GOAT Gaming surpasses 250,000 users on Telegram

GOAT Gaming, a platform based on Telegram developed by Mighty Bear Games from Singapore, has achieved notable milestones since the launch of its second season on August 22, 2024. The platform now has over 250,000 users who, together, have generated over 3.25 million on-chain transactions.

This rapid growth underscores the increasing popularity of the platform in the web3 gaming community. Three days before reaching the quarter-million user mark, Mighty Bear Games CEO Simon Davis reported that the platform had already surpassed 2 million transactions. This significant increase highlights the platform's growing momentum.

What is GOAT Gaming?

GOAT Gaming, initially known as MightyNet, is an advanced skill-based betting platform designed for web3 gamers. It offers a wide variety of games, from mobile and browser titles to play-to-earn gaming experiences on platforms like Fortnite and Telegram. Using artificial intelligence, the platform is designed to facilitate rapid content deployment and currently supports hundreds of game integrations, including web2 and web3 games.

The platform also provides external developers access to its proprietary technology and advisory services, although the infrastructure still requires adjustments for smooth external collaboration.

The Road to $GOAT Campaign

An important factor in Goat Gaming's recent growth is its "Road to $GOAT" campaign, an initiative that offers $10,000 in rewards for completing various missions, such as friend referrals. Participants in this inaugural event can

Earning GOAT points, which determine the rankings on the leaderboard and a portion of the $GOAT token supply. The campaign has successfully attracted early followers, particularly those already engaged with Mighty Action Heroes, the only blockchain game currently available on the platform.

The vision behind GOAT Gaming

The concept of GOAT Gaming revolves around offering a multitude of mini-games within a blockchain framework. The idea was inspired by the success of the 1v1 Showdown mode in Mighty Action Heroes, where players could earn rewards by betting small amounts of hard currency. This mode demonstrated a strong demand for mini-games with prizes within the web3 space.

Simon Davis envisions GOAT Gaming as a web3 counterpart to platforms like Miniclip, which offer hundreds of micro-experiences. These games, created with WebGL and HTML5, are integrated into Telegram, a major cryptocurrency gaming platform with a user base close to one billion.

The role of Telegram in cryptocurrency games

Telegram is emerging as an important platform for web3 games, reminiscent of the Facebook gaming scene in 2008. The platform's large user base and the ability to stream games directly to messaging apps like iMessage or WeChat provide developers with a wide audience for simple and engaging games.

However, Davis has expressed caution regarding the accuracy of user metrics on Telegram, which may be skewed by bot activity. Despite these concerns, Telegram remains a promising space for web3 games, particularly for casual mini-games that offer rewards and competitive experiences.

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Challenges with Telegram

One of the main challenges for games based on Telegram is the presence of bots, which can artificially inflate the number of users and potentially devalue the game tokens. While this remains a concern, Davis believes that the real challenge lies in maintaining player retention in the long term, especially once financial incentives are removed.

To sustain its growth, GOAT Gaming plans to diversify its game offerings and cater to a wide range of player preferences. Upcoming titles include Waifu Clash and several racing games, reflecting the platform's intention to attract different gaming tastes.

Final Thoughts

GOAT Gaming is currently open to external developers, although full support for self-service development is expected to take about a year. The platform's success will depend on balancing the gaming experience with the interests of speculators, a complex issue that continues to challenge the web3 gaming industry as a whole.

The rapid rise of GOAT Gaming on Telegram underscores its potential to redefine the accessibility of web3 games, leveraging the platform's strong infrastructure and wide user base. As the platform evolves, it will be crucial to address current obstacles for Telegram to fulfill its role as a catalyst for broader adoption of blockchain-based games. More information is available here.