LithosProtocol
Built to Last. Built for Play.

LithosProtocol is a comprehensive Web3 gaming ecosystem that combines NFTs, on-chain assets, and Play-to-Earn (P2E) mechanics. Built with security, scalability, and modularity in mind, the platform leverages industry-standard patterns and battle-tested libraries to create an immersive blockchain gaming experience.
🎮 Overview
LithosProtocol represents the next generation of blockchain gaming, where players truly own their in-game assets and can earn real value through gameplay. The ecosystem features a dual-token economy, comprehensive NFT systems, and sophisticated game mechanics all secured by smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.
Key Features
- Dual Token Economy: Governance ($GOV) and Utility ($PLAY) tokens for balanced economics
- NFT Asset System: ERC-721 unique assets and ERC-1155 semi-fungible resources
- Play-to-Earn Mechanics: Quest system, PvP rewards, and staking incentives
- Decentralized Marketplace: Peer-to-peer trading with auction capabilities
- Upgradeable Architecture: UUPS proxy pattern for future enhancements
🏗️ Architecture
Smart Contracts
| Contract |
Type |
Description |
GovernanceToken |
ERC-20 |
Governance token with voting capabilities ($GOV) |
UtilityToken |
ERC-20 |
Utility token for in-game transactions ($PLAY) |
GameAssetNFT |
ERC-721 |
Unique game assets (characters, weapons, land, armor, accessories) |
GameResourceNFT |
ERC-1155 |
Semi-fungible resources (crafting materials, potions, consumables) |
GameLogic |
Core |
Play-to-earn mechanics and game state management |
Marketplace |
Trading |
Decentralized asset marketplace with fixed price and auction support |
StakingContract |
DeFi |
Token and NFT staking with rewards |
Enhanced Features
The protocol includes additional advanced features:
- Advanced Token Sinks: Dynamic deflationary mechanisms
- Dynamic Tokenomics: Adaptive economic balancing
- Game Oracle: External data integration for game mechanics
- Player Data Storage: Efficient on-chain player management
- Signature Verification: Secure off-chain interaction validation
Technology Stack
- Smart Contracts: Solidity 0.8.19 with OpenZeppelin libraries
- Development Framework: Foundry for testing and deployment
- Blockchain: Ethereum (Mainnet) and Sepolia (Testnet)
- Proxy Pattern: UUPS for upgradeability
- Security: Comprehensive access controls and reentrancy protection
🚀 Quick Start
Prerequisites
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/DevelApp-ai/LithosProtocol.git
cd LithosProtocol
# Install dependencies
forge install
Development
# Compile contracts
forge build
# Run tests
forge test
# Start local blockchain
anvil
# Deploy to local network
forge script script/DeployContracts.s.sol --rpc-url http://localhost:8545 --broadcast
🎯 Game Mechanics
Asset Types
ERC-721 Game Assets (Unique)
- Characters with leveling system
- Land parcels with development potential
- Weapons with damage and durability stats
- Armor with defense and enhancement slots
- Accessories with special abilities
ERC-1155 Game Resources (Semi-Fungible)
- Crafting materials for item creation
- Potions for temporary buffs
- Consumables for various effects
- Currency items for special transactions
Play-to-Earn System
LithosProtocol implements a sustainable P2E economy through multiple reward mechanisms:
- Daily Quests: Complete objectives to earn $PLAY tokens
- PvP Battles: Compete against other players for ranking rewards
- Crafting System: Create valuable items using resources
- Staking Rewards: Earn passive income by staking tokens and NFTs
Asset Progression
Game assets evolve through gameplay:
- Experience Points: Assets gain XP through use
- Level Progression: Higher levels unlock new abilities
- Rarity Upgrades: Combine resources to increase rarity
- Repair Mechanics: Maintain assets through gameplay
🛡️ Security
Security Features
- Reentrancy Guards: Protection against reentrancy attacks
- Access Controls: Role-based permissions (RBAC)
- Pausable Contracts: Emergency halt functionality
- UUPS Proxy Pattern: Secure upgrade mechanism
- Input Validation: Comprehensive parameter checking
Best Practices
- OpenZeppelin security standards
- Comprehensive test coverage (95%+)
- Multi-signature wallet integration
- Professional audit preparation
🌐 Marketplace
The LithosProtocol marketplace enables seamless trading of game assets with both fixed-price listings and time-based auctions.
Features
- Fixed Price Sales: Immediate purchase at set prices
- Dutch Auctions: Time-based bidding for rare items
- Multi-Asset Support: Both ERC-721 and ERC-1155 compatibility
- Flexible Payment: ETH or custom ERC-20 token payments
- Fee Structure: Configurable marketplace fees
Web3 SDK
The LithosProtocol SDK provides easy integration for game developers and dApp builders.
import { LithosProtocol SDK } from '@lithosprotocol/web3-sdk';
// Initialize SDK
const sdk = new LithosProtocolSDK({
network: 'sepolia',
contracts: {
marketplace: '0x...',
gameLogic: '0x...'
}
});
// Initialize with provider
await sdk.initialize(window.ethereum);
// Interact with contracts
const playerData = await sdk.gameLogic.getPlayerData(address);
📊 Tokenomics
Token Distribution
$GOV (Governance Token)
- Total Supply: 1,000,000 tokens (1M * 10^18 wei)
- Name: “Aetherium Governance”
- Initial distribution to deployer address
- Future distribution through governance mechanisms
$PLAY (Utility Token)
- Name: “Aetherium Play”
- Initial supply: 0 tokens
- Minted through gameplay rewards and authorized roles
- Burned through crafting and repairs
- Deflationary mechanisms built-in
Built with ❤️ by the LithosProtocol Team