Yeliz Akmaca 
Play Solana began as a community-driven project without external funding and has evolved into a vibrant platform within the Solana ecosystem. Its most ambitious milestone is the launch of Play Solana SuperHUB, a unified distribution engine designed to bring together hardware, games, identity, DeFi, and cultural IP under one seamless ecosystem. The project aims to address the structural challenges preventing mass adoption of Web3 gaming.
Project Vision
Play Solana seeks to solve the challenges that have limited Web3 gaming’s mainstream growth. Compared to traditional platforms, Web3 games still lag in user adoption, retention, and cultural relevance. By introducing a single physical entry point — the PSG1 portable console — and an integrated ecosystem that merges gaming, identity, wallet, and DeFi elements, Play Solana simplifies the user experience and delivers an entertainment-first design approach.
Team and Founders
Play Solana started entirely through community effort without external funding. While the founders’ personal details are not fully public, the project has evolved through transparent collaboration and shared vision.
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ØXJAY – Active since 2021; Co-founder of FGMO and Non-Fungible Wear.
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Vítor Ribeiro – Web3 researcher and developer; Co-founder & CTO of Publed, Founder of AIO Studio.
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Sandro Pinto – PhD in Electronics and Computer Engineering; global expert in embedded systems and security; Co-founder of Zero-Day Labs.
Strategic Partners
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Key Ecosystem Partners: BONK, Jupiter, MoonPay – enable IP integrations (like BONK Arena), mobile DeFi, and fiat-to-crypto access.
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Corporate/NFT Partners: Forj (Animoca Brands), Pudgy Penguins – support NFT collaborations and metaverse expansion.
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Solana Infrastructure: Magic Eden, Metaplex, Helic, Solana Name Service, Matrica – ensure seamless NFT and identity integration.
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Studios & Developers: EPIK, BRAVO READY!, MonkeDAO, Borked Dragons, Sandwatch, FAZE – provide creative, cultural, and gaming development support.
SuperHUB Ecosystem
1. Hardware (PSG1 Console)
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Retro-futuristic OLED handheld console powered by EchOS.
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Includes SvalGuard, a secure built-in crypto wallet with fingerprint access.
2. Games and Library
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Hosts native and third-party titles through the Play Solana Gaming Library.
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Flagship games like Play Solana: Origins teach DeFi and NFTs through interactive gameplay.
3. Identity and Rewards
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Play<Dex>: Mission, staking, and progress tracking hub.
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Play<ID>: On-chain identity ensuring cross-device persistence.
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<Player1> & <Player2> NFTs: Living identity layers tied to progress, governance, and community reputation.
4. DeFi Integration
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Staking, validator rewards, and swaps built directly into gameplay.
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Integrated with Jupiter Mobile Wallet for seamless financial interaction.
Governance
The $PLAY token powers the entire SuperHUB economy. Players can earn and use $PLAY to enhance progress, unlock premium content, and participate in governance decisions shaping SuperHUB’s future.
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Unlock premium features and progress
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Earn rewards through missions and events
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Vote in community governance decisions
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SuperHUB Map
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Hardware: PSG1 Console
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Games: Solana gaming library
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Platforms: Play<Dex> and in-game interfaces
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DeFi: Staking and wallet integration
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IP Branding: <Player1> and <Player2> NFTs
Token Utility
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SuperHUB Currency: Connects hardware, games, and cultural content.
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Incentives & Rewards: Converts XP, tasks, and participation into $PLAY.
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Governance: Gives users the right to shape SuperHUB’s development.
Tokenomics
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SuperHUB Development: 26% (1.30B tokens)
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Community Rewards: 22% (1.10B)
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Metaplex Genesis Pre-sale: 3% (150M)
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PlaySolana Labs (R&D): 5% (250M)
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Treasury: 8% (400M)
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Investors: 10% (500M)
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Team & Advisors: 16% (800M)
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Liquidity: 10% (500M)
Ecosystem and Core Features
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PSG1 portable console with EchOS operating system
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Integrated Play Solana Gaming Library
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On-chain identity and reward system (Play<ID>, XP, badges)
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Built-in DeFi and staking mechanisms
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Community-driven, culture-based gaming IP
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Meme integrations like BONK Arena transforming communities into playable worlds
Official Links
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