Why Open Source
2min
November 11, 2024
Airbnb didn't build houses. Uber didn't build cars. We're not building engines - we're building the future of gaming platforms.
Our Approach
Valroft Alliance is strategically built on proven open-source technology, enabling us to:
- Focus 90% of capital on what matters: user acquisition and platform development
- Go to market in 6 months instead of 2 years
- Deploy across platforms seamlessly
- Leverage a battle-tested engine that powers millions of gameplay hours
Core Value Creation
Our IP and competitive advantage lie in three areas:
1. Network Effects
- Creator marketplace
- Economic infrastructure
- Cross-game asset compatibility
- Community-owned content
2. Distribution Innovation
- Mobile-first expansion
- One-click game creation
- Seamless Web3 onboarding
- Brand partnership platform
3. Economic Layer
- Creator revenue system
- Tournament infrastructure
- Marketplace mechanics
- Token utility model
Market Parallels
- Unity (IPO'd $13.7B): Built on open source, powers 50% of games
- Roblox ($25B): Core engine isn't their moat, platform is
- Steam ($10B+): Value from distribution, not proprietary tech
Capital Efficiency
By leveraging open source:
- $2M does the work of $10M
- 6-month runway becomes 18 months
- Engineers focus on innovation, not maintenance
- Faster path to product-market fit
Risk Mitigation
- Proven tech reduces technical risk
- Faster time to market reduces market risk
- Lower burn rate reduces financial risk
- Community support reduces maintenance risk