# STEPN GO: The Next Evolution in Move-and-Earn — My Initial Insights
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Chapter 1: Introduction to STEPN GO
The STEPN platform, a leading move-and-earn lifestyle application, gained immense popularity with over 1 million daily active users during its inaugural year in 2022. Recently, the team unveiled STEPN GO, a completely new standalone application that goes beyond mere updates. However, not all stakeholders are thrilled about this development.
The excitement within the broader web3 community contrasts sharply with the unease expressed by segments of the existing STEPN user base, who are apprehensive about the future of the original app, now known as STEPN OG.
Chapter 2: Concerns About STEPN GO
The primary worry among users is that the introduction of STEPN GO might signal a gradual decline for STEPN OG, as resources and development focus could shift towards the new app. This could potentially devalue the STEPN NFTs that many players have heavily invested in.
Discontent has surfaced on platforms like X and Discord as users voice their fears. However, I contend that these worries are largely unfounded.
Section 2.1: A Historical Parallel
The FSL community might remember a similar situation with MOOAR. Amid the 2022 bear market, which saw the US Federal Reserve implement six rate hikes within seven months, the landscape for cryptocurrencies and stocks became grim. During this turbulent time, FSL launched MOOAR into the NFT marketplace arena.
MOOAR's emergence was met with skepticism, especially since it aimed to lower creator royalties, impacting NFT creators' earnings. While many praised FSL for enforcing mandatory royalties, STEPN users were concerned about the team's commitment to the original app as its tokens faced declines during the liquidity crisis.
Yet, I believed that the team's strategy was focused on ensuring STEPN's long-term success. The creation of an extensive FSL ecosystem, including MOOAR, aimed to enhance the value of the GMT token and support STEPN users.
Section 2.2: The Success of MOOAR
Fast forward 18 months, and MOOAR has indeed thrived. The platform emerged as a leading NFT marketplace across various chains, generating significant interest and liquidity for the FSL ecosystem. Its unique "zero-risk" rafflemint launchpad has maintained a steady demand for GMT, as web3 users engage in staking for chances to win NFTs from both established and emerging brands.
Chapter 3: The Promise of STEPN GO
I firmly believe that STEPN GO will bring substantial advantages to existing STEPN users. The app introduces several exciting features that can be grouped into four main categories:
- Enhanced Gameplay: GO will feature GGT (the new GST), introduce PvP elements for GMT earning, improve Mystery Box mechanics, and add a crafting and trading outfit mode. A detailed exploration of gameplay will follow in Part 2.
- Simplified Onboarding: By removing complexities like web3 wallets and key phrases, GO aims to facilitate mass adoption, making the experience user-friendly.
- Revamped Tokenomics: The new app will address previous gameplay issues, particularly the perpetual income generation from NFT sneakers, which strained the token economy.
- Web3 Social Elements: GO plans to integrate long-desired social features, hinting at a future web3 social platform with metaverse capabilities. These elements could be the standout aspect of STEPN GO.
In subsequent articles, I will delve deeper into STEPN GO's gameplay, onboarding processes, tokenomics, and social features.
Chapter 4: Addressing User Concerns
Why launch a new app? The extensive changes within STEPN GO, including its infrastructure, necessitate a fresh start rather than simply updating the original app. In the tech world, when software accumulates excessive "debt," developers often choose to rebuild it from scratch.
Section 4.1: The Future of STEPN OG
Rest assured, STEPN OG is not facing extinction. It remains a stable product that caters to the more experienced web3 audience. Conversely, STEPN GO serves as an entry point for the web2 demographic, offering intuitive onboarding, diverse gameplay, and compelling social features. This strategic development not only expands the STEPN ecosystem but also paves the way for greater web3 adoption, inviting a new wave of players to discover STEPN OG.
Stay tuned for my upcoming article focusing on STEPN GO's gameplay.
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