I Build, Therefore I am. | Brain to Board with World Tycoon - Series 3, Episode 9.
Welcome to "I Build, Therefore I am," Series 3 - Brain to Board! Be set for a podcast ride where we dig deep into the nuts and bolts of Web3 through engaging technical discussions. This series brings Web3 architectures to life using a whiteboard teaching style to make even the most complex designs easy to relate with.
In this episode, Joao, our Lead Developer Advocate at Cartesi, is joined by Zach Prater, Founding Contributor of World Tycoon to talk about how this project, supported by the CGP, brings the classic SimCity game engine into the crypto era with real in-game economics and on-chain NFT ownership.
Zach will walk us through the core mechanics of World Tycoon, the game’s structure, its play-to-earn incentives, and how it’s leveraging Cartesi's rollup for a secure and scalable experience. This episode uncovers a unique perspective on building Web3 games – you won’t want to miss it!
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About World Tycoon:
World Tycoon is a fully on-chain city building game built on Cartesi, where players develop and construct cities using in-game funds, powered by novel cryptography and play-to-earn incentives. This project is inspired by the original SimCity engine launched back in 1989 by the legendary game designer, Will Wright. Follow on X to stay up to date.
About Cartesi:
Cartesi is a powerful modular blockchain protocol that supercharges the Web3 space. Cartesi equips developers with access to a full Linux environment through its native virtual machine and high-performance rollups designed to support next-generation dApps. Follow us on X or our other social channels to keep in the loop on news and developments.