Introduction to Avalanche Blockchain - Why did we choose Avalanche for Time Shuffle

May 5, 2022

The play-to-earn scene grows more and more competitive. New games are always trying to offer a more seamless experience, where blockchain use is not the central point. Speed, low transaction fees and reliability are key, as well as almost imperceptible connection to the blockchain. 

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There are many available blockchains that offer similar experiences. The chief reason for the creation of those new blockchains was the limitation of Ethereum, where fees could run up with no ceiling if the network was too busy. 

A modern play-to-earn game cannot burden its players with unexpected, often very high expenses for a simple transaction. This is where Avalanche enters. It is a hub of multiple blockchains, of which one chain is specifically dedicated to games, NFTs and other user-oriented aspects.

What is Avalanche

Avalanche is a relatively new blockchain project emphasizing speed, low energy usage and scalability. At its core it uses the approach of proof-of-stake, where each new block in the ledger is produced and signed by a selection of node operators. 

Avalanche does not use a preset small number of validators, and instead achieves one of the biggest breakthroughs in building a consensus between thousands of validators. Avalanche achieves this by sampling the network with a random selection of nodes. With this approach, it is astronomically improbable to post a fake transaction. Even if the network adds millions of nodes, the Avalanche approach to consensus will not rise in complexity.

Each node also connects to randomly selected nodes, and does not follow the rules of classical consensus. Thus, an Avalanche node is lighter and offers a highly secure potential to verify transactions from anywhere across the globe, turning them into tamper-proof records.

The Avalanche network produces a block every three seconds by design, and the network can process 4,500 transactions per second. Through subnets, the Avalanche blockchain can practically expand infinitely, while remaining secure. 

C-Chain is also compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, meaning projects can easily deploy apps and smart contracts as if they are running on Ethereum. 

To further ease network overload, the Avalanche project focuses on the creation of subnets. Games such as Crabada take a two-step approach, starting out with C-Chain and eventually moving to their custom network. 

How Accessible is Avalanche

The Avalanche C-Chain is accessible using the MetaMask browser extension wallet. This lightweight app can be configured easily to add the Avalanche C-Chain. 

The wallet is the go-to app for most play-to-earn games, allowing token-based payments, but also the purchase of non-fungible tokens. 

Why Time Shuffle Chose Avalanche C-Chain

Time Shuffle will grow into a complex game with multiple transactions to cover in-game earnings, as well as NFT operations. 

Time Shuffle aims to create an appealing array of heroes, which can be combined and upgraded. Avalanche offers a scalable tool to make sure all NFT transfers or upgrades do not incur unusual and unpredictable costs. 

The Avalanche community and side projects also offer multiple tools for Time Shuffle to market its game and offer access to multiple NFT marketplaces. Avalanche is fostering a growing community that is readily interested in startups using the technology. 

Healing Stream
Throws a stream of music in a direction which deals damage to anyone on its path and heals the Hero for 50% of it.
Finishing Punch
Finishing punch that deals Art Damage which is doubled if the opponent Health is under 50%.
Healing Pain
Deals 20% of damage for own pain and heals an ally for the same amount of damage.
Push Them
Pushes any adjacent Opponent one hex back and deals Community damage.
Shared Health
Combines the Health of all adjacent units and evenly redistributes it among them (equalize health of all adjacent ally units) and heals each one for additional X health.
Entangle
Sumons Vines under opponent's feet that keep it on its spot (can't move) and suck their Health and Energy.
Mind Control
Creates a mind connection with an opponent that deals Mind damage and gives a chance for mind control. Mind control switches the control of this hero for its next turn.