Building the Future of Gaming: Oasys Technology Roadmap – From Consumption to Investment

Introduction
As Oasys celebrates its second anniversary, we would like to take a moment to examine the state of blockchain in the context of the overall trends in the Ethereum-centered crypto world. Amidst strategic partnerships and a strong period of integrated development, we are now announcing the Oasys technology roadmap, which focuses on the development and growth of the entire ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on “application data availability.” Our goal is to achieve “application data availability” (the continuity of assets) in the gaming industry, which will ensure that players’ memories and records are permanently protected and preserved – a stark contrast to the current centralized gaming experience.


When we refer to game assets, we are talking about digital assets that players acquire in games, such as items, characters, equipment, scores, and achievements. In traditional web2 games, these assets are often lost if the game shuts down. This can result in significant losses for players who have invested time, effort, and money into playing the game and building their assets.
Blockchain technology is key to digital sovereignty. By leveraging the immutable and permanent properties of decentralized ledgers, Oasys can store these assets there, giving users more control and security in participating, trading, using, and interacting with the assets. With this in mind, existing blockchains face some challenges that we aim to address through our technology roadmap and approach.
The lack of application data availability, Layer 2 interoperability, and ecosystem scalability are the three core issues that Oasys aims to tackle as it continues to evolve into a unified and scalable ecosystem.
Technical Challenges and Solutions
Application Data Availability (Continuity of Game Assets)
• Current problem: Many Layer 1 blockchains, including Ethereum, are discarding Layer 2 data as they transition to a modular architecture. While this approach holds promise for addressing the fragmentation between different underlying layers, it introduces a new problem – the lack of continuity for user assets. Oasys also faces this issue with regard to the potential impact on “game assets” generated on Layer 2.
• Solution: Oasys adopts a novel approach – by mirroring Layer 2 “game assets” on Layer 1, we can provide permanent and continuous protection for user assets. Even if Layer 2 data is discarded, user assets remain secure.
Layer 2 Interoperability
• Current problem: Blockchain faces difficulties in transferring data and assets between different Layer 2s due to limited interoperability. Similarly, Oasys, with over 10 running Layer 2s, is working to ensure seamless interoperability between different Layer 2s (referred to as Verses within the Oasys ecosystem).
• Solution: Oasys introduces cross-chain bridges, adopts universal data formats, and standardizes APIs to achieve seamless interoperability between different Layer 2s. Users can easily and securely move data and assets between various games on Oasys while retaining full control over them.
Ecosystem Scalability
• Current problem: Building unique ecosystems for each blockchain is a significant challenge. In the Oasys ecosystem, Layer 2s are deployed and operated by companies and game developers (third parties), linking ecosystem development efforts to business continuity.
• Solution: Our close collaboration with ecosystem partners and existing Layer 2 operators revolves around providing them with the tools and resources needed to support ecosystem development and reduce technological barriers. The Oasys Verse Development Kit (Oasys VDK) allows enterprises to access high-quality Layer 2s with pre-set ecosystem components for quick development and deployment. This enables game developers to launch projects faster and focus on content development, achieving ecosystem scalability.


Technology Roadmap
Since its inception, Oasys has been committed to addressing pain points for developers, gamers, and game companies transitioning from web2 to web3. Our strategy has always been focused on supporting the Oasys community and providing them with the infrastructure and tools they need for success. As we move forward, our efforts will continue to revolve around expanding integrations supported by Oasys and establishing more partnerships with established companies. At the same time, we will place a strong emphasis on the stability and scalability of the ecosystem to ensure that Oasys stays in sync with the dynamic blockchain space and keeps up with the trends and demands of web3.
Short-term (within 1 year)
• Standardization of game asset specifications: Oasys will continue to collaborate with ecosystem partners to standardize game asset specifications. This will enable consistency across different games and platforms, making asset management easier.
• Creation of use cases: We will create use cases that apply standardized game asset specifications in real-time games and provide examples of successful use cases to support developers and companies interested in building on Oasys.
• Provision of the Oasys Verse Development Kit (Oasys VDK): By providing a set of validated ecosystem components, enterprises can quickly access high-quality Layer 2s with pre-set ecosystem parts, reducing the time and resources spent on ecosystem building and achieving ecosystem scalability.
Mid-term (2-3 years)
• Protocol layer problem-solving: The short-term roadmap serves as the foundation for our mid-term work, which will focus on addressing protocol layer issues. Specifically, we will implement unique solutions to mirror Layer 2 “game assets” on Layer 1.
• Achieving interoperability: We will develop standardized protocols to ensure interoperability between different Layer 2s, allowing users to seamlessly move assets and data between various games on Oasys.
• Provision of developer tools: Oasys will provide developer tools that align with our vision and meet the needs of Layer 2, empowering developers to independently innovate and further promote ecosystem scalability.
Conclusion
Oasys is strengthening its collaborations with ecosystem partners, including wallets, DeFi, and blockchain developers, to achieve “application data availability” and ensure the longevity and continuity of game assets. In the short term, we will focus on standardizing game asset specifications and developing practical use cases. In the mid-term, our goal is to address protocol layer issues to stabilize the ecosystem and facilitate the development and deployment of projects on Oasys.
The Oasys technology roadmap outlines our future plans and provides a blueprint for the steps we will take to protect user assets and build a robust blockchain gaming ecosystem. We will continue to work towards developing the Oasys chain, moving towards a future where users’ gaming experiences are seen as investments rather than mere consumption, making digital sovereignty a tangible reality.