MetaSapien introduces reputation-based Esports Model to challenge traditional gaming structures

MetaSapien, previously known as METAHOMO, is developing a blockchain-based platform that seeks to modify traditional esports structures.

The system aims to grant players with greater control over gaming experiences and rewards.

According to its official blog, the platform assigns each player a MetaID, a permanent blockchain profile that records in-game performance, behaviour and community participation. 

This digital identity serves as a verifiable record of a player’s history within the ecosystem, similar to a digital resume. Players who maintain strong reputations gain access to additional features, including tournament-hosting privileges.

Automated smart contracts manage these tournaments, enforcing rules and distributing rewards without human intervention. This approach aims to reduce potential bias and manipulation in competitive events.

The project claims to move away from the older ‘Play-to-Earn’ model, which it describes as focused on short-term profits. 

Instead, MetaSapien promotes a ‘Play-to-Own’ approach, where players are rewarded with long-term value, identity and recognition.

Since rebranding on March 12th, MetaSapien has reported steady growth. 

According to community data, the project claims to have over 288,000 X followers as of May 26th, alongside Telegram communities of 56,000 Chinese-speaking and 80,000 English-speaking members.

Recently, MetaSapien announced a partnership with Boom Foundation, a Web3 AI platform that is reportedly supported by Binance Chain, Solana, and Nvidia. 

The partnership aims to bring AI-powered gameplay features and data analytics to esports players, though full details are yet to be shared.

MetaSapien claims its model is designed to address the issues encountered in past Web3 games, such as Ember Sword, which ultimately had to shut down. 

“GameFi won’t grow on hype,” the project said. “It will grow when players truly feel like they own what they’ve built.”