'Flappy Jade' Telegram Game Launched as Jade City Prepares for Mainnet Release and TGE

Web3 company Jade City, which is pioneering the tokenization of jade gemstones, today announced the launch of its Telegram mini-app 'Flappy Jade', inspired by popular side-scroller game Flappy Bird. The structure of the Flappy Jade game involves players collecting Jade gemstones by controlling the flight of a dragon, attempting to fly between boulders without hitting them. The player's score is determined by the number of Jade stones they collect.

The game has been in development for the last few months, with close collaboration from the expanding Jade City community. A test group of 300 players provided feedback on everything from controls to gameplay mechanics, ensuring a polished user experience for launch day. This collaboration reflects Jade City's commitment to delivering engaging, community-driven content as it prepares for its highly anticipated mainnet launch and TGE.

The app includes leaderboards, rewards, and an incentivization scheme for high-performing players, who will be rewarded with  a combination of $JCT, the soon-to-be-launched native utility token for Jade City and and tokenized physical jade gemstones that can be used to access the upcoming gemstone loot boxes.

"With the launch of Flappy Jade, our goal is to create a fun, engaging gaming experience with real-world rewards on the line. Flappy Jade is seamlessly integrated into Telegram, allowing users to jump into the action without downloading additional apps. We're excited to see how the community embraces this novel mini-app as we march towards mainnet", said William Ralston-Saul, CEO of Jade City.

The development of the Jade City platform has been led by CTO David Atkinson, who joined the company in November 2023. Atkinson, who co-founded Holochain, Holo, Rain, and Gild Labs, is a brilliant technology innovator who specializes in developing and building complex crypto-economy and ecosystems, has designed over 60 currencies, and has advised numerous startups on tokenomics and transparent technology solutions.

"We chose Telegram because it aligns with our vision for creating accessible, engaging Web3 experiences. With over 700 million monthly active users, Telegram is also one of the largest decentralized platforms in the world, making it a natural fit for our Web3 gaming mini-app," added Atkinson.

"We're thrilled to see innovative Web3 projects like Jade City choosing Telegram as their platform of choice. Telegram's unique strengths, such as its decentralized nature, high engagement rates, and support for mini-apps, make it an ideal environment for Web3 gaming and other decentralized applications," said Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram.

Jade City is being built as an EVM-compatible dApp. Atkinson, who is also an experienced game designer, is working closely with the Jade City team to integrate the Flappy Jade mini-app with the upcoming Jade City dApp. This integration will enable players to connect their Telegram accounts to the dApp and use their $JCT tokens and tokenized physical jade gemstones to play the game and earn rewards.

"As we approach the launch of the Jade City dApp and prepare for the TGE, we're excited to continue rolling out engaging Web3 experiences like Flappy Jade. Our goal is to build a thriving community of users who are passionate about Web3 gaming, DeFi, and the unique value proposition that Jade City offers," concluded Ralston-Saul.

Jade City is a blockchain powered platform which will be issuing jade-backed bonds that will pay out a high yield in tokenized physical jade, up to 24% each year. Profits generated will be channeled back to $JCT token holders through a "buy and burn” mechanism. The Jade City team has partnered with the owners of the world's largest jade mine to secure one of the most substantial jade inventories in the world, and over the last two years has funded the mine to start production. Jade City is in a unique position to democratize global access to the jade value chain, utilizing the blockchain to provide accessibility, transparency and trust to one of the world's largest gemstone trades.

For more information, please visit https://www.jadecity.io.

About Telegram

Launched in 2013, Telegram is one of the world's largest messaging platforms, boasting over 700 million monthly active users. Known for its focus on privacy, security, and decentralized technology, Telegram allows users to send encrypted messages, make voice and video calls, and create groups and channels with up to 200,000 members.

In recent years, Telegram has opened up its platform to third-party developers, enabling them to build and distribute mini-apps within Telegram. These mini-apps can range from games and social media tools to productivity and e-commerce applications, all accessible directly within the Telegram interface.

About Jade City

Jade City is a blockchain-powered RWA platform specifically designed to democratize the jade value chain through DeFi and tokenization, allowing users to earn,