Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, recently reacted humorously to a new gaming project within Project Catalyst, a platform for community-driven innovation. Pierre Aceituno’s proposal outlines the development of “Herd,” a decentralized music and DJ battle game that combines blockchain, NFTs, and community governance.
Herd’s Core Features: Blockchain, NFTs, and DJ Battles
Herd aims to bring DJ battles into the blockchain world. It allows players to mix sound packs in real-time while competing against each other or AI opponents. These DJ battles are streamed live on Twitch, where users can earn rewards through active participation. The game heavily integrates NFTs, enabling artists to create and sell sound packs while earning royalties from both in-game purchases and secondary market sales. This system could create new and sustainable revenue streams for musicians and sound creators.
https://t.co/cBAuyo8Rzy— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) October 13, 2024
Romain Pellerin, the CTO of Input Output, recently shared the ambitious proposal on social media. In response, Hoskinson posted a gif with the caption, “He’s gone mad with power,” humorously referencing the boldness of Aceituno’s vision for Herd. The light-hearted exchange highlighted the potential excitement surrounding this innovative project.
Herd’s Dual-Token Economy and DAO Plans
The game will operate using a dual-token economy. A stable utility token will be used for purchasing in-game assets and entering tournaments. Meanwhile, a governance token will allow players to vote on decisions regarding treasury allocation and future game development. Herd also plans to establish a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) in Japan.
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This DAO will manage intellectual property, oversee project development, and handle treasury operations, ensuring sustainability and rewards to creators. Moreover, the Herd project plans to partner with several community initiatives, including HOSKY Token and NMKR, to increase visibility and drive early adoption. It will also integrate with the Paima Engine to enable smooth blockchain interactions.
Herd’s NFT management will depend on Midnight’s technology, with the project set to launch once the Midnight mainnet goes live. However, if necessary, the team has a backup plan to launch on the Cardano mainnet.
