PLYR Whitepaper
  • Abstract
  • Technical Architecture
    • Avalanche Subnet Utilization
    • PLYR-ID: Reinventing Digital Identity in Gaming
    • PLYR API: Empowering Developers
    • InstantPlayPass - Bridging Web2 Players to Web3 Gaming
  • Revolutionizing Cross-chain Gaming
    • The Imperative for Cross-chain Tokens in Gaming
    • Advantages of Cross-chain Tokens for Gaming
    • Implementing Cross-chain Tokens/Messaging in Gaming
  • Permissionless Design Philosophy
    • Ensuring Open Participation for All Gamers
    • Catalyzing Innovation Across Gaming Communities
    • Enhancing Security and Transparency for a Trustworthy Environment
    • Promoting Economic Inclusivity for Web2 and Web3 Players
    • Strategic Considerations for Web2 Integration
  • Validator Scaler and Economic Model
    • Blockchain Architecture and Cluster Mechanism
    • Staking Contract and Reward Allocation
    • Economic Model and Secondary Market Dynamics
    • Gas Fee Distribution Mechanism
    • Financial Sustainability and Ecosystem Growth
  • Technology Partnerships
    • Cross-Chain Infrastructure
    • Oracle Services
    • Strategic Partner:
  • $PLYR tokenomics
    • TOKENOMICS
    • Vesting Schedule
  • Deflationary Chain Mechanism
    • Gas Fee Burn and Distribution
    • Governance and Flexibility
  • SideKick - Your Mobile Companion App
    • Key Features of SideKick
    • Security Measures
    • User Benefits
  • PLYR Browser Extension - Gateway to Browser Gaming
    • Key Functionalities of PLYR Extension
    • Security Enhancements
    • User Benefits
  • PLYR Game Plugin Initiative
    • Technical Framework for Plugin Development
    • Incentives and Monetization
    • Collaborative Ecosystem Growth
  • The PLYR Game Marketplace - Bridging Web2 and Web3 Games
    • Marketplace Overview
    • Empowering Indie Developers
    • Marketplace Structure
  • Sustainability and Environmental Impact
    • The Sustainability of Subnets
    • Energy-Efficient Consensus Mechanism
    • Scalability Without Sacrificing Sustainability
  • User Experience Case Studies
    • Case Study: Alex
    • Case Study: Bella
    • Case Study: Carlos
    • Case Study: Diana
  • Developer and Community Support
    • Empowering Developers with SDKs and Plugins
    • Supporting Developer Innovation
  • Leveraging AI to Foster Fair Play and Integrity
    • AI-Driven Behavior Monitoring
    • Automated Intervention and Escalation
    • Transparency and Education
  • Detailed Roadmap for 2024
    • Initial Launch and Testing Phase
    • Validator Engagement and Token Sales
    • Platform and Game Launches
    • Exchange Listings and Token Distribution
    • Incentives, App Launch, and Validator Rewards
    • Expansion and Marketplace Development
    • Long-term Vision (2025+)
  • Conclusion
    • Problems in Web3 Gaming
      • PLYR Solutions to Web3 Gaming Problems
    • The Dawn of a New Gaming Era
    • A Community-Centric Ecosystem
    • Looking to the Horizon
    • An Invitation to Join the Adventure
    • User Feedback on PLYR CHAIN Technology
      • From a Blockchain Gaming Veteran
      • From a Web2 Gamer New to Blockchain
      • From a Game Developer
      • From a Casual Gamer
    • Sources
      • Security and Consensus Mechanisms in Avalanche:
      • Scalability Solutions for Blockchain Systems:
      • Blockchain Security in Gaming:
      • Interoperability and Blockchain Integration:
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  • Decentralized Validation Clusters
  • Reason for Creating Node Clusters
  • Smart Contract Design for Cluster Management
  • Dynamic Pricing Mechanism
  • Formula
  1. Validator Scaler and Economic Model

Blockchain Architecture and Cluster Mechanism

PLYR CHAIN's innovative blockchain architecture is designed to prioritize customizability, scalability, and security. Central to achieving these goals is the Validator Scaler, which introduces a novel approach to network validation through the concept of decentralized validation clusters. This section delves deeper into the rationale behind creating node fragments and how this strategy enhances the overall functionality and resilience of the PLYR CHAIN ecosystem.

Decentralized Validation Clusters

The network's division into 400 distinct clusters, each representing a fractional share of node ownership, is a strategic decision aimed at optimizing network performance and security. These clusters, treated as digital assets, are cryptographically secure, ensuring their integrity and the verifiability of their transactions.

Reason for Creating Node Clusters

Enhanced Scalability: Fragmenting nodes into smaller, manageable clusters allows the network to scale dynamically. As the demand for processing power increases with the platform's growth, the system can adapt by adjusting the number and size of these clusters, ensuring that transaction processing remains efficient and responsive.

Improved Security: By decentralizing the validation process across multiple clusters, the network mitigates the risk of centralized points of failure. This dispersion of responsibility not only enhances the security of the blockchain but also makes it more resilient to attacks and operational disruptions.

Increased Participation: Fragmenting nodes into clusters lowers the entry barrier for participation in the network's validation process. This democratization allows more users to become validators, fostering a more inclusive and decentralized ecosystem. It aligns with the blockchain ethos of distributed authority and contributes to a more robust consensus mechanism.

Smart Contract Design for Cluster Management

Smart contracts play a crucial role in managing the lifecycle of these clusters, from their initial acquisition and staking to the distribution of rewards and facilitation of secondary market sales. A dynamic pricing mechanism is integral to this process, ensuring that the cost of cluster acquisition reflects the network's growth and demand.

Dynamic Pricing Mechanism

Incremental Cost Adjustment: Following each transaction, the cost of acquiring a cluster is designed to increase by a small percentage. This mechanism incentivizes early participation and investment in the network, rewarding those who contribute to its growth from the outset.

Strategic Pricing for Sustained Growth: The pricing algorithm is carefully calibrated to balance affordability with economic sustainability. By gradually increasing the cost between nodes, and making specific adjustments after the acquisition of node #8, the system ensures that the network remains accessible to new participants while also funding its continued development and expansion.

Formula

To establish a sustainable and scalable economic model for the PLYR ecosystem, we devise a formula for the cluster sale that takes into account the initial pricing, incremental pricing strategy, and the long-term funding goals of the platform. This formula aims to balance affordability for early adopters with the financial requirements to support the ecosystem's growth, exchange listings, and liquidity provisions. Here's an outline and explanation of the proposed formula:

Cluster Sale Pricing Formula

  • P0 = Initial price of the first cluster in USD converted in AVAX.

  • i = Increment rate per cluster sale.

  • n = Number of clusters sold.

  • j = Increment rate per node completion (After every 400 clusters sold, which constitutes one node).

  • k = Number of completed nodes.

The price P of the n-th cluster can be calculated using the following formula:

Explanation:

Initial Price (P0): The starting price is set to make the first cluster affordable, encouraging early participation in the ecosystem.

Increment Rate per Cluster Sale (i): To ensure the value of participating in the network appreciates over time and to fund ecosystem growth, the price of each subsequent cluster is slightly increased by a fixed percentage rate (i) after each sale.

Number of Clusters Sold (n): This variable tracks the total number of clusters sold, which directly influences the price calculation for each new cluster.

Increment Rate per Node Completion (j): After the sale of every 400 clusters (completing one node), the price of the next cluster is increased by a larger percentage rate (j) to reflect the increased value and scarcity of the remaining clusters.

Number of Completed Nodes (k): This variable counts how many nodes (sets of 400 clusters) have been fully sold, applying a more substantial price adjustment after each complete node to account for the increasing scarcity and value of participation in the network.

This formula ensures a gradual increase in cluster pricing, reflecting the growing value of the network while funding the ecosystem's needs. Adjustments can be made to the increment rates (i) and (j) based on strategic objectives, market response, and ecosystem requirements.

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