Monthly Development Review: April 2024

zkRace
3 min readMay 2, 2024

April has been an exciting month full of big changes and improvements at zkRace (previously DeRace). We’ve been busy making the onboarding easier for new players to start and more enjoyable for everyone. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to and what you can expect as we keep moving forward with our new name and new ideas.

Rebranding to zkRace: A New Era Begins

April marks a milestone for our community as we officially transition from DeRace to zkRace. This rebranding isn’t just a change of name; it marks our transformation into a platform that is both — a game and an advanced zk-rollup infrastructure, which provides a foundation for other GameFi projects as well.

The introduction of $ZERC, succeeding $DERC, heralds a new phase of enhanced security and utility for our native token. The upcoming $ZERC is zkRace’s powerhouse token with massive utility fuelling both the game & zk-rollup Validium solution.

In conjunction with our rebranding, we’re finalizing the $ZERC single-sided staking contract, ensuring a smooth transition from $DERC to $ZERC. Our back-end preparations are focused on making this swap as seamless as possible for our users, with detailed announcements and guidelines to follow soon.

As zkRace continues to grow and evolve, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in GameFi, always with an eye towards enhancing our community’s experience and expanding the capabilities of our platform. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we build on this month’s progress and continue to innovate in the world of blockchain gaming.

More details about DeRace transition to zkRace: bit.ly/DeRace_going_zkRace

Free Trial Mode: enhancing the onboarding experience

We’ve spent this month optimizing our Free Trial Mode to make it even better, based on insights from our inner testing. We enhanced the user interface, streamlined navigation, and clarified in-game instructions. These adjustments are crucial in ensuring that new users have a smooth and engaging introduction to the game, setting the stage for them to become long-term players.

We didn’t stop at minor tweaks; the Free Trial Mode underwent a major overhaul to elevate the onboarding experience for new users. By refining every component — from load times to navigation ease — we’re committed to making the initial game experience as welcoming and intuitive as possible.

A sneak peek into the upcoming Free Trial Mode

To further enhance and expedite player onboarding, we focused on performance optimization of the Free Trial Mode. Our development team worked diligently to polish the game’s performance across various devices, ensuring a seamless and bug-free introduction for all new players.

NFT burn rates & Sugar Cubes: giving more utility

This month, we launched recalculated NFT asset burning rates, designed to foster a more sustainable and balanced in-game economy. This update is aimed at enhancing the utility of Sugar Cubes, making them more valuable and strategically important for asset management within the game. By fine-tuning the costs and rewards associated with NFT burning, we’re fostering a more active and engaging economic landscape.

Expanding the utility of Sugar Cubes further, we introduced the option for players to purchase Spin-the-Wheel spins using their Sugar Cubes. This addition offers players new ways to utilize their in-game rewards.

About zkRace

zkRace (formerly DeRace) is both the front-running NFT horse racing game and the world’s 1st cutting-edge zk-rollup infrastructure tailored for GameFi and soon powered by $ZERC token.

zkRace is more than just a game; it’s a paradigm shift in the Web3 gaming space at large. As we embrace our newfound identity and broader mission, we invite you to join us on this groundbreaking journey.

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zkRace

zkRace (formerly DeRace) is a front-running NFT horse racing game & world's 1st cutting-edge zk-rollup infrastructure tailored for GameFi, soon powered by $ZERC