{"signature": "0x3a660f6a8f1e3a59e3bf3513b1c601b0347a947ed1cc233027eeaf652939b65e517ebba8a8cf8ee589eb15a14a34e83870557fd9644000a3e4a2afe7b5948dec1c", "application": {"round": "0x3E93205B786796Cf7Ea70404E89c7dda3b84D07a", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "shanny@playfriends.gg", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "shyn_schy", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://github.com/PlayFriends-gg", "hidden": false, "question": "Project GitHub Repo", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://discord.com/invite/playfriendsgg", "hidden": false, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "PlayFriends is applying for the 1st time.", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you participated in a previous Gitcoin Grants Round? If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile associated with previous rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Playfriends advances the OSS ecosystem through strategic community-driven initiatives that bridge Web2 and Web3 gaming communities, fostering education, collaboration, and open-source innovation. Below are specific examples of how our platform enhances and expands the ecosystem:\n\n1. Bridging Web2 and Web3 Communities\nPlayfriends serves as a gateway for Web2 users to engage with Web3 technologies, introducing blockchain principles and decentralized tools to a broader audience. By integrating educational programs and collaborative events with Web3 projects, we empower users to explore open-source frameworks, smart contracts, and decentralized governance models. For instance:\n\nWorkshops and Tutorials & AMAs: Hosted in partnership with Web3 projects, these sessions demystify blockchain development, NFT creation, and decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanics, aligning with OSS values of transparency and accessibility.\n\n2. Community-Driven Open-Source Innovation\nPlayfriends prioritizes inclusive community building, leveraging gaming as a catalyst for collaboration. By fostering connections between developers, gamers, and Web3 enthusiasts, we encourage the adoption of OSS principles:\n\nOpen-Source Toolkits: Inspired by platforms like Sequence and GameSwift, we advocate for modular, developer-friendly APIs that simplify Web3 integration, enabling creators to build interoperable, blockchain-based features.\n\n3. Expanding OSS Adoption via Gamified Engagement\nPlayfriends’ gamified social model, including virtual gifting, LFG matching, and voice chat rooms. Provides a low-barrier entry point for users to engage with OSS tools. For example:\n\nPlay-to-Earn (P2E) Mechanics: By integrating tokenized rewards (e.g., Diamonds) and NFTs, we mirror Web3 platforms like NEXUS, which incentivize participation in decentralized economies while promoting OSS-aligned asset ownership.\n\nGamified Web3 experience:\nBy implementing features like missions, XP, and token rewards, Playfriends gamifies the Web3 experience, encouraging sustained engagement with blockchain technologies.\n\nHybrid Wallet:\nThe platform's integration with hybrid wallet solution enables users to manage digital assets across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems, further blurring the lines between traditional and blockchain-based gaming.\n\n4. Fostering Interoperability and Scalability\nPlayfriends supports cross-chain compatibility and scalable solutions, critical for OSS growth in Web3 gaming:\n\nMulti-Chain Support: Inspired by AstarFarm and Mythos Chain, we prioritize interoperability, in the midst of working towards ensuring seamless integration with Ethereum, Polkadot, and other ecosystems to reduce fragmentation.\n\nConclusion\n\nPlayfriends contributes to the OSS ecosystem by democratizing access to Web3 tools, promoting open-source collaboration, and aligning with decentralized governance principles. Through education, community-driven events, and gamified engagement, we empower users to embrace OSS frameworks, fostering innovation and inclusivity in the gaming and blockchain sectors.\n\nThis response emphasizes actionable impact, strategic partnerships, and alignment with OSS values, positioning Playfriends as a catalyst for ecosystem growth.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute to the growth of the OSS ecosystem? Please provide specific examples of how your application enhances or expands the current ecosystem.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Playfriends is a social platform designed to connect gamers and foster meaningful interactions through voice chat and gaming-related activities. Its features include:\n\n1. Live Voice Chat Rooms\nFacilitates real-time voice communication, allowing users to engage with gamers and new friends in interactive chat rooms.\n\n2. Gamer Matching\nHelps users find gaming partners for casual or competitive play, addressing the \"Looking for Group\" (LFG) challenge commonly faced by multiplayer gamers.\n\n3. Community Building\nProvides a friendly environment where users can meet new people, make friends, and socialize with others who share an interest in gaming.\n\n4. Virtual Gifting\nEnables users to express themselves with personalized virtual gifts, enhancing interactions and creating memorable moments during chats and gameplay.\n\n5. Inclusive Design\nWelcomes diverse users, promoting a community where individuals can connect regardless of background or gaming experience.\n\nHow Playfriends is Differentiated?\n\nPlayfriends sets itself apart from other social and gaming platforms through its unique combination of features tailored specifically for gamers:\n\n1. Gaming-Focused Socialization\nUnlike general-purpose social platforms, Playfriends is built around the needs of gamers, emphasizing real-time collaboration and interaction in voice chat rooms.\n\n2. Integrated Virtual Gifting\nThe ability to send personalized virtual gifts adds a layer of gamification to social interactions, making it more engaging than traditional chat apps.\n\n3. Targeted Gamer Matching\nPlayfriends directly addresses the LFG challenge by helping users find compatible teammates for both casual and competitive gaming, a feature not commonly available on broader social platforms.\n\n4. Community-Driven Design\nThe platform fosters inclusivity and organic connections rather than relying on algorithm-driven feeds or passive content consumption.\n\nBy combining these elements, Playfriends offers a distinctive experience that bridges the gap between gaming and social networking, creating a space for both entertainment and meaningful relationships.", "hidden": false, "question": "What features or use cases does your dApp/App present? How is it differentiated?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Playfriends is strategically positioned to advance its mission of bridging Web2 and Web3 gaming communities through scalable infrastructure, educational initiatives, and community-driven innovation. Below is our roadmap for further development, aligned with the grant’s objectives and our TGE in Q2 2025:\n\n1. Core Development Priorities\n\n1.1. Web3 Integration & On-Chain Activity\nEnhanced Blockchain Infrastructure:\n\nMulti-Chain Support: Expand interoperability with Ethereum, Solana, and Polkadot ecosystems to reduce fragmentation and enable seamless cross-chain transactions.\n\nOn-Chain Gaming Mechanics: Integrate tokenized rewards (e.g., $FRENS) and NFTs into gameplay, incentivizing users to engage in on-chain activities like staking, governance, and asset trading.\n\nHybrid Wallet Integration: Leverage MPC (Multi-Party Computation) technology to streamline Web2/Web3 asset management, ensuring secure, user-friendly access to decentralized applications (dApps) and traditional platforms.\n\n1.2. Cross-Platform Social Features\nUnified Social Graph: Adopt frameworks like Epic Online Services to unify friend lists and social interactions across platforms (e.g., Steam, mobile), mirroring PlayFab’s focus on multiplayer server resilience and cross-platform play.\n\nVoice Chat Optimization: Improve latency and reliability for live voice rooms ensuring high-quality interactions during gaming sessions.\n\n1.3. Educational Programs & Web3 Partnerships\nWorkshops & Collaborative Events: Partner with Web3 projects to host tutorials on blockchain development, NFT creation, and decentralized governance.\n\nExample: Co-develop a “Build Your Own DAO” workshop, aligning with PlayFab’s PlayFab Copilot model for guided learning.\n\nWeb3 Onboarding: Simplify user transitions from Web2 to Web3 via just-in-time learning and gamified tutorials, reducing friction for new adopters.\n\nConclusion\n\nPlayfriends’ roadmap prioritizes scalable Web3 integration, cross-platform unity, and community education, directly aligning with the grant’s goals of fostering OSS growth and Web3 adoption. By leveraging grant funds to advance these initiatives, we will position Playfriends as a bridge between gaming and decentralized ecosystems, ensuring a successful TGE and long-term ecosystem resilience.", "hidden": false, "question": "What are your plans for further development, and how will the grant funds be used to achieve these goals?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Playfriends integrated blockchain by accepting multiple payment systems. ", "hidden": false, "question": "For any project deploying smart contracts on blockchain networks, please list all your deployer addresses and their corresponding blockchain networks. Use this format for each entry: [deployer_address], [chain_id]—for example, 0x123abc..., 42161 (This represents a deployer address on the Arbitrum network). 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Our platform serves as a safe haven for self-expression, allowing users to explore communities, share passions, and interact freely, without fear of judgment or limitation.\n\nRedefining the social experience for gamers, Playfriends offers a rewards-driven, voice-enabled platform where players can meet, play, and collaborate with others worldwide. With a community-centric approach, users are celebrated and rewarded for their engagement, fostering a dynamic ecosystem that encourages active participation and community growth.\n\nPlayfriends bridges the worlds of gaming and social networking by combining the immersive potential of Web 3.0 with the joy of community. We believe gaming reaches its true potential when shared, and our mission is to empower players everywhere to discover, connect, and build communities in an engaging and inclusive space.\n\nJoin us, and experience the power of playing with friends— Playfriends.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "PlayFriends-gg", "projectTwitter": "playfriends_gg"}, "recipient": "0x52e863e8c137b567c425e4f6babdf8f1f9d00f03"}}