SOLBORN WHITEPAPER
Version 1.0 (Draft) • February 2026
1. Introduction: The Shattered Sky
Solborn is a decentralized, skill-based tactical card game built on the Solana blockchain. Set in the dying world of Solara, players take on the role of Solborn—powerful warriors capable of wielding the elemental remnants of a shattered sun.
The game combines deep deck-building strategy with high-stakes wagering, all powered by the speed and transparency of decentralized ledger technology.
2. Core Game Mechanics
Tactical Combat
Matches are won through superior positioning and resource management. Players select cards from their deck to play into the arena, with each card possessing unique health, damage, and move sets.
The Power of Aspects
Utilize five distinct elemental Aspects—Flame, Tide, Terra, Volt, and Shade. Each aspect offers specialized playstyles, from aggressive burst damage to unbreakable defensive formations.
3. The Wager Ecosystem
At the heart of the Solborn experience is the Wager Lobby system. Players can lock in SOL wagers before entering the arena. Winners claim the pool (minus a small treasury fee) through trustless on-chain settlement.
Fair Play Guarantee
All wager distributions are governed by the server-side match engine and the Solana smart contract. Disconnects and timeouts are handled through an automated "Claim Timeout" mechanism to protect player funds.
4. Technical Architecture
Solborn leverages a hybrid architecture to ensure both speed and security:
- Solana Smart Contracts: Managing wager lobbies, fund distribution, and game authority.
- Vercel KV (Redis): High-performance server-side state for real-time PvP synchronization.
- Next.js 16 (Turbopack): Cutting-edge frontend framework for an immersive, zero-lag user experience.
5. Future Roadmap
Genesis & PvP Beta
Launch of core wagering mechanics, server-side match engine, and initial card sets.
Expansion & Tournament Module
Introduction of new card aspects, automated tournament brackets, and social features.
Governance & DAO Integration
Phased rollout of the $SOLB token and community-driven balance adjustments.
Ready to Forge Your Destiny?
The arena is open. The wagers are set. Will you be the one to light the way?