On-Chain vs Off-Chain
MydEmpire is built to stay transparent without making gameplay slow or annoying. Whenever real HIVE moves between wallets, that action is on-chain. Gameplay actions that need speed, comfort, and frequent updates are handled inside the game server.
On-Chain
These actions involve real HIVE, real wallet movement, or treasury transfers. Players should expect Hive Keychain confirmation when these happen.
- Buying Genesis Packs with HIVE
- Buying EMP with HIVE
- Selling EMP back for HIVE
- NFT marketplace trades involving HIVE
- Revenue split and treasury movements between MydEmpire wallets
Off-Chain
These are gameplay systems that run inside MydEmpire for speed and better user experience. No wallet popup is needed for these actions.
- Opening packs and receiving in-game assets
- Building and upgrading factories
- EMP spending for maintenance and utility
- EP calculation, rankings, and leaderboards
- Notifications, logs, and empire history
Why this page exists
Many Web3 projects do not clearly explain what is on-chain and what is not. We want players to know exactly when they are interacting with Hive and when they are simply using the game system.
This makes MydEmpire easier to understand, especially for players who are new to blockchain gaming. It also helps build trust by clearly separating wallet actions from in-game actions.
Action breakdown
The table below shows the practical difference between wallet-level actions and game-engine actions inside MydEmpire.
| Action | Area | Where it happens | Status | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buying Genesis Packs | Pack sale | On-chain HIVE transfer | On-chain | You pay with HIVE through Hive Keychain, so the payment is visible on Hive. |
| Buying EMP with HIVE | EMP economy | On-chain payment, off-chain EMP credit | On-chain | HIVE payment is on-chain. EMP is then credited to your in-game balance. |
| Selling EMP for HIVE | EMP economy | On-chain HIVE payout | On-chain | When HIVE is sent back to your wallet, that payout is on-chain. |
| NFT marketplace trades | Player-to-player | On-chain HIVE transfer + in-game ownership update | On-chain | HIVE payment is on-chain. Asset ownership is then updated in the game system. |
| Revenue distribution & treasury movement | Platform | On-chain transfers between MydEmpire wallets | On-chain | Treasury, DAO, founder, and reward-wallet transfers are executed as real wallet transfers. |
| Connecting wallet / login | Access | Off-chain session / account recognition | Off-chain | No HIVE moves here. The game only recognizes which Hive account is playing. |
| Opening packs | Gameplay | Off-chain game database | Off-chain | Pack results are generated inside the game system to keep gameplay fast and avoid unnecessary wallet confirmations. |
| Building factories on lands | Gameplay | Off-chain | Off-chain | Blueprint use, slot filling, and build logic are handled inside the backend. |
| Upgrading factories | Gameplay | Off-chain | Off-chain | Upgrade rules and time tracking are handled in the game engine. |
| Paying maintenance with EMP | Gameplay | Off-chain | Off-chain | EMP is deducted in-game. No HIVE wallet movement is involved at this stage. |
| EP (Empire Power) calculation | Scoring | Off-chain | Off-chain | All EP math is calculated on the server and used for rewards, status, and rankings. |
| Leaderboards & rankings | Scoring | Off-chain | Off-chain | Leaderboards are generated from game data rather than the blockchain directly. |
| Notifications & empire history | UX | Off-chain | Off-chain | Messages like maintenance due, ready to upgrade, or game history are stored by the backend. |
Why not put everything on-chain?
- Too many wallet popups would make normal gameplay frustrating.
- Fast strategy actions work better when processed instantly by the server.
- Not every small gameplay action needs to be written on-chain or require wallet confirmation.
- This keeps the game smooth while still preserving real HIVE transparency where it matters.
Future on-chain features
- Governance and voting for WRIT / RELIC based influence
- Prestige NFTs or special achievement records
- Snapshot-based reward claims or event participation
- Any future wallet action will be documented clearly on this page