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Blockchain Play-to-Earn Game for blackthorn.ai

Services Covered:

Blockchain Development • Custom Software Development • Website Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

10 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 September 2024

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

87/100

Strong

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Client

blackthorn.ai

United Kingdom

Project Summary

Peiko built a blockchain-based play-to-earn game for an AI software development company (blackthorn.ai), handling the full development cycle including game logic, tokenomics, smart contracts, and frontend integration. The solution included NFT integration, Web3 wallet support, staking, and a React-based interface connected to real-time player data. The game launched successfully and showed strong early traction with positive user feedback.

Key Challenges

Develop a blockchain-based play-to-earn game that engages users and sustains an in-game economy.
Ensure seamless integration with crypto wallets and NFT marketplaces to enable true ownership of digital assets.
Deliver a scalable and secure backend capable of supporting thousands of concurrent users across multiple regions.

Project Deliverables

Web3 wallet integration (MetaMask)
NFT minting engine
Secure smart contracts for asset minting, reward distribution, and marketplace transactions
React-based game interface connected to real-time player data and blockchain state
Tokenomics and staking mechanics

Project Solution

Peiko executed the full development cycle to deliver a blockchain-based play-to-earn game. They designed game logic and tokenomics, implemented smart contracts for asset minting, reward distribution, and marketplace transactions, and integrated Web3 wallet functionality (MetaMask). Peiko also built a React-based frontend connected to real-time player data and ensured a scalable, secure backend to support thousands of concurrent users.

Project Outcome

The game successfully launched and gained strong early traction among users.
Engagement with NFT trading, token rewards, and staking showed consistent growth.
The platform operated smoothly with stable smart contract performance and high wallet connection reliability.
User feedback was positive, confirming strong UX and product-market fit.
All major deliverables were provided on time with responsive project management.

Platforms

Web
Web3
Blockchain

Tech Stack

React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The game successfully launched and gained strong early traction among users. Peiko demonstrated strong project management throughout the engagement, following an agile approach with clear sprint planning, regular updates, and transparent communication. The team delivered high-quality work on time.”
Anonymous
Executive
Date: 07/25/2025