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The web3 marketing masterclass that blew us away
Solana Foundation talk DePin
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Hello Team,
This week we introduced a new member of Bionic DAO to the world.
Zero is your guide to the Bionic ecosystem and is here to assist as the journey progresses.
And for progress. Keep reading 👇️
Things are definitely heating up here at Bionic HQ.
Discord is open, so be sure to drop in if you can make the AMA at 1600 UTC today (Wednesday 6th March) with Dom and Rich - our Chief Product and Strategy Officers.
📈 Meanwhile - as charts go up and to the right, there is no shortage of news across decentralised AI, DeSci, Extended Reality and Infrastructure.
So let’s keep moving fwd ⏩️
The Gaimin founders dropped by recently for a cheeky Project Spotlight chat.
During a brilliant conversation, their marketing strategy and esports adventure leapt out as a shining success story for web3.
So we wanted to break it down a little…
In case you didn’t know, Gaimin’s DePin product enables the massive, growing demand for GPU power to be met by the underused computing muscle of gamers’ computers.
But here’s the thing…
How have they convinced the supposedly web3-cautious gaming community that their product is not only legit - but beneficial?
Here’s how:
Esports Team Ownership: Gaimin became owners of an esports organization. Not sponsors. Owners of the Gaimin Galdiators. Then, they leveraged the team's success for brand visibility and engagement.
Strategic Recruitment: They employed a "Moneyball" strategy for team building, leading to unprecedented success in esports competitions.
Brand Exposure: They achieved billions of impressions, significantly increasing Gaimin's brand recognition within the gaming community.
User Acquisition: The esports team's success became a springboard for user acquisition, driving downloads and active users of the Gaimin product.
Community Engagement: A strong community around both the esports team and the Gaimin platform, enhanced loyalty and user retention. Gaimin FTW!
Innovative Monetization: They also integrated blockchain technology for true ownership of in-game assets and passive rewards for gamers, aligning with the interests of the gaming community.
The Gaimin approach not only capitalized on their esports team's success but also introduced gamers to a new way of experiencing value and ownership in gaming.
Some big takeaways for Web3 Marketers about leveraging existing communities and aligning the product with target audience values.
But perhaps most of all, they enhanced the user experience without overpromising or underdelivering, focusing on tangible benefits for gamers.
🫡 Superb work Team Gaimin.
ON YOUR RADAR
🎂 Valley DAO is nearly 2 and shared their progress with Harvard, upcoming beta testing and the $GROW token. It’s all here.
☀️ Meet the new Virtual Power Plant on Solana. This is SRCFUL.
🐦️ This decentralised telecoms network has just launched on testnet and are talking Airdrops.
👩🔬 PeerSci launched as part of a BNB chain hackathon. More here.
THE BREAKDOWN
😎 DePin’s Future on Solana
IoTeX and Solana Foundation teams got together - so we tuned in.
They discuss the future of DePin and creating decentralized solutions for real-world problems.
Most Impactful Points:
DePin projects like Helium have demonstrated the power of token incentives to bootstrap and scale decentralized networks.
Projects need the best features of different ecosystems, such as IoTeX's privacy-focused tools and Solana's high-performance blockchain.
We now have Real-World Use Cases and demand. Hive Mapper and Helium illustrate the practical applications of DePin in mapping, wireless connectivity, and beyond.
Take Note: There’s a growing demand for decentralized solutions in a variety of industries.
Big Topic to watch 👀
🔒️ Privacy and Security Technologies
The use of technologies like Zero Knowledge Proofs within DePin projects to ensure data privacy and security while enabling verifiable computation and interactions on the blockchain will become more prevalent. Stay tuned.
▶️ Watch the video in full on YouTube.
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