Creating a Hyper-Realistic “Virtual Companion”! Can Love Make Money Too?
Since the introduction of ChatGPT, interactions with artificial intelligence (AI) have become more human-like, adding a touch of warmth and personality. Imagine having someone, a virtual companion, who is always there to chat with you, accompanying you in the virtual space. Would such an experience captivate you?
The dating game Sleepless AI combines AI and blockchain technologies, offering not only the thrill of falling in love with a real person but also integrating NFTs and token economics.
Sleepless AI is a virtual dating game developed using Generative AI (AIGC) and Large Language Models (LLM).
Customize Personalities and Professions
This game provides two character options, HIM and HER, catering to different genders and sexual orientations. Users can customize the personality and profession of their virtual boyfriend or girlfriend according to their preferences. With the integration of Generative AI, interacting with a “virtual partner” feels remarkably similar to interacting with a real person. Moreover, users can earn tokens as rewards by engaging with their “virtual companion” on a daily basis.
To cater to different demographics, Sleepless AI offers two game options, HIM and HER, representing the concept of a virtual boyfriend or girlfriend.
Each character is linked to a unique soul-bound token that cannot be transferred or traded, permanently tied to the user’s wallet address.
“Virtual Companion” as a Soul-Bound NFT
Unlike traditional games, Sleepless AI presents clothing and props in the form of NFTs, allowing players not only to possess these virtual assets but also to resell them. What sets this game apart is that every character in the game is a “soul-bound NFT.”
Soul-bound NFTs possess the same unique and indivisible traits as regular NFTs, with the key difference being their non-transferability. As a result, NFTs bound to user wallets can serve as digital proof or establish a user’s identity in the Web3 world.
Supported by Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance, Sleepless AI is currently available for download on both iOS and Android systems in the HIM version, while the HER version is still under development.
Adopting a Dual-Token System! Why Did the Sleepless AI Airdrop Trigger Community Discontent?
Engaging with your “virtual companion” daily allows you to earn token rewards. Sleepless AI adopts a dual-token system, consisting of the governance token $AI and the in-game token Diamonds. However, the airdrop activity has sparked community discontent.
Starting from December 28, 2023, Binance allowed users to participate in a 7-day $AI token mining activity on its asset issuance platform, Launchpad. Sleepless AI also introduced airdrop rules, offering users who participate in staking plans, vote on the official website, or check-in, a chance to receive an airdrop of $AI tokens before the official launch.
On January 4, 2024, Binance officially listed $AI spot trading on its exchange. At the time of writing, $AI’s real-time price stands at $1.08, with a market capitalization of approximately $140 million. Over the past 24 hours, $AI’s price has experienced a 34.98% decrease, reaching a peak of $1.97.
After the listing of the governance token, the Sleepless AI team stated in a post that $AI will bring “long-term” value to token holders, believing that the current price is significantly undervalued.
Community Discontent: Meeting Airdrop Criteria but Ineligible to Claim!
Many netizens expressed dissatisfaction in the comments section, claiming that they met the airdrop criteria but were unable to claim their rewards. In response, the project team stated that airdrops are meant to reward users who have made tangible contributions. Furthermore, the airdrop is just the beginning, as the ultimate goal is to maintain the stability of the token’s value through project-generated income, ensuring that the token becomes increasingly valuable. Despite this team statement, it seems that the community’s anger remains unabated.
Proofread by: Gao Jingyuan