The executable layer for Avalanche gaming identity
Avax.exe is a unified, gaming platform for games built on Avalanche Games built on avalanche are built on many L1s hosted by Avax, hence there is no single way to bring gamers from this L1s together, until now.
Avax.exe offers a unified, gaming platform for all gamers on Avalanche , not Gamers from steam or Epic Games . Its built for Avalanche by Avalanche.
As at time of writing , there has been no single unifier for Avalanche-based games, avax.exe hopes to bridge that gap by providing a single homeroom for gamers whether you prefer stealing implants in Off the Grid , or tuning up your buildings in DeFi Kingdoms.
FEATURES:
- In-game chat
- Meta Leaderboards
- Tournament hosting
- Voice Chat
- Dev blogs
- Community Newsletters
- Discovery Channels
STACK
| Name | Purpose | MVP |
|---|---|---|
| Nextjs | User interface for web | Yes |
| Fastify | Backend server | Yes |
| Docker | Containerization / Deployment | No |
| Expo | Mobile Build (ios / android) | No |
| TailwindCSS | Prod-ready styling , themes and customization | Yes |
| Postgres(docker) | Database, persistence and data-optimization | Yes |
| Solidity | Smart contracts , on-chain logic | Yes |
| Socket.io | Two-way communication system | Yes |
| Redis | Caching | No |
| Shadcn/ui | UI components, themes | Yes |
| WebRTC | Voice chats / Voice communication | No |
| JWT | Session Management | Yes |
| Nginx | Load Balancing | Yes |
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Core Features & MVP: avax.exe’s proposed MVP (wallet-authentication, NFT-based leaderboards, real-time chat, and per-game “hubs” or communities) echoes parts of both Discord (chat + community servers) and SteamDB/Steam (leaderboards, game data). Wallet-based profiles leverage Avalanche’s blockchain identity, which is unique – this aligns with Discord Nitro’s ethos of identity, but here identity is on-chain. NFT leaderboards (tracking in-game assets or achievements) tap into blockchain-native value (akin to Steam’s achievements/trading cards but on-chain). Real-time chat and game hubs (like Discord servers or Slack workspaces) provide the social infrastructure for gamers to connect.
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Frictionless Onboarding: Avax.exe makes it as easy as possible to sign in and join communities. That means wallet-login via browser extensions or mobile wallets (e.g. MetaMask, or Avalanche Wallet). An invite link system (like Discord) or scanning a QR code with a mobile wallet onboards users in seconds.
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Developer/Third-Party Integrations: Just as Steam allowed game devs to integrate, avax.exe should offer an SDK/API so games on Avalanche can natively use its social features (chat overlay, leaderboards, wallet authentication). Third-party devs could build bots or DApps (e.g. tournament organizers, NFT drop announcements, automated guild management) on top of avax.exe. An open API would also allow integrating external services (e.g. streaming platforms, marketplace pricing, or Avalanche Explorer data) into community chats.
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Extensibility and Bots: Provide a bot framework (like Discord bots) so community volunteers or dev teams can add features (game stats, wallet balance queries, NFT inventory listings) directly in chat. This makes the platform more “sticky” and useful.
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Monetization: Premature monetization would hinder adoption. A likely path is to follow Discord’s model: remain free & ad-free during initial growth; later offer cosmetic or premium community features. For instance, exclusive NFT badges, enhanced server roles, or community-run server “boosts” (perhaps funded via AVAX staking) could mirror Nitro/server boost concepts. Avalanche’s emphasis on tokens suggests possibilities: e.g. a community could stake AVAX to unlock features or reward contributors. But early focus should be on traction, not revenue.
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Social Features: Based on Slack/Discord, friend lists and direct messaging across games could enhance network effects. Consider voice chat – in-game voice or party voice like Discord, if relevant to target games. Also robust moderation and role tools (for game moderators or community leaders) will be needed as the user base grows.
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Community Retention: Build in achievements or reputation systems (similar to Steam badges or Discord roles) so long-time users feel rewarded. For Avalanche, NFT rewards tied to community participation or play time could be unique.Regular events (gaming tournaments, AMA sessions with devs) announced through the platform (Stage channel analogues or pinned announcements) keep users active.