Basketballverse

Mission & Key Concepts

Winning Just Got Real!

Basketballverse is an ecosystem, where basketball, fashion, music, and culture meet the business part of the game - star players, coaches, franchises, and arenas. This is a place where you can have fun, become a professional Baller, or a legendary GM that makes moves to build a dynasty.

Our mission is to create a comprehensive ecosystem within the digital basketball universe, offering players an engaging gameplay experience, balanced competition, and substantial rewards. Powered by blockchain technology, our play-and-earn (P&E) gaming model unlocks a world of possibilities, where every player can benefit from a vibrant economy and financial incentives. 

With greater control over in-game assets and the freedom to choose their preferred playstyle, gamers can fully immerse themselves in their favorite game while earning cryptocurrency and NFTs! 

Our Vision

Our long-term vision is to create an immersive and engaging experience for the basketball community, where every player could truly feel a sense of evolution and customization with their characters and enjoy everything the beautiful game has to offer! 

We believe in giving players the power to shape their characters according to their preferences by choosing specific upgrades and cosmetic accessories. This level of customization ensures that each character becomes a unique representation of the player's style and personality.

Current Challenges 

The landscape of gaming has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with the mainstream gaming industry nearly doubling from approximately $100 billion in 2016 to around $200 billion in 2023.

Additionally, the blockchain gaming sector has experienced an astonishing surge of around 2,000% in just the past year. While this growth presents unprecedented opportunities, it also brings forth a host of challenges that need to be addressed.

Basketballverse aims to capitalize on this thriving market and overcome the challenges through innovative solutions. By leveraging blockchain technology, we provide players with true ownership over their assets, enabling them to freely sell, trade, and monetize their characters and in-game possessions.

Furthermore, our game fosters a vibrant ecosystem that encourages interactions beyond the boundaries of Basketballverse, creating opportunities for cross-game and cross-project asset interoperability.

We also address the onboarding challenge by simplifying the user experience, minimizing the complexities associated with wallets and private keys.

Culture & Values 

The success of Basketballverse stems from the dedication and expertise of its talented team. 

Comprised of individuals passionate about basketball, gaming, and blockchain technology, the team brings a diverse range of skills and experiences to drive the development and growth of the virtual basketball universe. Together, the Basketballverse team is committed to realizing the vision of creating the greatest basketball universe. 

With our collective expertise, passion for basketball, and innovative approach, we strive to deliver a groundbreaking gaming experience that unites the worlds of basketball, gaming, and blockchain technology!

History & Roadmap 

• Founded: 2021
• HQ: Vilnius, Latvia
• Industry: Computer Games
• Team: 15+ people

The roadmap for our project encompasses key milestones across various areas, including game development, growth initiatives, and the deployment of our native token, $BVR. Here's a breakdown of our progress and plans for the future:

2022

Game:

• Whitepaper v1.0 published
• Development started
• Baller management layer development completed
• Baller on-court gameplay development started
• In-game marketplace development completed
• In-game NFTs integration & management logic development completed
• Initial NFT collections created

Growth:

• First marketing & community building initiatives
• Ambassadors' program launch
• Partnership with Mo Bamba announced

BVR:

• Private fundraise complete (30+ investors & 10+ partnerships)
• Token smart contract deployed & audited

2023

Game:

• Private alpha testing
• Game update based on feedback from alpha testers
• Public gameplay reveal
• Regular & duel basketball matches development
• In-game economy testing & update
• Public beta testing
• Game update based on feedback from beta testers
• Baller on-court gameplay development complete
• Game early access to game assets & token holders

Growth:

• New brand identity
• New website
• New partnerships with basketball players & brands
• Basketballverse physical merch

BVR:

• IDO (platforms TBA)
• Game assets presale (platforms TBA)
• CEX & DEX listings (TBA)

Core Team

• Simonas Januškis - CEO
• Goda Vengrauskaite - CMO
• Ibrahim Doumbia - Partnerships Manager

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible working hours
• Ample room for creative freedom and professional growth