Aetheria: Genesis

Hyperion HyperHack Ideathon
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Aetheria: Genesis

:police_car_light: Problem Statement

Current Web3 games often fall short of player expectations, hampered by:

  • :high_voltage: High latency

  • :money_with_wings: Prohibitive transaction costs

  • :brick: Simplistic on-chain interactions

AI in games is usually centralized and opaque :robot:, and player-owned assets often lack real utility. Players are seeking immersive, responsive experiences coupled with true ownership and economic potential — promises.

:hammer_and_wrench: Solution Overview

Aetheria: Genesis is an RTS/RPG hybrid built on Metis Hyperion :ringed_planet:. It solves major pain points by offering:

  • :gear: Real-time, low-latency gameplay via Hyperion’s parallel-execution L2

  • :brain: Smart, decentralized NPCs powered by Alith AI

  • :globe_showing_europe_africa: A dynamic, evolving game world

:video_game: Meaningful player-owned assets as tradable NFTs.

Project Description

Welcome to Aetheria, where strategy, ownership, and AI converge in a living, breathing world:

Key Features

  • :busts_in_silhouette: Intelligent NPCs:
    Powered by Alith, NPCs have distinct personalities, learn from players, and evolve with the game world.

  • :globe_with_meridians: Dynamic World Events:
    Resource booms, invasions, and environmental shifts are AI-triggered based on collective player activity.

  • :crossed_swords: Real-Time Performance:
    Hyperion ensures fluid gameplay with lightning-fast interactions.

:national_park: True Ownership:
Bases, items, and units are all NFTs you fully own — and can trade on a decentralized marketplace.

Community Engagement Features

To kick things off, we’re launching the Genesis Pioneer Campaign :rocket::

:bullseye: Testable Features & Tasks

Task Description Points
:link: Connect Wallet & Claim Testnet AETHER Get started with test tokens. 10
:building_construction: Establish Your Base Mint your starter base NFT. 25
:scroll: Complete First Contact Quest Learn the basics with a tutorial NPC. 20
:brain: Consult the Oracle (Alith NPC) Ask deep lore questions to an AI-powered sage. 50
:hammer: First Craft Gather, craft, and upgrade. 30
:repeat_button: Execute a Real-Time Trade Trade on the on-chain marketplace. 40
:crossed_swords: Win a Skirmish (PvE) Defeat an AI patrol or creature. 60
:puzzle_piece: Challenge an AI Faction Leader Engage in high-level AI dialogue/strategy. 100
:memo: Submit AI Feedback Give structured input on Alith NPCs. 75
:handshake: Refer a Pioneer Bring friends onboard. 50 per referral

:trophy: Points System & Gamification

  • :bullseye: Earn points by completing tasks

  • :chart_increasing: Climb the public leaderboard

  • :sports_medal: Hit milestones to earn non-tradable Pioneer Badge NFTs:

    • :3rd_place_medal: Bronze

    • :2nd_place_medal: Silver

    • :1st_place_medal: Gold

Top pioneers may receive:

  • :glowing_star: Unique Genesis NFTs

  • :thread: Special Discord roles

:door: Early access to future game phases

:rocket: User Onboarding

Our task-based campaign is built to guide you from first wallet connection to deep engagement with real-time AI and game mechanics. It’s fun, informative, and helps us build with you.

:handshake: Getting Involved

We’re looking for:

  • :video_game: Passionate gamers

  • :robot: Curious AI enthusiasts

  • :man_technologist: Web3 builders

Join us in shaping the future of decentralized gaming! :test_tube:

  • :speech_balloon: Join our Discord: [Link TBD] – Main hub for Q&A, updates & discussions

  • :bird: Follow us on Twitter: [Link TBD] – News, sneak peeks, and community fun

  • :globe_with_meridians: Visit our Website/Forum: [Link TBD] – Whitepaper, dev blogs, and docs

  • :building_construction: Contribute: Look out for bounties, testing tasks, and open roles.

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  1. How will the game balance on-chain verifiability with the performance needs of real-time strategy gameplay?
  2. What happens if a player loses their starter base NFT? Will they be locked out or given a recovery method?
  3. Is there a built-in way for players to mod or customize NFTs (e.g., units, buildings) via smart contract extensions or traits?
  4. Are leaderboard scores publicly verifiable, and how are bots or multi-wallets being prevented from gaming the system?
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Your focused approach on delivering Simple Behavioral Adaptation and a strong Proof-of-Concept for Complex Personality Modeling using Alith AI on Metis Hyperion for the HyperHack sounds very promising.

I have one question:

What’s the main benefit for a player to have these smarter NPCs running on a blockchain like Hyperion, compared to AI in traditional games?

All the best

Thank you

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Hello Amardeep,

For players, the main benefit of smarter NPCs on Hyperion is the verifiable intelligence and persistent impact they bring.

Unlike traditional games, key aspects of their AI logic and evolving states can be transparently recorded on the blockchain. This means player interactions result in lasting, auditable consequences, fostering deeper trust and more meaningful engagement with NPCs whose development becomes a verifiable part of the shared game world.

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Thanks a lot for the response. looking forward to this.

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  • How does Hyperion’s parallel execution specifically reduce latency in Aetheria: Genesis gameplay?
  • What kind of learning and evolution do the Alith-powered NPCs undergo based on player interactions?
  • How are dynamic world events triggered and balanced to keep gameplay engaging for all players?
  • What mechanisms ensure true ownership of NFTs in the game and how can players trade them securely?
  • How does the real-time trading system work on-chain without causing high transaction fees?
  • What strategies are recommended for new players to succeed in early PvE skirmishes?
  • How do AI faction leaders adapt their strategies during high-level dialogue and combat?
  • What feedback channels are available for players to report issues or suggest improvements on NPC behavior?
  • How does the Pioneer Campaign encourage onboarding and deeper engagement with game mechanics?
  • What future game phases are planned beyond Genesis, and how will early pioneers gain access?
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Thanks @priyankg3 for asking this questions, will answer one by one.

  1. We’ll use a hybrid approach: critical assets and major outcomes will be verified on Hyperion for trust. Moment-to-moment gameplay will be optimized off-chain but frequently synced with Hyperion, which is designed for high performance, ensuring both speed and verifiability.

  2. Yes, to ensure continued playability, the game will offer a way to obtain a new starter base if the original NFT is lost. For rarer, high-value NFTs, however, wallet security is paramount.

  3. Yes, our NFTs will feature on-chain traits allowing for customization. Initially, this will involve game-defined upgrades, with plans to explore more extensive player-driven modding or composable traits later.

  4. Scores based on on-chain actions will be publicly verifiable. To combat bots and multi-wallets, we’ll use a multi-layered strategy including on-chain analytics, considering Proof-of-Personhood solutions for key competitions, and game design that discourages such activities.

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thanks for the detailed answer @heromatters and all the best for the future :slight_smile:

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Looking forward to test it :folded_hands::folded_hands:

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What is the game story? how to play? any graphics design? Is Aetheria: Genesis a game?

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Hello Han, Thanks for your questions.

  1. Hyperion’s parallel execution processes multiple player actions and game state updates simultaneously, rather than one by one. This leads to faster transaction confirmation and block finality, directly reducing the delay for on-chain game events and making gameplay feel more responsive.

  2. Alith NPCs adapt their behavior (like friendliness, hostility, available quests, or trade terms) and evolve their dialogue and personality based on the history of player interactions with them. This creates more dynamic and personalized NPC encounters.

  3. Dynamic world events are triggered by Alith AI agents analyzing collective player actions and overall game state (e.g., resource levels, faction influence). Balancing is achieved by the AI adjusting event parameters (frequency, scale, type) to ensure they provide fresh challenges and opportunities without unfairly penalizing or overly benefiting specific player groups, keeping the experience engaging.

thanks

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Hello @DjangoDNN,

What is the game story?
Aetheria: Genesis is set in a new world where players strive to build, explore, and strategize for influence. The story unfolds as players interact with intelligent AI entities and factions, shaping the world’s destiny through their choices and alliances.

How to play?
As an RTS/RPG hybrid, you’ll build and manage your base, command units in real-time battles, gather resources, form alliances, and interact with unique AI-powered NPCs. Crafting, trading, and strategic decision-making are key.

Any graphics design?
Currently, Aetheria: Genesis is a project proposal. Specific graphics designs are conceptual at this stage and would be developed as part of the full game development process.

Is Aetheria: Genesis a game?
Aetheria: Genesis is currently a game concept and project proposal being designed and developed, notably for the HyperHack event.

thank you.

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Thanks so much for the detailed answers! Really appreciate the clarity and depth you provided. Wishing you all the best and great success with the project!

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Hey @heromatters, really interesting direction you’re taking!

Curious if you’re currently planning to integrate Alith in any specific part of the project, or if there’s a particular use case where you think it could help (NPCs, world events, or otherwise)? Would love to hear how you’re thinking about it — or if there’s anything you’d want to explore further!

Docs link in case it’s helpful: Introduction - Alith

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Hello @nidhinakranii ,

Thanks for the great question! Yes, Alith is absolutely core to Aetheria: Genesis.

Here’s how we’re thinking about it:

Intelligent NPCs: We’re using Alith agents to create key NPCs with evolving personalities, persistent memories of player interactions, and dynamic dialogue. Their key states and “learning” will be verifiably on-chain.
Dynamic World Events: Alith agents will analyze collective player activity to trigger responsive world events (like resource shifts or new challenges), making the game world feel alive and ever-changing.
Our overall vision is to leverage Alith on Hyperion for a new level of emergent gameplay where AI-driven elements are transparent, responsive, and verifiably part of the on-chain experience.

We’re also excited to explore things like more complex interactions between Alith NPCs and potentially even AI-assisted generation of unique game content down the line.

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That sounds awesome — love how you’re using Alith for evolving NPCs and dynamic world events. Really looking forward to seeing how the on-chain memory and interactions play out.

Excited to follow the journey! :eyes:

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