Good morning, happy Thursday in the Year of the ZAO: Day 37.

Today, the ZAO is stepping into Ethereum's gaming layer at Optimism Fractal—where governance meets innovation, and collaboration shapes the future.

The Respect Game: Innovating Governance in Action

At 17 UTC, we’ll be playing The Respect Game, a consensus-driven governance experience at the heart of Optimism Fractal.

This isn’t just a game—it’s a coordination experiment designed to:

• Foster collaboration in the Optimism ecosystem

• Reward public goods creators with recognition and potential funding

• Measure impact across builders, developers, and contributors

The Superchain is being built block by block, and these experiments in trust-building, governance evolution, and decentralized leadership are setting the stage for what comes next.

Why This Matters for Web3 & Gaming

Gaming on Ethereum is evolving beyond play-to-earn models into governance-enhanced, community-driven economies. With the Optimism Fractal, we’re laying the groundwork for:

• Decentralized reputation systems that reflect real contributions

• On-chain coordination tools for builders and communities

• Novel funding mechanisms that prioritize long-term impact over short-term speculation

At each event, builders showcase their latest developments, ranging from enhanced UI/UX to new governance models—all ranked and recognized through The Respect Game.

Join the Movement & Shape the Future

This is your chance to step into the next evolution of Ethereum’s gaming and governance layer. Whether you're a developer, DAO builder, community leader, or simply curious about the future of Web3, your voice matters in this experiment.

RSVP & Get Involved:

• Event Time: Thursday, 17 UTC

• Zoom Link: https://lu.ma/optimystics

See you there, pioneers.

BetterCallZaal from the ZAO Team.