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A Closer Look

Let’s take a closer look into these categories to get a better sense of what is included in each.

1. Blockchain Engineering

This category is dedicated to the development and integration of blockchain technology into our games. It includes salaries for blockchain developers who work on smart contracts and ensure secure and efficient on-chain transactions.

2. Backend and Subscriptions

This category encompasses the operational costs necessary to keep the operations running smoothly. It includes rent for the legal business address, server and cloud, tool subscriptions, software licenses, as well as other administrative expenses that are essential for the operations.

3. Web/Client Engineering

This covers the costs associated with developing and maintaining the web and front-end of all our websites, the marketplace and the staking platform. It also includes salaries paid to the web and client engineers.

4. Art

This category includes expenses for all visual elements of our games, from concept art to final designs. It covers costs for illustrations, 3D models, animations, and graphic designs.

5. Rainbow Rumble

This category is dedicated to the development and maintenance of Rainbow Rumble. It includes the costs associated with contracting the external developer for Rainbow Rumble.

6. Partnerships and Marketing

This category includes salaries paid to establishing and maintaining partnerships for promoting our IP. This includes the push for TV and merch collaborations and other similar activities designed to increase our brand’s visibility and reach.

7. Admin and Finance

This category includes costs associated with managing the company’s financial records. It covers costs related to financial reporting and compliance.

8. Community and Customer Support

This category covers the costs related to the front-facing aspect of the operations. It includes community management, social media management, governance and customer support-related costs.