Introducing the Saakuru Labs

Saakuru Labs is a Web3 GameFi innovation and growth hub, dedicated to empowering game studios through tailored collaborations that cater to their unique needs and stages of game development. By providing a structured process to evaluate and support studios, Saakuru Labs aims to expand the Saakuru gaming ecosystem while ensuring the success of its partners.

The Saakuru Ecosystem: Built on Three Core Pillars:

1. Saakuru Games Incubation Program (SGIP)

The SGIP is designed to transform early-stage games into high-quality, profitable Web3 gaming products. With a hands-on approach, SGIP offers specialized resources to guide studios from concept to a market-ready product.

Key Objectives:

• Achieve Product-Market Fit: Refine games to align with market demand and develop solid revenue strategies.

• Develop a Robust Web3 Strategy: Maximize the impact and reach of Web3 components.

• Stay Ahead of Trends: Ensure games remain adaptive to industry developments.

• Cost-Efficient Web3 Integration: Implement complex Web3 features without unnecessary expenses.

• Implement INO/IDO Strategies: Execute Initial NFT or DEX Offerings to boost visibility and funding.

• Attract Pre-Seed Investment: Prepare games to secure early-stage funding.

By leveraging SGIP, studios gain access to Saakuru’s expertise, tools, and network, creating a direct path to success.

2. Saakuru Games Publishing Program (SGPP)

The Saakuru Games Publishing Program (SGPP) is a gateway for game studios to successfully navigate and thrive in the highly competitive gaming landscape. With a focus on the APAC region’s dynamic and fast-growing market, SGPP extends its reach globally, connecting studios with an extensive network of trusted publishers and strategic partners.

SGPP offers a unique blend of strategic guidance and operational support, helping game studios define and achieve North Star metrics—the key performance indicators required by publishers. By collaborating with publishers and providing clear, actionable goals, Saakuru ensures that every game is equipped with a roadmap for sustainable success.

Whether working with blockchain-based ecosystems or traditional gaming platforms, SGPP adapts to the specific needs of each project, empowering studios to reach diverse audiences while maintaining creative control.

The SGPP Agency Model is designed to maximize the potential of game studios while minimizing financial and operational risks.

• Cost Efficiency: No upfront investment is required, allowing studios to focus resources on development and innovation.

• Strategic Expertise: Saakuru’s deep industry knowledge ensures studios receive tailored guidance to navigate complex markets.

• Cross-Chain Flexibility: Games can be published on multiple blockchains or even non-Web3 platforms, expanding their reach and appeal.

• Tailored Support: Every collaboration is customized to meet the unique needs and goals of the studio, ensuring alignment with their vision.

By aligning game studios with publishers, setting clear growth metrics, and providing end-to-end support, the SGPP Agency Model offers a proven pathway to success while fostering innovation and creativity.

3. Development Infrastructure

At the heart of Saakuru Labs is the Saakuru EVM Blockchain Protocol, an OP Stack-based blockchain offering zero transaction fees. This ensures a seamless and frictionless experience for any application. With 1-second block confirmations and the capacity to process 3,000+ transactions per second, Saakuru provides an efficient and scalable foundation for game developers.

The Saakuru Developer Suite enables any product to integrate Web3 capabilities in just one day. This suite includes a robust set of tools and SDKs that make Web3 development accessible and cost-efficient for studios, even those without Web3 expertise:

• Self-Service Portal: A centralized platform for managing API keys, deployed smart contracts, billing, SKR token staking, interaction statistics, transaction fees, and more.

• Wall3t SDK: An abstracted multi-chain custodial wallet service offering seamless, customizable wallet integration.

• Tok3ns SDK: A smart contract interaction SDK with REST API support for tokenizing Web2 games and managing on-chain assets, supporting ERC721, ERC1155, ERC20, and custom contracts on EVM chains.

• Charact3rs SDK: A toolkit for creating Morfable NFTs, enabling on-chain character evolution and immediate metadata updates with in-game achievements.

• Coll3ct Service: A no-code solution for collecting events from any smart contract on EVM chains, storing data in a database, and enabling real-time integration through webhooks.

• Orand Service: A decentralized randomness oracle service for games, enabling secure, verifiable random outcomes for features like loot boxes, random drops, or procedural content generation.

• Oracle Service: A blockchain oracle service connecting games to external data, allowing seamless integration of off-chain information like game stats, weather conditions, or sports scores into on-chain applications.

These developer-friendly tools drastically reduce costs and development timelines, allowing studios to focus on creativity and gameplay rather than technical hurdles.

Name Origin: Saakuru

The term "Saakuru" (サークル) holds deep cultural significance in Japan. While it directly translates to "circle," it embodies the broader concept of community and shared interests. In Japan, "Saakuru" represents groups united by common passions and goals, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.

This ethos reflects the core of Saakuru Labs: a community-driven approach that values user feedback and collaboration. The name captures the spirit of unity and innovation, which defines Saakuru’s mission to build a thriving, interconnected gaming ecosystem.