Blockchain, Game

404War

A blockchain game where adventure thrives in the unknown

Client

Confidential

Duration

2 months

Introduction

404War is a gaming product that aims to create immersive and adventurous digital realms for players to explore, master new skills, and discover hidden communities.

Challenges

404War aims to deliver a seamless and engaging gaming experience. However, several challenges stood in the way of achieving this goal:

– Scalability of decentralized components: Managing and scaling blockchain-related data and interactions (Solidity, The Graph, Infura IPFS) to support a growing player base and complex in-game economies can be challenging.

– Real-time data synchronization: Ensuring consistent and real-time data flow between traditional backend services (Lambda serverless, NodeJS) and decentralized components (The Graph, IPFS) for dynamic game states and user interactions.

– Performance and latency of decentralized storage: Relying on IPFS for in-game assets might introduce latency issues, impacting the overall responsiveness and user experience, especially with large or frequently accessed files.

Solutions

To overcome the challenges, Hola Tech adhered to the best practices. Key components of the solution included:

– Implement a robust and scalable architecture that seamlessly integrates centralized and decentralized technologies, ensuring high performance and low latency for all game operations.

– Optimize data synchronization mechanisms between the NodeJS backend, MongoDB Atlas, and The Graph to provide real-time updates and a consistent game state across all platforms.

– Develop efficient IPFS content delivery strategies to minimize latency for in-game assets, potentially exploring caching solutions or a hybrid storage approach.

Featured numbers

– Supported 50,000+ concurrent players during peak hours.

– Achieved 99.9% uptime across all game services.

Results

The implemented system successfully met 404War’s requirements for scalability, performance, and security in a decentralized gaming environment. The platform has significantly enhanced the player experience by ensuring smooth, low-latency gameplay and reliable access to in-game assets and blockchain interactions. 404War has empowered players to deeply engage with the game’s unique mechanics, fostering a vibrant community with over 50,000 active players. This demonstrates 404War’s success in providing a stable and immersive solution for the next generation of decentralized gaming.