Introduction To Shards

Why Shards?

Shards was created with the purpose of introducing new game monetization mechanics that would align community building with profit sharing. As an infrastructure layer that sits atop a game’s existing teams system, Shards enables Game Studios to seamlessly blend the wider social economy with their in-game mechanics.

In an age of mobile gaming, Shards recognizes the importance of gaming communities when it comes to user growth and retention. Shards fosters a more inclusive community that extends beyond just players as it allows anyone to own a Shard of their favorite team and participate in its growth. It doesn’t matter if you’re a casual gamer or just a spectator, Shards enables everyone to experience the thrill of competitive gaming through shared ownership.

Increased user engagement and retention consequently ensures sustainable revenue growth for game studios that are able to balance game economies with social incentives. Shards’ plug-and-play solutions and wider ecosystem integrations allow game studios to focus on incorporating social and competitive elements into their game design. Immersive gameplay drives more in-app-purchases conversions which in turn supports the enhancement of shared gaming experiences.

Shards socializes the gaming experience by introducing a novel incentive system which bridges the gap between players and non-players. In the process, alternative value rails are also established creating greater synergies between gameplay, monetization, and community building.