IGC (In Game Credit)
The worlds largest retail treasure hunt!
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The first properly organised global retail treasure hunt
This whitepaper provides an initial summary of certain technical and business essentials. This document is expected to evolve over time, as the IGC project proceeds. The IGC team may post modifications, revisions and updated drafts from time to time, including before, during and after the creation of any tokens, and whilst the networks are in operation. This document sets forth a description of the IGC token, reference software implementation. This document is provided for information purposes only and is not a binding legal agreement. This whitepaper is not an offer document or prospectus, and is not intended to provide the basis of any investment or decision or contract. This token is designed as a gaming token to be used across an ecosystem of apps and games. We distribute the token through some airdrops, loyalty programs however mainly through P2E (Play to Earn). Tokens can be used internally within the applications and upcoming with discounts with partnered retailers.
IGC (In Game Credit)
Our EASY swap section now enables IGC to be traded on BNB, ERC and XRPL chains
The In Game Credit token is the fuel circulating through the IGC network of games and apps. The team at IGC build and expand out an ecosystem of modulized games that are all powered by the IGC token. The IGC token runs on the XRP Ledger (blockchain) making the movement of the In game asset fast, secure and cheap to move between any of the assets within the IGC ecosystem.
The IGC team builds games, apps and maintains the IGC module. The team have built infrastructure with common methods, functions and features that can be replicated amongst multiple games. Functionality includes however is not limited to the following utility
- Adding IGC as a credit from wallets to the games
- Withdrawing the IGC from games to wallets
- Earning IGC through players participating in functions
- Winning IGC through players winning inside the game
- Spending IGC inside the game to achieve certain levels or lives
- Spending IGC to gain certain skins or NFTs (Non Fungible tokens)
- Spending IGC to turn off certain features such as advertisements
- Spending IGC to secure certain assets ie virtual land
- IGC discount corner (A flash sales product offered within games)
IGC Project Highlights
– Recipient of a RippleX grant
– Winner of the NRF (National Retail Federation USA) Innovation award
IGC operates the infrastructure and module where developers both internal or external can apply all or some of the utility functions. By supporting an IGC module this increases the amount of games and mainstream objective of the $IGC token which is to operate as a universal, bidirectional play to earn gaming token.
IGC currently have two main flagship games in iHunt4 and Lil Stepy in addition we have built a turnkey module that is being applied to over 50 mini or casual games creating a large ecosystem of play to earn games.
iHunt4 – Is an augmented reality treasure hunt game where retailers can set specific locations for numerous AR characters to appear to increase foot traffic. IGC can also be discovered along the players journey.
Lil Stepy – Counts users steps per day and rewards the user based on the steps they achieve with IGC
Both flagship games involve walking and location and the team are integrating IBM AI to help to match with partnered retailers.
Module – The IGC team have developed a turnkey module that can be applied to existing games in under 1 day and released to the store creating an ecosystem of games where the IGC token can be uploaded and withdrawn with ease.
The Primary flagship augmented reality game however the team at IGC diversified the ecosystem by releasing ready made games with the same IGC functionality. This improves the release time to market as there is less development debugging and testing required for already public ready games. IGC also partners with games studios with active gaming products expanding the ecosystem.
What is IHUNT4, Lil Stepy, Module and IGC.
- An augmented reality treasure hunt project
- An end to end player, business, marketing and payments ecosystem powered by our blockchain platform
- Built on the blockchain for Fast, secure, cheaper transactions
- IHUNT is an all inclusive marketing platform built for business and players to dynamically interact with the treasure hunt
- IHUNT enables players to put prizes into the hunt using Alt, Long and Latitude
- Enables business to put prizes into the hunt using Alt, Long and Latitude
- Enables NFTs to be entered into the treasure hunt as prizes enabling a distribution method
- Lil Stepy counts users steps and rewards with IGC based on performance
- AI matches with wish lists and push notifications to retailers
- The module creates an ecosystem of games where IGC can flow between them all
iHunt4 and IGC token provides a complete Augmented Reality Treasure hunt experience, driving players to dynamically set coordinates and positioning in the real world. Businesses provide real prizes & IHUNT is also used as a reward.
IGC and iHunt4 is also available for retailers to white-label the solution enabling brands to customise and run their own campaigns. The IHUNT cutting edge technology enables ANYONE to place Augmented reality rewards at desired coordinates using proprietary altitude, longitude and latitude indoor and outdoor positioning. The platform then facilitates the distribution of the reward to the players and the marketing information to the business. .
The IGC technology platform has been built and is ready for scaled deployment. “ Augmented Reality coordinates are set using Altitude, Longitude, Latitude and Satellite Algorithms” and Lil Stepy uses a pedometer to measure steps and our backend rewards with the IGC.
With iHunt4 anyone can place rewards directly into the augmented game! IGC tokens are earnable & spendable within the marketplace. The marketplace will consist of goods, services, promotions and NFTs for purchase.
Currently, there are no platforms like iHunt4 on the market. The platform enables easy placement of rewards dynamically into the augmented reality game with both sides of the ecosystem businesses and players to dynamically participate and engage at the same time.
If you thought IHUNT was just a massive cryptocurrency treasure hunt, think again. IHUNT is not just a treasure hunt it is a full scale marketing platform designed to connect businesses to new customers. IHUNT is an all inclusive marketing platform that connects business, players and cryptocurrency enthusiasts together
Why iHunt4?
Why create the world’s largest treasure hunt platform?
Here are the facts:
- 6 Billion + smartphone users and growing
- Nearly one in three people on earth are now playing video games
- Over 41.9 million gamers own cryptocurrency in 2020
- One of the world biggest phenomenon games followed a treasure hunt concept
- Crypto gaming industry has an estimated market revenue of US$321 million in 2020
- Treasure hunts are fun
The current number of smartphone users in the world now surpasses 6 Billion users. Half of all mobile devices in the world are used to play games. The number of smartphone subscriptions worldwide today surpasses six billion and is forecast to further grow by several hundred million in the next few years. China, India, and the United States are the countries with the highest number of smartphone users. source. Over 41.9 million gamers own cryptocurrency in 2020 Crypto gaming industry has an estimated market revenue of US$321 million in 2020.
The global gaming market was valued at USD 162.32 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of USD 295.63 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 10.5% over the forecast period (2021 – 2026). *Source
The IHUNT solution uses cutting edge technology to aggregate multiple high growth sectors including cryptocurrency, augmented reality gaming, location based marketing and customer engagement. There is no doubt 2021 is seeing an exciting bullish trend with cryptocurrencies and gaming.
IHUNT vision and objective
- Provide players with a free, fun, rewarding and ongoing game
- Provide business with a free, fun, rewarding advertising channel
- Create a thriving blockchain ecosystem
- Support new user adoption of multiple cryptocurrencies
- Engagement of brands, malls, business, government and customer services
- Provide charity and disability services with a free fun rewarding game for their members
Looking back in time /About the 2016 mobile game phenomenon
In 2016 there was a global treasure hunt game that was indeed a phenomenon. Everyone knows the most famous AR game. The games revenue in the first month broke records, at $207 million. This was despite its launch being staggered, with its Japanese release not occurring until two weeks after general release. It was also the most downloaded, topped most international charts, and grossed $100 million in a mere 20 days. Players loved the treasure hunt at home and outdoors capabilities.
The success, however, could not be sustained. The game seemed to be an all-conquering phenomenon in its first few months, but hype died as the summer ended and people moved on to other things. At its peak, the game was drawing in well over 250 million people per month, by December 2016 that number had fallen to less than 50 million. The game however has recovered in users by adding new features, levels and functionality. This is an important message to the IHUNT team to have a continued arsenal of fun features and new prizes ready for deployment
Here are some of the user statistics on the game:
Users by year
2016 – 232 million, 2017-65 million, 2018- 147 million, 2019 –153 million, 2020 –166 million. Source
Why is this important to IHUNT? This demonstrates
Games can be quick fads or phases without having exciting follow up features and rewards. Games need the addition of ongoing features and continued demand for the product, something IHUNT has built into the business model.
Components of IHUNT include:
- An augmented reality cryptocurrency treasure hunt
- A global marketing platform connecting business with consumers
- Marketplace provider
- Native Token IGC on BNB, ERC and the XRPL
The IGC Company is responsible for software development, brand management, production, marketing and licensing of augmented reality mobile games and marketing platforms.
iHunt4 is the marketing and treasure hunt platform where people can search for treasure and earn tokens in the process. With our token reward program, not only will we drive adoption of the platform by incentivizing users to bring their friends onboard, but also we drive organic traffic by rewarding users who place treasures within the platform. The creation of IGC Token is what allows us to bring this project from a concept to a platform that will be able to disrupt the current market leaders. Our initial target market stretches across many large industries: the advertising industry, valued at $US 647 Billion, and the crypto industry valued at $2 trillion. Other gaming companies make the mistake of not having a solid working growth model. IHUNT, on the contrary, is built with a focus on growth where everyone benefits: users are rewarded with tokens when they use our augmented reality platform, and business owners providers benefit from a low cost customer and branding solution solving one of their biggest challenges. Our user acquisition strategy is built to systematically and sustainably drive users to the IHUNT platform through business, government and happy treasure hunt players. The revenue streams will be used to support the project infrastructure, marketing and prize development. By launching IHUNT, we will start winning market share of the $600 billion advertising industry. At the same time, the current market cap of all cryptocurrencies is around $3 trillion. Our initial target market stretches across both of these industries.
About the token
The IGC is a token is now available on multiple chains or networks. It is a cryptocurrency ecosystem designed to connect business, marketing companies, game players and crypto enthusiasts. A unique way to gain access to specified target audiences.
Supply: 60,000,000,000 The token is blackholed and no further $IGC can be created.
Token code: $IGC
August update on tokenomics – As we are in negotiations with investors for liquidity percentages are subject to change. Team holdings will be tightly held. ESOP and goal driven bonuses only.
The token is named IGC (In Game Credit) intentionally with the vision of cross functional games such as Lil Stepy and the Mini Games.
Token Distribution
The challenge IGC addresses
Businesses and the government are looking for a way to kickstart economies and generate new business. There is a need for businesses and the government to kickstart foot traffic and boost spending. Restaurants, tourism locations and retail are all looking for ways to kickstart spending and generate business at their locations.
The IGC platform has been designed with the user in mind. It conflates an intuitive UI with a set of tools that bring power and depth to the experience. We believe that IGC can be transformational as a marketing platform, changing the dynamics of power and forming part of a wave of change that could radically alter the operation of business connectivity to players and users.
Competitor Analysis
We know it’s never good karma to badmouth a competitor so lets a high level competitor review what we noticed when researching the market.
We found that competitors only offer small rewards (Often prizes are so small and not worth redeeming) Players quickly figure out playtime vs reward is not worth it time and effort
- Ecosystem
- Fast instant withdrawals and transfers between multiple games
- No End to end payments and integrations with blockchain tech
- Competitors did not offer an interactive treasure hunt experience between business and player
- Did not offer a way for players or businesses to place prizes into the project
- Do not offer a free advertising alternative
- Did not offer any free distribution services
- Did not support cryptocurrency or NFTs.
- No integration with payment gateways
- No NFT placement alternatives
- No communication methods for players
- Not built and compatible with smart glass heads up display
We copied and pasted some reviews for the whitepaper below:
The number one mistake other games are making is that they don’t have a working growth model in place. They try to compete against big players that have much more marketing resources at their disposal. Their constant struggle to attract traffic to their game prevents them from ever taking business from competitors. Due to the lack of an adoption strategy, we can see in hard evidence that post launch, their traffic plummets and demand decreases.
IGC is built with a focus on growth where everyone benefits:
- Players earn tokens when searching for treasures and spreading the word;
- Businesses gain customers when placing treasures around their locations
- White label customers gain subsidised software costs for running advertising campaigns
- IGC community benefit from the increase of traffic and adoption of the site
The Market
Global ad revenue is growing with gamers representing a highly valuable demographic that has always been hard to reach. This is mostly because they have abandoned traditional advertising channels. Word-of-mouth, YouTubers, live streamers, and other new channels are how most of these gamers make their purchase decisions.
“The global augmented reality gaming market reached a value of US$ 4.7 Billion in 2020. Looking forward, the publisher expects the global augmented reality gaming market to reach a value of US$ 28.60 Billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 34.80% during 2021-2026.” Business Insider.
The ecosystem
A collection of games where players are rewarded with prizes and cryptocurrency.
- A network of players
- A network of businesses and marketing companies
- The platform dashboard to facilitate the campaigns and distribution of prizes
- The cryptocurrency IHUNT connecting the network
- 3rd party games producers who implement the token
- 3rd party tokens distributed through the games
IGC has created a marketing platform that connects marketers to their target audience through providing cryptocurrency for playing games. The platform provides marketing companies an easy way to target their target audience and provides larger incentives for users to play the games.
Target Audience
Players: The target Audience for IHUNT is teens, gamers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Gamers are more likely to understand cryptocurrency and the benefits.
Business Owners Partners / Business: Many businesses aim to attract the teen and gaming market and are willing to spend money to acquire them.
Crypto Enthusiasts: who look to take advantage of the features of the token as they see a tangible ecosystem with growth capabilities.
Target Audience for LiL Stepy is young active crypto users who are active want to count steps and be rewarded with something special.
Target Audience for the ready built module is internal and also partnering games studios who wish to collaborate and quickly add blockchain to their existing assets.
The Technology
IGC is technology that has been built from the ground up. The purpose of the platform is to support our entire ecosystem. The token itself (IGC) is a built on top of cutting edge technology. Information on the token and the address can be located in the token details section.
The project comprises a combination of game building products including Unity3d, Android and IOS technologies used for the game component. Latest enterprise database solutions are used in the stack including SSO (Single sign on) and authentication methods for across gaming functionality. The ecosystem includes an online shopping facility where the core team has selected for security and reliability.
IGC uses a combination of bespoke and off-the-shelf development solutions. For each requirement we determine if the best solution is already created or needs to be built. All functionality has to pass our user experience, security, quality and value standards. We believe developing is a continuous iterative process of delivering new and/or improved functionality
IGC team uses the Agile Project Management approach for developing IHUNT, LiL Stepy and the module.
Our development process contains the following steps:
- Scope, requirements and design
- Planning using MVP
- Develop and test functionality in sprints (JIRA)
- Peer review
- Release
- Track and monitor to improve functionality
In order to support this process we recognize the following roles: CEO,CTO, Head of back end & database architecture, solutions architect, API manager, Head of front end, prize and character design, UX and UI design.
Case Studies
IGC can be useful for many different verticals here are some case studies showcasing the treasure hunt.
Avenue Perk is an innovative café located in Pennant Hills, Sydney Australia. The crew at Avenue Perk were excited to hear about the release of the cryptocurrency treasure hunt. The establishment costs for setting up their own treasure hunt were nil and it is a beneficial way to attract new customers and trial a brand awareness strategy.
Hospitality (Cafes / Restaurants / Tourist Locations / Malls)
Hospitality looking to kickstart business following COVID. By purchasing coins for cafes, restaurants, hotels, theme parks it is a great way to generate foot traffic and new customer base
Retail Brands
Cosmetics company looking to release a new brand of lipstick to the teen audience. Teens currently playing the game can discover prizes that are targeted to the user. Through the marketing platform companies can advertise at the specific demographic.
Governments looking to open borders and increase tourism, IHUNT provides an alternative solution to tourism promoters than television, radio and print.
Blockchain
About the general Blockchain: Blockchain data is always complete, accurate, trustworthy and widely available because as a transaction is processed all computers on the blockchain operate an algorithm to reach consensus regarding the validity of the transaction. Once consensus is reached the transaction cannot be altered by any single party and the outcome of the transaction can then be publicly viewed by all. Blockchains are decentralized, meaning there is no single point of failure which adds to the resiliency of the network, making it harder to attack. By reducing the reliance on centralised record-keeping entities, the technology has the potential to lower costs and improve the efficiency of business processes.
Smart contracts
A smart contract is cryptographically verifiable code that executes instructions over cryptographically verifiable data (i.e token balances). The main feature of such code integrity is enabled by blockchains. While smart contracts might sound new, the concept is rooted in basic contract law. Usually, the judicial system adjudicates contractual disputes and enforces terms, but it is also common to have another arbitration method, especially for international transactions. Smart contracts are self-executing contracts in which the terms of agreement are directly written into lines of codes. As it is in code rather than on a piece of paper, there is no third party required to execute the contract! This means there is no central authority to trust or rely on. While crypto-tokens remove intermediaries from payment processing, smart contracts remove intermediaries from business processes and agreements.
Mission and Vision
The team at IGC envision a world where the use of the token will enable people to connect business with customers in a fun and friendly way. Our mission is to enable more people to experience simplified earning and usage of cryptocurrencies, creating a self-sustainable and autonomous digital economy.
We also believe in local business and local community example event
Token functionality
IGC token disrupts the traditional advertising marketplaces by creating a cryptocurrency treasure hunt where the players and business owners become uniquely aligned to serve one another. We have designed a full player to business payments ecosystem.
Role
IGC tokens are the engine of the platform as they unlock utility on the website. The utility of IHUNT has a wide range of services, including in game purchases, advertising, and purchasing of goods and services within the marketplace.
Purpose
Tokens will set us up for success by driving the growth of our platform. They play a crucial role in allowing us to reward our community for:
- Playing the treasure hunt games
- Attracting new users
- Utilising the tokens
IGC Token Adoption and Growth strategy
IGC will implement both an inbound and outbound marketing strategy to drive growth.
With a focus on:
- Attracting players through relevant and helpful content and adding value
- Business self promotion of individual hunts
- Cryptocurrency community rollout
- Channels like blogs, search engines, social media and promoters.
- Unique prizes entered into the game eg “one of a kind”
- Government campaigns
- Tourism location campaigns
- Business association rollouts
- Vertical specific industries such as Cafes, restaurants, churches, sporting clubs
- LiL Stepy is fitness based
- Module is targeting internal games purchases and 3rd party games studios
IGC Team
Our team consists of serial entrepreneurs, sales and marketing experts, senior engineers, and system architects with a range of backgrounds. It’s a diverse team currently working for different major players in the technology sector. We are dedicated to building an inclusive culture where employees can do their best work. Feedback, research, and our own employees show that the number one way to do that is by being flexible.
Simon is a serial entrepreneur who heads up the team with multiple technology start-up ventures. With a background in logistics, digital and commercial management he is the founder of IHUNT.
Xumm (Now called Xaman) :
- Setup a Xumm/ Xaman Wallet by downloading from the play or app store.
- Activate with XRP
- Setup a trustline for IGC
- In Xumm / Xaman click on IGC then select exchange for XRP
XRPtoolkit.com
- Login with a Xumm / Xaman account and use the orderbook.
- This way you can set a market limit in the orderbook.
Sologenics
- IGC is also available on Sologenics by clicking this trading pair Sologenics IGC
If your lucky enough to have some IGC it would be through the twitter or discord channel. Keen XRP holders are playing with the token on the XRPtoolkit by signing in with their Xumm / Xaman wallets. Our team will be placing the token on exchanges and adding liquidity please stay tuned to the discord channel.
How do I add my IHUNT tokens to Xumm?
Xumm / XAMAN is a third party XRP wallet. Its super easy to set up please remember to keep your security numbers in a safe and secure area. You will need to activate your XUMM account and add a trustline.
Contact information: e-mail and other contact information
Simon@InGameCredit.com
The amount of revenue and expenditure by area of activity, please see revenue slide
Token obligations include: Infrastructure, game development, community engagement
The technical administration of the company is handled by qualified mid to senior software developers
Operational strategy is listed above
The intended activities related to the token – Play to Earn Gaming Token. The $IGC token is designed to be a utility play to earn token that is used in the IGC ecosystem.
General principles of risk management and strategy of risk management
IGC (In Game Credit) is a play to earn token that is used as a reward within the IGC ecosystem of games. The ecosystem is currently at 32 games with three flagship games in preparation. Play to earn games vary from exercise step counting reward apps, ai and augmented reality casual games. The IGC swap engine enables a swap of IGC tokens in exchange for retail discounts at various locations. IGC have built a reusable module to quickly deploy new games within one day that are integrated with our play to earn blockchain technology.
Risk Disclosure Statement, IGC is a gaming token however please note generally:
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Volatility: The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile and can experience rapid price fluctuations within short periods. Prices of cryptocurrencies and tokens can be influenced by various factors, including market demand, regulatory developments, technological advancements, and investor sentiment.
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Regulatory Uncertainty: Regulatory frameworks governing cryptocurrencies and tokens are still evolving and vary significantly across jurisdictions. Changes in regulations or governmental policies can impact the legality, taxation, and trading of cryptocurrencies, potentially leading to loss of investments or restrictions on trading activities.
Security Risks: Cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets are vulnerable to cyber attacks, hacking attempts, and security breaches. Investors risk losing their funds due to theft, fraudulent activities, or technical vulnerabilities in exchange platforms or digital wallets.
Technological Risks: Blockchain technology, which underlies cryptocurrencies, is complex and may be susceptible to bugs, glitches, or programming errors. Malfunctions or vulnerabilities in blockchain protocols can lead to loss of funds, disruptions in transaction processing, or exploitation by malicious actors.
Market Manipulation: The cryptocurrency market may be susceptible to market manipulation, including pump-and-dump schemes, spoofing, and insider trading. Investors should exercise caution and conduct thorough research to avoid falling victim to fraudulent activities.
Investment Speculation: Many cryptocurrencies and tokens lack intrinsic value and are primarily driven by speculative trading activity. Investments in such assets carry a higher risk of significant losses, as their prices may be influenced by hype, market sentiment, or speculative bubbles.
Loss of Private Keys: Cryptocurrency holdings are typically secured by private keys, which are essential for accessing and controlling digital assets. Loss or theft of private keys can result in irreversible loss of funds, with no recourse for recovery.
Lack of Regulation and Investor Protections: Unlike traditional financial markets, the cryptocurrency market is largely unregulated, with limited investor protections and safeguards. Investors may be exposed to fraudulent schemes, scams, or misconduct without adequate recourse for legal remedies.
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What makes $IGC special summary
Full eco system of games
1 day deployment of new games
IGC buy, make and changes games
One token multiple games – cross functional
Instant withdrawal
Focus on niche high download sectors
Integrated swap $IGC engine
Multiple high quality apps and games in production
