I don't know how much everyone usually plays games, for example those AAA masterpieces with great graphics. Do you have the same feeling as I do?
Watching others have fun makes me want to try it too, then I checked the setup, just the graphics card costs several thousand, so I gave up, haha!
Not only is the hardware expensive, but even if you want to try cloud gaming, it either lags unbearably or the monthly subscription is too expensive. After playing a few times, you regret spending the money. I guess players are all like this; when the equipment can't keep up, you can only watch others have fun.
But now it’s convenient, the project @playonshaga has come out, solving quite a few problems. Friends who like to play can follow and take a look:
1: First, let's take a look at what Shaga is?
Its gameplay is quite interesting: it turns personal gaming computers into nodes in the network. For example, if you have a decent gaming laptop that is mostly idle while you are at work or school, at Shaga, this idle computer can be put to use — providing computing power to other players.
It does not rely on traditional central servers, using P2P technology and special algorithms to allow data to travel closer and the network to respond faster. No matter what device you use to play Web3 games, you can have a low-latency and smooth experience, while also making cloud gaming more convenient and efficient, with a hint of community flavor.
2: Shaga specifically did these few things
1) Gather idle gaming computers from players around the world and create a network: If you have a good gaming computer, during the day when you're at work or school and not using it, you can contribute its computing power for other players to use, and you can earn money yourself.
2) Let gaming be smooth: It relies on a peer-to-peer method, where data comes from nodes closer to you, making it much faster than traditional servers, resulting in more responsive gaming and a better experience.
3) Any device can play: There's no need to buy an expensive gaming PC; you can play those Web3 games through Shaga on your phone, tablet, or regular computer. For example, when traveling, you can smoothly play large AAA games on your phone and enjoy anytime.
4) There are rewards: Those who contribute their computer processing power can earn money based on how much they contribute and how long it is used by others to play games on your node. Players can also receive rewards by completing tasks and achieving goals while playing, making the network more active and able to run smoothly.
Three: What benefits can haga bring?
1) For players:
No more spending a fortune on expensive devices; you can play those high-quality games on regular devices like smartphones and tablets, allowing more people to keep up.
Playing is more enjoyable - it doesn't lag much, the graphics are smooth, the response is quick, and you can get more immersed in the game. Especially when playing competitive games, if the controls are smooth, your skill level can improve, and naturally, the fun increases.
Moreover, while playing, you can also earn some money, for example, by completing tasks to receive rewards. The game is not only fun but also has some practical benefits.
2) For those who have a computer:
The gaming computer that's been idle at home can finally be used to make some money. It was just sitting there, but now it can generate some value, and the equipment isn't just sitting idly.
3) For the gaming industry:
Can help push cloud gaming forward, bringing new ways and ideas for the industry to make money. Its model, which does not rely on central servers, can reduce the operational costs of games and encourage everyone to come up with new tricks. Perhaps this could lead to more new games and new gameplay.
Four: What is the background of Shaga's team and how is the financing?
The team behind the Shaga project is quite reliable, with several co-founders and a chief operating officer, each possessing their own expertise. Whether it's technology, operations, or understanding the industry, they are all quite competent.
They are well-versed in the gaming industry and sensitive to new technologies, focusing all their efforts on Shaga. The team includes many blockchain experts, network engineers, and game developers, all of whom are experienced and knowledgeable, providing a solid foundation for the project.
The financing has been smooth as well, starting in December 2023 with raising 800,000 USD, and then another 3.3 million in June 2024, later IOSG Ventures also invested 4 million, totaling 5 million USD raised in 2024.
This money is mainly used for technology development, hiring people, and marketing, helping Shaga to improve the decentralized cloud gaming network, enhance user experience, and expand market share.
Moreover, industry bigwigs, such as the founder of Helium and the co-founder of Solana, have all personally invested money, indicating that this project is indeed favored by many experts.
There are quite a few partners, such as IOSG Ventures, Everyrealm, and Amber Group. They not only provide funding but also offer significant assistance in terms of strategy and market resources.
There is also collaboration in the gaming industry, working together to explore new gameplay and new models for cloud gaming, aiming to provide users with more quality content. For example, the "Shaga in Action" creator event in collaboration with Star Atlas has a reward pool of $100,000, attracting many participants and also raising awareness about Shaga.
Five: The activities organized by Shaga are attended according to headcount.
The activities organized by Shaga are quite interesting. Take the GLOB 3.0 event for example; players can earn rewards whether they are playing games, hosting, or interacting with others.
Here, you can clearly see your task progress and always know what players around the world are doing, which instantly boosts the sense of participation among community members.
There is also the Shaga in Action creator event in collaboration with Star Atlas that was mentioned before. The reward pool is so high that it has attracted many creators to participate and has also made more people aware of Shaga.
Six: What is Shaga's token all about?
Shaga's token code is $SHAG, and there is an important announcement: it will be launched through Metaplex presale on August 20.
At this time, the community has achieved quite a bit - over 200,000 hours of streaming time, more than 420,000 wallet connections, and over 790,000 people worldwide are still waiting, which shows how much everyone is looking forward to it.
Moreover, the Shaga ecosystem is a cycle: users, nodes, and traffic are tied together. The more people there are, the greater the traffic, which increases the demand for tokens. When the tokens are officially generated, their value will be linked to actual resource usage and bandwidth consumption, providing a relatively stable value basis.
Unlike those projects tied to hardware, Shaga has a low entry barrier, no additional equipment purchase is required, and anyone with a computer can become a provider. The network can grow rapidly, and the token consumption is high, which provides a more solid value support.
Seven: What does Shaga's future plan look like?
1) Technically: Continue to optimize the peer-to-peer architecture and algorithms to further reduce latency, stabilize the network, and speed up game loading. We will also try more advanced encryption technologies to better protect user data and privacy.
2) In terms of games: We will collaborate with more developers and publishers to add a variety of different types of games, whether they are VR games or large-scale online role-playing games, we want to gradually incorporate them to meet the preferences of different players.
3) In the market: We will expand to more countries and regions, building a global cloud gaming network to attract more people. We will cooperate with local partners to adapt to the market demands and regulations in various places, making more people aware of Shaga.
4) Ecologically: Make user rewards more substantial, organize more community activities, such as online gaming competitions, player interactions, etc., to encourage everyone to stay in the community, support each other, and make the entire cloud gaming ecosystem lively and bustling.
In conclusion, Shaga is quite practical; it doesn't ask you to spend more money, but rather finds ways for everyone to spend less while enjoying better games, and also allows idle resources to be put to use.
If you also feel that the threshold for playing games is too high, you might as well check out its GLOB platform (
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