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RELICS

RELICS: The Lost Protocol—a cutting-edge De-AI game where prompt injection wizardry meets blockchain exploits. Outsmart rogue AI, hack smart contracts, and redefine on-chain security.

RELICS

Created At

Agentic Ethereum

Winner of

Coinbase

Coinbase Developer Platform - AgentKit Pool Prize

Prize Pool

Project Description

RELICS: The Lost Protocol

Overview
RELICS: The Lost Protocol is a cutting-edge De-AI game that challenges players to outsmart AI agents in a series of smart contract hacking puzzles. Drawing inspiration from classic security challenge platforms like OpenZeppelin’s Ethernaut, RELICS merges the worlds of blockchain and artificial intelligence to create an engaging, educational, and futuristic gameplay experience.

Gameplay and Mechanics
At its core, the game is structured around smart contract audit challenges, where players must use clever prompt injections to manipulate AI agents. These AI agents simulate real-world blockchain security systems, and players are tasked with identifying vulnerabilities and exploiting them using precisely crafted prompts.

  • Prompt Injection Challenges: Players interact with AI agents solely through text-based commands. By designing strategic prompt injections, they can trigger specific behaviors in the AI, unlocking new levels and exposing hidden flaws within smart contracts.
  • Smart Contract Hacking: Each challenge is designed like a mini hacking scenario where the player must “breach” the AI’s defenses, mimicking the real-life process of auditing and attacking decentralized applications. This approach not only tests the player’s technical acumen but also their creativity in thinking outside the box.

Security and Future Threat Awareness
Beyond being an entertaining game, RELICS serves an important educational purpose. As AI becomes more integrated into blockchain operations—eventually handling on-chain transactions and executing smart contract functions via natural language prompts—the risks associated with prompt injection attacks will become more prevalent.

  • Raising Awareness: By simulating these scenarios in a controlled, game-based environment, players gain firsthand insight into potential security vulnerabilities. This experience is invaluable for developers and blockchain enthusiasts alike, as it underscores the need for robust security measures in a future where AI plays a central role in decentralized systems.
  • Proactive Learning: Through interactive challenges, users learn not only the mechanics of blockchain hacking but also the broader implications of AI-driven automation on security protocols. This dual focus helps foster a deeper understanding of both current and emerging threats.

Inspiration and Impact
Inspired by the ingenuity of platforms like Ethernaut, RELICS reimagines the traditional security challenge by incorporating AI into the equation. This innovative fusion creates a dynamic learning environment that is both accessible and thought-provoking.

  • Educational Value: By presenting complex security concepts in the form of engaging puzzles, the game demystifies the technical intricacies of blockchain and AI.
  • Community Engagement: RELICS encourages a community-driven approach to learning about security, prompting players to share strategies, discuss vulnerabilities, and collaborate on novel solutions.

Conclusion
RELICS: The Lost Protocol is more than just a game—it’s a visionary project that highlights the intersection of AI and blockchain security. As AI agents become commonplace in executing on-chain transactions, understanding and mitigating prompt injection risks will be critical. With its innovative gameplay and forward-thinking design, RELICS equips players with the skills and awareness needed to navigate the evolving landscape of decentralized technology.

How it's Made

Our project is built on a fusion of advanced, partner-backed technologies designed to deliver a seamless and innovative De-AI gaming experience. We kick things off on the frontend with OnchainKit’s wallet, ensuring that user interactions are smooth and secure. At the core of our game, Agentkit powers custom AI agents that execute smart contract functions—these agents are the engine behind our interactive hacking challenges. We then deploy these dynamic agents using Autonome, which streamlines their rollout and management.

To underpin the game’s architecture, we leverage the Base network for deploying both the levels’ smart contracts and the leaderboard contract, ensuring robust and reliable blockchain performance. Finally, real-time leaderboard updates are made possible through The Graph, which taps directly into on-chain data to keep players informed and engaged.

Together, these technologies not only highlight our technical innovation but also demonstrate a forward-thinking approach to blending AI with blockchain security challenges.

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