Understanding Indie and $BNTY: A New Platform Combining Game Development, Fundraising, and AI Capabilities
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Understanding Indie and $BNTY: A New Platform Combining Game Development, Fundraising, and AI Capabilities
Indie, Moddie, and $BNTY unite as a trinity to create a new AI-driven gaming ecosystem.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsAuthors: Starigade, 0xJeff, Powpow.fun
Compilation & Translation: TechFlow
Introduction
AI × Gaming has always seemed lukewarm.
But today, following a recommendation from Solana's official Twitter and Toly promoting Indie.fun—a community-driven platform dedicated to funding games within the Solana ecosystem—the associated token $BNTY surged 50% in 24 hours.
Meanwhile, within the broader AI Agent space, Agentic Metaverse (an AI agent-powered metaverse) is gaining momentum, with Indie.fun increasingly discussed by multiple KOLs and analysts.
If you're unfamiliar with Indie.fun and its linked token BNTY, here’s a TL;DR version straight from the founder:
"With moddio, you can build a game in just five hours. With Indie.fun, you can crowdfund it in only fifty minutes. And with Fullmetal and $BNTY, you can instantly deploy AI agents to freely explore your game world."
Additionally, TechFlow has compiled several recent posts about the project to help you quickly understand it.
1. Indie, Moddio, $BNTY: A Triad Creating a New AI-Driven Game Ecosystem
@powpowfun, @indiedotfun, @moddio — the holy trinity.
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Moddio: A game studio backed by Alliance DAO and Solana Ventures, with extensive game development experience (modd.io). It has developed a powerful game editor offering creators accessible development tools.
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Indie.fun (just launched): A game crowdfunding platform similar to Pump.fun. Game developers can pre-launch their projects here to raise funds without relying on traditional VC firms. Players get early access but must accept higher risks.
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FullMetal.ai (arguably the most exciting part)—the final piece of the puzzle. This will drive the $BNTY ecosystem into a full flywheel effect, injecting strong momentum into the entire system.
$BNTY is the key token connecting all components—the central thread running through the entire ecosystem.
Contract Address (CA):
6TcoT3vcexjsMuuLvS9DhBUrVVcoqBMHEppQGQLMpump
Image provided by @0xYpsono.
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The term "Holy Trinity" here is not religious but describes the tightly integrated collaboration among Moddio, Indie.fun, and FullMetal.ai. Through the $BNTY token, these three form a closed-loop ecosystem, creating new ways for game developers, players, and investors to participate.
2. Indie Redefines the Agentic Metaverse by Tokenizing Project Funding
Remember the days we were obsessed with Warcraft III? Whether it was Dota, tower defense maps, or Footmen Frenzy, those custom maps were endlessly entertaining.
Back then, even though the graphics of Warcraft III maps were simple, they were packed with fun. You could always find countless new maps (mini-games) to play with friends, experiencing fresh gameplay every time you logged in.
When I was around 8 or 9 years old, I often skipped class to go to internet cafes just to play Dota with my friends—playing all day until dark before reluctantly heading home.
Nowadays, while I still love gaming, I rarely play anymore. Instead, Web3 gives me a similar “gaming” thrill—full of unpredictable excitement, fun, and dramatic events unfolding at any moment.
Although the “game-like” nature of Web3 fascinates me, I miss the pure joy of childhood gaming. In contrast, Web3 games always feel somewhat lacking. They take years to develop, and if the game isn’t fun or the token doesn’t appreciate, player interest fades fast. For studios, developing both a game and a token simultaneously is a massive challenge.
From a creator’s perspective, making a game is like an artist crafting a masterpiece. But either you raise funds from VCs, or bootstrap slowly—both paths are incredibly difficult.
If avoiding VCs, you might end up like the developer of Stardew Valley—spending years living frugally, staying with parents, surviving on a partner’s multiple jobs. While this path can succeed, the risk is enormous if the game fails.
So, is there another viable option?
Tokenization: A New Opportunity for the Agentic Metaverse
Imagine launching your game by issuing a dedicated game token. Such a token could power the in-game economy while providing ongoing financial support for creators, helping them gradually realize their dreams.
This is exactly what @indiedotfun is pushing forward. Indie is a platform helping independent creators launch game projects, enabling them to achieve their vision through tokenization.
For developers, this model reduces financial pressure and allows players to directly participate in a game’s growth via tokens, forming a co-creation ecosystem. The future of the Agentic Metaverse may be taking shape precisely through such models.
In two days, we’ll witness its first step. Are you ready?
Indie Ecosystem: Redefining the Agentic Metaverse
The Indie ecosystem consists of several core components, each driving the flourishing development of the Agentic Metaverse:
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@moddio is a user-generated content (UGC) game engine akin to Roblox. The platform already boasts over 200,000 monthly active users (MAU), with more than 5,000 new worlds created each month. It hosts a vibrant community of Indie game creators and players.
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Full Metal AI is the ecosystem’s AI engine. The team is collaborating with others to enhance AI agent capabilities, making games more dynamic and fun while addressing player scarcity.
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Each AI agent comes equipped with its own digital wallet, and deploying agents requires $BNTY tokens. For example, in a gladiator game, both human players and AI agents must pay $BNTY as an entry fee. Winners take prizes from the pool; if an AI wins, its owner receives the reward. This mechanism adds competitiveness and energizes the token economy.
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@powpowfun is Indie’s flagship game, integrating advanced AI technology similar to Virtuals’ Luna, delivering a unique player experience.
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@indiedotfun is the central hub of the entire ecosystem. It integrates all components, helping creators develop games and deploy agents, while enabling players to engage, accumulate tokens, and even own partial equity in their favorite games.
These innovations will completely rewrite the narrative of the Agentic Metaverse. For the first time in Web3, we’ll see a truly playable Agentic Metaverse where humans and AI agents interact, compete, and jointly shape the future of virtual worlds.
From learning two weeks ago from @everythingempt0 that @virtuals_io’s AI agent tokenization platform was about to launch, to now—I’ve never been this excited about an ecosystem.
I can’t wait to try these games—defeating other players and agents, training my own agents, and possibly acquiring some Agentic Metaverse tokens soon. The future of the Agentic Metaverse is worth anticipating!
3. Entering Powpow.fun’s AI Wild West: Why Do the AI NPCs Here Truly "Live"?
Imagine a virtual "Wild West" where autonomous AI agents explore uncharted frontiers alongside humans. On the Powpow platform, powered by $BNTY, we’re building a new generation of AI-driven characters—they don’t just interact; they remember and evolve, offering players unprecedented immersion.
What’s our vision? To create AI agents that go beyond scripted roles. These characters aren’t just present in the virtual world—they’re genuinely “alive.” Imagine a character that “remembers” past experiences and adjusts interactions accordingly. Welcome to a world of authentic, autonomous AI NPCs.
In this Western-style virtual world, $BNTY powers the life force of Powpow’s AI agents. They can “wake up,” “run a saloon,” or “practice shooting”—all behaviors shaped by past interactions with players. You are the storyteller.
Inspired by *Westworld*, these agents aren’t passive responders—they initiate interactions. They form opinions, notice details, and engage in dialogue. This design could revolutionize how we experience virtual worlds.
These agents exhibit complex social behaviors. For instance, an agent might organize a town gathering, inviting others, forming new connections, and rallying the community. This transforms AI from passive NPCs into active participants in the virtual world.
What’s the secret behind it all? The agents’ “memory architecture.” Each agent records its experiences, learns from them, and applies these memories in future interactions. Every encounter with the same agent becomes a unique experience.
These memories dynamically evolve. Like humans, agents adapt based on environment and experience. For example, a saloon keeper frequently encountering trouble might start avoiding certain customers or closing early. Over time, each agent develops a richer personality based on its own history.
Even more astonishing—this all happens in real time. Every player interaction dynamically alters the world state. If you commit a robbery on one side of town, agents on the opposite end may react to the disturbance, delivering a truly immersive experience.
On PowPow.fun, we’re building a small yet vivid virtual town powered by $BNTY, featuring over 25 (and growing) autonomous AI agents. Each has a unique role and backstory, adapting based on player actions and interactions with other agents, making the town feel like a living, breathing community.
These agents aren’t passive—they proactively make plans. When lawlessness rises, the sheriff may increase patrols, while a bandit might plot a major train heist. Each agent’s behavior is shaped by goals and memories, enriching the player experience.
“Dynamic storytelling” is at the heart of this world. Imagine hosting a dance in the town—agents invite friends, share news, and conflicts might spark rivalries. A simple event instantly turns into a memorable, unpredictable celebration.
The real highlight: multiple players can interact with these agents simultaneously, creating a shared immersive experience. Powered by $BNTY, PowPow.fun is building a vibrant multiplayer community within this self-governing, evolving Wild West.
At the core lies a unique architecture combining three key abilities: observation, planning, and reflection. Observation enables agents to perceive their surroundings, planning sets their goals, and reflection helps them evolve from past interactions.
This isn’t just about simulating realistic behavior—it’s about forging deep emotional connections. Imagine building friendships or rivalries with agents, where every choice shapes their behavior and advances your personal storyline.
When an agent plans a Valentine’s party, it doesn’t just send invites—it chats with friends, recalls past relationships, and arranges dates. Every interaction adds depth, pulling players further into the world.
“Co-creation” is the foundational principle. Because agents have memory, every interaction is unique. Even when you log off, AI agents retain memories of your conversations, adding richness to future encounters.
PowPow.fun introduces generative agents, enabling multiplayer interaction within a continuously evolving virtual world—all powered by $BNTY. When you talk to the sheriff, another player later meeting him will find he still remembers your conversation.
The $BNTY generative agent framework relies on a “memory logging” system, allowing each agent to derive insights from past experiences and adjust future behaviors and decisions within the PowPow.fun universe.
From maintaining town order to holding personal grudges, each generative agent brings a unique perspective. Through evolving memory and reflection, these AIs transcend ordinary NPCs, becoming “virtual residents” with independent lives.
Through memory and reflection, these agents surpass traditional NPC concepts, becoming persistent, personality-rich characters contributing to co-created dynamic narratives. PowPow.fun and $BNTY are bringing AI-driven agents into a new frontier of virtual worlds.
The possibilities are endless. From rich social storytelling to unique multiplayer dynamics, you can form alliances or rivalries with virtual agents and other players—and the world remembers every action, evolving accordingly.
Leveraging the power of AI and $BNTY, PowPow.fun is building an immersive, interactive virtual experience. Here, agents are no longer background props but co-creators in a virtual Wild West. They respond to your choices and grow because of them.
At PowPow.fun, agents possess memory, goals, and agency—just like you.
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