TwitFi: A New Type of GameFi Combining Social Interaction and Gaming Based on Twitter
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TwitFi: A New Type of GameFi Combining Social Interaction and Gaming Based on Twitter
TwitFi is a Web3 social networking game featuring GameFi functionalities.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsWritten by 0xBun, TechFlow
Although X2E has passed its peak, it remains one of the relatively novel systems in Web3, continuing to attract significant liquidity. X2E is a highly flexible narrative whose form depends entirely on imagination—meaning "X" can take on any identity users desire, such as Play, Write, or even Sleep. Today’s focus is on "Tweet," exploring how users can earn rewards simply by posting tweets.
What is TwitFi?
TwitFi is a Web3 social gaming platform incorporating GameFi features. Getting started is simple: connect your wallet and Twitter account to their official website, completing two-thirds of the setup process.
Finally, you’ll need a TwitFi NFT—an interactive NFT designed around birds. Players can either purchase or mint for free a pet egg during the minting phase or acquire one from the marketplace. Naturally, different types of eggs hatch into different bird species. For example, free eggs typically hatch Baby-type birds. Note that Baby-type birds cannot be sold on the secondary market.
Once prepared, players can begin earning in-game tokens by posting tweets with the hashtag #TwitFi. These tokens can be used within the game or cashed out.
T2E Mechanism
If merely posting tweets earned rewards, the system would be too simplistic and vulnerable to exploitation by speculators. To make TwitFi feel more like a real game, the project team decided to build mechanics around NFTs.
As mentioned earlier, when an egg hatches into a bird, there are four possible bird types and five levels. Different types and levels yield varying token rewards per tweet.
However, NFTs do not directly generate tokens—they require a medium called “feed.” Once your feed runs out, you can no longer earn tokens through tweeting. You must wait for feed to regenerate over time. The regeneration speed varies depending on the bird's level, as shown below.
Regardless of level, each NFT can hold a maximum of 10 feed units. However, players can purchase feed boxes to store up to 50 feed units.
Clearly, higher-level birds are key to maximizing earnings. How can players level up? Aside from buying high-level birds on the secondary market, players can spend earned tokens (TWT) to upgrade their birds. Before upgrading, however, there is a mandatory waiting period:
To further reduce market selling pressure on TWT and enhance game longevity, TwitFi introduced a “virus” mechanism within the NFT system. When posting tweets, your NFT has a chance of becoming infected. If infected, you will not earn TWT from tweets. Infections heal naturally after 7 days, or you may purchase medicine from the marketplace to cure it immediately.
The infection probability depends on the number of tweets posted by the NFT:
Note that although infections eventually heal, once an NFT reaches 20 total infections, it will be automatically destroyed.
Pros and Cons of the Game
TwitFi is a social-first game with a clear target audience: frequent users of social media platforms. Its uniqueness lies in enabling players to earn real rewards by posting content on social media. This allows users to enjoy interaction while simultaneously gaining economic benefits.
Additionally, the inclusion of pets enhances gameplay. Pets serve as a core game element, adding both fun and complexity. Through various mechanics derived from pets, TwitFi creates sustainable momentum for long-term operation.
However, the game's strengths may also be its weaknesses. For instance, feed regeneration speed being tied to bird level might lead players to believe purchasing high-level NFTs is essential. Moreover, gameplay remains limited—relying solely on tweeting offers low user engagement, especially during bear markets.
In summary, TwitFi is still in its early stages. By integrating tweets and NFTs, it bridges Web2 and Web3, injecting fresh energy into the Web3 ecosystem. The game's creativity and concept are commendable. However, it has yet to establish a defensible moat, its model is easily replicable, and whether it can operate stably and sustainably after full launch remains uncertain.
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