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The Web3 developers behind the popular ethereum (eth) nft game, Parallel, are transitioning to Solana (SOL) for their next project, Colony.
The survival simulation crypto game is powered by artificial intelligence (ai) and is based on the Solana blockchain.
According to a March 14 report White paper Published by Parallel Studios, the Solana-powered game “expands the boundaries of ai agents in blockchain, gaming, and even general-purpose contexts.”
“Colony breaks new ground by incorporating continuous learning capabilities into games, and its ai avatar architecture enables unique personalities and worldviews,” the company says.
Here's why: The team claims that the game will introduce players to autonomous ai-powered agents that evolve and make decisions on their own. Players start their agents by answering initial questions to establish their core personality traits, but agents can progressively develop their own goals and behaviors over time.
While homeowners can offer suggestions to their agents, compliance is not guaranteed. This introduces a science fiction-like element: agents may interpret suggestions differently or reject them due to evolving objectives.
To earn crypto rewards, players must have an nft avatar. While there will be a 'free play' option, these users will not be eligible to receive 'PRIME' rewards, item retention, unique nft minting, or external item transfers. However, all players, even those using the free version, will need to cover the costs associated with the large language model (LLM) that powers the ai.
As noted in the whitepaper, players are still required to provide funds to cover fees associated with their agent's use of the underlying LLMs during gaming sessions. This mirrors the structure of the full version of Colony, where players fund their avatars' LLM calls with deposited funds.
The whitepaper further highlights the dynamic interaction between users and their avatars within the Colony ecosystem.
Users can suggest actions to their avatars, who respond considering their goals, occasionally diverging from the owner's suggestions if they conflict. This process may involve owners persuading or negotiating with their avatars to complete tasks.
The Colony framework will build on existing Parallel Avatar NFTs on ethereum, with additional digital collectibles planned to be minted on Solana. The game will incorporate a “breeding” mechanism reminiscent of Axie Infinity's creature spawns to spawn more agents.
Players will use the PRIME token, connected from ethereum to Solana, for in-game transactions and rewards. Parallel Studios aims to release a public alpha version of Colony in Q4 2024 or Q1 2025.
With developments underway, players can expect more updates and details in the coming months, increasing anticipation for this ambitious ai-powered crypto game on Solana.
Art ownership through nft
Solana has become a major player in the nft market by offering a platform that democratizes art ownership, unlocks revenue streams, and promotes financial inclusion globally.
With over 14 million wallets having held an nft on Solana, with a low cost of minting an nft of $0.00011, its high yield and low fees make it attractive to nft creators and collectors.
The platform's nft standard and minting program offer extensive customization and support across the ecosystem, allowing creators to focus on their artwork rather than developing new smart contracts.
Furthermore, Solana's price performance has been marked by significant volatility, with recent corrections following a period of notable performance. After reaching an all-time high of $258.93 in November 2021, Solana experienced fluctuations, falling as low as $23.49 in July 2021 before rising again in the second half of the year.
As of February 24, non-fungible token (nft) sales on the Solana network have exceeded $5 billion in total volume. According to data from CoinGecko, Solana (SUN) is trading at $179.65 at the time of writing, representing a price tilt of over 820% over the past year.
