ArtQuest - Redefining Gaming with NFTs and Play-to-Earn Rewards

Project Name: ArtQuest
Project Track: Artistry
Team Name: ArtQuest Team
Team Member(s):@artquest
DevPost Project Link: https://devpost.com/software/artquest?ref_content=user-portfolio&ref_feature=in_progress

Project Goal:
Have you ever spent hours creating artwork, streaming gameplay, or generating content for a game you love, only to feel your efforts go unnoticed? Imagine a world where creators and players are truly appreciated for every moment spent adding value to a community. That’s the future we envision at ArtQuest—a place where content creators, gamers, and fans are rewarded for engaging and contributing to their favorite games.

ArtQuest was born out of the frustration that many gamers and creators face when their contributions are overlooked. You put in time to build fan art, contribute game reviews, and complete community challenges, but too often, the only reward is a fleeting moment of recognition. What if every meme you crafted, every gameplay strategy you shared, or every quest you conquered could be celebrated and rewarded in a tangible way?

With ArtQuest, we’re creating a decentralized platform that turns every engagement into an opportunity to earn NFTs or tokens, fostering a new kind of digital economy. We’re reimagining the gaming and content creation experience on the Tron blockchain, where quests become gateways to real-world value, and creativity is backed by blockchain technology.

Project Value:
ArtQuest redefines the relationship between creators and players by integrating blockchain technology to track, validate, and reward contributions with NFTs and tokens. This approach not only gamifies user engagement but also empowers creators to craft unique experiences that incentivize players to dive deeper into their communities.

ArtQuest integrates the Noodle Quest game, where users earn tokens by playing and gaining XP. These tokens can be used for interactions within the app, such as joining quests, earning NFTs, or receiving additional rewards. This model allows users to actively engage in the platform while being rewarded for their participation, ultimately bridging gaming with a token-driven economy. Through this, ArtQuest ensures that the time spent on both gaming and creative endeavors translates into tangible rewards.

ArtQuest’s use of Tron ensures low fees, high scalability, and seamless integration of smart contracts, making it a reliable platform for handling microtransactions and rewarding creativity. By leveraging NFTs and custom tokens, we offer a transparent and verifiable way to reward players for their engagement and performance.

Project Info:
Please find the pitch deck uploaded below.

Project Website: https://artquest.netlify.app
Project Demo: https://youtu.be/yhGvSsm_C9w
Project Test Instructions:

  1. Navigate to ArtQuest Test Page.
  2. Create an account and connect your Tron wallet.
  3. Select a quest posted by a game creator.
  4. Complete the quest and submit proof of completion.
  5. Receive rewards in the form of NFTs or tokens if the proof is valid.

Project Details:



ArtQuest is a Play-to-Earn (P2E) NFT gaming platform where game creators post quests or challenges for players to complete. Players can earn TRX, custom tokens, or exclusive NFTs as rewards. Here are some of the key features:

  • Quest System: Game creators post unique challenges, and players submit proof of completion.
  • NFT Marketplace: Trade, buy, or sell NFT rewards on Tron-based marketplaces.
  • Social Engagement Quests: Players earn tokens or NFTs by completing community-related tasks like creating and sharing game content.
  • Content Creation Rewards: High-quality content is rewarded based on community metrics.

Smart Contract Links:

Project Milestones:

  1. Platform Setup and Smart Contract Integration :white_check_mark: (100% Completed)

    • Successfully established the core architecture of ArtQuest.
    • Smart contracts for user registration, quest creation, and rewards distribution have been deployed and tested.
    • Full integration with the Tron blockchain achieved, ensuring seamless transaction flow between users and the platform.
    • Front-end and back-end connections fully functional, allowing smooth user interactions with the blockchain infrastructure.
  2. Quest System Development and Proof Submission Integration :white_check_mark: (70% Completed)

    • Developed a fully operational quest system where creators can create quests and players can join and track them.
    • The proof submission system is live, allowing users to submit screenshots or links as proof of quest completion.
    • Successfully linked reward distribution (XP, tokens, and NFTs) with the proof submission system to ensure rewards are issued based on verified proof.
  3. Social Engagement and Content Creation Reward Features :white_check_mark: (70% Completed)

    • Social engagement features, including XP and token rewards for user interactions such as content creation and community engagement, have been launched.
    • Integration with third-party social platforms completed, allowing ArtQuest to track and reward social interactions like likes, shares, and comments.
    • The reward distribution system for creators based on engagement is live, encouraging content creation and platform growth.
  4. Final Testing and Tron Mainnet Deployment :white_check_mark: (50% Completed)

    • Final rounds of system testing completed, ensuring platform stability, security, and performance.
    • The ArtQuest platform has been successfully deployed on the Tron mainnet, making the project fully live for public use.
    • A promotional campaign has been launched to attract new users and creators to the platform.

With ArtQuest, every quest is more than a challenge—it’s an opportunity to build, earn, and shape the future of gaming. Join us in revolutionizing the gaming experience by bridging the gap between creators and players!

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As someone who is familiar with the struggles of artists, I think ArtQuest is a great application of blockchain technology.
I am curious to see your platform, could you post the link to your website/app or GitHub please?

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Thank you for your interest! We’re excited to share ArtQuest with you. The platform is still in development, but we’ll definitely share the link once it’s live. Stay tuned!

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This is awesome! Somewhere I can ease my game engagement stress is coming finally out. :slight_smile:

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Welcome to the hackathon season 7
It is nice you are building a project that ensure tangible rewards for creators and players for engaging in their favorite games. My question here is;

If the NFTs can only be earned through active participation in quest without committing any capital, what mechanism will be in place to ensure its value in the marketplace?

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Welcome to session 7
ArtQuest has the potential to be a game-changer in the gaming and content creation industry.

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How does ArtQuest plan to reward content creators and gamers for their contributions, and what mechanisms will be implemented to ensure that their efforts are recognized within the community?

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  1. How does ArtQuest utilize blockchain technology to transform user engagement into tangible rewards, such as NFTs or tokens, and what implications does this have for the gaming and content creation industries?

  2. In what ways does the ArtQuest platform incentivize creativity and community participation, and how does it differentiate itself from traditional gaming and content platforms?

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Thank you for the warm welcome and your insightful question! To ensure the value of the NFTs earned through active participation, we are implementing several mechanisms. First, the rarity of certain NFTs will be tied to the difficulty and exclusivity of the quests, creating scarcity and demand in the marketplace. Additionally, we plan to integrate dynamic utility for NFTs, such as special in-game privileges, staking opportunities, and community-driven features that enhance their value beyond being just collectibles. This way, the NFTs maintain a tangible value even without capital commitment. Let me know if you have any more questions!

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ArtQuest leverages blockchain by rewarding players and creators with NFTs or tokens for completing quests and content creation tasks. This transforms user engagement into tangible assets. By using decentralized rewards, ArtQuest incentivizes creativity through NFTs with real value, setting it apart from traditional platforms by offering ownership, tradability, and blockchain-secured rewards that benefit both players and creators.

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Thank you for the warm welcome! We’re excited about the potential of ArtQuest to reshape the gaming and content creation landscape by empowering players and creators with blockchain-based rewards. We’re eager to see how it evolves!

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Thank you for providing this answers.
Can you please provide more clarity on the special in-game privileges you mentioned that NFTs will offer. Will these privileges provide a competitive advantage, or are they more about enhancing the overall player experience of the holders?

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Thank you for your question! The special in-game privileges that NFTs will offer are more focused on enhancing the overall player experience rather than providing a direct competitive advantage. These could include exclusive access to certain quests, unique character skins, or customizable in-game assets that don’t necessarily impact gameplay balance. We’d love for you to experience it firsthand when we go live—stay tuned, and we’ll be sure to let you know!

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ArtQuest is an intriguing platform that directly rewards creators and players for their contributions, truly this sounds like a game-changer.
I’m curious to know more about how you plan to quantify and measure contributions.

  • What approach will you take to ensure that users can safely and legally convert their token.
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Thank you for the question! Users will link their wallets directly to the platform, allowing them to safely claim their tokens. Once earned, these tokens will be immediately available in their wallets for use, trading, or conversion. We’re working to ensure that this process is secure and compliant with relevant legal standards, making it easy and safe for users to access their rewards.

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Welcome to season 7, I appreciate your work, especially for creating a new feature for gamers where they can complete different challenges, save their achievements as records, showcase them to the community to motivate others, and attract new gamers. This will indeed increase user engagement, retention, and playtime for the game.

Additionally, my question is whether the NFTs rewarded to the players in this game will be in-game NFTs or will they exist outside the game?

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You are welcome to the hackathon session 7
From your post, you are building a platform that rewards users for their contributions and I will like to ask

  1. How do you use blockchain technology to track user’s engagement?
  1. Is your NFT rewards from other Tron projects or you are planning to introduce your own NFTs that will be use to reward your players?
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Welcome to tron hackathon season 7. ArtQuest is truly game-changing empowering creators and gamers to earn real rewards through their passion.

Are there any specific art styles or gaming genres you’re initially focusing on?

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ArtQuest a marketplace where content creators, gamers, and fans are rewarded for engaging and contributing to their favorite games.
You have to use tron chain for your transactions,
You write about social can you tell us what type pf social tasks.at here ?
@artquest

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Welcome to the Hackathon of season 7, I really take my time to read everything in your project, please tell me how are you going to generate the revenue and reward you’re users, thank you

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