EVE Frontier Builder Complete Course
Approximately 2 hours per lesson, 54 lessons total: 36 foundational chapters + 18 practical examples = 108 hours of complete learning content.
📖 Chapter Roadmap (Recommended Learning Order, ~2 hours per lesson)
Prerequisite
| Chapter | File | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Prelude | chapter-00.md | Understand EVE Frontier first: What players compete for, why structures matter, how location/combat/logistics/economy form complete gameplay |
Phase 1: Getting Started (Chapter 1-5)
| Chapter | File | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | chapter-01.md | EVE Frontier architecture overview: Three-layer model, smart component types, Sui/Move selection |
| Chapter 2 | chapter-02.md | Development environment setup: Sui CLI, EVE Vault, test asset acquisition and minimal validation |
| Chapter 3 | chapter-03.md | Move contract basics: Modules, Abilities, object ownership, Capability/Witness/Hot Potato |
| Chapter 4 | chapter-04.md | Smart component development and on-chain deployment: Characters, network nodes, complete turret/stargate/storage unit modification workflow |
| Chapter 5 | chapter-05.md | dApp frontend development: dapp-kit SDK, React Hooks, wallet integration, on-chain transactions |
Companion examples: Example 1 Turret whitelist, Example 2 Stargate toll booth
Phase 2: Builder Engineering Loop (Chapter 6-10)
| Chapter | File | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 6 | chapter-06.md | Builder Scaffold entry point: Project structure, smart_gate architecture, compilation and publishing |
| Chapter 7 | chapter-07.md | TS scripts and frontend: helper.ts, script workflows, React dApp templates |
| Chapter 8 | chapter-08.md | Server-side coordination: Sponsored Tx, AdminACL, on-chain and off-chain collaboration |
| Chapter 9 | chapter-09.md | Data retrieval: GraphQL, event subscriptions, indexer approaches |
| Chapter 10 | chapter-10.md | dApp wallet integration: useConnection, sponsored transactions, Epoch handling |
Companion examples: Example 4 Quest unlocking system, Example 11 Item rental system
Phase 3: Advanced Contract Design (Chapter 11-17)
| Chapter | File | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 11 | chapter-11.md | Deep dive into ownership models: OwnerCap, Keychain, Borrow-Use-Return, delegation |
| Chapter 12 | chapter-12.md | Move advanced: Generics, dynamic fields, event systems, Table and VecMap |
| Chapter 13 | chapter-13.md | NFT design and metadata management: Display standard, dynamic NFTs, Collection patterns |
| Chapter 14 | chapter-14.md | On-chain economic system design: Token issuance, decentralized markets, dynamic pricing, vaults |
| Chapter 15 | chapter-15.md | Cross-contract composability: Calling other Builders’ contracts, interface design, protocol standards |
| Chapter 16 | chapter-16.md | Location and proximity systems: Hashed locations, proximity proofs, geographic strategy design |
| Chapter 17 | chapter-17.md | Testing, debugging, and security audits: Move unit tests, vulnerability types, upgrade strategies |
Companion examples: Example 3 On-chain auction house, Example 6 Dynamic NFTs, Example 7 Stargate logistics network, Example 9 Cross-Builder protocol, Example 13 Subscription-based pass, Example 14 NFT staking and lending, Example 16 NFT crafting and decomposition, Example 18 Cross-alliance diplomatic treaties
Phase 4: Architecture, Integration, and Products (Chapter 18-25)
| Chapter | File | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 18 | chapter-18.md | Multi-tenancy and game server integration: Tenant model, ObjectRegistry, server-side scripts |
| Chapter 19 | chapter-19.md | Full-stack dApp architecture design: State management, real-time updates, multi-chain support, CI/CD |
| Chapter 20 | chapter-20.md | In-game integration: Overlay UI, postMessage, game event bridging |
| Chapter 21 | chapter-21.md | Performance optimization and Gas minimization: Transaction batching, read-write separation, off-chain computation |
| Chapter 22 | chapter-22.md | Move advanced patterns: Upgrade-compatible design, dynamic field extensions, data migration |
| Chapter 23 | chapter-23.md | Publishing, maintenance, and community collaboration: Mainnet deployment, Package upgrades, Builder collaboration |
| Chapter 24 | chapter-24.md | Troubleshooting handbook: Common Move/Sui/dApp error types and systematic debugging methods |
| Chapter 25 | chapter-25.md | From Builder to product: Business models, user growth, community operations, progressive decentralization |
Companion examples: Example 5 Alliance DAO, Example 12 Alliance recruitment, Example 15 PvP item insurance, Example 17 In-game overlay implementation
🔬 Phase 5: World Contract Source Code Deep Dive (Chapter 26-32)
Based on real source code from world-contracts, deep analysis of EVE Frontier core system mechanisms.
| Chapter | File | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 26 | chapter-26.md | Complete access control analysis: GovernorCap / AdminACL / OwnerCap / Receiving pattern |
| Chapter 27 | chapter-27.md | Off-chain signing × on-chain verification: Ed25519, PersonalMessage intent, sig_verify deep dive |
| Chapter 28 | chapter-28.md | Location proof protocol: LocationProof, BCS deserialization, proximity verification implementation |
| Chapter 29 | chapter-29.md | Energy and fuel systems: EnergySource, Fuel consumption rate calculation, known bug analysis |
| Chapter 30 | chapter-30.md | Extension pattern implementation: Official tribe_permit + corpse_gate_bounty deep dive |
| Chapter 31 | chapter-31.md | Turret AI extensions: TargetCandidate, priority queue, custom AI development |
| Chapter 32 | chapter-32.md | KillMail system: PvP kill records, TenantItemId, derived_object anti-replay |
Companion examples: Example 8 Builder competition system, Example 10 Comprehensive implementation
🔐 Phase 6: Wallet Internals and Future (Chapter 33-35)
After mastering wallet integration and dApps, dive deeper into wallet internals and future directions for a smoother learning curve.
| Chapter | File | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 33 | chapter-33.md | zkLogin principles and design: Zero-knowledge proofs, FusionAuth OAuth, Enoki salt, ephemeral key pairs |
| Chapter 34 | chapter-34.md | Technical architecture and deployment: Chrome MV3 five-layer structure, Keeper security container, messaging protocol, local build |
| Chapter 35 | chapter-35.md | Future outlook: Zero-knowledge proofs, fully decentralized games, EVM interoperability |
Recommended companion: After completing this phase, review Example 17’s wallet connection, signing, and in-game integration workflow.
🛠 Example Index (By Complexity, 2 hours each)
Main roadmap distributed above; index by complexity below for topic selection and review.
Beginner Examples (Example 1-3) — Basic Component Applications
| Example | File | Technical Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Example 1 | example-01.md | Turret whitelist: MiningPass NFT + AdminCap + admin dApp |
| Example 2 | example-02.md | Stargate toll booth: Vault contract + JumpPermit + player ticket dApp |
| Example 3 | example-03.md | On-chain auction house: Dutch auction pricing + auto-settlement + real-time countdown dApp |
Intermediate Examples (Example 4-7) — Economy and Governance
| Example | File | Technical Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Example 4 | example-04.md | Quest unlocking system: On-chain bit flags + off-chain monitoring + conditional stargate |
| Example 5 | example-05.md | Alliance DAO: Custom Coin + snapshot dividends + weighted governance voting |
| Example 6 | example-06.md | Dynamic NFTs: Evolvable equipment with real-time metadata updates based on game state |
| Example 7 | example-07.md | Stargate logistics network: Multi-hop routing + Dijkstra pathfinding + dApp |
Advanced Examples (Example 8-10) — System Integration
| Example | File | Technical Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Example 8 | example-08.md | Builder competition system: On-chain leaderboard + points + automatic trophy NFT distribution |
| Example 9 | example-09.md | Cross-Builder protocol: Adapter pattern + multi-contract aggregated marketplace |
| Example 10 | example-10.md | Comprehensive implementation: Space resource war (integrating characters/turrets/stargates/tokens) |
Extended Examples (Example 11-15) — Finance and Productization
| Example | File | Technical Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Example 11 | example-11.md | Item rental system: Time-locked NFTs + deposit management + early return refund |
| Example 12 | example-12.md | Alliance recruitment: Application deposit + member voting + veto power + auto NFT issuance |
| Example 13 | example-13.md | Subscription-based pass: Monthly/quarterly packages + transferable Pass NFT + renewal |
| Example 14 | example-14.md | NFT staking and lending: 60% LTV + 3% monthly interest + overdue liquidation auction |
| Example 15 | example-15.md | PvP item insurance: Purchase policy + server-signed claims + payout pool |
Advanced Extended Examples (Example 16-18) — Innovative Gameplay
| Example | File | Technical Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Example 16 | example-16.md | NFT crafting and decomposition: Three-tier item system + on-chain randomness + consolation prize mechanism |
| Example 17 | example-17.md | In-game overlay implementation: In-game toll booth + postMessage + seamless signing |
| Example 18 | example-18.md | Cross-alliance diplomatic treaties: Dual-signature activation + deposit constraint + breach evidence and penalties |
📖 Reading Recommendations
| Phase | Content | Recommendation | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | Prelude → Chapter 1-5 → Example 1, 2 | Build gameplay intuition first, then architecture, components, and minimal loop | ~16h |
| Engineering Loop | Chapter 6-10 → Example 4, 11 | Complete the Builder end-to-end workflow first | ~14h |
| Advanced Contracts | Chapter 11-17 → Example 3, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 18 | Return to strengthen contract design skills | ~30h |
| Architecture & Products | Chapter 18-25 → Example 5, 12, 15, 17 | Focus on long-term maintenance, game integration, and productization | ~24h |
| Source Code Deep Dive | Chapter 26-32 → Example 8, 10 | Reverse-engineer design philosophy from World core modules, then build complex systems | ~18h |
| Wallet Internals & Future | Chapter 33-35 | Deep understanding of EVE Vault internals and future directions | ~6h |
Recommended Learning Paths
Quick Builder Start (Shortest Path, ~26h): Prelude → Chapter 1-4 → Example 1-2 → Chapter 6-10 → Example 4
Complete Builder Path (~96h): Prelude → Chapter 1-5 → Example 1-2 → Chapter 6-10 → Example 4, 11 → Chapter 11-17 → Example 3, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 18 → Chapter 18-25 → Example 5, 12, 15, 17 → Chapter 26-32 → Example 8, 10 → Chapter 33-35
Source Code Researcher Path (~32h): Prelude → Chapter 3 → Chapter 11 → Chapter 15 → Chapter 26-32 → Example 8, 10 → Chapter 6-10