💣 Xplode - On-Chain PvP Grid Engine for Strategy Games

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🚀 See Xplode in Action: Blazing-Fast On-Chain Gameplay

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🎥 Full End-to-End Gameplay

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See the entire Xplode experience, from start to finish, as featured by MagicBlock!

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🚀 Overview

Witness Xplode's blazing-fast Mines Battle Royale—where every move is transparent & strategic.

Xplode is a revolutionary take on the classic minesweeper game, combining real-time multiplayer gameplay with blockchain technology. Players can bet using real cryptocurrencies, have their moves recorded on-chain at lightning speed, and compete for prizes in a provably fair gaming environment.

No lag. No gas. Just pure adrenaline 🎮

Powered by MagicBlock's ephemeral rollups, Xplode achieves sub-50ms latency and 1ms block times, making on-chain gaming feel like Web2 while maintaining full blockchain transparency and security. Every move is recorded instantly on Solana without compromising speed or user experience.

✨ Key Features

• ⚡ Lightning-Fast On-Chain: Sub-50ms latency with MagicBlock's ephemeral rollups
• 🎯 Real-time Multiplayer: WebSocket-based gaming with instant move synchronization
• 💰 Multi-Currency Support: SOL, USDC betting with zero gas fees
• 🔗 Transparent Blockchain: Every move recorded on Solana at Web2 speeds
• 🏆 Competitive Gaming: Leaderboards, PnL tracking, and tournament support
• 🎨 NFT Messaging: Mint special NFTs for in-game communication and expressions
• 🔐 Provably Fair: Cryptographically secure random number generation

🏗️ Architecture

graph TD

%% Client Layer
subgraph Client Layer
    Client[Web Client]
end

%% Game Server
subgraph Game Server
    GS_API[REST/WebSocket API]
    GS_Engine[Game Engine]
    GS_Cache[Redis Interface]
    GS_DB[DB Interface]
    GS_Xplode[Xplode Moves Client]
end

%% Wallet Server
subgraph Wallet Server
    WS_API[REST API]
    WS_DB[DB Interface]
    WS_Solana[Solana Adapter]
    WS_EVM[EVM Adapter]
end

%% Worker
subgraph Worker
    DepositWorker[Deposit BG Worker]
end

%% Infra Layer
subgraph Infra
    Redis[Redis Cache]
    DB[(PostgreSQL DB)]
end

%% External Services
subgraph External Services
    XplodeMoves[Xplode Moves API]
    SolanaRPC[Solana RPC Node]
    EVMDeposits[EVM Bridge]
end

%% Ephemeral Rollup Layer
subgraph Ephemeral Rollup Layer
    RollupClient[Ephemeral Rollup Client]
    EphemeralRollup[Ephemeral Rollup Node]
end

%% Blockchain
subgraph Blockchain
    Solana[Solana Blockchain]
end

%% Client Connections
Client --> GS_API
Client --> WS_API

%% Game Server Flow
GS_API --> GS_Engine
GS_Engine --> GS_Cache
GS_Engine --> GS_DB
GS_Engine --> GS_Xplode
GS_Cache --> Redis
GS_DB --> DB
GS_Xplode --> XplodeMoves
XplodeMoves --> RollupClient
RollupClient --> EphemeralRollup
EphemeralRollup --> Solana

%% Wallet Server Flow
WS_API --> WS_DB
WS_API --> WS_Solana
WS_API --> WS_EVM
WS_DB --> DB
WS_Solana --> SolanaRPC
WS_EVM --> EVMDeposits

%% Worker Flow
DepositWorker --> DB
DepositWorker --> SolanaRPC

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🔧 Core Services

Service	Port	Description
Game Server	3000	WebSocket-based multiplayer game logic with geo-localized matchmaking
Wallet Server	8080	HTTP API for deposits, withdrawals, user management, and transaction handling
Deposit Worker	-	Background service for processing blockchain deposits
Discovery Service	-	Redis-based service for intelligent server routing and player matchmaking

🎮 How It Works

1. Blazing-Fast Matchmaking: Intelligent server localization redirects players to servers closest to game creators
2. Game Creation: Players create or join game rooms with customizable parameters
3. Betting: Set bet amounts in supported cryptocurrencies (SOL, USDC)
4. Lightning Gameplay: Take turns revealing cells in a minesweeper grid with sub-50ms response times
5. Instant Blockchain Recording: Each move is recorded on Solana blockchain via MagicBlock's ephemeral rollups
6. Real-time Settlement: Winners receive the pot instantly with zero gas fees
7. NFT Messaging: Mint special NFTs for in-game communication and player expressions
8. Instant Rematch: Real-time rematch confirmations feel almost instantaneous

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🎯 Game Mechanics

• Intelligent Matchmaking: Server localization for optimal latency based on game creator location
• Grid Sizes: Customizable from small (8x8) to large grids
• Bomb Density: Adjustable number of mines per game
• Turn-Based: Players alternate moves until someone hits a mine
• Time Limits: Configurable time limits to keep games moving
• Instant Rematch: Real-time rematch confirmations with sub-second response times
• NFT Communication: Express yourself through mintable in-game NFT messages

🛠️ Technology Stack

Core Gaming Infrastructure

• Language: Rust 🦀
• Web Framework: Actix-web
• WebSocket: tokio-websockets
• Database: PostgreSQL with SQLx
• Cache: Redis

Blockchain Infrastructure

• MagicBlock Ephemeral Rollups: 1ms block times, sub-50ms latency
• Solana Blockchain: Base layer for final settlement
• Anchor Framework: Smart contract development
• Xplode Moves API: Custom game state management

Infrastructure

• Containerization: Docker with multi-region deployment
• Deployment: Fly.io with intelligent server localization
• Monitoring: Built-in health checks and metrics
• Scalability: Horizontal scaling with Redis-based discovery and geo-routing
• Load Balancing: Smart player routing to optimal game servers

Blockchain Integration

• MagicBlock Ephemeral Rollups: Sub-50ms latency for real-time on-chain gaming
• Solana Program: Custom program for game state management via Xplode Moves API
• Lightning Move Recording: Each game move recorded on-chain at Web2 speeds
• Zero Gas Fees: Gasless transactions for seamless user experience
• Secure RNG: Cryptographically secure random number generation
• Multi-Signature: Treasury management with multi-sig support

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Rust 1.70+
• PostgreSQL 14+
• Redis 6+
• Solana CLI tools

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/mines-backend.git
cd mines-backend

2. Set up environment variables

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your database and blockchain configurations

3. Database setup

# Create database and run migrations
psql -f migrations/create_schema.sql

4. Build and run

# Build all services
cargo build --release

# Run game server
cd server && cargo run

# Run wallet server (in another terminal)
cd wallet && cargo run

🏆 Game Features

Supported Currencies

• SOL: Native Solana token
• USDC: USD Coin stable currency

Game Modes

• Quick Match: Blazing-fast matchmaking with intelligent server localization
• Private Rooms: Create custom games with friends on optimized servers
• Tournaments: Structured competitive events with real-time progression
• Practice Mode: Free play for learning without gas fees

NFT Communication System

• Express Emotions: Mint GIF-based NFTs for in-game reactions
• Player Interactions: Send NFT messages during gameplay
• Community Building: Collect and trade unique communication NFTs
• Achievement Unlocks: Special NFTs for gameplay milestones

🔒 Security Features

• On-Chain Verification: All game moves recorded on blockchain
• Multi-Signature Treasury: Secure fund management
• Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and spam
• Input Validation: Comprehensive validation of all user inputs

🚀 Deployment

The project is designed for cloud deployment with Docker containerization:

# Deploy game server
docker build -f server/Dockerfile.game-server -t xplode-game .
docker run -p 3000:3000 xplode-game

# Deploy wallet server (handles all wallet functionality)
docker build -f wallet/Dockerfile.wallet-server -t xplode-wallet .
docker run -p 8080:8080 xplode-wallet

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions!

Development Guidelines

• Follow Rust best practices and conventions
• Add tests for new functionality
• Update documentation for API changes
• Ensure all tests pass before submitting

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🔗 Links & Community

• Website: playxplode.xyz
• Twitter: @xplode_game

🙏 Acknowledgments

Shoutout to MagicBlock for making on-chain gaming real-time

MagicBlock's ephemeral rollups have revolutionized our gaming experience, enabling:

• Sub-50ms latency for real-time blockchain gaming
• Zero gas fees for seamless user experience
• Horizontal scaling for massive multiplayer support

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Built with ❤️ using Rust, Solana & MagicBlock

Bringing blockchain gaming to the mainstream, one mine at a time 💥