Somnia wanted to demonstrate how their ultra-high-performance blockchain could support real-time, fully interactive experiences. Traditional blockchain applications struggle with latency and transaction volume limitations, making real-time interaction nearly impossible. The challenge was to create something that would showcase the blockchain's capabilities while delivering a responsive, engaging experience with the immediacy players expect from a normal MMO.

In just three weeks, MSquared developed Chunked, a multiplayer sandbox game where every action occurs directly on chain. The game ran entirely on Somnia's testnet with no off-chain systems. We designed an approachable, blocky environment that was instantly familiar to players, showcasing how blockchain technology can power engaging real-time experiences without compromising on performance or user experience.

To power Chunked without a traditional game server, MSquared created Etherbase, an open-source, EVM-compatible infrastructure layer which handled all game logic and state on chain while enabling real-time synchronization of thousands of player actions per second, making using the blockchain like accessing a database. This innovative approach eliminated the need for centralized servers, dramatically reduced development complexity, and created a fully transparent gaming experience where every interaction is verifiable.

Chunked processed more than 250 million on-chain events and attracted 70,000 players. This unprecedented level of on-chain activity identified and resolved numerous edge cases for Somnia's testnet, substantially strengthening the underlying blockchain technology. The project demonstrated Somnia's impressive performance while showcasing MSquared's technical capabilities and ability to rapidly deploy solutions for our clients and partners. Most importantly, it validated that fully on-chain, real-time games are ready for market.