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Episode 108 - Quantum Jen

In Episode 108 of COPICafe the hosts Rob and Josh discuss the upcoming sale in Cornucopias.


The developers are refining the node backend systems and plan to invite testers soon, with a public release by the end of the year.


The team announces the sale of assets on both the Cardano and BASE chains. The sale, which starts on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, is the third version of the Marketplace and includes seasonal assets for Halloween.


A free NFT helmet named Quantum Jack Helmet will be given away during the sale. The team also discusses changes to the accessibility of Cornucopias, allowing new Web2 players to pay for early access with a credit card and Game Pass.


The next build release, Quantum Autumn, includes seasonal assets and the free NFT helmet.


Special guest Jennifer Donahoe, who has just joined the Cornucopias board, shares her background in the toy industry and her transition into the video game industry, emphasizing the importance of authentic engagement and decentralized marketplaces for players. She discusses new ways to engage communities through technology, specifically mentioning Windwalk's gamified platform. The team also answers viewer questions and provides information on jetpack models.


  • [00:00:00] Introduction to Cornucopias’ floating islands world. Discussion of backend optimizations, upcoming tester invitations, and public release by year-end. Mentions of Game Pass and seasonality. Guest Jen from the Board of Advisers joins.

  • [00:05:00] Announcement of asset sale on Cardano and Base chains starting October 23, 2024. Marketplace v3 launch with fixed-quantity seasonal Halloween items. $COPI token introduced for purchases, with plans for full $COPI integration. Early Access Game Pass announced for $10.

  • [00:10:00] Accessibility updates: moving away from fully gated model, enabling credit card payments for early access. Future plans for free-to-play. Seasonal content introduced, starting with Halloween, to keep gameplay fresh.

  • [00:15:00] Announcement of the Quantum Autumn build with Halloween decorations and free Quantum Jack pumpkin helmet NFT. Jen joins the show to share her career background and industry insights.

  • [00:20:00] Jen discusses her career in the toy industry (Star Wars, Batman, Transformers, Power Rangers at Hasbro, Mattel, Disney) and transition to video games at EA, Zynga, Scopely, and Riot Games. She now runs a consulting business and co-hosts the *Deconstructor of Fun* podcast.

  • [00:25:00] Discussion on Web3 and NFTs in traditional gaming. Example of *Off the Grid,* an extraction royale game on Xbox, PlayStation, and Epic, that hides blockchain elements to appeal to gamers. Emphasis on reducing friction for Web2 players and leveraging influencer-driven marketing.

  • [00:30:00] Incentives for streamers in *Off the Grid* include ongoing revenue shares from skin trading. Influencers like Ninja and Shroud involved. Importance of authentic engagement to avoid issues seen in past campaigns like *Apex Legends.* Benefits of decentralized marketplaces discussed.

  • [00:35:00] New ways to engage communities using Windwalk’s gamified platform, which rewards players with tokens and in-game items for engagement across Discord, Twitter, and Slack. Potential of this technology for community building highlighted.

  • [00:40:00] Collaboration with Jen and Philip from *Deconstructor of Fun* podcast. Appreciation for Jen’s expertise in marketing and community engagement. Viewer Q&A session addressing community questions.

  • [00:50:00] Discussion of temporarily available marketplace assets, which may return in future. Episode concludes with invitation for viewers to join the Discord community and continue engaging with the project.