The problem Social Block solves

Social Block transforms how crypto communities interact and engage by addressing several key challenges in the Web3 and crypto space. Here’s how it solves these problems:

1. Limited interactive platforms for Web3: While channels exist for crypto discussions, there's a lack of immersive, interactive environments designed for the Web3 community. Social Block fills this gap by offering a virtual world where users can socialize and engage in blockchain-integrated games.

2. Bridging social media, gaming, and blockchain: By integrating with decentralized social protocols like Farcaster and incorporating games, Social Block creates a comprehensive platform that combines social networking, gaming, and Web3 technology.

3. Need for secure, identity-verified interactions: Leveraging blockchain wallet integration for authentication ensures users can trust those they interact and play with, which is crucial for both networking and gaming in the crypto space.

4. Lack of intuitive blockchain experiences: Many blockchain applications have steep learning curves. Social Block provides an intuitive, gamified experience that makes interacting with blockchain technology more accessible and enjoyable.

5. Limited platforms for blockchain-based gaming: While some blockchain games exist, there's a lack of platforms that seamlessly integrate social interactions

Challenges I ran into

One of the major issues I encountered was how to build the virtual platform. Initially, I explored using Unity and PixiJs, investing a significant amount of time and effort. However, I eventually realized that these platforms did not meet my project's needs and I had to abandon them.

When I settled on using PhaserJS, I faced another hurdle as I had never built anything with Phaser before. This required me to invest considerable time in tutorials and research to understand its functionalities and capabilities.

My breakthrough came when I discovered SkyOffice, an open-source implementation similar to what I envisioned. Forking SkyOffice and integrating blockchain features significantly simplified my development process and allowed me to bring Social Block to life.