Building My First Monad Blockchain Project: A Tug-of-War Game

During Co-Learning Camp 14, I completed my first mini project on the Monad blockchain. This was not just a technical exercise, but a valuable hands-on experience with smart contracts, decentralized applications, and blockchain front-end integration.

The project was a simple yet engaging tug-of-war game powered by smart contracts. The main objective was to create a playable game that runs on the Monad testnet, where users could interact with the blockchain through MetaMask.

To manage wallet interactions and transactions, I integrated MetaMask with the Viem library. This setup enabled seamless connection between users' wallets and the decentralized game interface. The interaction model was straightforward—users could participate in the game by submitting actions via their wallets, and the blockchain would store the game state.

For the backend, I developed and deployed a storage smart contract specifically designed for this game. The contract was deployed on the Monad testnet after thorough testing, ensuring smooth execution of logic and reliable state updates.

On the front-end side, I used Wagmi and Viem to build a responsive and interactive interface. Game pages were developed to allow real-time interaction with the smart contract, providing a clean user experience. The frontend displayed current game states and handled user inputs efficiently.

This project gave me hands-on exposure to several important areas:

• Writing and testing Solidity smart contracts

• Deploying contracts to Monad’s testnet

• Building and connecting a decentralized front end using Wagmi and Viem

• Handling wallet connections and blockchain interactions with MetaMask

Through this mini project, I was able to solidify my understanding of blockchain architecture and full-stack dApp development. More importantly, it gave me the confidence to take on more advanced projects in the Web3 space.

This experience laid the groundwork for my future blockchain development journey, and I’m now actively exploring more complex ideas and contract logic as I continue to deepen my understanding of the Monad ecosystem.