Polychain Monsters

Introducing Polychain Monsters, an innovative and nostalgic project that combines the thrill of collecting with the cutting-edge technology of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

As 90s kids, we've always had a passion for collecting, and we wanted to bring that same excitement to the world of digital collectibles. With the emergence of NFTs in 2020, we saw an opportunity to create something truly special, and eventually launched as one of the most hyped projects on 31st March 2021.

Digital Booster Packs

Polychain Monsters allows users to discover unique, animated creatures known as "Polymon" in digital booster packs. Each Polymon is randomly generated as an NFT, featuring stunning animation and varying levels of rarity. With more than 2.7 million booster packs opened to date, Polychain Monsters has quickly become a popular and engaging experience for collectors and gamers alike.

Rainbow Fusion

As the Polychain Monsters ecosystem continued to grow, our community began to express a desire for features that would lead to a deflation of the NFT collection. In response to this need, we introduced Rainbow Fusions - a collection-deflationary functionality that allows collectors to merge 5 or 6 Polymon of the same type but with different colors into a much-rarer Rainbow Polymon.

The introduction of Rainbow Fusions has been a game-changer for our community. Not only does it provide an additional use case for common Polymon, but it also creates a more dynamic and engaging ecosystem for collectors. In addition, the ability to merge and create a new, rarer Polymon drives engagement and excitement within the community, leading to a more enjoyable and rewarding experience for all.

UX Design

To make this process as simple and accessible as possible, we have implemented several key steps to ensure a seamless experience for our collectors.

• Choose the Polymon to fuse: To make it easy for collectors to find the right Polymon to merge, we have implemented sophisticated filters and sorting mechanisms. These tools allow collectors to easily search and sort through their collection to find the specific Polymon they wish to merge.

• Preview the Fusion: Before confirming the fusion, collectors can preview the resulting Rainbow Polymon. This allows them to see what the final NFT will look like and ensure they are satisfied with their selection.

• Confirm the Fusion: Once the collector is satisfied with their selection, they can confirm the fusion.

• Transparently see the Web3 magic happening: We provide transparency to our collectors by allowing them to see the smart contract executing the merge and minting the new Rainbow Polymon.

With over 1,000 Rainbow Fusion conducted, this feature provides a new and exciting way for collectors to engage with the ecosystem and create more value for all Polymon within the community.

Despite the success of Rainbow Fusions, we recognize that there is still room for improvement in terms of simplification and making it more rewarding to collect different variants. We are dedicated to continuing to evolve and improve the Polychain Monsters ecosystem, and we have plans in place to address these areas in the upcoming months. We believe that by streamlining the process and increasing the value of collecting different variants, we can further enhance the overall experience for our collectors and drive engagement within the community.

Process

As the Chief Product Officer, Lead Product Designer and Head of Community for Polychain Monsters, I am responsible for driving the development and improvement of our ecosystem.

Through daily engagement with our community of over 65,000 collectors on Discord and Twitter, I have been able to harness the power of transparency, involvement, and user-centric product development that is unique to the world of Web3. By gathering feedback and ideas for improvement from our community, I can design and develop solutions that truly meet the needs of our users.

To achieve this, I begin by wire-framing my ideas with pen and paper and then share them with our development team to ensure that they can be technically implemented. Once confirmed, I move on to high-fidelity designs based on the Polychain Monsters UI Library I set up and maintain. The high-fidelity designs allow me to collect feedback internally and from within the community through bi-weekly fireside chats in Discord and even 1-on-1 calls with selected community members.

With my background in Software Engineering and deep knowledge of Frontend Development, I bring a unique set of skills to the table. My ability to understand the limitations and possibilities of today's frontend and web3 technology allows me to create designs that are easy and fast to implement.

In fast-paced startup environments, I excel at balancing the benefits and effort when designing digital products. I pride myself on delivering well-thought-out user flows that are created in collaboration with community stakeholders.