# Shockwaves

Whitepaper Version 2.2

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Shockwaves is a groundbreaking online blockchain game designed to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience through its innovative blend of AI-driven NFTs, algorithmically generated cities, and music-infused gameplay. As a first-person shooter powered by the Binance Smart Chain, Shockwaves appeals to a wide range of audiences, bridging the gap between Web3 and Web2 users. This whitepaper provides an overview of Shockwaves' unique gameplay, AI capabilities, land ownership, and token utility, all of which contribute to the game's potential for mass adoption and long-term success.


# The Neuros Token

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Shockwaves is powered by the Neuros, a BEP-20 token on BSC.&#x20;

### Utility

#### In-Game Currency

The Neuros serves as the primary in-game currency, enabling players to open lootboxes that contains tokenizable items like weapons and armors. In order to be used in Shockwaves, the Neuros tokens need to first be transmuted into xNeuros which is their server equivalent.

#### Staking and Rewards

Neuros token holders can stake their tokens to earn passive rewards, such as additional tokens, in-game assets, score bonus in-game, and other benefits. Different tiers of staking will offer different types and quantities of rewards. Staking not only incentivizes long-term holding of the token but also helps maintain a stable ecosystem.&#x20;

#### Governance Rights

Token holders who stake their Neuros can participate in the governance of the project by voting for important project decisions and community proposals.

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# Phase 2 Roadmap

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### Vision

Our goal is to create the best possible Web3 game that fully leverages the blockchain technology while being accessible to the mass market.

Artificial Intelligence is central to Shockwaves as it powers a sustainable system. To bring the AI Agents further than Shockwaves, they will be owning EVM wallets and we are prototyping ways for them to transact and become economic actors on the blockchain.&#x20;

While there are many things we want to add in Shockwaves, the game is already fully functional, so we want to let the world know about it through marketing both in Web2 and Web3.

Every major feature and smart contract is built in a way that it can be reused for future games so that, even though Shockwaves is our main focus right now, we can create utility for the NEUROS and our NFTs through future games that will be much faster to develop.

Through regular sponsored tournaments, we are not only reaching other communities and giving greater rewards but also solidifying our place in the ecosystem.

### Tokenomics

Sponsored tournaments enable us to grant attractive rewards to tournaments without creating selling pressure on the NEUROS. It is also a great tool to grow and leverage our partner network to bring exposure to Shockwaves.

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* AI Agents with wallets
* Earning interface for the AI Agents
* Ability to give equipment to AI Agents with NFTs
* Twitch drops with NFT and token rewards
* AI Agent earning with interface
* NFT and token rewards for staking
* Sponsored tournaments with partners’ token rewards

### Game

Our primary goal is to make Shockwaves able to compete in terms of graphics and gameplay quality with AAA first person shooters. Besides the polish and optimization of the game mechanics, our aim is to add diversity to the game to increase the retention of players and improve the monetization of Shockwaves.

<figure><img src="/files/JT3aCJ2voPfxKDteoCRL" alt=""><figcaption><p>New maps will add depth to Shockwaves and serve as marketing support.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/SqbvMXTcgSMJd5LeJJ2g" alt=""><figcaption><p>New models of the AI Agents will improve the visual quality of the game, NFTs and assets derived from it.</p></figcaption></figure>

* 3 new maps bases&#x20;
* More cinematic map entry
* New AI Agents
* Polish in the game mechanics
* Better first person hands
* Varying environments with maps
* Different game objectives
* Melee weapons
* Rocket launchers
* Epic and Legendary lootboxes with exclusive items
* XP and evolution system

### Marketing

On the Web3 side, Shockwaves is built in a way to rapidly integrate sponsorships for tournaments and events. This helps us to reach other communities and develop partnerships in the Web3 space.

For the mass market audience, the key is to leverage platform algorithms to reach users in an optimal way. This can be done on launchers like Elixir and the Epic Games Store but also on streaming platforms like Twitch with the Twitch Drops.

<figure><img src="/files/oKmfr9b3ijJ6ZMzZ1oVr" alt=""><figcaption><p>Twitch Drops are a way to incentivize people to watch streams of Shockwaves and therefor streamers to stream it. We will be the first project to drop NFTs and tokens.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Weekly sponsored tournaments
* Monthly event seasons
* AMAs every two weeks
* 1-2 X spaces per week&#x20;
* Participation in major events (Gamescom, NFC, Shaka Biarritz and more)
* Integration of third party questing systems in Shockwaves and our social media
* Release on the Epic Games Store or Steam
* Incentivizing streaming of Shockwaves through Twitch Drops of NFTs and tokens
* Launch campaign

### Special Ops <a href="#docs-internal-guid-6ad5e3bc-7fff-63fe-47e5-bc71fd5096ae" id="docs-internal-guid-6ad5e3bc-7fff-63fe-47e5-bc71fd5096ae"></a>

Besides the main objectives of the project, we develop more risky, cutting-edge projects that could have a massive impact on the Shockwaves ecosystem. These Special Ops typically follow new trends and technologies as they emerge.

* Further interactions from AI Agents wallets on chain using an LLM
* Surf game integrated into Telegram with utility for the NEUROS
* More classified projects


# Core Gameplay

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Shockwaves is an online first person shooter where music and AIs are an integral part of the game experience.

### AIs at the Center of the Game

AIs are essential in any game for testing, addressing fluctuations in the player base, and enhancing the overall player experience.

AI NFTs can either be controlled by their owner when he play, otherwise they play by themselves and have their own personalities, background and skills at playing that evolve as they play.

They are not just filling the matches, they are equal to human players and they can interact in the chat with other players through a language model.&#x20;

### AIs and the Economy

A part of the rewards AIs earn in-game go to their owner, they are free to use the rest to buy weapons and equipment for themselves.&#x20;

One of the advantages of this type of economic model is that it removes the incentive to target players who only play to earn as a job and who are unlikely to bring money to the game's economics. While these players may fill the game, it would dilute the potential earnings and create a selling pressure on the token.

### Game Objectives

Shockwaves is an online first person shooter where teams compete to capture a zone at the center of the map. The winning team will receive higher rewards than their opponents and the rewards will take into account different factors such as the number of kills, the time spent capturing the zone and headshots.

### Community Led Development

Community development is a critical aspect of Shockwaves. Ensuring that the gaming community feels engaged and heard is essential for creating a thriving and sustainable ecosystem. Our goal is to be as accessible and transparent with the community as possible through streams, Discord and other platforms.


# Deep Waves

### Music as a Core Gameplay Element

Music is central in the gameplay as it impacts the movement of the players and the damage caused by weapons. The music also affects the environment visually to create an immersive feeling of being in a trailer as you play. It should help make the game streams and videos more entertaining to watch and help with the marketing of the game.&#x20;

The unique gameplay, which is easy to learn yet difficult to master, makes it ideal for mass adoption by both Web3 and Web2 users.

The profound integration of music is also a good way to create meaningful partnerships with artists and other actors in the music industry.

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### Deep Waves

To make this possible, we use a U-Net based Deep Learning algorithm to extract important features from music. This data is then processed to extract different types of events which have an impact on the gameplay and visual effects within the game.&#x20;

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To create compelling visual effects, the music features are transformed into a visual representation which varies over time. This is done through a shader which modifies a texture in order to save performance by doing the operations in parallel on the GPU.

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# Dynamic Tournaments

Frequent tournaments of Shockwaves give rewards in Neuros token to the best players of the tournament. The rewards given are usually in the form of Neuros and NFTs which are directly airdropped to the winners.

Giving Neuros tokens to top players is a way to bring Web2 players to our blockchain community and ecosystem and therefore constitutes a gateway to staking,  DAOs etc.

### Tournaments with other projects

To bring people from other communities to Shockwaves, we organize exceptional tournaments with other Web3 projects with rewards provided by them. The first of these tournaments is the Pink Week during which the winners earn an airdrop of their tokens.&#x20;

Some events can require an NFT to participate towards the leaderboard. Players who don't own that NFT can still play won't be able to receive any reward from that tournament.

Our goal is to bring Web3 communities together so community members are welcome to introduce other projects they wish to see a tournament with.

### AI Agents in tournaments

AI Agents participate to tournaments in the same way as human players. If an AI Agent reaches the top of the leaderboard, the rewards will be sent to the owner of that NFT. Some AI Agents have already been in the top 10 of tournaments and their owners have received Neuros tokens as rewards.&#x20;


# Weapons and Armors

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Weapons in Shockwaves can be found in lootboxes that require a xNeuros price to open.&#x20;

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Each weapon that is gained will have generated stats and a different color pattern within the same kind of weapon.&#x20;

There are different stats that a weapon can have:

* Damage
* Range
* Armor penetration
* Accuracy
* Fire rate
* Music resonance (how much the music intensity affects the weapon's damage)

The variations in stats of weapons will make them all almost unique which helps making them more interesting to trade on secondary markets.&#x20;

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### Armors

Armors can be found in lootboxes like weapons. They grant an additional protection which reduces the damage taken buy the player who equips them.

### Tokenization

Weapons and Armors earned in-game can be tokenized as NFTs on Polygon. That way they can be freely exchanged from wallets and traded on decentralized platforms like OpenSea. A small Matic fee is taken from the tokenization transaction to ensure that only assets of some value are tokenized.

Tokenized items have an interactive experience into the trading platforms.

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# Evolving Ownable AIs

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AI-driven NFTs are a cornerstone of the Shockwaves experience. These ERC-721 tokens possess unique appearances, skills and personalities.&#x20;

They not only fill matches and provide a better player experience but also interact with human players through in-game chat using a language model that takes into account their personality.

### Utility

AI NFTs can be directly controlled by their owner or play autonomously as bots in the game. As they play they will give a percentage of their earnings to their owner.&#x20;

As they play, the AIs will evolve and improve their ability to play the game and thus their value will change.&#x20;

Not all the earnings of an AI will go to its owner, some of it will be kept and spent by the AI to buy themselves weapons and equipment that them only can use.&#x20;

When played by their owner, AI Agents give a percentage bonus to the one who played them based on their rarity attribute:

* Common: 10%
* Uncommon: 15%
* Rare: 20%
* Epic: 25%
* Legendary: 30%

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### PlayerGPT

Each AI Agent has its own personality, nationality and name as a human player would. They can interact based on it with people within the game chat based on previous chat messages as well as the game context.&#x20;

With this high level of interaction between AIs and players, the difference between human players becomes blur and the game experience depends less on the local playerbase which helps create a superior gaming experience.&#x20;

### Shifting Minds

The AI Agents personality data are separated in two parts, a fixed base personality and an evolving one which changes over time based on previous interactions and context.&#x20;

### The Future of Interactive NFTs

In order to show the potential of the Shockwaves project and help create marketing artifacts, we have implemented an interactive multiplayer space where you can interact with other NFT directly from OpenSea. A demo of it can be seen [here](https://opensea.io/assets/arbitrum/0x1d7fe89086b0f53a6f6ef12fbb52285176390f78/3).

### Release

The 2222 Genesis AI Agent NFTs will be released primarily through a staking battle in which the top NEUROS stakers will be awarded an NFTs. A small allocation will be used for marketing and community rewards purpose.


# Sustainable Reward System

The ultimate goal of Shockwave is to create a sustainable in-game economy where a large portion of the players are not just playing to earn but also ready to add money and tokens to the ecosystem, which is central to have a solid game economy.

The in-game currency is the Neuros token, which can be owned and traded on chain as an BEP-20 token on the BSC blockchain.

## A hybrid currency

Having each minor in-game gain on the blockchain would lead to important gas fees and would require each new player to create a wallet if they don't have one. We want to make the blockchain integration as simple as possible for new players.

In-game rewards will be given in the form of xNeuros and lootboxes which won't be directly on chain but on the game database. The xNeuros can be used to open lootboxes which contain weapons and armors. Players will on average receive more lootboxes than what they can open using their xNeuros.

Neuros tokens can be transmuted into xNeuros at a rate of currently 1 Neuros : 10 xNeuros. This process is not reversible so xNeuros earned in-game won't create selling pressure on the Neuros.

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## Lootboxes of Tokenizable items

Lootboxes require xNeuros to be opened and contain weapons, armors and xNeuros. While the xNeuros cannot be transferred, the items received can be tokenized as NFTs on Polygon and traded on the open market.

As players receive more lootboxes than they can open with the xNeuros the earn on average, the game creates demand for xNeuros and therefor Neuros tokens to open those lootboxes that are left.

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The opening of the lootboxes is gamified to make it exciting for players.

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## Utility for other communities

Our goal is to be at the center of the blockchain ecosystem so it is essential to create partnerships with other good blockchain projects.&#x20;

To do so we will give utility to other NFTs by making them either usable as in-game items or by allowing them to claim a corresponding asset. It would be beneficial for the Shockwaves project as it would bring visibility to the project and a well targeted user base.


# Land Ownership

Algorithmically Generated and Customizable

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The maps of Shockwave are generated procedurally to create interesting gameplay at every match. The map generation process is such that maps are profoundly different in their look and how they are played.

Each map can be owned and traded as an NFT.

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## Benefits of owning land

The land contains advertisement space that can be used to display any images, with some limited filtering, that the owner wants to display.&#x20;

The owner of a piece of land in Shockwave will earn a percentage of the token rewards earnt on that land. These benefits can be withdrawn at any time provided that the owner pays the gas fee.

The owner of a space can modify the playlist of music that will be played on it which impacts the gameplay.

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## Players voting for maps

At the end of each game, players can rate how they enjoyed the map they have played and it will have an impact on which map will be selected when an other game starts.

Each map has a chance to be played but the probability will depend on the rating of that map. It incentivizes land owners to chose a good music playlist and display ads wisely so that it is creates a pleasant experience for the players. It will also make some pieces of land more valuable than others which stimulates the trading of land NFTs.&#x20;


# Staking

### Staking Rewards

Staking Neuros tokens yields different types of rewards:

* Additional Neuros tokens
* NFT drops and advantageous prices for sold assets
* In-game score bonus

### Staking Battle

In order to assign different levels of rewards to stakers in different staking pools, we've created the [Staking Battle](https://staking-battle.shockwaves.ai/) which is a list of the wallets which stake Neuros and a score that depends on the pools where the tokens are staked.&#x20;

The Staking Battle Score is the sum of the Neuros staked multiplied by a factor depending on the pool in which the tokens are staked:

* 30 days: 1x
* 90 days: 1.5x
* 180 days: 2x
* 30 days liquidity: 2x

### Token rewards

Staking Neuros will grant additional Neuros tokens to the staker. The staking platform shows an Annual Percentage Yield (APY) which is the compounded annual yield and not the amount of extra tokens given at the end of the lock period. This amount is fixed and doesn't depend on the amount of tokens in the staking pool.

### In-game Score Bonus

The Staking Battle score of a player will give a bonus to the score at the end of each game. This percentage bonus will impact the score for tournaments and also the amount of rewards earned at the end of each game.

The current score bonus is as follow:

* 0 Points: 0%
* 1'000 Points: 10%
* 10'000 Points: 20%
* 100'000 Points: 30%

The bonus is linearly interpolated between those values.  This is subject to changes and balancing.


# Release Schedule

The token allocations are locked or vested until they are released according to the release schedule below. Each lock or vesting can be publicly verified on [Team Finance](https://www.team.finance/view-coin/0x95b0FFfabD2817959Ce410070600D77BcE93D454?name=Neuros\&symbol=NEUROS\&chainid=0x38\&page=0\&limit=10\&order=6\&filterApplied=false). The TGE was on the first of May 2023.

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### Initial Market Data

| Initial Market Cap (excluding liquidity) | $49,990     |
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| Listing Price                            | $0.020      |
| Initial Fully Diluted Market Cap         | $2,000,000  |
| Total Supply                             | 100,000,000 |

### Neuros Token Sale

<table><thead><tr><th width="105">Stage</th><th width="139.33333333333331"># of Tokens</th><th width="148">% Total Supply</th><th width="98">Price</th><th width="123">TGE Unlock</th><th width="100">Cliff (M)</th><th>Vesting(M)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Seed</td><td>1,750,000</td><td>1.75%</td><td>$0.0175</td><td>3.0%</td><td>2</td><td>18</td></tr><tr><td>Private</td><td>5,000,000</td><td>5.00%</td><td>$0.0185</td><td>6.0%</td><td>2</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Public</td><td>17,450,000</td><td>17.45%</td><td>$0.0200</td><td>10.0%</td><td>2</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>KOL</td><td>4,000,000</td><td>4.00%</td><td>$0.0200</td><td>10.0%</td><td>2</td><td>9</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Neuros Token Distribution

<table><thead><tr><th width="160.33333333333331">Allocation</th><th width="118">% Supply</th><th width="144">% TGE Unlock</th><th width="112">Cliff (M)</th><th>Vesting Remaining (M)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Seed</td><td>1.75%</td><td>3.0%</td><td>2</td><td>18</td></tr><tr><td>Private</td><td>5.00%</td><td>6.0%</td><td>2</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Public</td><td>17.45%</td><td>10.0%</td><td>2</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Liquidity</td><td>8.00%</td><td>27.0%</td><td>0</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>Team</td><td>15.00%</td><td>0.0%</td><td>6</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>Advisory</td><td>5.00%</td><td>0.0%</td><td>3</td><td>24</td></tr><tr><td>Development</td><td>5.00%</td><td>0.0%</td><td>3</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>Reserve</td><td>10.00%</td><td>0.0%</td><td>12</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>Marketing</td><td>6.00%</td><td>0.0%</td><td>1</td><td>24</td></tr><tr><td>KOL</td><td>4.00%</td><td>10.0%</td><td>2</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>In-Game</td><td>14.25%</td><td>0.0%</td><td>1</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>Farming &#x26; Staking</td><td>8.55%</td><td>0.0%</td><td>1</td><td>36</td></tr></tbody></table>


# Shockwaves Telegram Games

With close to a billion users, Telegram is becoming powerful platform to deploy Web3 games, it can host high quality mobile games without requiring installation from the players. Moreover, a very large proportion of the blockchain users are already active on Telegram.

### Neuros Game Launcher

Neuros Game Launcher is a Telegram bot that grant access to Telegram games in order to keep the acquired players within our system and transfer them across games. There are currently two games on the launcher, Wall Patrol and First Waves, with more games in development.

Wall Patrol is a full 3D game on a large map where the player has to roll over waves of frontrunner robots before they reach a wall.

The Neuros Game Launcher can be accessed here:

<https://t.me/ShockwavesGaming_bot>

### Direct Neuros Utility

To keep the players engaged in the long run and balance tournaments, the number of games played per days is limited to 3 games. Players who connect their wallet have an additional 3 games they can play and those who have Neuros in their wallet can play up to 9 more games depending on how much Neuros they have in their wallet.

This creates a clear utility for the token without require direct transactions which would be less user friendly on mobile.

### Link with Shockwaves

Besides the utility directly generated for the Neuros, the Telegram games bring attention to the whole Shockwaves project and rewards given for tournaments include lootboxes and xNeuros that can used within the Shockwaves game. As such, it constitutes a key part of the pipeline to acquire long term players.


# The Arcade

The Arcade is a browser-based community metaverse meant to build traction and partnership opportunities for Shockwaves.&#x20;

Several promotional spaces are available for partner projects to be integrated and for them to do advertisements. There is also a large screen where announcements, trailers etc. can be broadcasted to everyone in the space.

### Win-win utility for other projects

Besides the AI Agents, NFT characters from different projects can be used within the Arcade. Being integrated into the Arcade can be a great boost for other NFT communities, especially those at an early stage, as it gives a utility and a communication platform for them.

It is also very beneficial for Shockwaves as it brings funding and people from dynamic new projects into its ecosystem, thus capitalizing on their launch hype.

### Gameplay and tournaments <a href="#docs-internal-guid-8acf3a85-7fff-4a92-305e-e056b2c01914" id="docs-internal-guid-8acf3a85-7fff-4a92-305e-e056b2c01914"></a>

In order to make the space more entertaining and to get people to interact, a mini-game of capturing the crown has been implemented.&#x20;

Tournaments are organized to receive NFT rewards from us or partner projects which creates powerful partnerships and dynamize the Arcade.


# Team

We are a team united by years of collaborations and successful projects. We have acquired a long experience of carrying projects from A to Z and we develop everything internally. This allows us to imagine developing projects that are infeasible for other teams in a few days. But don’t take our word for it and check out our previous achievements.

## Advisors

#### Shaban Shaame - Advisor

Shaban Shaame is a visionary leader and a pioneering force at the intersection of blockchain technology and the gaming industry. As the CEO and Founder of EverdreamSoft, a trailblazing Swiss company since 2010, Shaban has spearheaded the integration of blockchain in gaming, launching Spells of Genesis, the world's first blockchain-based mobile game. With over a decade of experience producing mobile games and more than eight years dedicated to blockchain gaming, Shaban's work has not only pushed the boundaries of digital ownership but also opened up new realms of possibilities for gamers worldwide. A co-founder and board member of the Blockchain Game Alliance, his expertise and passion for merging gaming with blockchain have positioned him as a leading figure in shaping the future of gaming.

#### Jonathan Beuchat - CFO and Finance Advisor

Jonathan Beuchat is a distinguished financial strategist and advisor, expertly navigating the complexities of accounting, finance, and tax law. As a partner at DYN - Fiduciaire, he specializes in delivering comprehensive solutions in financial reporting, mergers, acquisitions, budgeting, and financial planning. With a foundation in "CO," "Swiss GAAP RPC," and Swiss tax laws, Jonathan offers invaluable insights as a CFO, tax advisor, and board member, guiding entities through financial challenges with precision and foresight.

#### George Bowring

George Bowring, a dynamic digital entrepreneur, seamlessly bridges the gap between traditional business strategies and the burgeoning realms of Web 3.0. As a board member of several companies, George specializes in integrating tokenization, cryptocurrencies, the metaverse, artificial intelligence, digital art, decentralized finance, and crypto custody into corporate and institutional roadmaps. His forward-thinking approach not only demystifies the complexities of digital transformation but also leverages them as catalysts for growth. An avid investor and enthusiast of crypto and NFTs, George's entrepreneurial journey is marked by success and innovation, positioning him as a visionary leader shaping the future of art, finance & NFT.

#### David Granite

David Granite stands at the forefront of event technology innovation as a Creative Technologist at Dorier Group. His expertise lies in marrying marketing and technology to design and operate experiences that captivate audiences, enhancing what they see, hear, and feel. Known for his rapid ideation testing and mastery in go-to-market strategies, David’s versatility allows him to navigate the evolving landscape of technology with agility and foresight, ensuring memorable experiences that resonate on an emotional level.

## Team Members

#### Samuel Auzols - CEO and Lead Designer

Samuel, co-founder & CEO of Shockwaves and a visionary in the gaming industry, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 2009. With a specialized expertise in video games and their innovation, Samuel has successfully launched 7 VR games, captivating millions with immersive universes born from his creative genius. Beyond his talent as a designer, what truly sets Samuel apart is his unmistakable French accent—a charming touch that adds to his unique identity in the gaming world. His ability to blend cultural nuance with innovative gaming experiences has made him a distinguished figure, celebrated for shaping how people engage with virtual realms.

#### Benjamin Ben Hattar - CTO

Benjamin, the co-founder and CTO of Shockwaves, is a distinguished figure in the gaming industry, recognized for his expertise in video game innovation. With a remarkable track record of launching 7 successful VR games, his academic credentials, including a Master's degree in Physics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne and an MBA, lay a solid foundation for his visionary contributions. Benjamin's profound knowledge in AI and blockchain technologies, coupled with his expertise in tokenomics, positions him at the forefront of driving innovation in gaming. His daily contributions to Shockwaves not only reflect his commitment to pushing boundaries but also his role as a pivotal architect in shaping the future of gaming and blockchain integration

#### David Lankri - COO

David brings a rich tapestry of experience to the crypto world since 2020, blending a strong foundation in economics and business from EMLyon Business School with a proven track record as a project manager across various industries. His transition from education to cryptocurrency showcases his adaptability and keen ability to bridge complex concepts with practical applications. David's sociable nature reflects his skill in fostering team cohesion and driving projects forward. Working with the Shockwaves team since its beginning, he brings a creative business vision that is essential for navigating the crypto gaming world.

#### Quentin Neves - Blockchain Innovation Lead

Quentin has a rich experience developing complex full stack applications from servers and databases to gaming. By continuing his project initiated with the CPNVES to research interactive NFTs with us, Quentin has propelled us to the forefront of innovation in the crypto sector and created the first interactive NFTs with included networked applications.

#### Tim Nguyen - Lead Game Developer

EPFL MSc in AI and UX designer, worked on all the technological aspects of creating a video game in VR and on PC.

#### Alvaro Pinedo - Game Developer

EPFL MSc in AI, Alvaro combines his in-depth knowledge of AI, VR and the most popular game engines to help us design the most innovative products in the world of video games.

#### Damaris Stevens - Character Designer

Master’s in Bioinformatics and character designer, she love to learn and I understand new concepts quickly, so she is always looking to push her work further and give it her best shot.

#### Zhang Zejun - Graphics Designer

3D artist who made possible the realization of the largest metaverse in virtual reality GangV Zhang has joined our team to continue to push the limits of immersion in the WEB3.

#### Nella Schehrer - Executive Assistant

With her two Masters in language learning through immersive technologies, Nella consolidates our international structure.


# Key Partners

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### Seedify

As our launchpad and incubator of Shockwaves, Seedify is our main partner and advisor. In addition to the IDO, Seedify provides key partnerships with service providers and influencers as well as marketing and precious advises.&#x20;

### Elixir Games

As one of the largest platforms for Web3 games, Elixir is one of our central partners for the deployment of Shockwaves. Due to it's active community and high quality software, Elixir will be the main platform of Shockwaves for the Alpha and Beta versions.

### Decubate

Decubate provided a transparent, easy to use and battle-tested solution for the Neuros staking platform. It saved the project development time and helped us focus on Shockwaves key differentiating factors.

### Ruglabz

Ruglabz is one of the first project to have their NFTs included in the Arcade and are a close partner for Shockwaves.

### Team Finance

As we believe transparency is key, we have worked closely with Team Finance to lock and vest tokens in a verifiable way according to the announced release schedule.&#x20;

### BNB Chain

As the primary blockchain for the Neuros, the BNB chain is central to Shockwaves. They also have provided us marketing support and outreach to other partners.

### ChainGPT

Also a project incubated at Seedify, Shockwaves has been integrated into ChainGPT's AI to provide useful answers on Telegram.

### Shadow Labs

We have partnered with Shadow Labs for the creation of high quality marketing assets for the project.

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