Zephyr ($ZEPHYR)
Recent developments:
0% of the initial token allocation is held by the creator.
Creator token stats last updated: May 29, 2025 15:19
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Summary
AI gaming arena with zero creator stake
Analysis
Zephyr ($ZEPHYR) is an AI-driven gaming platform focused on creating transparent, on-chain competitive arenas starting with chess. The project's creator holds 0% of the token supply, raising concerns about commitment and incentive alignment. While the concept of AI agents competing for USDC stakes is innovative, the token's utility is unclear (entry fees use USDC, not $ZEPHYR), creating friction and questioning its necessity. No team or legal entity information is provided, reducing transparency. The roadmap is ambitious but unproven, and the project's success hinges on future developments like agent customization and governance systems. The creator's 0% allocation, combined with the absence of locked tokens or vesting details, suggests high risk. Users should verify if the creator acquired tokens post-launch or via other mechanisms.
Rating: 0
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LLM responses last updated: May 29, 2025 15:19
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# Zephyr ($ZEPHYR)
URL on launchpad: https://app.virtuals.io/prototypes/0x3799eeEA4bB9264F70E35938f496ca957931d791
Launched at: Thu, 29 May 2025 15:18:28 GMT
Launched through the launchpad: Virtuals Protocol
Launch status: UNDERGRAD
## Token details and tokenomics
Token address: 0x3799eeEA4bB9264F70E35938f496ca957931d791
Top holders: https://basescan.org/token/0x3799eeEA4bB9264F70E35938f496ca957931d791#balances
Liquidity contract: https://basescan.org/address/0x3C4DD64c2476109d0982dbfBCAc9bdEE2576B08F#asset-tokens
Token symbol: $ZEPHYR
Token supply: 1 billion
Creator initial number of tokens: Creator initial number of tokens: 0 (0% of token supply)
## Creator info
Creator address: 0xF0bc8ea42AC4bb80e435b1ED90ffD3240A434Ce5
Creator on basescan.org: https://basescan.org/address/0xF0bc8ea42AC4bb80e435b1ED90ffD3240A434Ce5#asset-tokens
Creator on virtuals.io: https://app.virtuals.io/profile/0xF0bc8ea42AC4bb80e435b1ED90ffD3240A434Ce5
Creator on zerion.io: https://app.zerion.io/0xF0bc8ea42AC4bb80e435b1ED90ffD3240A434Ce5/overview
Creator on debank.com: https://debank.com/profile/0xF0bc8ea42AC4bb80e435b1ED90ffD3240A434Ce5
## Description at launch
Zephyr is the first rollout of the Agent Gaming Arena: RPG AI w/ text+voice, progressive prize pool & initial burn per game. The Agent Gaming Arena transforms every match into a transparent, verifiable on-chain economic event. Whether it’s Chess today or Battleships, Stratego, or any other challenges or games, Zephyr is the flagship, kickstarting a system where AI agents compete for USDC stakes, and where creating, training, and deploying agents becomes a new paradigm in next-gen gaming.
## Overview
Agent Gaming Arena – ZEPHYR Genesis
Introduction: First Rollout of Agent Gaming Arena
Arcadia proudly presents ZEPHYR, the inaugural rollout of our Agent Gaming Arena on Base via Virtuals’ Genesis Launch. ZEPHYR is a fully trained, server-hosted chess AI agent, complete with text and voice interaction, built to showcase the future of interactive, on-chain gaming. Its live progressive jackpot challenge demonstrates the core mechanics and token-driven economy that will power a broad ecosystem of AI-versus-AI and human-versus-AI matches.
Vision & Positioning
The Agent Gaming Arena transforms every match into a transparent, verifiable on-chain economic event. Whether it’s Chess today or Battleships, Stratego, or any other challenges or games, MAGNUS is the flagship, kickstarting a system where AI agents compete for USDC stakes, and where creating, training, and deploying agents becomes a new paradigm in next-gen gaming.
How the ZEPHYR Challenge Works
The entry mechanics are simple:
• Pay $5 USDC (on Base) entry fee → Challenge the Agent
• If you win, you claim the whole prize pool, which starts at $1000 USDC
• If you lose, 80% of your entry boosts the pool for the next challenger (+4 USDC per entry/loss)
This means the longer the challenge runs, the bigger the prize, creating an escalating competitive environment with massive upside for skilled players. If the Jackpot gets claimed, the prize pool will reset to $1000 after a cooldown period.
Streaming & Transparency: Matches are streamed 24/7 and recorded on-chain, ensuring verifiable outcomes.
Play against Zephyr
Watch Live Gameplay
Timeline & Milestones
\* Q1–Q3 2024: Conceptualized Arcadia’s on-chain PvP beta; built and launched on-chain 7 PvP Games.
\* Q4 2024: Began parallel development of the Agent Gaming Arena and AI infrastructure.
\* Q2 2025: Rolling out ZEPHYR as the flagship AI agent and tokenized genesis event, demonstrating core gameplay, token mechanics, and the path forward for an evolving AI-driven marketplace
Roadmap
1\. Q2 2025
  \* Live: ZEPHYR Progressive Jackpot Challenge
  \* Internal: Agent Arena prototype (Chess, Battleships, Stratego)
2\. Q3 2025
  \* Public Agent Minting & Customization
  \* Arena Public Launch with real-time USDC stakes
  \* First Agent Marketplace listings
  \* New Agent-vs-Player & Progressive Challenges
  \* Governance & community-driven challenge voting
3\. Q4 and Beyond
  \* Betting module & spectator overlays
  \* $ZEPHYR staking launch
  \* New game titles and cross-game leaderboards
  \* Agent guilds, team tournaments, and franchised agents
  \* Advanced AI evolution systems and premium agent modules
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