Editor's Note: This article discusses the rapid development of the agent metaverse, particularly how to build immersive game worlds through AI agents, tokenization, and Web3 technology. Platforms like powpowfun, virtuals.io, and moddio allow creators to easily build and manage their own games, using open-source AI and custom tokens. The article also mentions that a key challenge for Web3 games is the transient interest of players and token volatility, but platforms like Indiedotfun address this by quickly launching lightweight games. Finally, the article emphasizes the future importance of learning visual language models in games.
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The agent metaverse is no longer a distant concept, it is gradually being realized, redefining our interactions with AI, games, and digital ownership. From open-source tools to continuously running AI-driven environments, we are witnessing the rapid evolution of virtual worlds in terms of construction, experience, and monetization models.
Here are some exciting recent developments in this field:
hyperfy.io has just open-sourced its engine, supporting self-hosted multiplayer worlds with features like instant building, drag-and-drop tools, and interoperable assets.
Virtuals.io announced a partnership with Infinityg.ai to launch a multi-agent asset management model, and established the first AI-operated asset management company, Zenith XBT, laying the foundation for an agent society (interactions between agents).
Virtuals.io also announced a partnership with Avariksaga, enabling agents to live-stream games, provide commentary, and narrate in real-time.
Previously, they collaborated with Illuvium.io to introduce sentient NPCs/AI-NPCs into the Illuvium game.
In addition to the Virtuals ecosystem, we have also witnessed the rise of World State Machine, which goes beyond traditional conversational agents by establishing a continuous 24/7 simulation environment, allowing Kira to exist as a digital human with human-like behavior.
Unlike typical AI, Kira not only reacts to inputs, but lives in this environment, participating in activities that mimic human life, such as learning, working, and socializing. This is based on a complex system that tracks time, weather, location, and interactions with other AI characters or NPCs (such as Mei, Keiko, and Izumi).
Westworld-inspired game reality
While everyone is talking about creating games similar to Westworld (immersive worlds driven by dynamic NPCs), powpowfun is already in the process of beta-testing its virtual Westworld game. The AI agents in this game are supported by the open-source models of Fullmetal AI. Notably, Fullmetal has recently integrated ElizOS, a system that enables long-term memory functionality through RAG.
The team plans to launch Indiedotfun in about a week. Indiedotfun is similar to Pumpdotfun, but designed specifically for games, allowing anyone to quickly build their own worlds using templates and moddio's game/physics engine. These worlds can then be tokenized, enabling users and communities to own the games they love.
Introducing Indie: Tokenization of the agent metaverse
Indie is a platform that allows developers to build and release Web3-enabled worlds without requiring cryptocurrency knowledge. It is supported by the moddio game engine, which already has a large Web2 community and builds thousands of games per month.
Creators can choose to launch tokens, allowing supporters to fund the game and receive token rewards. These tokens serve as in-game currency. Imagine Roblox, but instead of using Robux, creators can use their own tokens as the currency.
The open-source LLM from FullmetalAI is built-in, allowing creators to directly integrate AI agents into their games, making them more dynamic and engaging.
Addressing the Challenges of Web3 Games
One challenge facing Web3 games is the lack of interest in AAA-level games. Web3 itself is a game - people find speculating on AI agent coins more interesting than playing Web3 games.
This leads to a brief concentration of attention, with interest typically shifting to the next hot spot within 2-3 days.
From the perspective of game studios, there is a significant risk: even if the game itself is interesting, if the tokens do not appreciate, interest will wane. Conversely, if the tokens appreciate, but the game is not fun, people may participate briefly, but maintaining interest remains difficult. Studios face a dual challenge: to provide an engaging game and ensure the token price appreciates.
Why Indie is Well-Suited for Web3's Fleeting Attention
Indiedotfun is the perfect engine to address this fleeting attention. Through moddio, lightweight indie games can be released in a matter of days (rather than months), allowing creators to quickly deliver immersive worlds with dynamic AI-NPCs. When players get bored, they can jump from one indie game to another, while creators improve their metaverse experiences to retain players and maintain the value of their game tokens.
Imagine not just conversational agents on Twitter, but owning agent metaverse worlds to play in, speculate on their tokens, and have rights over these worlds.
BNTY as the primary currency for all things in this ecosystem. Alpha hint: indiedotfun handles the supply side, while ARCAgents handles the demand side.
In Conclusion
The narrative of the agent metaverse is rapidly evolving, and I expect more game studios and teams to leverage G.A.M.E and Eliza to drive their games. While there are still gaps to be filled in these frameworks, unique game-centric solutions may emerge in the coming months.
Additionally, I anticipate that reinforcement learning and visual language models will become increasingly important. The B2B market's growing demand for dynamic AI in games puts ARCAgents at the forefront of the industry with its agent gamification engine.
