In recent years, many aspiring crypto traders have found a home in DeFi.
The rise of decentralized exchanges added an extra element of freedom to trading, as funds are secured on-chain, in full control of their owner.
In parallel, those who seek lower-risk type of yields have found their home in various protocols, applying strategies to maximize their earnings by leveraging the game theory behind protocols such as Curve and the unique risk-reward opportunities behind DEXs such as Uniswap v3.
With its fast pace, DeFi is an immersive experience, which is captivating and demanding. However, something always feels missing… doesn’t it?
Gamifying DeFi
An answer for that illusive feeling could be found elsewhere. It is widely agreed upon that the adoption of blockchain technology would benefit the gaming industry, but what if we turn the equation on its head and examine the opposite — how could gaming elements benefit DeFi?
Foe example, the success of videos games depends fully on their ability to create positive immersion. They transport the player into their alternative reality, while adding positive and fun experiences into the flow.
Most importantly, in order to succeed, the games have to cater the needs of their top players — their power users and whales.
What if similar positive elements could be added to gamify the DeFi experience and make it more fun?
Imagine a:
- Gamified version of Uniswap v3 and/or Curve
- A perpetual dex similar to GMX/GNS, with a game built on top
- A derivatives exchange, offering types of exotic options in a PvP arena
- Lending protocol gamified by dynamic LTV requirements, depending on future price movements
The possibilities are endless — and could all be unified under one emerging hub.
Introducing — Hunch
Hunch is a gamified DeFi protocol. It is a pure skills gaming arena, in which the player’s ability to make calculated future assumptions will determine his or her success. Exactly as in DeFi, the gaming elements do not involve any RNG (Random number generators) but rely to a large degree on pure skills.
The gamified DeFi universe of Hunch is represented at inception by the town of Hunchville, in which the player can navigate between different DFGs (DeFi Games). Each DFG is unique and based on its own financial and/or DeFi-community related aspects, while introducing unique gameplay and mechanics.
Uniswap v3 Core mechanics
A core gameplay element in Hunch is the ability to play DFGs with zero upfront cost, relying instead on fees collected in the player’s staked Uniswap v3 positions. This type of play creates a gamified Uniswap v3 lp experience, in which players can combine their strategy as liquidity providers, further increasing the skill-element in the game.
The Flippening
The term Flippening was coined in 2017 and refers to the possibility of the market capitalization of Ethereum (ETH) overtaking the market capitalization of Bitcoin (BTC). The concept and proponents for and against it have raised much debate in the crypto community.
Hunch is launching along with its first DFG, allowing anyone to attempt and gauge the exact point in time in which the Flippening will occur.
With this first game, the paradigm shift of DFGs begins.
Get started now — Here are the relevant links:
- The Flippening game is now live in alpha version on Hunch finance.
- Join the Hunch discord server
- Follow Hunch on Twitter
- Gitbook
