FOCG Money: Realms.World

In this episode of FOCG Money, we dive into the Realms.World ecosystem, home to over 20 fully onchain games and an impressive array of grant opportunities that empower fully onchain game (FOCG) builders to create sustainably. Our guest, Calcutator, shares his journey into Realms and how the Loot project inspired its vision for decentralized gaming. We unpack the creation of Realms’ grant program, designed to support ambitious builders with unparalleled resources. Highlights include the groundbreaking $100,000+ AI Agent Hackathon, pushing the boundaries of AI and onchain gaming, larger grants allowing long-term alignment of game studios, and the Starknet grant program, which provides an additional boost for builders looking to innovate on this cutting-edge technology stack. Calcutat offers actionable insights on how to stand out in the ecosystem and secure funding for your next big idea. Whether you’re an aspiring FOCG creator or an enthusiast curious about the future of gaming, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways. Realms.World is more than just funding—it's the foundation for making your fully onchain dream a reality. https://x.com/FOCGERS
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A Focging Chat: AI Agents ft. YellowPanther

In this episode, we sit down for an exclusive FOCGING chat with @yellowpantherx, a three-time winner of the Best Content Creator award in Web3 gaming, who is now diving headfirst into the world of fully onchain games. Known for pushing the boundaries of gaming content, YP shares his latest insights into AI-powered gameplay, blockchain innovation, and the intersection of decentralized gaming with artificial intelligence. Over the course of this 40-minute deep dive, we explore the mechanics behind @daydreamsagents, and unpack the significance of the StarkWare x Realms AI Agent Hackathon, where YP has been following the evolution of autonomous agents in fully onchain environments. In an unexpected twist, we discuss whether Agent YP himself could make an appearance in Realms Eternum. If you’re looking for top-tier alpha on AI, onchain gaming, and the future of decentralized play, this episode is a must-listen.

Meet the FOCGER: Ronan Sanford

In this Meet the FOCGER episode, we sit down with @wighawag, a true OG of fully onchain games. While most of the industry started later on, he was already building Autonomous Worlds back in 2016. As the founder of Etherplay game studio, he’s been contributing onchain gaming with projects like Conquest.eth and Stratagems, while also developing essential Ethereum tooling. From pioneering onchain game development to creating vital open source tooling such as hardhat-deploy and jolly-roger, he’s left a lasting mark on the ecosystem. If you’re into FOCG, Web3 tooling, and the evolution of onchain games, this episode is a must-listen.

FOCG Money: Palm Tree Crypto

In this FOCG Money episode, we sit down with BlockchainBrett, Managing Partner of PTC Crypto, a venture fund that invests across multiple consumer crypto sectors—but when it comes to gaming, they only back fully onchain games. PTC Crypto has placed bets on projects like GrugsLair, RuneLabs, $FP (Frenpet), and $LORDS (Realms), believing that the future of gaming lies in permissionless, composable smart contracts. Brett breaks down their investment thesis, why they believe in FOCG, the challenges founders face, and how to get noticed by top-tier investors. If you’re building or investing in the next wave of onchain games, this episode is a must-listen.

A FOCGING Chat: Realms.World Vibes Panel

In this exclusive FOCGERS media episode, catch a vibe with the Lords of Realms.World at Brussels ETHCC, 2024. The panel features the following Lords: Grug from Grug’s Lair, DistractedDev from Provable Games, Matthias from zKorp and Raschel, building Eternum. Realms.World is the thriving community behind fully onchain games like Loot Survivor, Eternum, Pistols at Ten Blocks, Blob Arena, and more. And these builders have something unique: they are bound by a shared vision for the future of gaming. From hilarious IRL (not so) Lordly stories to deep dives into what makes the Realms.World ecosystem special, the panel touches on topics like permissionless composability, core memories from game development, and why building through the bear market strengthened the community. Tune in to catch the vibes of autonomous worlds, camaraderie, and true onchain grit. https://x.com/FOCGERS https://x.com/LootRealms https://x.com/GrugsLair https://x.com/provablegames https://x.com/zKorp_