Captains Log | First Hackathon, First Win

Embarking on our first hackathon journey was an exhilarating experience, akin to navigating uncharted space. The Viction Blockchain Hackathon was a challenging mission, and we emerged victorious in the Gaming Track with our project.

BuzzKill is an NFT-based play-to-earn (P2E) game where players stake unique bee NFTs in various hives to earn ERC20 honey tokens. The game is set on the planet Nectera, where players navigate through different terrains such as fire-volcano, ice, ocean, forest, and river. Each terrain hosts several hives, adding a strategic layer to the game. View the video demonstration here

Core Mechanics

Bee NFTs and Staking:

• Players mint and stake bee NFTs in different hives. The longer a bee is staked, the more honey tokens it accrues. Each hive has unique characteristics that influence token generation, providing both temporal and spatial earning mechanisms

Hive Characteristics:

• Hives are influenced by the number of bees staked and their unique traits. More bees in a hive mean more tokens earned by each staked NFT. Hives without queens miss out on lucrative Hive Collective $HONEY.

Resource Foraging:

• Players can forage for resources such as nectar, pollen, and sap in different terrains. These resources are essential for upgrading skills, maintaining bee energy, and conducting raids.

Raiding and Defense:

• Bees can raid rival hives to steal honey, adding an element of PvP interaction. Hive defense is crucial to protect against these raids, with skills and structures enhancing defensive capabilities.

Terrain Maps

• Hives can be located in a variety of different terrains such as fire, ice, ocean, forest, river and desert

Gameplay Elements

Hustle for $HONEY

• Players can choose their $honey-making style, whether through passive gains, macroeconomic strategies, or thrilling raids. Each bee has a daily energy limit, requiring strategic planning for maximum efficiency.
• Hive Collective $HONEY: Each hive has a collective pool of $honey. The more industrious the bees, the larger the share each bee receives. Players must guard their pool against raids.
• NFT Yields: Bees earn $honey based on their level. Upgrading skills and gaining XP enhance earnings. Players must maintain nectar levels to continue claiming rewards.

Raiding and Foraging

• Raiding allows bees to attack rival hives for $honey. Success depends on the bee's attack skills versus the hive's defense. Foraging is essential for gathering resources like nectar, pollen, and sap. These resources are vital for upgrades and maintaining hive productivity.

Skill Tree & Upgrades

• Each bee has a skill tree secured on the blockchain, featuring traits that can be upgraded. Skills include daily energy, loot mastery, regal defense, and nature’s bounty. Upgrades require pollen and XP, demanding strategic resource management.

Hives and Hive Management

• Hives can host up to 3 Queens and 55 Workers. Hive skills include defense, stealth, intelligence, and abundance. Constructing buildings like Sentry Towers, Barracks, and Universities enhances these skills, ensuring hive prosperity and protection.

Technical Implementation

Frontend Development

Honeycomb Hustle was developed using Next.js

Wallet Integration

• Implemented Web3 wallet integration for smooth transaction handling.

Interactive Interface

• Designed an intuitive interface for staking NFTs, viewing collections, and monitoring earnings.

NFT Minting and Marketplace

• Created a portal for minting new bee NFTs and a marketplace for trading them.

Backend and Smart Contracts

The backend and smart contracts were developed to manage the core game mechanics. Here are the primary contracts:

BuzzkillNFT Contract

• Implements the VRC725 standard.
• Functions for minting, burning, and managing bee NFTs.

Honey Token Contract

• Manages the ERC20 honey tokens.
• Functions for minting, burning, and transferring tokens.

HiveVaultV1 Contract

• Handles staking logic and reward distribution.
• Functions for staking/unstaking bees and claiming rewards.
• Manages traits and characteristics of different hives.

BeeSkills Contract

• Manages character traits for each NFT.
• Functions for upgrading traits and conducting raids.

Victory and Reflections

What a wild celestial ride that hackathon was! Winning the Gaming Track was a testament to exploring new Crypto alien cultures in the GameFi galaxy. The project showcased our ability to blend creative game design with robust blockchain development with our fellow GameFi extraterrestial friends. As we look forward to future missions,this victory serves as a powerful reminder of what we can achieve with a ddeep understanding of blockchain technology and an apetite for venturing out to uncharted galaxies. Stay tuned for more adventures from the blockchain cosmos!