Michiel shares their experience of getting interested in blockchain and exploring Cardano after watching Charles Whiteboard video. As a technical person, they were curious about the technology behind blockchain and cryptocurrencies, which led them to dive deeper into the subject. They talk about building tools for node monitoring and creating their own wallet, which allowed them to become more familiar with the technology.

Michiel then discusses the development of Ada Zoo, a web-based game that combines the concept of Pokémon and Zelda. The game allows players to capture and collect NFTs of various animal species, with each species having different levels of rarity and stats such as attack speed, defense, and health. The team initially started the project as a pet project, but it quickly grew into something much bigger, and they decided to start a company.

Michiel mentions the recent launch of ZooCoin, a cryptocurrency that players can acquire through various challenges within the game. They explain how players can use ZooCoin to purchase items from the game store, which they can then attach to their laces (the animals that escape the zoo). Michiel also discusses how the team funded the project themselves and how they plan to continue funding it in the future. The team currently consists of Michiel and one other person, and they dedicate their free time to the project.

Furthermore, Michiel talks about the challenges of expanding the game to mobile platforms. They mention the difficulty of getting adoption in the app store and the gray area surrounding crypto games and app stores. While they have received requests from the community to support mobile, the team is currently focused on improving the web version and ensuring its sustainability.

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