@coingecko@hytopia for sure! Almost 2m app downloads, just hit 500k monthly users, been building since 2021 and marketplace is launching in a matter of weeks.
Wanted to give an update on @hytopia traction as we head into Q1 2026. A lot of exciting updates, as well as clarification on how the platform is starting to grow, and why it's growing the way it is.
It's very important to recognize that traction and growth in @hytopia is being 90% dominated right now by the Asia / Southeast Asia markets for those curious.
This is specifically driven by underserved countries with language barriers and lower end devices that most mobile games typically don't run well on or just don't optimize at all for.
This is intentional.
We started hitting this first because it gives us a lot of wins short and long term.
1. We had to build automated localization infrastructure to auto translate all content of all games without devs needing to do anything. All HYTOPIA games now play in every major language based on your device language, automatically. This is a benefit of building on web tech. Using a UI library would of made this a massive pain.
2. Targeting low end mobile devices (Think $30 to $100 android devices) and running smooth on them unlocks a whole under served market segment where we can predictably pick up players and iterate faster on systems with more player volume at the start.
3. More players has continued to bring more dev interest, more feedback from players to devs, and overall just more engagement for us to monitor and improve from.
4. As the platform improves, the games are getting better, the engine is getting better, and we continue to improve retention (We're up 2x on d1, 6x on d7 and 12x on d14 in the last 3 months, this isn't world shattering retention but the trajectory is clear and we very distinctly know what is blocking it from climbing higher), As retention responds to improvements, we'll start rolling out and focusing more modern markets with more modern devices.
5. Since we optimized for the bottom of the barrel and all language barriers to start, the experience on more modern markets is only going to be that much better. All games are also default-global distribution without any dev intervention. We're a 4.5 star app currently when the majority of devices using us are some of the worst android devices people use by majority.
The last piece here is we've seen a strong inflection point with our recent AI Agent changes where it's becoming so good that you can realistically build proper quality games not using just prompts to the HYTOPIA agent/mcp and using our point/click map editor. This will only improve, and we will very quickly (likely next 6 months) hit a cursor-like moment and product (wink wink, studio) for game dev.
To the future!
It's here! How many crypto games do you know with 500k app downloads? And growing at an insane rate! Quarter of a million unique players in the last 30 days alone! This won't stay under the radar for much longer...
$HYBUX is now LIVE on @base.
A key milestone in expanding the HYTOPIA ecosystem by enabling seamless onchain activity, smoother player rewards, and broader accessibility.
Official Contract Address: https://t.co/biAi9nOypF
My @HYTOPIA prediction for the remainder of the year:
In 3 days, the $HYBUX token will launch on Base, alongside a massive community airdrop - TGE likely happening via the Aerodrome DEX.
Shortly after, the HYTOPIA NFT collections (Worlds, Avatars, GrayBoys) will be stakeable to earn tokens from the initial staking pools.
A burn-to-claim mechanism will also go live for the Node collection, which remains on Ethereum.
Player numbers will continue to surge - especially in Asia.
The Android app gonna surpass a least one if not multiple millions of downloads and build a strong, consistent player base.
More creators will join the ecosystem and ship fun games as demand is sky-high and they can finally monetize:
This is because later this year, the HYTOPIA marketplace will launch, allowing creators to sell in-game items for $USDC.
Every $USDC spent will automatically convert into $HYBUX, with 85% going to the creator and 15% to the NFT revenue share pools.
This will create buy pressure for this token, and folks will realize that this flywheel has massive potential.
Some will call it the breakout moment for crypto gaming.
Speculation may drive the $HYBUX market cap beyond $100M market cap by year-end.
How do you think the remainder of the year will turn out on HYTOPIA?
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@StuyvesantAnna@ABridgen Pay attention! Huge increase in myocarditis and sudden deaths. Cancers are up multiple Xs, HUGE increase in general illness, but they say it's long covid. A cold/flu (literally what covid is) doesn't cause all these illnesses. Even ex VP of research at Pfizer blowing the whistle!
@StuyvesantAnna@ABridgen How is it "misinformation"? Because it doesn't align with your views? Doesn't align with pharmaceutical industry funded studies and propaganda to show their products are "safe and effective"? Or because you're in denial? Do a little research and open your eyes.
🚨WORLD GIVEAWAY Alert!
In commemoration of our Community Countdown reaching 0, we’re giving away a HYTOPIA World🌍
How to enter?
1️⃣ Follow @hytopia
2️⃣ Tag 3 friends who haven’t been following HYTOPIA (duplicates don’t count 👀)
3️⃣ RT this post
Winner will be announced in 10 days from now⏳
Good luck🍀