Marshmallow Jetpack is ready to revolutionize the gaming industry by merging it with the growing power of cryptocurrency. With our debut game, Velkin Falling, which is still in development, we’re merging concepts from blockchain and game design to provide players with fully owned digital goods that retain value beyond the game itself. 

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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets that an individual owns. The ownership of these digital assets live on the blockchain and they cannot be duplicated.

By combining core elements of competitive gameplay with secondary markets of collectible non-fungible tokens (NFTs), we’re building a new gaming model that empowers players like never before. We see Velkin Falling as just the beginning of our journey to make groundbreaking titles that push the boundary of what games can be.

Most video game assets are worthless in the real world

Every day,  gamers grind for hours to amass greater and greater quantities of in-game assets. But their digital purchases—billions of dollars’ worth—are obsolete the moment they leave the game. Whether it’s weapons, skins, prizes, or ammo, this inventory holds no external value. We believe the current status quo lacks imagination and is leaving huge opportunities on the table.

In-game winnings with real-world, tradeable value

A player’s purchases should be able to move beyond the confines of a single game, creating a new gaming economy for incentive and reward. With Velkin Falling, our flagship game, we are giving in-game items an entirely new value proposition. Whether you earn or buy your Velkin Falling NFTs, they will be both functional within the game and redeemable in the real world.

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A player fully owns their NFTs on the Klaytn blockchain, and with Klaytn’s partnership with OpenSea, they’ll even have the additional option to move their NFTs to other blockchains. We believe the potential for full NFT ownership will incentivize a higher level of gameplay and purchasing. By integrating blockchain and NFTs, we’re delivering a whole new world of possibilities for the way gamers invest their time and money.

Blockchain and NFTs are on the rise

There are more than 2.5 billion active gamers across the globe, and that number is only growing—jumping by a full billion over the past five years. (Wired) The global gaming market was valued at over $162 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of $295 billion by 2026. (source) The number of wallets containing NFTs grew by 97% in 2020, with overall transactions accruing $250M. (source) Notably, today’s players have begun to show a greater willingness to purchase items that are cryptocurrency-based. (source)

Other gaming companies:

• Hearthstone: Estimated $600M+ in annual revenue; generates up to $40M in revenue per month. (source 1, source 2)
• Splinterlands: Grossed $1M in 2019 from 1.7M card transactions. (source)
• Magic the Gathering: By July in 2019, Magic the Gather had already generated an estimated $500M in revenue. (source)
• Gods Unchained: Made ~$4M in revenue from pre-sale of 4M cards. (source)

• MTG: Arena players spend an average of $75 annually on in-game currency, with total players expected to reach 11 million by the end of 2021. (source)

Gaming industry veterans ready to deploy new technologies

Marshmallow Jetpack has assembled a powerful team of industry veterans. Through combined brainpower and expertise, we’ve developed the critical blueprint for Velkin Falling, and have already begun internal playtesting. We’re tackling our fundraising campaign with gusto, pitching to gaming aficionados and newcomers alike.

Marshmallow Jetpack is in the prototyping and engine development stage for their debut game, Velkin Falling, with internal playtesting in a simulated environment.

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Free-to-play meets NFTs

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Cutting-edge technology and human-centered game design are the keys to bringing people together, sparking excitement, and empowering individuals. Our flagship game, Velkin Falling, will unite high-quality, tactical combat gameplay with collectible NFTs. Whether players play-to-earn or pay-to-play, all NFTs they accumulate will hold both real-world and in-game value, protected on the blockchain and will be available for trading with other players.

And don’t worry—we will still have all the core gaming essentials, including deep customization, in-game identity, and resource management. But this time, the money you spend in our virtual world can go a whole lot farther.

In-game NFTs tradeable on secondary markets

Within Velkin Falling, players will be able to purchase items with two different currencies: U.S. dollars or Vantium. Vantium is a hard in-game currency that can be earned through play. Using either currency, players can purchase crates, which in turn contain NFTs that become the player’s property. These NFTs will live on the Klaytn blockchain and can be bought and sold on secondary markets through Klaytn’s partnership with OpenSea, where Marshmallow Jetpack plans to retain a small number of transaction fees.

In addition, Marshmallow Jetpack is in conversations with the gaming platform Pocketful of Quarters ("POQ") to bring unique value and capabilities to the company. Marshmallow Jetpack plans to use the POQ platform, which includes the integration of POQ's blockchain product as well as access to their esports and publishing model.

By pricing crates at $2.99* each (with the option of buying bundles with a built-in discount), we keep the game accessible and encourage a high volume of transactions. We also plan to make available thematically appropriate seasonal crates that will have their own price points upon development. Additionally, by making the contents of each crate as 5 NFTs, with one guaranteed equipment or chassis, we ensure an element of suspense that adds a heightened sense of stakes and competition. As with all video games, revenue is dependent on a large and active user base, and we've designed Velkin Falling to spur high levels of engagement and buy-in.

*Pricing subject to change

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Giving players ownership and empowerment over their digital goods

In your typical digital game, in-game assets such as characters, skins, sprays, and other cosmetics are not actually owned by the player—they’re simply perks and rewards that the player can access. This means that if the player creates a new account or abandons a game, the money they’ve spent on those items is lost.

As one of the few game companies within the cryptocurrency space, Velkin Falling’s game design will allow players to fully own their digital assets. Not only can these assets be used to upgrade a user’s in-game experience, but more importantly, they can be sold for real-world value. Our intelligent blockchain approach to gaming will revolutionize the way that players spend their money and their time, bringing a sea of change to the current world of gaming.

Always one step ahead of the curve

We believe Marshmallow Jetpack is positioned to become a frontrunner in the gaming industry, for players and industry insiders alike. Through masterful storytelling and design combined with cutting-edge technology, we aim to create extraordinary gaming experiences while always staying ahead of the curve. In order to achieve our vision, we’ll be setting the new standard for a healthy and thriving work environment. By building an innovative and collaborative workplace, we believe we’ll be able to smash our goals and shatter current gaming conventions.

Veterans of the gaming industry, product management, and media production

Our core leadership brings a complementary array of experience and know-how, previously serving as executive producers, business developers, and project managers at a number of gaming companies. CEO Justin Smith (PhD) previously worked at Osbourne Media and has deep experience in gaming production and community-building. COO James Turner has been a key contributor to several award-winning digital games, from "Tearaway" to "The Trail." His passion for independent development and unique projects makes him a perfect fit for Marshmallow Jetpack’s ambitious vision. Board Member/Game Director Russ Pippin is a former Senior Product Manager from Blizzard Entertainment and worked for 13 years on the Battle.net platform. Consultant to leadership Nick Grayson is a former researcher of artificial intelligence, with stints at Google, Blizzard Entertainment, and Warchief Gaming. Along with Justin, James, Russ, and Nick the team includes talented software architects, storytellers, designers, programmers, and tech consultants with years of combined experience in the gaming industry.

At the nexus of two explosive markets

If you’ve been paying attention, you know that cryptocurrency is edging further into the mainstream, and that video games have been gaining popularity for years. We’re ready to capitalize on both of these trends, and deliver incredibly exciting new opportunities to captive users across the globe. In a matter of years, we’ll all be looking back and wondering how it was ever possible that people spent billions of dollars that remained locked within the virtual world of a video game. We’re ready to make this future into a reality.

*Velkin Falling is currently in development.