<p>GameFi is one of the most promising sectors in this cycle. It serves as the key gateway for leading Web2 users into Web3 and plays a vital role in realizing the vision of onboarding one billion people into the Web3 ecosystem. Seraph: In the Darkness (or simply ‘Seraph’) stands out as the most groundbreaking Web3 game I’ve encountered. It integrates the rich economic ecosystem of Fantasy Westward Journey, the diverse dungeon mechanics of Dungeon &amp; Fighter, and the gameplay experience of Diablo. By successfully blending these elements, Seraph solves the “impossible trilemma” of Web3 gaming—playability, profitability, and accessibility—making it the must-play game of the year.</p><p>According to BusinessResearch, GameFi is projected to reach $90.51 billion by 2031, with 10–15x growth potential. While the sector has yet to take off in this bull market, high-quality games like Seraph are ready to capture the growing attention and traffic. For games that have not launched their TGE, early participation offers substantial rewards. Seraph’s airdrop system, based on player contributions, makes it an optimal choice for airdrop hunters and gaming enthusiasts.</p><p><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcsG37K1HwbTljn9ewkBXkuxUz4VbQY4qWtoMyhEmU4vo9a9eqjn75dCDqQOAh_-fLELXw2T5PkDXeIs0k7luDH3DRCnURGe9XnC1iAZ7Wq_p4loNCBPe2eWRySPbFx5naz-QEnJ77FSeu2P1ePSj8LLlAc?key&#61;6G6IHckZaC7KzanQaURcoA" /></p><h2 id="header-0">Current Challenges in GameFi</h2><p>The GameFi sector faces several significant challenges:</p><ul><li>High entry barriers: Complex operations and poor user experiences for beginners and non-Web3 users.</li><li>Limited playability: Many games lack depth and entertainment value.</li><li>Overreliance on Play-to-Earn incentives: Short game cycles that often lead to economic collapse.</li><li>Lack of low-cost, secure payment solutions.</li><li>Poor community building and weak consensus mechanisms.</li></ul><p>Seraph effectively addresses these pain points, making it a benchmark for future Web3 games.</p><p><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXegGIoBeZCdFUqpimAwYs6M8Qz8sOaV8BaJhbigpH_3Wk6zUChBao6_3L_vhckE481HnPM7KYUnVLo-qqqPBFxJO595aCIQNrlRdFryt14raCgPrgIzwrHd-_y2WPs4B3jfkGWiHsPdpzaScdKqTtcX99mY?key&#61;6G6IHckZaC7KzanQaURcoA" /></p><h2 id="header-1">Project Overview</h2><p>Seraph: In the Darkness is the world’s first 3D ARPG Loot Game on the blockchain, developed by Seraph Studio and incubated by Actoz Soft, a Korean gaming giant. Set in a dark medieval fantasy world, Seraph offers engaging Play-to-Earn mechanics with NFT loot, character development, and dungeon exploration. It also incorporates MMO elements such as AI companions, multiplayer teams, PVP rankings, and player marketplaces to enhance both gameplay and social interaction. At its core, the game creates an open and free economy, offering a fun, fair, and player-centric experience.</p><h2 id="header-2">About Actoz Soft</h2><p>Founded in 1996, Actoz Soft was one of Korea’s first-generation online game companies and went public on KOSDAQ in 2001. Known for hit titles like Millennium, Legend of MIR, and LaTale, the company has amassed over 600 million registered users worldwide.</p><p>The Seraph development team consists of over 60 members, including:</p><ul><li>Joseph Lim: Game producer with 20 years of experience in development and operations (projects: Legend of MIR, Dragon Nest).</li><li>Victor Kwon: Technical Director with over 20 years of game development experience.</li><li>Alan Chu: Blockchain Technical Director, previously at Amazon and Google, specializing in cryptography and security.</li><li>Ken Choung: Tokenomics expert responsible for designing Seraph’s economic system.</li></ul><p>With a solid team, stunning visuals, and innovative gameplay showcased during Season0 (S0), Seraph has already earned high praise. The upcoming Season1 (S1) is eagerly anticipated.</p><h2 id="header-3">Game Design</h2><p>1. Extensive and Diverse Gameplay</p><p>Seraph offers an expansive gaming experience with four character classes and ten equipment slots (weapons, armor, and accessories). Customization through charms and world rings, along with main quests, side quests, and dungeon challenges, creates varied gameplay.</p><p>2. Sustainable Economic Model</p><p>The game employs a seasonal structure, with significant consumption of Soul Spars to maintain a sustainable and stable economy.</p><p>3. User-Friendly Onboarding</p><p>Seraph’s integrated wallet and email registration lower entry barriers, ensuring secure asset management and easy access for new players.</p><p>4. Strong Community Engagement</p><p>Players contribute to the game’s development by creating unique player NFTs and participating in community governance through voting, fostering a collaborative ecosystem.</p><h2 id="header-4">Well-Designed Economic Model</h2><p><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe9A2gAW4qblXTtOk12ozdSvAvam9mWkpSBtMwo6C87uYGjyH4GDQdsSnbo8Cft125njYpruDMmO39SlcwGro--dWbhf0vENNgIQTR42bH8QlnEElHCNrmLYj6I_8pocMAYi5LQ7vf-GWBbJ15MbmeM6Zg?key&#61;6G6IHckZaC7KzanQaURcoA" />Soul Spars are the game’s primary consumable and circulating currency. They regulate the economy by controlling inflation and fueling the positive feedback loop. Players use Soul Spars to:</p><ol><li>Enter Chaos Dungeon (high-level dungeons).</li><li>Enhance Chaos Equipment and improve attributes to increase combat power.</li><li>Trade items in the marketplace.</li></ol><p>Seraph’s economy accommodates all player types, from free-to-play users and spenders to in-game merchants and Soul Spar hunters.</p><p>Here’s what Seraph’s economic model consumption looks like:</p><h2 id="header-5">Impressive Data Record</h2><p>During Season0 (Aug 22 – Sept 25), Seraph achieved several impressive milestones:</p><ul><li>Revenue exceeded $2 million.</li><li>Player count surpassed 90,000, with a peak of 7,500 concurrent players.</li><li>Seasonal NFT trading volume reached 2,600 ETH across 52,000 transactions.</li></ul><p>As of September 2024, Seraph’s total NFT trading volume has surpassed 17,000 ETH (worth $42 million), with 163,000 transactions.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://x.com/Seraph_global/status/1839925475785035847" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://x.com/Seraph_global/status/1839925475785035847</a></p><h2 id="header-6">Support from BNB Chain</h2><p><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdXqO_TTjWS7il5USxF2ZdN5KelX_22dLFDFvZbe3pJwbSjmshlHpudkPDPiOtXXTClEKVYv7Im4X9mCs7XIhvyQO9l3CLkHmeowg0hCjLGbktsM7hFz00XOBRkAGYK96DF2aq9mOLtrFgGNJHkGt7p6G__?key&#61;6G6IHckZaC7KzanQaURcoA" />Seraph has successfully migrated from Arbitrum to opBNB and joined the BNB Chain Gas Grants program, which reduces transaction fees and makes it easier for users to participate in the game.</p><p>Within the past week, Seraph attracted over 1 million users with 4.36 million transactions, ranking first among games on BNB Chain. The game also holds the top spot on DappRadar’s blockchain game leaderboard, reflecting its popularity and active community engagement.</p><h2 id="header-7">Core Gameplay – Getting Started</h2><p>1. Prepare Your Wallet</p><p>Download the Actpass Wallet for iOS or Android. This wallet is essential for logging into the game and trading NFTs. Website: <a href="https://www.actpass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.actpass.com/</a></p><p>2. Get an Activation Code</p><p>PTR testing begins on October 17, 2024, at 11:00 (UTC&#43;8). Register on the official website to secure one of the 600 daily activation codes. Website: <a href="https://reserve.seraph.game/home" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://reserve.seraph.game/</a></p><p>3. System Requirements</p><p>The game supports PC and Android (to be launched), but PC is recommended for the smoothest experience.</p><h2 id="header-8">Game Characters and Skills</h2><p><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeLhsHQ3LcBC_thFkEJl6EDVf3AwswSX8RrrUcL9zSBpkprXfJpIOovD6Pj9ztB_a1nGm599CW3s2ExDgCnZhpem0qZ5ud1_PUeHcFxe-f04kxzqgy_W-u7HzIbcI_a2gKyb6T5H-J4zynGnyNytFx8kjse?key&#61;6G6IHckZaC7KzanQaURcoA" /></p><p>Seraph offers a deep character development system, giving players the freedom to shape their heroes through attribute and skill allocation. Each time players level up, they receive 5 attribute points and 1 skill point. Attribute points can be distributed among Strength, Dexterity, Endurance, and Energy, allowing players to enhance their character’s core strengths. Skill points unlock abilities within a three-branch skill tree, giving each hero multiple paths to specialize in and develop unique playstyles.</p><p>Currently, Seraph features four playable characters, with a fifth, the Druid, in development. Each hero offers a distinctive combat style, tailored skills, and strategic opportunities for players to explore:</p><p>Barbarian: Master of melee combat with high strength and endurance.</p><p>Skills: Call of War, Combat Mastery, Berserker</p><p>Valkyrie: Expert in ranged attacks with bows and spears.</p><p>Skills: Bow and Crossbow, Passive and Magic, Javelin and Spear</p><p>Sorceress: Manipulates frost, fire, and lightning magic.</p><p>Skills: Frost, Lightning, Fire</p><p>Necromancer: Commands undead minions and casts curses.</p><p>Skills: Desecrated Legion, Bone Shadow, Crimson Curse</p><h2 id="header-9">Game Equipment</h2><p><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdXCa2LobkEapYyY97XKOb4f7JSfDDUnxp2RX97daw51sWrAApXSpQ7BVAANHEJQP3rmKb1psboLqjnZJLLbRDf3IK95NYZwauhk-J6wP1aU7oPj9Jhtyhy4G4igjVqG3JxelhBI1v-9WLyLQnX0A6oVNY?key&#61;6G6IHckZaC7KzanQaURcoA" /></p><p>Seraph’s equipment system offers ten slots for players to customize their characters: Left-hand weapon, right-hand weapon, necklace, two rings, helmet, armor, belt, gloves, and shoes. These slots allow for strategic gearing, enabling players to enhance their combat abilities and overall performance.</p><p>Equipment Rarity Tiers</p><ul><li>White: Basic equipment with no magical affixes.</li><li>Blue: Magic equipment with base attributes and up to 5 magic affixes.</li><li>Gold: Rare equipment with base attributes, prefixes, and suffixes, with up to 8 affixes.</li><li>Dark Gold: Unique equipment with exclusive attributes and names.</li><li>NFT Equipment: Includes base attributes, prefixes, suffixes, and chaos affixes, with up to 10 affixes.</li></ul><p>All equipment has durability and needs occasional repairs from the blacksmith NPC. Top-tier equipment can be traded as NFTs for profits—the higher the level and rarity, the more valuable the item.</p><h2 id="header-10">Gem System</h2><p>Similar to Fantasy Westward Journey, each piece of equipment in Seraph can be socketed with gems and jewels, adding an extra layer of customization and enhancing the depth of the game’s economic system.</p><p>There are seven types of gems: Amethyst, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, and Skull. Each gem comes in five qualities: Cracked, Flawed, Normal, Flawless, and Perfect. Players can combine lower-quality gems through gem fusion to create higher-quality versions, encouraging continuous engagement with the crafting system.</p><p>In addition to gems, jewels are available in three categories: Magic, Rare, and Unique. These jewels offer powerful bonuses but require identification scrolls to unlock their hidden potential. This dual-layered system of gems and jewels enriches character builds and plays a significant role in shaping the game’s economy.</p><h2 id="header-11">Game Pets</h2><p>Players can acquire pets that provide practical functions, such as collecting items, identifying and dismantling items, selling junk equipment, and repairing gear. Pets are great companions for any adventurer.</p><h2 id="header-12">Core Gameplay – Fast Leveling</h2><p><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcy7Ai_SEvPpn2TyeUvCsZL_3MVA2QgqZZfVDYefditAJ0WPUqTyDdYuhtZaKPuqPJFi-CQysdf5imsVylWe2tu6Fx7xBDN3y1EQOehUG8pMVCBLXpsWmc1XrSJfOhfEZXiyKNQXbgJrZdIxfEL__WaBU9T?key&#61;6G6IHckZaC7KzanQaURcoA" /></p><p>The primary goal is to quickly level up to 60 through main and side quests. Higher levels grant access to more challenging dungeons with better rewards and allow players to forge advanced NFT equipment for trading.</p><p>One of the most critical dungeons is the Void Realm, which requires level 60 to enter. It has 18 difficulty levels, with higher difficulties offering tougher monsters and bosses but better treasures. Reaching level 60 and exploring the Void Realm should be every player&#39;s top priority early in the game.</p><h2 id="header-13">Seasonal Gameplay</h2><p>As players advance through the main quests, they can earn additional rewards through the Season Pass. Completing daily and seasonal tasks grants pass points, which unlock higher levels and rewards like rare gems, treasure chests, and extra backpack space.</p><p>Every season offers unique missions with valuable rewards and treasures, encouraging continuous engagement.</p><h2 id="header-14">Marketplace and Earning Strategies</h2><p>Seraph’s marketplace allows trading in BNB and ETH and offers Feather NFTs (redeemable for $SERAPH tokens), game gear and consumables, treasure chests, and costumes.</p><p>Current trading volumes are impressive—5,800 ETH for equipment and 3,800 ETH for consumables. At an ETH price of $2,500, these transactions amount to tens of millions of dollars—a staggering achievement for any game.</p><h2 id="header-15">Potential Airdrops</h2><p>The $SERAPH token will serve as the core currency after the TGE. It will be distributed through a contribution-based mining system, where player assets, activities, and points are quantified to determine their share of the airdrop.</p><p>Airdrops are distributed as the Feather NFTs, which can either be sold for cash or held by non-participating Web3 users who believe in the game’s future and wish to exchange NFTs for tokens later.</p><p>This approach is different from traditional Web3 games that distribute tokens through in-game rewards. Seraph’s contribution-based airdrop system effectively incentivizes early and dedicated participation, making every player a stakeholder in the game’s value and growth. This structure ensures sustainable long-term development by aligning player incentives with the game’s ecosystem.</p><h2 id="header-16">Conclusion</h2><p>With its rich gameplay, sustainable economy, and active community, Seraph stands out as the most impressive Web3 game I’ve experienced. With a strong background, an exceptional team, outstanding performance during Season0, and overwhelming community support, Seraph is set to become a shining star in the Web3 gaming space. As Season1 approaches, now is the perfect time to get involved—don’t miss out!</p>

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