Jutsu World: Revolutionising Trading Card Games with Story

Jutsu World is the first Tactical Trading Card Game (TCG) built on Story. By harnessing Story’s purpose-built layer 1 blockchain and our improved version of the ERC404 token standard (ERC404-J), Jutsu World aims to deliver a dynamic and immersive TCG experience. This approach addresses core challenges in the NFT TCG space, including liquidity, potential for collaborative expansion, and more.

Since inception, our team has improved the ERC404 token standard, supporting up to 1M tokens per transaction and bulk transfers of up to 50 NFTs in one go. Details on these ERC404 enhancements are made public and available here for the betterment of the space.

The Mission of Jutsu World:

Jutsu World’s mission is to blend the physical and digital realms of TCGs. With ERC404-J, Jutsu World enhances the authenticity, and experience of trading, collecting, and playing TCGs online. The goal is to build a vibrant ecosystem where players can engage in traditional gameplay with seamless digital transactions such as buying, selling, and trading on-chain without sacrificing liquidity or the ability to experience different metas.

What Jutsu World Seeks to Become:

Jutsu World aims to be a dynamic, player-driven universe which includes:

• “Pack Opening” via Rerolls: Pack openings are exciting for any TCG fan. With ERC404-J, digital pack openings can be cheaper, better, and faster, while ensuring card authenticity. ERC404-J enables us to retain a finite amount of tokens and an unlimited number of Jutsu Card generation possibilities. For more details on rerolls, read here.
• Expansive World and Lore: Lore and IP are at the core of any game or world that is being built. Jutsu World is no different. From the start, we’ve understood the importance of IP and the integration of other IPs that we and our communities align with. Story Protocol enables the expansion of our world via Integrated IPs which may include other NFT projects. You may read more about our lore here.
• Innovative Gameplay: A digital-first TCG experience enabled by ERC404-J allows continuous evolution of the game, its gameplay mechanics, and card expansion packs. This keeps the experience fresh and engaging without harming token economics. This is possible due to the unique mechanics of ERC404-J.
• Community-Centric: Jutsu World values its community, starting with early adopters, known as “OGs.” These pioneers shape the game’s future, participate in governance, and keep the game aligned with community interests.
• Integrated Trading Marketplace: Cards are not just for playing. The world of TCGs includes speculators, collectors, and players. Jutsu World aims to let users trade their Jutsu Cards seamlessly via partnerships with existing NFT marketplace platforms or otherwise.

Monetisation Modes:

Initial monetisation will focus on card rerolls, with more modes to be introduced post-launch:

1. Card Rerolls: Generating a new Jutsu Card using one whole $JUTSU token. Rerolls will be charged using Story’s native token. More information on rerolls can be found here.
2. In-game Purchases: Players will be able to purchase additional in-game assets, cosmetics, and upgrades for a fee.
3. Jutsu Card Trades: Players will be able to trade Jutsu Cards in a trustless manner for a fee.
4. Gaming Merchandise: Collectors and players will be able to purchase phygital goods, including figurines of characters.

Benefits of Holding $JUTSU:

$JUTSU is the in-game digital currency of Jutsu World. These tokens represent digital cards that can then be used to play the game. However, beyond gameplay, $JUTSU holders will be able to utilise the hybrid nature of ERC404 tokens for broader DeFi applications. Utility includes:

1. In-game Utility: Jutsu Cards, represented by $JUTSU tokens, are used to play the game. Each card represents an in-game item or creature.
2. Liquidity Pool Rewards: As an ERC404 token, $JUTSU holders can leverage DeFi use cases. This includes providing $JUTSU as liquidity and earning swap fees.
3. Collect and Trade Cards: Collect and trade Jutsu Cards like NFTs. Trade cards on NFT marketplaces. Higher rarity cards should be worth more than $JUTSU, allowing for a more liquid floor price and easy trading.

Addressing Industry Challenges: The TCG industry faces challenges such as inflationary card supply from expansions and seasons, which can hinder scalability and sustainability. Jutsu World addresses these issues with:

• Fixed Card Supply: Ensuring a non-inflationary collectibles economy by maintaining a fixed supply of cards.
• Dynamic Meta Updates: Allowing creative freedom to change in-game metas, launch new card expansions, and partner with other IPs without impacting the overall supply.
• Phygital Integration: Providing a seamless experience of collecting and battling across both physical and digital channels. Physical card trades, transfers, and loans are reflected digitally, and vice-versa, ensuring a trustless and integrated environment.

Why Story:

Story provides a robust foundation for tracking and licensing IP, enabling Jutsu World to establish and expand creative assets while ensuring provenance and contributor recognition. Story blockchain-backed, decentralized nature supports transparent licensing, composability, and value-sharing across IP iterations, fostering a collaborative and engaging gaming experience. Their layer 1 blockchain is tailor-made for a new collaborative and open approach to intellectual property.

Story will only continue to grow as a hub for projects with quality IPs and on-chain AI projects that enable the creative expansion of the IPs. Story is earmarked to be the melting pot of IPs, allowing Jutsu World to continuously evolve and expand.

The Role of ERC404-J Tokens:

The ERC404-J token standard enables the native fractionalization of NFTs. This technology addresses liquidity issues by allowing tokens to behave as both fungible and non-fungible tokens. Key benefits include:

1. Enhanced Liquidity: ERC404-J tokens allow native fractionalization of NFTs, addressing liquidity issues. A player can trade ERC404s like fungible tokens, selling unwanted Jutsu Cards with the liquidity of a fungible token on any partnered DEX.
2. Sustainable Economy: Maintaining a fixed token supply while supporting unlimited possibilities for Jutsu Card generation and meta updates.
3. Seamless Trading: Facilitating trades in both NFT marketplaces and 404-specific marketplaces. With ERC404-J, users can trade up to 1M fungible tokens per transaction and transfer 50 NFTs at one go.
4. Re-Roll Mechanism: Offering players the ability to reroll unwanted Jutsu Cards for new ones, providing a dynamic and engaging experience. New cards can include new expansion packs and collaborations with different NFT brands.

This enables a future where ERC404 tokens can be used to validate authenticity but still remain as liquid as a fungible token. QR codes can be employed on physical copies that provide proof of authenticity on the blockchain.

The Future of TCGs:

Jutsu World envisions a future where speculators trade in a liquid environment, players enjoy a dynamic in-game experience, and collectors hold cards without inflation concerns. By eventually integrating phygital elements, ownership of every card can be authenticated digitally and physically, creating a seamless and trustless trading environment.

What’s Next?

Jutsu World users will soon be able to experience our improved reroll experience as we launch on Story Protocol’s testnet. In that world, users can look forward to collecting $JUTSU, as well as rerolling Jutsu Cards directly within the Jutsu World platform. The first version of the game is expected to launch later in the year after private playtests with OGs and invited playtesters.

Conclusion:

Jutsu World aims to lead the Web3 TCG industry into a new era by merging traditional gameplay with blockchain technology. With its mission to create a seamless phygital experience and its use of the ERC404-J token standard, Jutsu World offers players and investors a dynamic and exciting ecosystem. Join the revolution and be part of the future of TCGs with Jutsu World via our socials. LFRoll.

For more detailed information, visit the Jutsu World Documentation.