June has been filled with groundbreaking updates and significant enhancements aimed at enriching the user experience and expanding our vibrant community. Here’s a more detailed look at what we’ve accomplished throughout this month and what’s coming next.
New Releases: Bringing WEB3 Gaming to the General Public
In-game Marketplace
We are thrilled to announce the launch of one of the most anticipated features: zkRace In-game Marketplace, fully powered by the $ZERC token. This marketplace is a game-changer for zkRace, providing players with a seamless platform to trade zkRace NFTs without gas fees, significantly boosting the utility of $ZERC within our ecosystem.
Simplified onboarding means new users can jump straight into the action, buying assets directly in-game and participating in races immediately. While the elimination of gas fees makes transactions smoother and more cost-effective, encouraging more trading activity and interaction within the community.
Additionally, the marketplace significantly boosts the utility of $ZERC tokens, providing a solid foundation for the zkRace economy and incentivizing more players to hold and use $ZERC.
Whether you’re buying or selling, the intuitive interface ensures a hassle-free experience, so what are you waiting for? Start trading now 👉 https://zkrace.com/marketplace/horses
Referral Program
Another exciting development this month is the launch of the zkRace Referral Program.
This initiative allows players to invite friends and earn $ZERC, thus incentivizing community growth. The referral program is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, allowing players to easily share their unique referral links with friends, family, and fellow gamers.
By participating in the referral program, players can continuously earn $ZERC tokens based on their friends’ activities, such as race and tournament participation, marketplace purchases, sugar purchases, and horse renaming and breeding. This ongoing reward system ensures that players are consistently motivated to invite new members to the zkRace community, driving further engagement and growth.
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In addition to earning $ZERC tokens, the referral program also helps to build a stronger and more connected community. Players who refer their friends contribute to the expansion of the zkRace ecosystem. The referral program is a win-win for everyone involved! More details 👉 https://zkrace.medium.com/introducing-zkrace-referral-program-invite-friends-earn-zerc-3f8d2b46e0cc
Race Intro
This month we’ve also launched the zkRace Race Intro feature, designed to elevate the racing experience for our community.
Before each race, players can now showcase their NFT horses and Jockeys along with their detailed statistics. This feature not only enhances the visual appeal of races but will also allow participants to flaunt their team affiliations and sponsor logos prominently displayed on Jockey Silks.
Whether you’re streaming races or simply engaging as a viewer, the Race Intro feature enriches the viewing experience, adding a layer of excitement and personalization to every racing event.
Visit https://zkrace.com/races to see the new Race Intro feature.
3rd Party Integrations
This month, we’ve achieved significant milestones in our partnerships, reducing entry barriers and improving accessibility for our existing and potential players.
Transak’s fiat-to-$ZERC on-ramp
Our partnership with Transak marks a significant step toward mass adoption by introducing a fiat-to-$ZERC on-ramp.
This integration allows players to purchase $ZERC tokens using Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and over 20 other payment methods, making zkRace accessible to individuals from non-crypto backgrounds. By streamlining the entry process, new players can quickly join zkRace without leaving the game, simplifying their introduction to the ecosystem.
By removing the barriers, zkRace can attract a diverse range of players, driving player growth and increasing the overall demand for $ZERC tokens, benefiting the entire community.
OKX Wallet for Enhanced Platform Accessibility
We’ve teamed up with OKX wallet to further enhance accessibility for our community. Players can now connect their OKX wallet to the zkRace platform. The integration of OKX wallet is set to broaden our user base and make zkRace more inclusive, offering a versatile and user-friendly gaming experience for all players.
Enhancing Existing Features
We have introduced additional rewards for Equipment Races, aimed at making these races even more attractive and rewarding for participants. This feature allows us to add $ZERC tokens, Sugar Cubes, or any in-game NFTs as rewards for participants.
Additional rewards for Equipment Races not only enhance player engagement but also add more depth and strategy to the gameplay, encouraging continuous participation in races.
We also launched Tournaments V3, featuring two new tournament types: combined stage average best time and combined stage average worst time. These new formats take into account the horse’s performance across all stages, providing a more dynamic and competitive environment. By calculating the average time of all past runs, regardless of the stage, these tournaments offer a new layer of excitement and challenge.
Looking ahead, we’ll be working on exciting new additions that will significantly enhance Tournaments. We can’t wait to share more details with you soon!
Free Trial Mode: Getting Closer to the Launch
June also saw significant progress with the Free Trial Mode. We initiated community testing, inviting select members to explore this feature and provide feedback.
Our development team has been diligently analyzing the feedback to incorporate it into the final product, ensuring that the user experience is smooth, intuitive, and enjoyable. By refining the user interface, addressing any reported bugs, and implementing community suggestions, we aim to deliver a polished and engaging experience that exceeds player expectations.
The Free Trial Mode is more than just a standalone feature; it is a crucial component of our new Player Onboarding Strategy. By offering a free and easy way for new players to explore zkRace, we are simplifying the entry process and making it more accessible to a broader audience. Potential players will be able to freely learn about zkRace features & game mechanics, build confidence in the Free Trial Mode even after finishing the tutorial to join the full game without any hassle & even get rewarded!
Moving forward, we’ll be incorporating our community’s feedback and getting ready for the launch!
Cross-Chain Solution: Removing All Obstacles
We are also in the final stages of testing our cross-chain solution, which will enable $ZERC transactions across multiple networks within our platform, including Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum, and Polygon and later on — many others.
This cross-chain functionality is crucial for expanding our platform’s reach, enhancing $ZERC’s utility, and fostering a more interconnected gaming ecosystem. By allowing $ZERC to be used across various blockchain networks, we are lowering barriers to entry and creating a more inclusive and interconnected ecosystem.
We will continue to work on this feature and eagerly anticipate its impact on our game!
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 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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