GameShame Studios founder details Raijin Protocol’s roadmap in NeoPod’s sixth AMA

GameShame Studios founder Nidhish Sajwan named Neo X’s MEV-resistant design as a core motive for constructing Raijin Protocol on the chain. Sajwan shared this anecdote in NeoPod’s sixth neighborhood AMA, stating transaction ordering and aggressive equity had been non-negotiable necessities for the sport’s structure.

Raijin Protocol, the aerial fight PvP sport GameShame has been beneath improvement on Neo X since 2025. The crew has additionally acquired Part One and Part Two funding from GrantShares.

Selecting Neo X

Sajwan was direct concerning the reasoning behind the chain choice. He described the choice as a deliberate analysis of what the infrastructure may really present for the sport’s particular wants, moderately than a default alternative:

For GameShame, Neo X made plenty of sense as a result of we’re constructing a sport that wants quick transactions, low prices and a dependable EVM atmosphere. The MEV-resistant design of Neo X was additionally notably attention-grabbing for us as a result of we’re constructing aggressive PvP experiences the place transaction ordering and equity can matter.

Maximal extractable worth refers back to the capability of validators or different actors to control transaction ordering for revenue. It’s a dynamic that may distort outcomes in aggressive on-chain environments. Sajwan characterised GameShame’s strategy as requirement-driven moderately than ecosystem-first:

So it wasn’t merely ‘Let’s put our sport on a blockchain.’ We checked out what the chain may really present for the sport, and Neo X made plenty of sense.

What GameShame is constructing

Raijin Protocol is an on-chain aerial fight PvP sport with confirmed 3v3 and 5v5 battle modes, deliberate match constructions, and a reward system. The sport attracts on the aerial fight style – Ace Fight was cited as an inspiration – and incorporates PvP development mechanics.

Sajwan described the studio’s founding philosophy:

I’ve all the time needed to construct video games, however I additionally needed to discover what blockchain may genuinely add to gaming. That led to the thought of GameShame Studios: a studio targeted on constructing interactive experiences the place blockchain really has a function.

On the query of the place blockchain matches throughout the sport design, Sajwan was measured concerning the steadiness the crew is attempting to strike:

We don’t wish to rush that remaining step. For us, the precedence is ensuring Raijin is genuinely enjoyable to play and that the blockchain parts improve the expertise moderately than turning into the expertise itself.

Growth roadmap

GameShame has structured its improvement round three GrantShares-funded phases. The primary part was targeted on core gameplay, fight techniques, and getting the preliminary prototype working.

Part Two focuses extra on blockchain parts, together with NFT integration, minting, market compatibility, Neo X pockets integration, and sensible contracts. And extra broadly, the studio is sprucing the sport’s MVP to deliver it nearer to a playable launch.

Part Three will give attention to alpha and beta testing, participant suggestions, and pre-release polish earlier than the sport launches publicly.

GameShame has acquired assist from the GrantShares neighborhood funding DAO. In two funding tranches, the studio has acquired 11,900 GAS, distributed in Dec. 2025 and Could 2026. A part of the general public discourse course of for the second spherical of funding recognized blockchain integration as a key stipulation hooked up to the grant. Sajwan was optimistic concerning the GrantShares course of itself as a improvement device:

Truthfully, the GrantShares course of has been a very priceless expertise for us. It’s not merely about submitting a proposal and receiving funding — there’s plenty of neighborhood suggestions, dialogue, revisions and accountability concerned. I feel that course of has helped us make the challenge a lot stronger and extra structured.

Builder background

Sajwan got here to sport improvement by way of pc science and an early curiosity in sensible contracts. Exterior the sport, he has contributed to the expansion of the Indian Web3 neighborhood by way of instructional content material and workshops. He sees India’s developer expertise base as an underutilized asset for the broader ecosystem, noting that the most important alternative is attracting Indian builders and entrepreneurs to construct.

Requested concerning the Neo founders’ governance dispute through the AMA, Sajwan provided a measured response, saying GameShame’s strategy is to remain targeted on what the crew can management and expressing hope for decision by way of constructive communication.

On what retains the studio dedicated to the Neo ecosystem by way of a troublesome interval, Sajwan pointed to the builders round him: “I’ve seen individuals keep by way of a number of market cycles, setbacks, and troublesome durations and nonetheless proceed constructing. That type of resilience is uncommon and encourages us to maintain constructing.”

What’s subsequent

With Part Two underway and the blockchain integration layer taking form, the following seen milestone for Raijin Protocol will likely be its MVP reaching a playable state. Growth updates can be found on GameShame’s X account, and the studio’s web site.

The total AMA might be discovered on the hyperlink under:
https://discord.com/channels/1478934014763991171/1494494362569019462/1536592431045283890