Steemit, the blockchain gaming application, has recently announced the release of an alpha version of Steem Monsters. The trading card game has integrated RPG elements into its gameplay, making for a unique gaming experience using blockchain’s decentralized public ledger technology. The two lead developers on the project have finished creating the game’s cards, its art, website, and the functionality of the game.
The releasers of the game expanded to say that the technology isn’t yet able to do “everything we want,” but that the company’s current fundraising effort should help to further develop the game’s technologies, unlocking the “full potential of Steem Monsters.
Additionally, the official announcement outlines some of the key components of the game, including its current path of development, as well as the main features which make it a revolutionary gaming experience on the decentralized blockchain. Though it is true to say that the game has a lot of development left to integrate, the progress made thus far is significant enough to warrant attention from many within the blockchain community.
This guide will provide an introduction to both the game, and the technologies which make it up.