April 29, 2025
Chapter 1: The Metaverse
Enter the Metaverse
The most consequential technologies of our time–artificial general intelligence (AGI), cryptocurrency and virtual reality–will soon meet in the Metaverse. Similar to how the Internet moved physical objects into two-dimensional screens accessible anywhere, the Metaverse dissolves the boundaries between physical and digital realms, ushering in a new dimension of reality.
At this frontier, creativity, communication, coordination, and commerce will evolve. Just as we moved from the industrial to the information age, we will now move to the virtual age, where information no longer moves at the speed of atoms or bits, but at the speed of imagination.
Gaming will move from a casual pastime to real world building, where players become the architects of future digital societies, creating worlds without limits. New economic models will form and new social coordination systems will be discovered, accelerating how we learn, create, and interact.
In this reality, everything will be tokenized from the beginning. From your identity, to your clothing, gear, and tools–to new businesses, new industries and democratic participation in decentralized systems. Value can take a different form in this space, representing anything, and be traded around the clock at lightning speeds, from anywhere in the world, directly between peers, without centralized overlords.
AGI will democratize creativity, enabling anyone to become a creator. Autonomous agents will handle repetitive tasks, freeing us to participate in collective, interactive narratives that evolve organically.
Virtual reality removes physical constraints, allowing us to adopt new identities and live beyond geographic limitations. Work will align with curiosity and passion. Virtual marketplaces will let us try on clothes, test furniture, and buy products that arrive IRL. Major events will become shared virtual spectacles, monetized through tokens that bridge the digital and physical.
This isn’t a distant future—it’s unfolding now. The Metaverse is a canvas for creators, a marketplace for innovators, and a shared playground for all.
Step in to shape its future.
Disclaimer: This Vision Paper is a living document and is subject to ongoing updates and changes. It is intended to inform readers about the future direction Wilder World. It is for informational purposes only. Please review our Legal Disclaimer for more details.
The Ecosystem
Wilder World is more than a virtual world—it’s a living, interconnected ecosystem that seamlessly blends gaming, AI-driven agents, decentralized economies, marketplaces, digital assets, and digital identity into a singular, immersive experience.
Bringing this vision to life demands an intricate tapestry of cutting-edge technologies: blockchain and tokenization for ownership and trust; a social layer for community and interaction; a protocol layer for interoperability and governance; decentralized marketplaces for peer-to-peer commerce; an AI agentic layer for generative creativity and support; and robust systems ensuring accessibility, scalability, decentralization, security, User Generated Content (UGC) tooling, and Extended Reality (XR) infrastructure.
Our team has dedicated nearly a decade to meticulously designing and refining these components from the ground up, in order to power the Metaverse we envision. Today, we stand on the cusp of a breakthrough—where these unique technologies have begun to converge, unlocking a new digital frontier.
The Lore
In FBR, a scientist named F.G. Wilder sparked a technological renaissance, culminating in Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) by the 1980s. But that progress came at a cost, pushing FBR to the brink of collapse. Wilder’s solution? A simulation device that modeled potential futures and helped his civilization survive.
In our world—OBR—the same existential threat looms, but without the benefit of advanced AI. A shadow organization known as The FORUM suppresses progress to maintain control. Wilder World stands as a sanctuary, a bridge between realities, where the Wilders—a decentralized alliance of Cypherpunks—race to transfer the knowledge needed to save OBR.
The story of Wilder World is not fixed. It is:
Cross-fictional: blending real and imagined personas born from collective creativity
Co-emergent: evolving through player choices
Evolutionary: unfolding endlessly as citizens shape their world
At its core, the narrative explores digital sovereignty, freedom, decentralization, evolution, and collective responsibility. It's less about giving answers, and more about inspiring better questions:
What is the nature of reality?
What is the nature of free will?
What is meaningful?
How do we evolve?
How do we co-exist?
How do we build a better society, world and future?
Become the Main Character
The journey to Wilder World begins with you. In this world you are the main character and you cast the vision for what becomes your journey.
Wilder World is a player-owned, operated, and governed realm, shaped by citizens united to mold this expansive frontier in their image. Citizenship is secured through a ZERO ID (ZID)—a sovereign identity minted on the ZNS Protocol, ensuring decentralized governance. Once granted, your Citizenship is irrevocable, upheld by unyielding rules and immutable code.
Once onboarded, you create your Avatar in the Etheric Horizon: a soul-bound digital form with traits and customizations that evolve over time. As you level up through in-game experiences and social impact, your identity, skills, and reputation grow with you.
Everything you own, wear, build, or earn in Wilder World is truly yours—cryptographically secured and tradeable across a global economy.
Leveling Up
Similar to the game of life, the purpose of Wilder World is to evolve. This means gaining valuable in-world experiences, learning, adapting and growing, to level up your character. Wilder World has a robust skill tree that evolves as you evolve, and will have new career paths added over time.
When you begin you can choose from four primary career paths:
The Defender: You safeguard Wiami from external threats by mastering combat and acquiring top-tier gear. You earn rewards by thwarting invasions and protecting civilians and local businesses with your honed skills.
The Driver: You rush defenders to critical breach points in Wiami to minimize attack damage. Off-duty, you compete in the underground street racing scene, customizing vehicles and pushing them to their limits.
Hacker: You secure Wilder World’s digital systems, protecting vital networks and data from breaches. Driven by curiosity, you outsmart external threats to ensure the realm’s digital integrity.
Miner: You extract raw materials from Wilder World’s depths to fuel builders and growth. Your efforts provide essential resources that enable the construction of thriving cities and industries.
Within each career path is both a protagonist (hero) and antagonist (villain). For example, the primary antagonists of Defenders are FORUM Agents–AI-controlled intruders vying to take control of the Metaverse. Players are able to play either role and become part of either good or bad fractions in the world.
Each path has a skill tree, evolving with your playstyle. Players can blend disciplines to form hybrid characters — combat racers, stealth hackers, economic warriors. You can play as hero or villain, shaping the story in real time.
Game Modes
While we develop the initial four core game modes for Wilder World, our vision extends far beyond these foundations. Soon, anyone will be able to craft their own experiences, as detailed in the 'Creator Empowerment' section, unlocking a limitless array of possibilities for the future:
Combat: A fast-paced PvPvE extraction shooter. Teams navigate open-world maps to secure resources while fighting FORUM-controlled enemies and rival players. Rich weapon customization and tactical depth make each raid unique.
Racing: Competitive driving through Wiami’s diverse terrains. Choose from 100+ vehicles, customize them, and compete in real-time multiplayer races. Physics-based handling, skill-based rewards, and seasonal tournaments create an ever-evolving scene.
Exploration: Navigate Wiami’s districts with AI-powered guides, discover quests, join factions, and uncover rare loot. Dynamic storylines, branching dialogue, and persistent world changes keep the city alive and reactive.
Mining: Engage in deep resource extraction gameplay. Operate mining rigs, manage production, refine materials, and collaborate (or compete) with others to control valuable zones. These materials feed the broader economy and unlock real-world value.
The Breach
These four core game modes culminate in a flagship open world extraction-style PvPvE combat game called ‘The Breach’.
When FORUM forces initiate an attack, teams must quickly form, coordinate, and react in real-time to thwart the impending attack:
Hackers locate coordinates, Drivers transport Defenders and Miners, and teams mount a collective resistance to protect the city’s lifeblood.
Victory demands strategy, coordination, and adaptability. Every breach reshapes the world.
Social Experiences
Social experiences form the cultural and creative heartbeat of Wilder World, blending entertainment, commerce, and connectivity into a vibrant new type of human experience. While the foundations of a thriving social ecosystem already pulse within Wilder World, this space is poised to ignite as we unleash AI-powered tools that put creators at the forefront, helping them shape the boundless vision of the Metaverse.
Concerts & Live Events: Experience performances by top artists in breathtaking virtual venues. Holographic visuals, reactive environments, and global audiences create events unlike anything in the physical world.
Art Galleries & Museums: Explore curated NFT collections and immersive art installations. Interact with dynamic exhibits that shift based on your presence, perspective, or reputation.
Business & Innovation Hubs: Connect in virtual summits, networking lounges, and brand activations. Imagine entrepreneurs pitching groundbreaking ideas in floating conference halls, or companies unveiling products with real-time audience interaction.
E-commerce & Shopping Experiences: Shop in next-gen virtual marketplaces where digital goods can be worn in-world and physical items can be shipped IRL. Try before you buy—across fashion, furniture, gadgets, and more.
This layer of social experience is expanding rapidly. Soon, creators will be able to build and launch their own clubs, cafes, events, and narrative spaces—fueling a vibrant cultural economy shaped entirely by citizens.
Wilder World is not just about play—it’s about presence.
Wiami—The Capital of the Metaverse
Wiami is Wilder World’s first fully playable city—a hyperreal, onchain metropolis inspired by Miami, reimagined through the lens of advanced civilization and narrative lore. Spanning over 1,024 km², it’s 13.5x the size of GTA V and 11x the size of Cyberpunk 2077.
Constructed with geospatial data and custom worldbuilding tools, Wiami is designed as a living city governed by blockchain logic. It blends:
Decentralized land ownership
Zoned real estate with building codes
Dynamic environments and weather systems
Playable districts tied to lore and gameplay
To protect against rising sea levels, Wiami was elevated using futuristic ring tech. Below it, canals and waterways shape movement and economy. Above it, skyscrapers, tunnels, and ring bridges connect a city alive with trade, exploration, conflict, and creativity.
Wiami is split into three distinct zones:
The Island
Consisting of 4,444 Wilder owned plots zone distribution consists of the following:
2,629 Residential plots
1,120 Commercial plots
450 Industrial plots
220 Mixed Use plots
25 Legendary plots
Additional information on The Island:
27km long x (3km to 5km) wide.
31km of ocean front water fronts and beaches.
60km of bay side water fronts and beaches.
9 arc shaped park areas defined by Wiami’s iconic rings totalling over 4km² + hundreds of smaller parks around the city (totalling 2x-3x the area of Central Park).
27 bridges connected islands separated by rivers and streams.
Over 500km of drivable ground level roads.
3 interconnected highway systems with 150km of elevated roads and ramps.
8 Unique Neighbourhoods each zoned with 5 major building use types.
6,544 plots of land with 4,444 owned by Wilders and 2,100 for public functions.
Plots ranging in area from 300m² to 28,000m².
Buildings ranging in height from 20m to 2,500m (3x the height of the Burj Khalifa)
The Island Neighborhoods
District ZERO: Industrial heart, powering production and logistics
Haven Heights: Innovation meets artistry: fashion, autos, cybernetics
Tranquility Gardens: Sustainability hub with vertical farms and eco-retail
Little Meow: Rebellious, entertainment-driven, home of the Wilders
Space Mind: Tech-meets-spirituality zone focused on consciousness expansion
NEXUS: Crypto-financial core with skyscrapers, DAOs, and data centers
Flashing Lights: Neon-soaked nightlife and immersive entertainment
North Star: Luxury residential zone, serene and exclusive
The Mainland
The Mainland is a resource-rich territory within Wiami, featuring 40,000 onchain Land parcels. The Mainland represents a vast, untapped area ripe for resource extraction, making it crucial for mining operations that will support the broader $WILD economy.
Spanning 300 km², the Mainland includes:
Tiered elevations, canals, and terrain diversity
12 ring bridges connecting it to The Island
Zones optimized for extraction, industrial development, and strategic control
No Man’s Land: [To be detailed]
A wild, untamed frontier. Still to be revealed, this landmass features volcanic regions, towering mountains, and untold danger. Reserved for future gameplay, narrative arcs, and special airdrops, it represents the unknown—the edge of the map.
Creator Empowerment
Wilder World is a digital republic forged by its citizens, a living Metaverse shaped not by a single vision but by the collective will of all who inhabit it. Echoing the organic growth of a real city, it empowers you to build experiences, establish businesses, and, in time, craft entire worlds that extend its boundless frontier.
To support this, Wilder World provides a powerful suite of tools and protocols that enable anyone to create and contribute—from solo artists and indie studios to global brands.
Tools for builders:
SDKs & APIs: Build custom game modes, social hubs, and immersive environments.
3D Design Tooling: Create assets, vehicles, outfits, and architecture.
Generative AI: The same tools used to build Wiami will be available to all—enabling anyone to design with text prompts, sketches, or modular kits.
Smart Contract Templates: Launch storefronts, DAOs, and tokenized businesses in a few clicks.
We envision Wilder World as a realm where commerce will surge freely, peer-to-peer, liberated from centralized control. Anyone inside Wiami will be free to create, be it a custom racer, a striking avatar outfit, or a sprawling virtual venue and fully tokenize these creations as NFTs, imbued with ownership, interoperability, and enduring value.
Launch a fashion dynasty weaving digital couture, build a real estate empire sculpting Wiami’s future, or unleash AI-agent services to elevate the lives of fellow citizens. Long-term, Wilder World will support the creation of entire interoperable worlds. Think cities, realms, planets—each with unique lore, gameplay, economies, and governance—interlinked via open standards.
This is a platform not just for one Metaverse, but for many. And they will all be player-built.
Chapter 2: The Economy
$WILD
At the heart of Wilder World lies $WILD — a multi-chain, deflationary utility token that powers every transaction, experience, and layer of the economy. Whether you’re racing, mining, trading, building, or governing, $WILD is the connective tissue that links action to value.
The $WILD Token has three primary utilities:
Transactions: $WILD is used to purchase in-game assets, including but not limited to fuel for transportation, mining resources, gear, clothing and virtual real estate. For each transaction, a fee is taken and burned from the $WILD total supply.
Resources: $WILD is required to mint new resources in the game, such as copper, iron and ore. These resources form the basis of the Wilder World virtual economy and are required to manufacture new objects in the game. For each transaction, a fee is taken and burned from the $WILD total supply.
Governance: Staked $WILD is used to vote in the Wilder World DAO. This enables players to have a voice and say in the future of the game and key decisions related to the project.
Fees from transactions are burned, reducing supply over time and aligning long-term incentives between builders, players, and investors.
Metropolis
Metropolis is the decentralized economic architecture that powers Wilder World. It connects the $WILD token with a network of onchain protocols, DAOs, resources, and digital asset production systems—mirroring the complexity of real-world economies, but optimized for the Metaverse.
At its core, Metropolis transforms participation into value, creativity into commerce, and ownership into influence.
The economy is organized into industries, each anchored by a Genesis NFT collection and governed by its own Industry DAO. These DAOs manage core functions such as:
Production of new in-game assets
Management of supply chains
Refinement of tokenomics
Treasury allocation and governance
Creator incentives and royalties
Each industry evolves independently but remains connected through shared infrastructure and $WILD. Transactions across the ecosystem—even in other currencies—are auto-converted to $WILD, of which 80% is burned and 20% is sent to the DAO treasury. This deflationary loop aligns gameplay with long-term token value, where:
Player activity = Token scarcity
Content creation = Economic sink
DAO treasuries = Ecosystem reinvestment
Inflation is mitigated by requiring raw materials to mint new items, aligning gameplay with token health.
Players can stake Genesis NFTs into their Industry DAO to earn rewards and vote on policies, forming a decentralized corporate layer where communities shape outcomes. Metropolis also integrates directly with the in-game resource economy—new assets require mined materials like copper, iron, and bauxite, extracted and refined through player action. This ties asset creation to gameplay, enabling a real-time, player-powered economy with supply and demand driven by citizen behavior.
Industries
Wilder World is currently made up of nine industries and 11 collections. There are currently 8 Genesis collections:
Trinity Rewards
The Trinity Rewards Program unlocks exclusive benefits for holders who own three distinct Genesis assets from different industries within the same wallet (e.g., a Wheel, Wolf, and Moto). These holders—known as Trinity Keepers—hold elevated status within the Wilder World ecosystem and have received a series of rare, utility-rich rewards:
GENs (March 2023) - Multi-functional, telekinetic lifeforms capable of:
• Resource mining
• Data processing & code decryption
• Hologram projection & player guidance
• Surveillance and support roles
Trinity Totems (August 2024) - Symbolic relics from pre-Metaverse lore that are:
• Wearable by Avatars in-game
• Evolving over time with future utility
• Linked to upcoming physical counterparts
Genesis Land – The Island (August 2024)
• First playable land zone in Wiami
• Includes Residential, Commercial, and Industrial plots
• Central hub for homes, businesses, and in-world economy
Coming soon, Trinity Keepers will also receive:
The Mainland Airdrop
• Resource-rich land plots essential for crafting and development
• Enhanced mining potential using GENs and rigs
Exclusive Trinity Avatars
• Limited edition characters with special suits and gameplay advantages
Access to Trinity Island
• A hidden realm filled with mysticism, secrets, and future experiences
The Trinity system rewards long-term holders with deep gameplay integration, expanding utility, and access to key regions of the Wilder World.
Land & Resources
At the core of Metropolis is Land—the permissionless, sovereign, and decentralised ownership of Wiami. Each Land parcel holds a unique quantity of resources that can be mined and developed into ownable objects.
These objects are created through a four stage digital supply chain, mirroring real-world processes:
Mine
Extract scarce resources (e.g., Iron Ore, Copper, Bauxite) from land plots
Requires mining rigs or GENs to operate
Resources are backed by $WILD and tradable as tokenized assets
A total of 100M $WILD (20% of total supply) is distributed via mineable resources across 44,444 plots
Refine
Convert raw resources into usable materials at Refineries
Example: Iron + Copper → Metal Plate
Build
Use refined materials at Factories to create game items, structures, and tools
Fulfill in-game Blueprints to mint NFTs
Sell
Trade items through Wilder World’s Marketplace or any open NFT exchange
Resource Economy
Wilder World’s resource system is a dynamic, player-powered economy where resources are extracted, refined, and crafted into valuable in-game assets. Backed by $WILD and regulated through onchain bonding curves, this system ties gameplay directly to the economy, ensuring scarcity, strategy, and sustainability. Players mine 12 core resource types—each with its own rarity and depth—using customizable mining rigs or GENs. Once extracted, raw materials must be refined and combined using Blueprint recipes to create game items like weapons, vehicles, building parts, and gear. All assets are minted as NFTs and tradable in open marketplaces.
Key mechanics include:
Mining Rigs & GENs: with upgradeable stats: Efficiency (yield), Speed (cycle time), Depth (max reach), and Resource Type
Bonding Curve Pricing: Resources are minted and burned using $WILD; prices adjust based on supply/demand
Blueprint System: Player-owned recipes requiring specific refined resources to craft in-game assets
12 Resource Types: with tiered depth and scarcity: Iron, Copper, Bauxite, Nickel, Gold, Lithium, Uranium, and more
Strategic Gameplay: Rarer resources are deeper underground; collaboration or competition is encouraged
Fully Onchain Supply Chain: Mine → Refine → Build → Sell — all powered by player activity and ownership
This system turns land into production, resources into capital, and creativity into tradeable value.
Packs
Wilder Packs are the primary way players collect newly released, limited-edition in-game items—each pack containing three randomized NFTs from different industries. Items inside Packs are fully onchain, functional, and tradable as digital collectibles. Packs are released on a seasonal basis, organized into Eras that define complete product lines for Avatar gear, combat parts, vehicles, furniture, and more. Once an Era ends, those assets will never be re-released, preserving long-term rarity. Key features include:
Pack Composition:
Each Pack contains 3 NFTs from 3 different industries
Includes wearable gear, vehicle parts, weapons, and more
Era Structure:
Each Era defines a full asset line (e.g., Combat, Apparel, Wheels)
Eras are broken into 4 Seasons, each with staggered item releases
Once an Era concludes, its assets become exclusive to the secondary market
Dynamic Supply:
Pack quantity per Season is flexible, responding to player demand and in-game progression
Crafting Tied to Resources:
All Pack items are crafted from resources mined and refined in-game
Blueprint recipes determine which materials are required to mint each item
Deflationary Revenue Model:
A percentage of Pack sales are routed through Labyrinth, an algorithmic system that:
Buys $WILD from the open market and permanently burns a percentage of it, reducing total supply of $WILD
Wilder Packs are more than collectibles—they’re the connective tissue between mining, crafting, gameplay, and economy. Every purchase fuels player engagement and the long-term value of $WILD.
Tokenomics
The $WILD token was launched on May 11, 2021, with a total supply of 500,000,000 tokens (Token Address: 0x2a3bff78b79a009976eea096a51a948a3dc00e34)
Remaining amount of tokens left in each category:
Chapter 3: The Technology
Wilder World runs on Simulation OS—an integrated tech stack developed over nearly a decade. This open, modular infrastructure powers the Metaverse across identity, social coordination, economy, world-building, and AI.
Simulation OS
Simulation OS is the primary operating system that Wilder World is helping build to create the Metaverse. It is an ecosystem of companies, DAOs and technologies that we have combined, much of which has been built from the ground up over the last decade to achieve this vision.
Simulation OS organizes and combines the necessary infrastructure, components, modules, and protocols that will enable us to create the Metaverse as we imagine it. We envision the Metaverse not just as a network of loosely interconnected worlds. We envision it as a singular expansive virtual universe that mimics waking reality as close to as is technologically possible. The Metaverse does not only aim to represent the world in terms of high fidelity experience and rich interactivity, but also in terms of reimagining our social, governance, and economic systems, as well as the underlying digital supply chain and key technologies that enable its construction.
We define the Metaverse as:
A sovereign, persistent, seamless, and interconnected network of virtual worlds that form a new dimension of collective spatial awareness, which mimic, extend, and improve the societal, governance and economic systems of our world.
Key principles:
Sovereignty: Infrastructure must be owned by its users
Interoperability: Assets, data, and identity move seamlessly across worlds
Persistence: The world continues whether you're logged in or not
Decentralization: No single entity owns the system
Simulation OS is open source, and available to anyone interested in making this vision a reality.
ZERO
ZERO is the primary interface of the Metaverse—a Social OS that unifies identity, communication, coordination, and commerce across Wilder World and beyond. It includes:
ZID (ZERO ID): A sovereign, onchain identity system
Messaging & Phone: Encrypted chat, audio, and video calling
Channels & DAOs: Public/private communities, governance, and treasury tools
Wallet & Market: Cross-chain wallet, collectibles, and asset trading
AI Assistant: Integrated agent layer for daily support and automation
Factory Apps: 15+ modules including Home, Vote, Rewards, Explorer, and more
ZERO is tightly integrated into Wilder World. The interface is shared between the systems and serves as the main menu and HUD in Wilder World. This architecture enables you to seamlessly connect with all aspects of your virtual experience and daily real-world activities, inside and outside of Wilder World.
ZERO is available through any modern web browser, desktop OS (Windows, Mac, Linux) or mobile phone (iOS, Android).
ZERO is open source and leverages existing open source technologies, meaning any game or Metaverse project can integrate it and become part of the network.
By default, it ships with 15 core Factory Apps:
ZERO provides seamless integrations with many existing social apps and messengers, including but not limited to X, Telegram, Discord, Signal, WhatsApp and Slack.
ZERO is built using the ZERO Protocol, as well as a number of existing open source technologies, including Ethereum, Polygon CDK and zkEVM, Matrix Protocol, Arweave, Filecoin, The Graph, Gnosis SAFE, and ThirdWeb.
To learn more about ZERO visit zero.tech or read the original whitepaper.
ZERO Protocol
The ZERO Protocol is a modular suite of EVM-compatible protocols for building decentralized systems:
ZNS: A smart contract protocol that enables decentralized global unique identity, indexing, and routing. Read more
ZBI: A system for redistributing revenue to network stakeholders, including Citizens and node operators.
ZXP: A smart contract protocol for designing novel game, reputation, governance and incentive landscapes. Read more
ZDAO: A smart contract protocol for launching and participating in an onchain DAOs. Read more
ZODE: A distributed network for incentivizing the operation of ZERO computing services. Read more
ZBANC: A smart contract protocol for creating social tokens using bonding curves.
ZFI: A smart contract protocol for generating yield for ERC-20 and ERC-721 tokens.
ZERO has audited its protocols with industry leading smart contract security firms: Consensys, Quantstamp, Open Zeppelin, PeckShield and Nethermind.
Z Chain
Z Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain that is hyper fast, low-cost and sufficiently decentralized. It leverages the latest advances in ZERO Knowledge Proofs (ZK Snarks), to create a modern blockchain that does not sacrifice security or scalability for decentralization.
Z Chain enables four core advantages within a single blockchain environment:
Sub-400ms blocktimes and 100K+ TPS
Native sharding for infinite scalability
EVM compatibility and AggLayer integration for multi-chain interoperability
ZK Compression for decentralized validation on low-end devices
Traditional blockchains are not yet at the point where they are feasible for the demands of modern applications. Z Chain is designed to work for the most demanding use-cases:
Gaming: Z Chain allows most game state data to be managed onchain, supporting real-time genres such as MMOs, first-person shooters, and virtual reality experiences with seamless performance.
Social Networking: Z Chain facilitates tokenization across a wide range of social elements, encompassing profiles, posts, comments, rich media, and streaming data, among others.
Artificial Intelligence: Z Chain empowers AI applications by enabling secure, scalable onchain computation and data handling, unlocking real-time model training and inference.
High Frequency Trading: Z Chain supports high-speed, low-latency transaction processing, making it ideal for high-frequency trading systems that demand rapid execution and settlement.
Architecture highlights:
Base Layer: Verifies and stores ZK proofs
Native Shards: Independently process transactions with rotating sequencers
Fast Data Availability: Rapid data verification via Eigen DA
Prover Network: Generates and submits ZK proofs in parallel
Aggregation Layer: Enables cross-chain compatibility via AggLayer
RPC Network: Interfaces apps, users, and smart contracts
The flow of transactions through Z Chain is as follows:
RPC Network: Transaction submitted by the user.
Native Shards: Transaction ordered and executed locally.
Prover Network: ZK Proof generated for the transaction batch.
Fast Data Availability: Transaction data made accessible for verification.
Base Layer: Proof verified and stored, finalizing the transaction.
Aggregation Layer: Proof shared with other blockchains (if applicable).
RPC Network: User notified of completion.
Z Chain is powered by Z–a new cryptocurrency that can be mined for providing computing power to the Z Chain Network.
The Z token has three primary utilities:
Validator Rewards: Z is issued to validators at three different layers of the stack:
Base Layer: Used for storing ZK proofs to the main L1 chain.
Execution Layer: Ordering and executing transactions
DA Layer: Storing short-term transaction data for proof verification, and long-term application data and media.
Proof System: Paid for generating ZK proofs in the proving network.
GAS: Z is used to pay for GAS on the Z Chain Network. There are two types of GAS in Z Chain:
Verified protocols pay a percentage of protocol revenue that is converted to Z, in exchange for gasless transactions.
Unverified Protocols directly pay for each blockchain transaction, similar to a traditional blockchain.
Governance: Z is used to vote in the Z DAO for chain administration, upgrades and emission decisions.
The first version and shard of Z Chain is on alpha mainnet now. Live transactions are happening around the clock in production, from various layers within the Simulation OS stack, including Wilder World, ZERO and AURA.
Z Chain is built in collaboration with core team members from ZERO TECH, Polygon Research, EigenLayer and Gateway FM. It is an early member of the AggLayer network.
The GRID
The GRID is a decentralized network designed to replace traditional cloud infrastructure, enabling real-time compute, storage, indexing, and synchronization for large-scale digital environments like Wilder World and ZERO. Where blockchains provide consensus, The GRID delivers speed, scalability, and flexibility for general-purpose compute—without relying on centralized providers.
Key Features:
Peer-to-peer architecture for running high-throughput internet services
Programmable consensus enables different apps to use different validation models
Encrypted, isolated virtual machines power secure computation (Services)
Cross-program data sharing via event streams and dynamic positioning
The GRID is built using several distinct software layers:
Network: The peer-to-peer overlay network layer encompassing all activity.
Account: The public identity and authentication layer for a user or Program.
Node: The runtime environment and transport connection layer.
Event: The internal model used for communication between Nodes.
Sector: The region of data for a set of Programs with a shared Consensus model.
Program: The specific unit of code to perform a specific set of functions.
Transaction: The valid unit for a Program’s state transition.
Consensus: The system for writing programmable Consensus mechanisms.
Gridstore: The local storage and schema layer for all Network state.
Service: The isolated secure virtual machine for generalized internet services.
The GRID is a peer-to-peer, general-purpose computing network where anyone can run a node by operating a GRID Client. Nodes connect over standard protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, Quic), join Sectors (logical regions), and begin processing Transactions submitted by Programs—each with its own set of consensus rules.
Programs may run Services (secure, encrypted virtual machines) to execute tasks and return data to the network. With Programmable Consensus, different Programs can operate on unique validation models while remaining interoperable.
Each Sector is independently governed, and nodes only process data from the Sectors they subscribe to. For high-trust or cross-sector Transactions, Programs may optionally pay a fee for additional validator verification. Sector positions dynamically reorganize for faster sync and are indexed globally for efficient coordination.
The GRID is optimized for high-throughput, scalable compute—enabling real-time, decentralized infrastructure for the Metaverse.
The GRID Architecture:
Aura AI
AURA is an all-encompassing companion, AI-native operating system, and peer-to-peer network designed to empower users in orchestrating and managing intricate tasks through a vast workforce of Agents. These Agents are modular, autonomous artificial intelligence systems engineered to achieve specific goals with minimal human intervention.
Unlike today’s large language models, which generate responses based on probabilistic patterns drawn from training data and fine-tuning, AURA’s Agents exhibit advanced reasoning, maintain short- and long-term memory, and iteratively enhance themselves over time. This paper introduces an AI-native operating system harnessing swarms of autonomous Agents to tackle complex challenges, an Agent Store for discovering, developing, and refining specialized Agents, and a decentralized computing framework for deploying, coordinating, and securing Agents at scale—all accessible via a single, intuitive, human-centric interface.
At the heart of AURA lies the Agent, the fundamental unit of productivity, akin to an app in a traditional operating system. Agents serve as the building blocks for executing complex tasks, collaborating dynamically to unlock emergent capabilities within Swarms. These Swarms operate across a peer-to-peer network, ensuring robust cryptographic security for user data privacy and enabling onchain governance for the AURA Network.
Core Components:
Interface: A human-centric front end for prompting, interacting, and refining tasks
Agents: Modular AI units with memory, objectives, and reusable workflows
Kernel: Manages Agent scheduling, permissions, and process control
Store & Network: P2P discovery, deployment, and coordination of Agents
Incentive Layer: Micro-payments and token mechanics for Agent services and compute
Agents are capable of:
Managing tasks in Wilder World or ZERO (e.g. mining ops, DAO analytics, player onboarding)
Interfacing with external apps and data sources
Evolving through feedback, training, and collaboration
Operating within encrypted, isolated environments for privacy and control
Appendices
Core Partners
Wilder World is built on the foundation of cutting-edge partnerships with some of the most influential companies in technology and Web3. These collaborations ensure that our ecosystem is at the forefront of blockchain gaming, AI-driven economies, and immersive digital experiences.
Samsung
As a global leader in technology and innovation, Samsung has partnered with Wilder World to expand the reach of the Metaverse to millions of users worldwide. The shared north star is to make Wilder World accessible on the Samsung Gaming Hub featured on every Samsung SmartT TV globally.
NVIDIA
Wilder World has partnered with NVIDIA GeForce NOW, bringing the Metaverse to high-performance cloud gaming. This integration enables players to experience Wiami’s photorealistic environments with ultra-low latency, high FPS, and unparalleled graphics quality - accessible across any device, anywhere.
Polygon
Various parts of the tech infrastructure are built in close collaboration with Polygon Labs to pioneer next-generation, high-performance blockchain gaming. Wilder World is leveraging Polygon’s cutting-edge modular blockchain technology, integrating Polygon CDK to provide a fully customizable, high-speed Layer 2 solution tailored for the Metaverse. As Polygon’s flagship gaming partners, Wilder World receives deep ecosystem support, including access to Polygon’s developer resources, IRL event participation, and cross-chain interoperability frameworks to enhance Web3 gaming adoption.
Epic Games
Wilder World has partnered with Epic Games as the main launcher for the Metaverse. We are currently ranked among the top 10 most anticipated games globally. With over 230 million users on the Epic Games Store, Wilder World is positioned to onboard millions of gamers primarily from the traditional gaming sector.
SuperVerse
Wilder World has partnered with SuperVerse, a Web3 ecosystem focused on expanding digital ownership, DeFi, and decentralized economies. This partnership bridges the SuperVerse and Wilder World ecosystems, enhancing cross-platform interoperability and Web3-native economies:
Interoperable Assets & Economies: Players will be able to seamlessly trade and utilize assets between SuperVerse and Wilder World, fostering a connected Web3 economy.
Enhanced Marketplace Capabilities: The partnership strengthens the Wilder World Marketplace by integrating SuperVerse’s network of traders, builders, and collectors, expanding market reach and liquidity.
Collaborative Web3 Growth: Together, Wilder World and SuperVerse will drive decentralized gaming adoption, reinforcing the power of community-driven economies and user-owned digital worlds.
Layer Zero
Wilder World integrates LayerZero to enable seamless cross-chain messaging and asset transfers. This supports deep interoperability across blockchains, allowing players to move assets fluidly between networks while maintaining ownership and functionality.
Celestia
Celestia provides modular data availability for Simulation OS, enhancing scalability and flexibility across Wilder World’s infrastructure. This ensures that large volumes of in-game and protocol data remain accessible, secure, and verifiable without bloating the base chain.
Gateway
Wilder World partners with Gateway to run high-performance blockchain infrastructure, including RPC endpoints and node services. This supports ultra-low latency transactions and stable connectivity across Z Chain and associated protocols.
ThirdWeb
With ThirdWeb, Wilder World accelerates the deployment of smart contracts and in-game Web3 tools. Their developer platform supports token drops, marketplaces, DAOs, and more—empowering faster iteration and broader access for creators.
Sentient AI
Sentient AI brings advanced machine learning and LLM capabilities to Wilder World’s AI infrastructure. Their models enhance in-world intelligence, powering NPCs, assistants, and interactive narrative agents within AURA and the broader simulation.
Prem AI
Prem AI contributes to the development of AURA’s autonomous agents—focusing on decentralized reasoning, agent coordination, and memory persistence. This partnership pushes forward the boundaries of long-term AI utility in immersive virtual environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
We already have great games. How is the Metaverse different?
Games are finite and developer-controlled. The Metaverse is persistent, player-owned, and open-ended—where identity, assets, and experiences evolve across time, space, and use cases limited only by the imagination of the metaverse inhabitants.
How does Wilder World ensure the security of my assets and identity?
All assets and identities are secured onchain via the ZNS and ZERO Protocols—sovereign, encrypted, and owned entirely by you.
How much does it cost to enter Wilder World?
Wilder World is free to enter. You can explore, interact, and play without needing to purchase assets—though deeper gameplay may require optional ownership.
What devices can I use to access Wilder World?
Wilder World is accessible via desktop (PC/Mac) and will expand to mobile and XR/VR devices over time.
Can multiple Avatars be linked to one ZERO profile, and can they have different names?
Yes, your ZERO ID can manage multiple Avatars—each with a unique name, appearance, and progression.
Can I merge Land plots to create a larger plot, and if so, are there any restrictions?
Yes, adjacent plots can be merged depending on zoning compatibility and neighborhood rules.
