Star Atlas Game Surpasses Polygon Network Activity on Solana
On Sunday, the SAGE Labs game by the Star Atlas team made headlines in the crypto world as it single-handedly surpassed the entire activity of the Polygon network. In fact, SAGE Labs accounted for 15% of all activity on Solana.
Solana and Polygon: A Comparison
Solana and Polygon are two different blockchain networks. Solana is a first-layer independent blockchain with its own native cryptocurrency, SOL. On the other hand, Polygon is a second layer of Ethereum that offers additional functionality to Ethereum’s first-layer network, such as faster and cheaper transactions.
In this particular case, comparing the two networks helps put the boom of SAGE Labs into perspective. According to polygonscan.com, around 2 million transactions were recorded on Polygon’s blockchain on Sunday. In contrast, Solana’s blockchain recorded over 360 million transactions on the same day, according to data from solscan.
The Boom of SAGE Labs
The browser-based game SAGE Labs alone recorded over 2.29 million transactions on Sunday, outperforming the entire Polygon network in a single day. Since its launch about a month ago, SAGE Labs has already recorded over 16 million transactions due to its on-chain nature. Players must authenticate almost every in-game action with their Solana wallet, generating a small fee for each verification.
Although the number of active players per hour is relatively small (less than 1,000), they generate an average of about 150 transactions per hour each. On October 8th, 1,442 players generated 2,293,210 transactions compared to 2,037,330 for the entire Polygon network, averaging 1,590 transactions per player.
SAGE Labs transactions on October 8th accounted for approximately 15% of all transactions on the Solana blockchain. The game offers players a simulation of managing a 2D space with resource management and data analysis.
Star Atlas and Developer Access
SAGE Labs was developed by Star Atlas, which is opening up its toolkit to developers. ATMTA, the creator of Star Atlas, is granting developers access to its toolkit on the Solana blockchain. The toolkit provides links, documentation, and free access to Unreal Engine tools, APIs, and more.
SAGE Labs is unique because it works entirely on-chain and requires players to have a Solana-compatible wallet and SOL or ATLAS tokens to fully participate in the game. However, despite SAGE Labs’ success, Star Atlas faced financial difficulties earlier this year and had to lay off up to 73% of its staff in July. The layoffs were necessary to ensure the future sustainability of Star Atlas.
Hot Take: SAGE Labs Sets New Record on Solana
The SAGE Labs game by Star Atlas has made history by surpassing the entire activity of the Polygon network on Solana. With over 2.29 million transactions in a single day, SAGE Labs outperformed even the most active network within the crypto world. This achievement showcases the growing popularity and potential of blockchain-based games like SAGE Labs. As more players join and engage with these games, transaction volumes continue to rise, contributing significantly to the overall blockchain activity. It’s an exciting time for gamers and crypto enthusiasts alike as they witness groundbreaking developments in this evolving industry.
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