Building an Autonomous World Based on Bitmap
The vision and foundation of our Bitmap-Based Autonomous World
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The vision and foundation of our Bitmap-Based Autonomous World
Last updated
Each new computing paradigm has historically unlocked a new set of possibilities for games:
Transistors, microprocessors, TVs — the concept of a computer game
PCs — expansion of gaming categories to include strategy and simulation
Internet — multiplayer
Social-web — social-network games
Mobile — casual games
VR — Spatial
The blockchain is no exception. The rise of fully on-chain games and the concept of Autonomous Worlds signify a native blockchain gaming paradigm. According to a paper by gubsheep, fully on-chain games are characterized by:
Game data's source of truth being the blockchain.
Game logic and rules implemented via smart contracts.
Development aligned with open ecosystem principles.
Client-agnostic deployment.
Incorporation of digital assets with real-world value.
So what exactly are Autonomous Worlds?
The concept, proposed by 0xparc's Ludens on August 3, 2022, defines a World as a container for entities and a coherent internal ruleset governing their behavior. When this system of entities and rules springs to life, it becomes a World.
This vision is the Holy Grail in the FOCG domain, representing not just a game but a serious, bona fide on-chain world—a creation of collective narrative, rooted in blockchain's:
Immutability.
Permissionless composability.
Decentralization.
Loot stands as a pioneer in this realm, with its black-background, white-text NFTs unlocking the door to blockchain game composability. We continue to see numerous active projects built around it, forming the Lootverse.
Then comes the unexpected new wave of innovation.
Within the past year, the BTC ecosystem has seen explosive innovations, and the emergence of Bitmap has been a notable outcome. As a system for numbering BTC transaction blocks, it fully embodies decentralization, composability, and immutability.
Bitmap has become the seed and source for the growth of Autonomous Worlds within the BTC ecosystem. An increasing number of protocols and developers are building around Bitmap, with the BRC-420 protocol and its recursive inscriptions beginning to construct a content ecosystem.
Standing at the forefront of Autonomous Worlds is Bitzarrd, a web3 game studio dedicated to exploring, creating, and defining these worlds. With the innovative advancements in the BTC ecosystem, particularly the inceptions of Bitmap and the BRC-420 protocol, we seek to utilize these foundational elements to craft our digital reality in these Autonomous Worlds.
On this envisioned journey, each participant is not just a player but a creator and storyteller within this emerging digital landscape. We are not just game developers; we are builders heading towards the creation of the Bitverse.
Our goal is to transcend the gaming domain, providing a collection of collective stories and experiences as substantial and real as the blockchain itself. Together with all participants, we're building an extensive Bitverse.
