STEEM Blockchain-based P2E service- 'Cryptid Hunter' Steemit August Curator Application

1. Project Overview and July Curator Activities

After being selected as a Steemit Curator for July, Cryptid Hunter officially launched as a P2E service based on the STEEM blockchain. Originally built on the TON blockchain, the service focused on guiding TON users into the Steemit ecosystem.

• Total Participants to Date: 600+ users
• Steemit Account Support: Players can create Steemit accounts directly through the game, making onboarding easier for Web3 users.
• SP Support: All users were provided with the necessary SP to help them get started and lower entry barriers.
• TON → STEEM Migration Guidance: We actively guided TON-based users to Steemit usage and encouraged community engagement.

2. Impact on the STEEM Blockchain

Cryptid Hunter has made the following contributions to the Steemit ecosystem:

• Increased STEEM Utility:
  New users purchased STEEM via exchanges to make in-game payments, resulting in approximately 10,000 STEEM in real transaction volume.

• TON User Inflow:
  Users from the TON blockchain were introduced to Steemit and the STEEM ecosystem for the first time, with usage guides being actively shared in Korean communities.

• New Active Users:
  Many new users started participating in Steemit beyond the game itself, expanding into other communities and engaging with the platform.

3. Service Status and Ongoing Development

• Continual Updates:
  Since launch, we have been actively fixing bugs and implementing new systems based on player feedback.

• User-Driven Improvements:
  Communication via Discord and Steemit comments enables real-time adjustments and improvements.

• NOVA Token Utilization:
  We are exploring and testing how to utilize the NOVA token within STEEM’s ecosystem, which does not support smart contracts.

• Reward Pool Secured:
  We have secured approximately 4,000 STEEM as a reward pool, which will be distributed through various in-game systems.

• Shift to STEEM-Only Service:
  To focus on the STEEM blockchain, the TON-based service will be discontinued during August. All efforts will be concentrated on expanding and stabilizing the STEEM-based service.

4. Plans and Expectations for August

Feature Updates

• Expansion packs and new content will be added to improve player engagement.

Enhanced Onboarding for New Users

• More detailed guides on using Steemit and starting the game will be offered.
• We will also expand instructions on account creation and posting on Steemit.

Community Building

• We will promote missions and collaborative events to encourage user interaction.
• Daily posting and communication between users will be encouraged.

Promotion of New Service

• Cryptid TCG, a new service, is scheduled to launch in August.
• It will be promoted through a marketing campaign that will also highlight Steemit as part of the broader Web3 ecosystem, attracting more new users.

5. Conclusion

Cryptid Hunter provides tangible fun and rewards within the Steemit ecosystem and has contributed to the onboarding of new users and real utility for STEEM.
We have also been actively engaging with the community through posts that discuss the future direction of the Steemit ecosystem and how we can grow together.

While we acknowledge that there is still room for improvement, we believe that continued effort and collaboration will lead to great outcomes.
We will do our best to ensure that Cryptid Hunter becomes a leading blockchain game on the STEEM platform and continues to contribute meaningfully to its growth.