ZKCandy is excited to announce the launch of the ZKcandy Voyage
public testnet, a major milestone in ZKcandy’s mission to create a
fast, low gas fee, and vibrant gaming ecosystem utilizing
cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof technology, powered by ZKsync.
ZK Chain Launched with Tremendous Community
Support
The public testnet launch comes off the back of a very
successful closed testnet campaign called the ZKcandy OG Voyage
that ran for 2 weeks prior.
ZKcandy is among the first ZK Chains to be up and running with a
publicly available testnet. ZK Chains are an interoperable network
of Layer 2 blockchains built on ZK Stack that make up the Elastic
Chain ecosystem pioneered by ZKsync.
The community’s support and engagement were instrumental in
making the testnet a tremendous success. The ZKcandy team expected
only 500 users to sign up for the closed testnet campaign
but more than 16,830 users signed up within 24
hours of ZKcandy announcing its closed testnet.
In order not to disappoint the community, the ZKcandy team
admitted as many users as possible for the closed testnet. Users of
the closed testnet played the one game featured with lots of
enthusiasm and helped ZKcandy test out its testnet. Additionally,
more than 45,000 registered users played the first game featured on
ZKcandy, BTFD Arcade. Full stats of the closed testnet are shared
below.
The Elastic Chain Improves Web3 Gaming
ZKcandy will become one of many ZK Chains built to meet the
unique needs of ZKcandy gamers. This will make it easy for
developers on ZKcandy to build games that are able to take full
advantage of all that the ZKsync technology enables. By being part
of the Elastic Chain ecosystem of fully interoperable ZK Chains,
the entirety of the ZKsync user base — from ZKsync Era and any
other ZK Chain — will be able to seamlessly enter the ZKcandy
ecosystem and take part in the growing gaming community.
ZKcandy Voyage Public Testnet: What You Need to
Know
The ZKcandy team is now ready to take the next big step with so
much encouragement from the community.
The ZKcandy Voyage Public Testnet is designed to stress-test our
system with the help of our community over a four-week period,
running from Septemeber 9, 2024, to October 9,
2024, to ensure a smooth and robust mainnet launch.
The community’s participation will play a crucial role in
refining the ZKcandy platform. Additionally, we seek gamers to play
some of our featured games to validate all features and
functionalities, allowing the ZKcandy team to fine-tune its gaming
ecosystem, and by engaging a broad user base it can identify and
rectify potential vulnerabilities.
Participants will be rewarded with exclusive Candy
Points and Voyager Pass
NFTs for their contributions. These NFTs will not
only offer a multiplier effect on calming tokens upon the Token
Generation Event (TGE) but also grant 10,000 Candy Points.
Voyager Pass NFT Giveaway
To help incentivise the community the ZKcandy team is giving
away 8,888 exclusive Voyager Pass
NFTs to early participants. These NFTs come with
unique benefits, including:
- 1.05x Multiplier
Effect when claiming tokens
- 10,000 Candy
Points for each NFT holder
How to Get A Voyager Pass NFT
There are two main ways to receive a Voyager Pass NFT:
- Galxe
Campaign: 7,000 NFTs will be distributed via a raffle
by completing social and on-chain tasks on the Galxe platform.
- Partner
Giveaways: 1,848 NFTs will be distributed by our
esteemed partner Holdstation for their promo campaign. Stay tuned
to their social platforms for details on how to participate and
win.
Users can join the Quest on Galxe to get their
NFT.
How to get Candy Points
To start earning points, users must sign up
at https://portal.zkcandy.io/ using an invite code. After
registering, each user will receive a unique invite
code that can be used eight times only. More codes can be
earned based on performance.
Here is a detailed article on how to earn candy points
Games for Campaign Participation
As a Campaign Participant, users will need to play ZKcandy
ecosystem games and climb the leaderboards to earn points. The
higher the rank, the more points they can earn. Here is the list of
available games:
- Sugar Rush: NFT
minting game where players collect rare Candy NFTs from a
mysterious vending machine. Each mint recharges the machine’s
battery, and players race to gather all eight candies before the
battery dies, earning a special Master Candy NFT as a reward.
- BTFDWTF: Social
arcade platform that has partnered with ZKcandy to bring engaging
games like Dinosaur Crash and CT Crash to the Testnet. Players can
earn “Chips” through daily check-ins or by purchasing them, with a
no-loss gaming experience that emphasizes timing and strategy.
- EVM Warfare:
Third-person shooter set in a dystopian future, offering intense
deathmatches and seamless blockchain integration. Players earn
rewards based on their performance, with special items for
leaderboard leaders.
- Choo Choo Spirits:
Competitive game where players control snake-like spirits,
collecting food to grow longer and outmaneuver rivals. The goal is
to reach the top of the leaderboard, with rewards given to the
highest scorers.
Quests
Users can also earn points by completing quests on our platform.
There are a few initial quests available now, and we plan to add
more social and on-chain quests as we move forward with the
campaign.
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Referral Program
ZKCandy’s referral program is a great way to earn points by
inviting friends to join ZKcandy ecosystem. Here’s how it
works:
Invite Friends: Users can share their unique
referral link. When someone joins using the link, they will receive
a welcome bonus of 150 points.
Earning More with Tiers: Users will also earn
points based on the activity of those you refer.
- 1st Tier Referral: Earn 10% of the
points user’s direct referrals earn.
- 2nd Tier Referral: Earn 5% of the
points that user’s referrals’ referrals earn.
Note: Upon sign-up, every user will be given
a unique invite code. Each code can only be
used eight times. Users may
also earn additional uses by achieving point-based
milestones. The more people you invite, the more points
you can accumulate through their participation!
Users can read more details about the referral program.
Campaign Timeline
- Campaign
Duration: 9 September 2024 – 9 October 2024
Joining the Voyage
To participate in the ZKcandy Voyage public testnet campaign,
users can visit ZKcandy’s portal (portal.zkcandy.io). By
participating, users will help shape the future of the ZKcandy
platform and enhance the future gaming experience.
About ZKcandy
ZKcandy is an Ethereum-based gaming network developed and
operated by iCandy, the largest game developer in Southeast Asia
with a track record of building 500+ games, 300M+ gamers, 750
employees, publicly traded on the ASX. This platform strategically
leverages ZK rollup technology powered by ZKsync, and is designed
specifically for gaming and meme entertainment within the ZKsync
Elastic Chain.
Stay Connected
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us on our social media channels. Your journey with ZKcandy is just
the beginning, and we are excited to embark on this adventure
together!
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