Rooted in open gaming

The TRN Labs Hackathon is calling all builders. Whether you’re crafting onchain games, designing intelligent agents, or unlocking new DeFi flows — this is your chance to build what’s next on The Root Network (TRN).

With a powerful dev stack and $10,000 USD in prizes (paid in $ROOT), this hackathon is your opportunity to showcase how the open metaverse gets built.

Track 1: TRN Game Forge

Gaming is more than entertainment — it’s one of the most powerful onboarding tools in Web3. The Game Forge track is all about exploring what happens when true ownership, seamless UX, and composable assets collide.

With The Root Network’s gas-in-any-token fee model and FuturePass wallet integration, game loops become smoother, rewards more meaningful, and digital items fully owned by players. You could build a loot-based battler that rewards players in TRN tokens. Or imagine a card game where decks are made up of tradable NFTs. Cross-chain integration is encouraged — especially if you can show how TRN and XRPL assets work together inside a shared gameplay loop.

Submissions will be judged not just on creativity, but on practical metrics like forecasted daily active players, volume of in-game transactions, and the quality of your on-chain reward mechanics. Plug-and-play integration via the Sequence SDK (for Unity or Unreal) makes it easier than ever to go from idea to prototype.

Track 2: TRN Intelligence

As the age of autonomous agents unfolds, the TRN Intelligence track invites you to build for a future where bots, NPCs, and logic-driven apps live natively on-chain. TRN’s infrastructure is uniquely suited for agentic applications, with substrate-level support for persistent logic and verifiable interactions.

You might create a no-code builder that lets users spin up their own onchain agents. Or perhaps your vision leans toward AI-powered DeFi tools — a copilot that manages staking, swaps, or vault strategies on behalf of a user. For those in gaming or world-building, NPCs powered by the NFI pallet and Sylo’s query infrastructure can enable persistent behaviors that evolve over time.

Judges will look for the volume and value of AI-initiated transactions, as well as how creatively you’ve implemented the network’s native agent tools — including the NFI pallet and Futureverse’s AI stack (Jen, Altered State, Meme Machine). This is the track where code becomes character.

Track 3: RootFi

Finance is the connective tissue of Web3, and RootFi is your opportunity to design new liquidity layers, staking flows, and economic systems that benefit more than just DeFi. This track encourages you to build infrastructure that serves games and agents — not just traders.

Imagine creating a liquid staking solution for $ROOT that feeds directly into an onchain game’s reward pool. Or a quest-based LP incentive program where liquidity providers earn NFTs and XP, not just yield. TRN’s native DEX pallet and XRPL bridge offer foundational tools to bring this to life, while the any-token gas system enables more flexible UX across token types.

Projects will be evaluated based on TVL, user participation, and how effectively they connect financial flows across verticals. Cross-utility is a big bonus here — the best RootFi projects won’t just serve DeFi users, they’ll power the entire TRN ecosystem.

Prizes

The TRN Labs Hackathon features a $10,000 USD prize pool (paid in $ROOT), recognizing the most impactful and innovative builds across all tracks.

Track Prizes:

1st Place — $5,000

2nd Place — $2,000

3rd Place — $1,000

Special Awards:

Best FuturePass Integration — $1,000

Community’s Choice — $1,000

If you’ve got the idea, we’ve got the tools — and the chain to build it on.

Let’s shape the next wave of the open metaverse — together.

Submissions are open now until June 4th.

Learn more.

GameTree.Pass marks a major step in onboarding gamers to interoperable digital identity and ownership.

Futureverse, the core developer behind The Root Network, has announced a new partnership with GameTree, a leading gamer social app with over 1.5 million users. Together, they’re launching GameTree.Pass: a new wallet solution built using Pass technology, developed by Futureverse.

This integration marks a major milestone in gaming adoption of Web3, offering players an intuitive, non-custodial wallet experience that unlocks the benefits of digital ownership without the typical barriers to entry.

“By integrating Pass, we’re giving gamers the ultimate tool for owning their digital identities and assets in an easy way,” said Aaron McDonald, CEO and Co-Founder of Futureverse. “GameTree’s network of users and cross-platform capabilities provides the scalability that the gaming community needs in order to benefit from Web3 technology. We’re joining forces in order to meet gamers where they already are, and give them a seamless upgrade to the best technology available.”

As of today, GameTree will use Pass to onboard all new users, enabling them to carry assets, preferences, and identities across games and platforms – from collectibles to avatars and in-game items.

“With GameTree.Pass, we’re enhancing the next level of gaming, offering a simple, easy-to-use solution for players to access their assets and carry them from game to game,” said John Uke, Founder of GameTree. “The goal is to make GameTree not just a gaming platform but a hub for community engagement where players can express themselves, form friendships, and connect in ways that go beyond traditional gaming experiences.”

Pass is already live across multiple applications in the Futureverse ecosystem, and its growing adoption reflects the demand for seamless digital identity and asset portability. Built on The Root Network, Pass is part of our commitment to a user-centric, interoperable internet where ownership is native.

We’re excited to welcome the GameTree community to The Root Network – and to help lay the groundwork for a new era of open, cross-platform gaming.

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Starting today, Rakuten Wallet's users will now have access to onboard seamlessly to an upgraded version of the RakutenWallet.Pass, unlocking web3 benefits like digital ownership and access to immersive experiences. RakutenWallet.Pass is the first version of next-generation commerce through a secure and intuitive digital wallet integration powered by Futureverse's proprietary Pass technology. Both parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to further the development of web3 and metaverse initiatives.

RakutenWallet.Pass, powered by Futureverse's infrastructure and Layer 1 blockchain The Root Network, is designed to eliminate the complexity of onboarding to web3 and improve interoperability for web3 content in gaming and metaverse applications.

"What we've built with our Pass product is a seamless login experience that any brand, community or commerce giant can use to upgrade their backend technology so consumers can immediately experience the benefits of web3," said Aaron McDonald, CEO & Co-Founder, Futureverse. "We've made the technology itself invisible and have eliminated the roadblocks that consumers and brands usually experience when trying to deliver the value that web3 can provide. The RakutenWallet.Pass will feel simple for any consumer, while the benefits are limitless. Rakuten Wallet's scale and commitment to innovation make them the perfect partner to illustrate how our technology works - allowing millions of users to engage with digital ownership, immersive experiences, and next-gen commerce with ease."

One of the first experiences available is Reebok Impact, where, using Futureverse's AI technology, users can transform cherished photo memories into personalized digital sneakers, choosing from iconic Reebok models like Pump, Classic Leather, or Club C. Starting today, Rakuten users can activate their RakutenWallet.Pass at rakutenwallet.readyverse.com and create their unique Reebok digital collectibles for their avatars to wear with any virtual experience in the Futureverse ecosystem.

With this integration, Rakuten Wallet users don't need deep technical knowledge of blockchain or to jump through hoops in order to engage in upgraded digital interactions. RakutenWallet.Pass is leading the next generation of consumers' digital commerce experience.

About Rakuten Wallet
Rakuten Wallet is a digital asset and cryptocurrency exchange service under Rakuten Group, dedicated to providing secure, user-friendly, and innovative financial solutions. Rakuten Wallet now also offers web3 services and continues to explore and lead advancements in the industry.

About Futureverse
Futureverse is a technology company building the foundation for the next chapter of the internet. Its proprietary tools across AI, blockchain, digital identity, and virtual asset infrastructure power everything from avatars and collectibles to immersive games and expansive metaverse experiences. Futureverse enables brands, developers, and businesses to deepen consumer engagement, unlock new revenue streams, and future-proof their digital strategies. By making onboarding effortless and digital ownership seamless, Futureverse transforms once-complex technologies into simple, invisible experiences. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Futureverse partners with Netflix, MLB, DC Comics, Rakuten Wallet, Reebok and Warner Bros. to redefine how people connect with brands in an open, interoperable digital world.