StarkWare Sessions #8 | Cartridge Starknet Gaming with Tarrence

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Feb 11, 2023

In this discussion, guest Tarrence, founder of Cartridge and former contributor to the Dope Wars project, dives into the transformative world of on-chain gaming on StarkNet. He explores how zk technology enhances game functionalities, making complex mechanics possible. Tarrence contrasts traditional Web3 gaming with StarkNet's innovative infrastructure. The conversation highlights player ownership of assets and the freedom blockchain offers, paving the way for creativity in game design. Discover how Cartridge is shaping the future of gaming in the metaverse!

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ANECDOTE

Dope Wars and Drug Wars

Tarrence's StarkNet journey began in 2021 with the Dope Wars project, based on Loot, an on-chain gaming ecosystem.
A DAO grant funded rebuilding Drug Wars on StarkNet, showcasing the potential of on-chain game logic.

INSIGHT

ZK-Rollups Advantages

ZK-rollups offer increased computational bandwidth for on-chain gaming logic, enabling complex smart contracts.
Fractal scaling and client-side proving allow for private information and flexible data availability solutions.

INSIGHT

On-Chain vs. Web3 Games

Web3 games focus on on-chain assets and player ownership, relying on off-chain game implementation.
On-chain games move game logic, rules, and properties on-chain for a persistent, community-owned foundation.

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Cartridge is building out the legos necessary to produce a robust gaming ecosystem in Starknet. With the compression capabilities of zk technology, the possibilities for game logic is astounding. Gaming infrastructure is a key building block of the metaverse, and Cartridge is helping us get there.

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------ Timestamps:

0:00 Intro 4:00 Getting Starked 7:55 zk-Rollup 9:30 On-Chain Gaming 13:00 What’s Possible? 16:30 Downstream Effects 18:30 Owning Valuable Assets 22:45 The Stack 27:00 Cartridge 30:42 Starknet is a Game 33:30 Get Involved

----- Resources:

Tarrence https://twitter.com/tarrenceva

Cartridge https://twitter.com/cartridge_gg

StarkNet https://starkware.co/starknet/

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