP means new content in one game boosts the engagement of others.

4. Risk insulation if one game sunsets, the IP lives on in others or in community-generated content.

V. Sei’s Role in Our IP Strategy

Sei is not just a settlement layer in our stack, it is the backbone that makes our on-chain IP vision function at a level acceptable to traditional gamers. For Hot Spring, Cozy Willow, Archer Hunter, and Kawaii Puzzle, the majority of our audience comes from Web2 backgrounds, with tens of millions of cumulative downloads.

This audience has been conditioned for instantaneous feedback loops, zero patience for transaction friction, and an expectation that “what you click is what you get” whether it’s starting a level, claiming a reward, or customizing a character.

Sei addresses three core demands that are critical for bringing these players into Web3 without breaking their expectations.

• Speed & finality: sub-400ms block times mean licensing, transfers, and royalty actions happen invisibly in the background, in sync with the game loop.

• Throughput: gigagas performance handles peak loads for major events, limited-edition mints, or IP auctions without degradation.

• Gasless UX: removing transaction costs and wallet prompts at the user layer prevents the drop-offs that kill retention in traditional-gamer onboarding.

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Web2-scale founders are building on Sei. Most of their users don’t even know what CT is... and that's okay.

With seemingly constant all-time highs in onchain usage, a lot of people have asked me (fairly): “If there really are millions of monthly active users on Sei, why aren’t

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If Sei is the “physics engine” of our on-chain IP ecosystem, then our games are the worlds where that physics plays out. Without Sei’s speed, throughput, and gasless UX, the vision of portable, programmable, player-owned IP across multiple live titles would either feel clunky or be outright impossible to deliver to Web2-native audiences.

By pairing Sei’s infrastructure with our design philosophy, we are closing the gap between blockchain’s potential and mainstream gaming’s expectations.

VI. Market Context: The Return of Crypto Gaming

Search trends show “crypto gaming” interest climbing again, surpassing DeFi in recent months. The difference?

This time, success depends on product quality and economic design, not speculation.

Gaming is competing head-to-head with DeFi and AI in user activity meaning on-chain IP with tangible value is the differentiator.

SCao

@0xstevencao

In 2021, gaming was all about hype, tokens, and unsustainable loops.

Now in 2025, it’s about retention, UX, and real players. This cycle, the story is different.

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VII. Our Implementation Roadmap

• Unified IP base: standardized metadata, on-chain event hooks, and license profiles across all titles.

• UGC + Creator Economy: tools for asset/lore creation, instant license setup, and revenue split templates, feeding directly into live ops and events.

• Cross-game quests: linked missions that evolve IP history and unlock new rights.

• IP analytics: tracking IP lifetime value (LTV), usage frequency, licensing revenue, and memetic spread.

VIII. End of Thread

If 2021 was the age of tokens, 2025+ must be the age of IP. Tokens fluctuate by the day, but IP carries history and communities have memory.

When IP is defined on-chain, licensed programmatically, and travels fluidly between games -> its value compounds, not decays.

Nika Labs will continue to prove this with real products: @hotspring_HQ, Cozy Willow, @archerhunter_HQ, @kawaiipuzzle_HQ built for discerning Web2 audiences, running on Sei to meet UX standards, and powering an IP economy where creators, studios, and players all win.

Our IP vision at Nika Labs transforms intangible digital collectibles into living, programmable assets. By embedding licensing, copyright, and revenue logic into NFTs, we create portable IP with inherent economic rules. This allows characters and items to accrue lore, value, and income across games.

Through cross-game utility, automated royalty splits, community amplification, and IP longevity beyond single game lifecycles, on-chain IP becomes a cornerstone of sustainable ecosystems. Academically, interoperability studies and retention-focused models like ServerFi underscore how on-chain IP truly enables resilient creative economies.