Eclipse L1 & GG Deck: Building the Future of Gaming on Avalanche
Eclipse L1 and GG Deck are redefining blockchain gaming with a seamless, player-first ecosystem that bridges Web2 and Web3.
The blockchain gaming space has struggled with a persistent challenge: projects that promise innovation but deliver complexity. Games that alienate traditional gamers with steep learning curves and infrastructure that prioritizes blockchain over gameplay.
Eclipse L1 is taking a fundamentally different approach.
It is creating a comprehensive gaming ecosystem centered around one core principle: Web3 gaming should enhance what gamers already love, not complicate it.
At the heart of this vision are two interconnected platforms: Eclipse L1 & GG Deck.
What Is Eclipse L1?
Eclipse L1 is an independent Layer 1 blockchain built on Avalanche’s infrastructure, specifically designed as a unified multi-game, multi-project gaming blockchain.
Avalanche enables developers to create custom blockchains (L1s) that maintain interoperability with the broader ecosystem while retaining complete control over their network parameters and governance. This architecture provides Eclipse with the scalability and customization necessary for high-performance gaming applications without compromising on speed or cost.
Eclipse’s Core Philosophy
Eclipse is built on four foundational principles:
Web3 gaming should be fun - Not complicated, not burdensome, but genuinely enjoyable
Evolution over alienation - Web3 should enhance Web2 gaming experiences, not replace them
Seamless onboarding - Bringing in traditional gamers should be frictionless and familiar
Ownership over earnings - Focus on player ownership and creativity, not forced “play-to-earn” mechanics
These principles drive every technical decision and product feature within the Eclipse ecosystem.
What Makes Eclipse L1 Unique?
Gaming-Optimized Infrastructure
Eclipse L1 is built specifically for gaming applications. Transaction speeds are optimized for in-game actions, costs remain minimal to avoid impacting gameplay economics, and the user experience abstracts blockchain complexity entirely.
Cross-Chain Accessibility via ChainARQ
Eclipse is pioneering true cross-chain functionality through ChainARQ technology, making it the first L1 accessible from multiple chains with any asset. This means users can interact and transact on Eclipse using any token from any supported EVM chain.
Eclipse’s Exclusive Gaming Tools
Eclipse provides developers and players with a comprehensive suite of tools designed specifically for gaming applications:
GameLoop
GameLoop is Eclipse’s unique game discovery mechanism that enhances user engagement through an innovative lootbox system. Users purchase lootboxes filled with NFTs, tokens, or prizes from participating games and protocols using any supported token.
Eclipse Engagement Platform
The Eclipse Engagement Platform helps protocols boost community interaction by connecting Web3 wallets with social media activity. Users earn points for engaging with content (likes, retweets, comments), and protocols reward these points with tokens or assets. This creates meaningful engagement loops that benefit both protocols and active community members.
You can access the engagement platform here.
Understanding GG Deck (Eclipse Deck)
GG Deck, also known as Eclipse Deck, is the flagship marketplace product of the Eclipse ecosystem. Designed as a chain-agnostic platform within the Eclipse ecosystem, the platform fundamentally supports any token on most major EVM chains for purchasing games and receiving cashback. The vision is simply to become “the Steam of Web3,” a unified marketplace for both Web3 and Web2 games and in-game assets.
The Vision Behind GG Deck
Traditional gaming and blockchain gaming exist in separate worlds. Web2 gamers purchase items through established platforms but lack true ownership. Web3 gamers have ownership but face fragmented marketplaces, complex cross-chain transactions, and limited options.
GG Deck solves both problems simultaneously. It serves as the bridge between these worlds, allowing gamers to capture more value from their gaming time while enabling games to gain more utility from their assets. Most importantly, it does this without forcing users to choose between Web2 convenience and Web3 ownership.
What GG Deck Does
GG Deck provides a single platform where users can:
Browse and purchase Web3 gaming NFTs and in-game items
Buy Steam games
Receive cash back on Steam games purchased in the form of on-chain currency
Discover new games through curated catalogues and featured lists
Everything happens in one place, with one interface, using whatever tokens users already hold.
True Cross-Chain Functionality:
GG Deck eliminates the complexity of cross-chain transactions entirely. Users can purchase gaming assets on any supported chain using tokens from any other supported chain.
Web2 Gaming Item Purchases with Crypto:
GG Deck’s most innovative feature is enabling Web2 gaming purchases with cryptocurrency. This means users can buy traditional gaming items using their crypto holdings:
When users purchase these Web2 items through GG Deck, they receive cashback rewards in Web3 tokens.
How Eclipse Generates Revenue
Eclipse operates with multiple sustainable revenue streams:
Marketplace Fees: Standard fees on all GG Deck transactions, including both Web3 asset trades and Web2 item purchases.
Liquidity Routing Fees: Small fees on cross-chain transactions that GG Deck facilitates through ChainARQ technology.
Web2 Gaming Sales: Direct revenue from Web2 gaming item sales, which operates independently of crypto market conditions, providing stability during market volatility.
Game Discovery and Advertising: Eclipse offers premium advertising opportunities to game developers looking to reach engaged gaming audiences.
This diversified revenue model ensures Eclipse remains sustainable regardless of market conditions.
Eclipse NFTs: Revenue Sharing for Early Supporters
Eclipse NFTs are core utility assets offering holders exclusive benefits.
Key Features:
Revenue Sharing: Profits from Eclipse platforms (e.g., GG Deck) are distributed to NFT holders in AVAX and USDC, providing cash flow pre-$ECLPS launch.
Utility: NFTs provide multiplier tokens for boosted rewards, priority access to $ECLPS token presale allocations, and future airdrops.
The $ECLPS Token: The native token will be used for cashback rewards, discounts, VIP Access, Staking, and powering transactions on Eclipse L1.
Eclipse L1 After Mainnet: What to Expect
When Eclipse L1 launches, users will be able to add Eclipse to their wallets with simple configuration settings, appearing as a network option alongside other EVM chains. The native $ECLPS token will power transactions on Eclipse L1 with full integration into GG Deck.
The mainnet will enable even deeper cross-chain integration through ChainARQ, positioning Eclipse as the hub for multi-chain gaming asset management.
Does Eclipse L1 make gaming better?
For Traditional Gamers: GG Deck provides a better way to purchase gaming items while earning crypto rewards, with zero pressure to understand blockchain technology.
For Web3 Gamers: Eclipse eliminates cross-chain friction, provides true asset ownership with utility, and offers a growing ecosystem of games that leverage blockchain properly.
For Game Developers: Eclipse provides purpose-built infrastructure, a comprehensive tooling suite, and access to audiences across both Web2 and Web3 gaming.
Conclusion
Eclipse L1 and GG Deck represent a comprehensive vision for blockchain gaming infrastructure. Rather than forcing blockchain into gaming, Eclipse creates an environment where blockchain technology enhances gaming naturally.
Eclipse is building the infrastructure that blockchain gaming has needed: powerful enough for Web3 natives, simple enough for Web2 gamers, and focused entirely on making gaming better.
As the ecosystem continues developing toward mainnet launch, the focus remains consistent, to create genuine value through practical solutions, grow the community through real utility, and build infrastructure that serves gamers first.
Connect With Eclipse:
- X : https://x.com/eclipse_L1
- Discord: discord.gg/eclipsel1
- To get started: https://eclipsechain.org/
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This is a really intresting approach to bringing gaming into web3. I think the idea of focusing on player experince first instead of just forcing blockchain mechanics is smart. The cross chain functionality through ChainARQ sounds like it could solve a lot of the friction issues gamrs face when trying to move assets around. Looking forward to seeing how the mainnet launch goes!