ZBD, a company specializing in Bitcoin payments for gaming, has successfully incorporated Bitcoin rewards into Idle Bank, a game developed by TapNation that boasts over 12 million downloads. TapNation ranks among the top mobile game publishers globally, with total downloads exceeding 1 billion. This announcement follows ZBD’s recent launch of what may be the first mobile application on Apple devices offering Bitcoin rewards.
Founded in 2019 by Simon Cowell, Andre Neves, and Christian Moss to tackle payment challenges within the gaming sector using Bitcoin, ZBD aims to revolutionize transactions in this space. Ben Cousens joined as an investor after being introduced to the founders; he was captivated by their vision. In an exclusive interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Cousens recounted his initial conversation with CEO Simon Cowell: “He explained how he recognized payment issues within the gaming industry and believed that Bitcoin could provide a solution. I was immediately intrigued.”
The inception of ZBD coincided with the expansion of the Lightning Network between 2018 and 2019. The company has since created advanced development tools that facilitate seamless integration of Bitcoin rewards into video games through an API and SDK (Software Development Kit).
Currently concentrating on mobile gaming—home to over three billion players worldwide who generate $95 billion annually—ZBD is well-positioned in this lucrative market.
<p“Cousens expressed enthusiasm about their business model due to their team's commercial insight. While many startups advocate for broader adoption of Bitcoin beyond investment or savings purposes—a challenge still evident today—he believes engaging consumers through gaming can bridge this gap effectively given its vast audience.”
Play Counter Strike & Earn Bitcoins
The startup gained significant attention within the cryptocurrency community when it launched a modified Counter-Strike server in 2021—a popular first-person shooter among PC gamers—that featured real-money competitive elements via bitcoin drops for kills; at that time described as ‘the next generation of esports’. Cousens elaborated on this feature: “If I eliminated you during gameplay, coins would drop onto the map which I could collect instantly.”
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This Counter-Strike demonstration captured both bitcoin enthusiasts’ imaginations and drew interest from gamers alike. Its success led some hackers and overly competitive players to exploit loopholes aimed at maximizing bitcoin payouts through unfair means. “Initially during our Counter-Strike event,” Cousens recalled humorously about those early days where cheaters exploited weaknesses such as wall hacks before they implemented solutions like requiring payment for server access which significantly reduced bad actor participation.”
The game’s popularity surged particularly in Brazil where Discord communities expanded rapidly past one hundred thousand members who volunteered monitoring servers against cheating while earning small bitcoin rewards ranging from hundreds up depending upon reported incidents.” However,” said Cousens reflecting back,” managing such efforts became unfeasible akin mechanical turk style.”
ZBD ultimately decided it was best not running games themselves but instead focusing solely on providing developers essential tools needed instead shifting towards massive opportunities presented by mobile platforms following these experiences further informing cybersecurity practices integral ensuring safe integrations without compromising user experience overall.
Cousins highlighted one example illustrating measures taken today against ad fraud stating they monitor device accelerometers determining whether phones are held properly preventing farms utilizing auto-clicking software defrauding advertisers respectively .
“Having spent over five years navigating complexities inherent working alongside tech-savvy gamers,” remarked cousen noting ,”bitcoin enthusiasts tend possess impressive cryptographic skills naturally inclined towards security-mindedness making them excellent defenders especially given industry’s reliance encryption technologies overlapping directly cyber-security domains creating unique advantages therein.”
The ZBD SDK & API
ZDB recently announced its newly released SDK designed specifically aiding developers integrating security seamlessly simplifying processes considerably allowing integration completion typically within two-three days thanks drag-and-drop functionality enabling creation simple assets adding easily choosing payout methods accordingly .”said cousins emphasizing ease use alongside partnerships currently established nearing forty different studios all striving implement rewarding mechanisms utilizing lightning network payments efficiently .”
“The incorporation successful results observed retention rates across various clients’ products demonstrating positive impacts derived distributing actual cryptocurrencies amongst players incentivizing engagement levels drastically elevating satisfaction metrics,” added cousen discussing notable successes seen specific titles including Fumbgames’ ‘Bitcoin Miner’ revealing astonishing growth figures surpassing tenfold attributed directly incentivized structures involving revenue redistributions promoting active participation thus enhancing overall profitability models too .”
“Our approach focuses primarily monetization aspects surrounding advertising realms hence introducing innovative reward systems centered around digital currencies presenting compelling arguments why reallocating fractions generated profits back towards end-users likely yields increased loyalty subsequently translating higher revenues,” concluded cousin articulating strategy employed targeting evolving landscape continuously adapting shifts occurring throughout industry dynamics shaping future endeavors ahead moving forward altogether seamlessly connecting stakeholders involved together optimally leveraging potentials harnessed along pathways laid forth previously explored avenues pursued diligently across boards extensively ” .
SaraTobi’s Microtransactions via Apple Devices
A significant breakthrough followed post-Epic vs Apple litigation ruling favorably regarding monopolistic practices allowing micropayments facilitated inside applications circumventing exorbitant fees charged manufacturers thereby unlocking possibilities exploring new frontiers emerging quickly leading approvals granted promptly enabling debuting SaruTobi—the inaugural title featuring integrated purchasing options leveraging bitcoins amid playful mechanics revolving around adorable monkeys swinging collecting bananas convertible satoshis respectively! ”Noted cousin detailing research developments undertaken paving way achieving milestones reached collaboratively facilitating advancements witnessed firsthand!”
Idle Bank Integration – Mainstream Gaming Meets Cryptocurrency Rewards!
Recently announcing collaboration forged alongside tapnation—a premier publisher amassing staggering totals exceeding one billion downloads—their flagship title idle bank achieved remarkable feats recording substantial increases reaching thirty-five percent uptick player retention paired extraordinary boosts revenue per individual users validating effectiveness driving engagement monetization strategies deployed effectively leveraging native capabilities embedded within lightning networks inherently benefiting ecosystems cultivated fostering growth environments thriving amidst changing landscapes continually evolving landscapes adapting dynamically responding consumer needs accordingly! ”Commented cousins enthusiastically remarking synergy formed foster productive relationships mutually beneficially propelling innovations pushing boundaries expanding horizons collectively enriching experiences shared users alike!”
This article titled ‘ZDB’s SDK Powers Earnings Via Mobile Games Driving Revenue Growth By Over One Hundred Twenty-Four Percent!’ originally appeared published under auspices provided courtesy esteemed publication known widely throughout crypto circles called ‘Bitcoin Magazine’ penned masterfully Juan Galt himself!”