To do this, DEFY uses:

• Augmented reality (AR) technology.
• Algorithmically generated geolocations.
• Collaborative code-breaking gameplay with no geographic boundaries.

The goal? Immerse players inside a game that brings together amazing lore, NFTs, and innovative tokenomics.

Players can join the in-game economy by purchasing NFTs and tokens. But there’s also a free-to-play path users can take. This greatly expands the DEFY audience beyond just Web3 users.

It puts you in the shoes of a member of a revolutionary hacking organization that’s set to overtake an evil tech oligarchy in a dystopian world. 

What makes it unique?

Simply put, many things. Firstly, the location-based gameplay mechanics inside DEFY are unique when compared to its competitors. Especially in the traditional mobile-app space. 

Other games with location-based gameplay (such as Pokémon Go and Ingress) have demonstrated how fun and engaging this type of gameplay can be.

Tied to real-world locations, the gameplay urges players to go out and explore the real world. The gameplay builds a metaverse on top of it through the power of augmented reality (AR) technology.

DEFY is also unique in that players (or operatives) interact with the game in two ways. 

The first is through the at-home experience which takes place inside the mobile/web app, also called the URL experience.

The second modality exists as a metaverse overlay over real-world locations. This motivates players to perform physical activity and explore a vast metaverse. The team calls this the IRL experience.

Finally, DEFY's learn to earn mechanics are the first of its kind. To advance in the game, players must solve puzzles. These puzzles are designed to teach players coding skills, so while players are busy playing the game, they are simultaneously learning real world skills.

What’s the utility of the DEFY tokens?

The utility of the DEFY tokens is based on a dual currency model. 

This means DEFY can cooperate with the Apple/Android app stores. Even though they currently prohibit crypto token integration inside apps.

The DEFY In-game currency is called FCOIN. It’s named after Future Systems, the evil tech oligarchy that controls this dystopian universe. The in-game currency is used for actions and rewards within the mobile application. 

The DEFY digital token is called $DEFY. It’s an ERC cryptographic token that features governance, value, and rewards inside the DEFY ecosystem.

Both of the tokens serve as integral parts of both the gameplay mechanics and the overall governance of the project.

What’s the team behind DEFY DISRUPT?

• BEN PEMBER - CEO: Ben is a serial entrepreneur with a background in both the sport and tech industries. He’s the founder of Exceed Sports & Entertainment - an award-winning business developing health & lifestyle event IP. Ben co-founded District Technologies in 2017, alongside an excellent team that built and scaled location-based, gamified fitness mobile apps.

 

• TOM THRELFALL - CFO: Tom has more than 15 years of experience across institutional investment, funds management, and trading. He’s focused on tech investments, leading company & project strategy, and enabling the institutionalization of crypto markets. Tom built his own business that’s focused on helping blockchain companies (such as NFT and gaming companies) develop the “institutional bridge” they need on the way to adoption.

 

• MICHAEL MCCLENAGHAN - CTO: Michael co-founded the technology start-up District Technologies in 2017. He holds a degree in computer science from the Queensland University of Technology. He joined the team as Chief Technologies Officer. Previously, he was the co-founder of the VR start-up Lightweave Technologies. He has a passion for bringing together different types of tech, such as AR/VR and blockchain.

 

• DAN RICKETTS – LEAD DEVELOPER: Dan Ricketts leads the software development at District Technologies. He’s passionate about technology and problem-solving. Prior to District, he was a senior software developer inside the SAP research arm. There, he had the opportunity to experiment with cutting-edge technologies. Some of which were used to build state-of-the-art tech products.

 

• SAM WITHERS – MARKETING LEAD: Sam has been a marketing and social media pro for almost a decade. He’s built a loyal following of hundreds of thousands of fans across social media platforms. He entered the crypto space back in 2016 and was one of the early adopters of Axie Infinity. He’s currently one of the most influential people in the P2E industry.

 

• CHRISTOPHER SIVA (also known as CHANCE) - COMMUNITY LEAD: Chance has been immersed in the crypto and gaming spaces for many years. He’s a passionate member of thriving gaming communities. This has served as a springboard for him to become DEFY's community manager, as well as a community manager for other projects in the crypto gaming space.

Who are the DEFY DISRUPT backers?

DEFY works alongside two remarkable partners featured in their whitepaper.

One of which is OliveX. OliveX is a digital health and fitness company focused on AR technology, play-to-earn experiences, and fitness gamification. OliveX utilizes its fitness metaverse to provide a platform that enables real-world fitness to merge with a digital universe.

Their second featured partner is Animoca Brands.

Animoca Brands is a game software and venture capital firm. They’re a leader in digital entertainment, gamification, and blockchain. They have developed and published a broad portfolio of products including the SAND and REVV tokens. They’ve also published games such as The Sandbox, Crazy Defense Heroes, and Crazy Kings. The company has countless subsidiaries and a growing portfolio of over 150 investments in the NFT market. They’re a major contributor to projects dedicated to building the open metaverse. These include OpenSea, Harmony, Axie Infinity, Alien Worlds, and more.

Outro

With a team of qualified go-getters, exciting lore, and leading AR technology, DEFY is a promising rising star in the crypto gaming space. 

The game's mixture of technology and gamification allows for innovative gameplay functionalities. And not to mention, gripping lore that immerses players inside a dystopian world where they have to take down an evil tech oligarchy. In the real world!

Whether you’re…

• A player looking for the next hit metaverse game
• Or a developer interested in the crypto gaming space

DEFY Disrupt is one project whose official release date you have to keep on your calendar.

Learn More!

Website: http://defydisrupt.io/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/defydisrupt

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/WzPZESaUBX

Whitepaper: https://docs.defydisrupt.io/whitepaper/