KuCoin AMA With AriaAI (ARIA) — Building Dynamic, Evolving Game Worlds with AI Technology

Dear KuCoin Users,

 

Time: August 21, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:17 AM (UTC)

KuCoin recently hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session in the KuCoin Exchange Group, featuring Jean, Head of Marketing at AriaAI.

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Jean: AriaAI is not just a single game — it’s a next-generation AI-powered gaming ecosystem. Our mission is to merge the immersive standards of Web2 AAA titles with the decentralized ownership and innovation of Web3.

 

What makes us different? Many Web3 games so far have been finance-first, gameplay-second. They are often simple click-to-earn models, where the fun fades quickly once token incentives slow down. AriaAI takes the opposite route: our foundation is a Disney-inspired JRPG, rich in narrative, 3D environments, and character design.

 

Over the past month alone, we invited more than 10,000 testers, and the feedback was overwhelming — even top guilds commented that the quality exceeded their expectations for a crypto-native title. Building on this strong base, we’re upgrading into AriaAI, where intelligent NPCs, personalized storytelling, and AI-generated content bring the world to life.

 

In short: AriaAI isn’t about creating another P2E loop. It’s about building a living game world where AI and players co-create together — something that simply doesn’t exist in today’s Web3 market.

Q: Tell us more about the $ARIA token. What’s its role in the ecosystem?

Jean: The $ARIA token is designed as both a utility and governance asset, and it lies at the core of our ecosystem:

1. Governance: $ARIA empowers players to become stakeholders. Token holders will vote on key ecosystem decisions — from new AI integrations to publishing pipelines for community-built content.

 

2. Utility: Inside the game, $ARIA functions as the main in-game currency, used for purchasing upgrades, unlocking AI-driven content, or accessing premium features.

 

3. Rewards: $ARIA powers our leaderboard-based airdrops. Instead of one-off giveaways, we designed a system where active players are continuously rewarded for participation and achievement.

 

4. Growth: Finally, $ARIA also supports ecosystem expansion — strategic partnerships, cross-chain integrations, and collaborations with other AI protocols will all be fueled by the token.

 

 

Q: How is tokenomics structured to ensure sustainability?

Jean: Ok, I am going to share the tokenomics one more time under this one.

 

We know tokenomics can make or break a project, so $ARIA’s distribution was built for long-term alignment rather than short-term hype:

1. Community & Airdrop (51%): The majority goes to players and community members — because we believe the ecosystem belongs to those who play and build with us.

 

2. Team (15%): With a 12-month cliff and 36-month vesting, ensuring that we stay committed and aligned with long-term success.

 

3. Investors (8.5%): Also locked with a cliff and slow release, so investors support the project’s journey instead of rushing for exits.

 

4. Marketing (10.8%): Reserved for high-impact CEX campaigns, giving AriaAI the exposure it needs in global markets.

 

5. Liquidity (5%): Fully unlocked at TGE to ensure smooth trading.

 

6. Ecosystem Fund (9.7%): Dedicated to partnerships, integrations, and ecosystem expansion over the next 36 months.

 

 

Q: How does AriaAI integrate AI in the gameplay experience?

Jean: AI is the beating heart of AriaAI. We integrate it across four pillars:

 

1. Intelligent NPCs: Characters who don’t just repeat scripted lines, but evolve their responses and actions based on your interactions. Two players can talk to the same NPC and have completely different experiences.

 

2. Personalized Storytelling: Your decisions don’t just branch into a “good ending” or “bad ending” — they dynamically reshape quests, dialogue, and character relationships, giving you a journey that feels uniquely yours.

 

3. AI-Generated Content: From dialogues to side quests and even artwork, AI constantly generates fresh experiences so the game world never feels static.

 

4. Dynamic Evolution: The world itself adapts — events, NPC behaviors, and story arcs shift based on both player choices and community-level activity.

 

 

Q: What’s next on the roadmap for AriaAI?

 

Jean: We have a clear vision for the next stages of growth:

 

Q3 2025: Launch of our first AI-integrated JRPG with live storytelling NPCs, where the game world truly reacts to player input in real time.

 

- TGE of $ARIA: Token listing, complete with liquidity provisioning, exchange campaigns, and the first major wave of airdrops.

 

- Expansion: Building partnerships with other AI protocols and Web3 gaming platforms to broaden our ecosystem.

 

- Cross-platform Growth: Moving beyond Telegram mini-games to PC and mobile platforms, giving players a full-scale gaming experience anywhere.

 

 

Q: What’s some listing campaigns that the community can participate in? Can you explain?

 

Jean: We are very excited about our KuCoin listing, and we’ve prepared a series of campaigns to thank our early supporters and bring more people into the AriaAI family:

 

1. Listing Campaign: A 720,000 $ARIA token giveaway, rewarding new participants as we go live.

 

2. Futures Campaign: A chance to win from a 120,000 $ARIA token pool, designed for those who want to trade actively.

 

3. Staking Program: Stake $ARIA and share in 600,000 token rewards, encouraging long-term commitment and participation.

 

4. Community & Social Campaigns: From Twitter activities to AMAs like this one, we’re continuously running engagement events with giveaways and prizes.

 

We’ll keep updating all campaign details through our official channels, and we welcome everyone here to participate, spread the word, and celebrate this milestone together.

Free-Ask from the KuCoin Community to AriaAI

Q: AriaAI positions itself at the intersection of AI and blockchain — but many projects are claiming the same. In your view, what is the ‘secret ingredient’ that will make AriaAI stand out long-term, and how do you ensure that your AI models remain both decentralized and continuously adaptive as the ecosystem evolves?

Jean: That’s a great question. Indeed, many projects today say they are combining AI and blockchain — but the difference with AriaAI is that we already have a solid, high-quality base product.

 

In the past month alone, we’ve invited over 10,000 users to join our JRPG game test. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive — even top guilds were surprised at the quality of our product. So when we talk about “adding AI,” it’s not just a concept or a promise — it’s a brand upgrade built on an already strong foundation.

 

For us, AI is not a gimmick. We see AI as the bridge between the virtual and the real — a way to make Aria’s in-game characters connect more deeply with our community. AI will make NPCs more intelligent, stories more personalized, and ultimately turn gameplay into a co-creation process between users and AI.

 

To KuCoin community friends here today: we welcome you to check our Aria CC campaign (https://x.com/i/communities/1940044293411836167). There, you’ll see lots of content created by our active players — from gameplay footage to feedback. These creators are already helping us showcase the “soul” of the game.

 

Looking forward, as AriaAI continues to evolve, we will also host more community-driven activities through CC campaigns to engage and reward players.

 

On the decentralization side: this will be realized through our token and airdrop design. Our airdrops will continue in the future, targeting two groups:

 

1) Loyal, long-term players who stay active in the ecosystem

 

2) New players joining later, to keep onboarding fresh energy.

Q: What inspired the name 'AriaAI,' and how does it encapsulate the project's vision and mission?

Jean: The name AriaAI actually comes from two layers of meaning.  Aria + AI.

 

First, the word “Aria” is often associated with music and storytelling — it represents beauty, harmony, and immersive experiences, much like a solo performance in an opera. That aligns with our vision of building a Disney-style immersive world, where every player’s journey feels like a unique story being told.

 

Second, the “AI” in our name reflects the technological leap we’re bringing into gaming. AriaAI is not just a static game — it’s evolving into a living, adaptive world, powered by intelligent NPCs, personalized storytelling, AI-generated content, and dynamic gameplay.

 

Together, AriaAI symbolizes our mission: to merge high-quality Web2 game design and publishing standards with Web3 decentralization and AI innovation, creating a game that is not only entertaining but also adaptive, community-driven, and long-lasting.

 

 

Q: AriaAI seems to aim for Web2-grade immersion with blockchain tech under the hood. What types of gameplay experiences or genres are currently playable or being developed in AriaAI?

Jean: That’s exactly right — our goal with AriaAI is to deliver Web2-grade immersion while leveraging blockchain and AI under the hood.

Currently, players can explore large, beautifully designed fantasy worlds, interact with multiple characters, and experience a rich storyline. There’s a strong emphasis on character collection, upgrading, and team building, as well as combat mechanics that combine skills, strategy, and real-time action.

 

Beyond combat, we also include exploration elements like quests, puzzles, and resource gathering. These make the game more dynamic and ensure that players don’t just “play to earn” but truly play for fun and immersion.

 

What makes AriaAI unique is that our NPCs are intelligent and adaptive. Thanks to AI integration, characters can evolve, storylines can branch dynamically, and the entire world feels more alive compared to static Web2 RPGs.

 

Looking ahead, AriaAI will continue to add more genres and gameplay layers — from social co-op experiences and guild activities to PvP arenas and AI-driven dynamic events. Over time, our ecosystem will become richer and more diverse, ensuring that players always find new content and new reasons to come back.

 

So in short, AriaAI offers the immersion and gameplay depth of Genshin, but with AI-powered interactivity and blockchain-driven ownership, and this combination sets us apart.

 

 

Q: AriaAI is positioned as a game development and publishing experiment. Does the platform allow independent creators to build and launch their own worlds or narratives atop AriaAI? How will that process work?

 

Jean: Wow — that’s such a great question, and honestly it’s something we’ve been thinking about deeply.

 

At its core, AriaAI is not just a single game — it’s a game development and publishing experiment. Our vision has always been to create a platform that merges Web2-quality immersive gameplay with Web3 community-driven innovation.

 

Yes, in the future we absolutely plan to open up AriaAI as a creative platform. As our technology and AI models continue to mature, we will allow independent creators to build their own fantasy worlds, narratives, and even unique characters within the AriaAI ecosystem. Imagine a space where every creator can design a mini-universe, and players can seamlessly travel between them.

 

$ARIA, as our governance/utility token, will play a crucial role here. It won’t just be about in-game utility — it will also empower the community to vote, propose, and co-create how new worlds are integrated, and how content creators are rewarded.

 

The process will start step by step:

 

(1) Core world foundation — first we perfect our main JRPG base, ensuring it’s fun and stable.

 

(2) AI creator tools — then we gradually release user-friendly AI-powered toolkits, enabling creators to generate NPCs, quests, or even environments without heavy coding.

 

(3) Publishing pipeline — finally, creators can publish their own worlds on top of AriaAI, with the ecosystem and governance token supporting visibility, rewards, and cross-world interaction.

 

 

Q: There's a major emphasis on personalization and narrative flexibility. Will players’ choices shape paths for all users or only influence their individual journey? How deep does that branching go?

Jean: Dynamic NPCs are not entirely new as a concept, but with the advancement of generative AI, we can now push this idea much further. In the past, when you played games like World of Warcraft, the strategy guides and NPC dialogues were mostly fixed — everyone followed the same route.

 

With AriaAI, the same NPC can now give different answers, different paths, and even unique storylines depending on the player’s style and preferences. This means your decisions won’t just slightly change the text — they can actually open new routes, quests, and outcomes that are tailored to you.

 

On top of that, we design our ecosystem so players can explore different product types within AriaAI:

 

- Some may prefer AI companions that grow alongside them.

 

- Others may enjoy AI-driven games with more action, challenges, or exploration.

 

So to answer directly: your choices mainly shape your own individual journey — making your path unique and personal. But as we expand, certain collective events and AI-driven world evolutions could also ripple into the broader community experience.

 

Q: AriaAI aims to bring Web2 publishing standards into Web3 gaming. What key elements do you see as missing in current Web3 titles, and how is AriaAI working to build toward that higher standard?

 

Jean: That’s a very important point — because when we look at the Web3 gaming space today, most players can immediately sense the gap between Web2-quality games and typical Web3 titles.

In many Web3 projects, games are simpler, even crude in terms of visuals, mechanics, and overall polish. From user experience to backend technology, achieving a truly immersive standard requires serious investment and professional teams, which many “pure crypto” game studios, often small groups focused on tokenomics or short-term yield, simply can’t provide.

 

By contrast, at AriaAI we approach game development with Web2 publishing standards from the start. For example, we’ve spent enormous time and effort on:

 

- High-quality 3D modeling and world design.

 

- Quest and mission building with narrative depth.

 

- Professional Japanese voice acting, ensuring each character has its own soul, personality, and stats.

 

- Well-designed economic loops, stress-tested with models and simulations, not improvised token drops.

 

From a marketing perspective, this difference is critical. A game that feels too “cheap” can’t retain players long-term — users won’t find joy or entertainment, so they simply leave. But when the product itself is strong, marketing becomes much more effective, because you’re not just attracting users — you’re keeping them engaged.

 

This is the fundamental difference between Web2 and Web3 development philosophy:

 

- In Web2, strong products drive markets.

 

- In many Web3 titles today, marketing brings users first, but the product fails to hold them.

AriaAI wants to change that pattern. We start with a solid, fun, immersive game, and then layer Web3 features and AI on top, ensuring that both product and market growth are sustainable long-term.

Q: How will Aria balance free-to-play and premium content?

 

Jean: In traditional Web2 gaming, the free-to-play model often creates conflicting incentives between players and publishers. Players want to enjoy the game at a lower cost, while publishers rely on monetization — especially from gacha mechanics — to sustain revenue. If the drop rate is too low, players feel the game is overly pay-to-win; if it’s too high, the publisher risks losing money. Combined with extremely high user acquisition costs in Web2, this balance is very hard to manage.

 

Web3 changes this equation in two key ways:

 

1. The community-driven nature of Web3 reduces acquisition costs. Players bring in other players through organic growth, referrals, and viral campaigns, so we don’t have to rely on expensive paid ads.

 

2. The capitalization aspect of Web3 allows us to diversify revenue sources beyond just in-game purchases. With tokens, NFTs, and staking mechanics, we don’t have to force players to spend aggressively. Instead, we can focus on delivering a better gameplay experience that naturally incentivizes participation.

 

Q: Can you share the story behind the transformation of Manasis Refrain into Aria? What strategic or creative changes have motivated this evolution?

Jean: The evolution from Manasis Refrain to AriaAI was both a creative expansion and a strategic pivot.

When we first started, Manasis Refrain was primarily a JRPG mobile game, with high-quality visuals and immersive character design. But we quickly realized we weren’t just building a single title — we were creating an ecosystem.

 

- On the casual side, we launched Telegram mini-games, designed for players who prefer short, fun, low-barrier gameplay. These mini-games are not isolated; they tie back into the ecosystem by generating resources and items that can flow into larger RPG experiences.

 

- On the core side, we continue to build a high-quality RPG that attracts more hardcore players. These games feature deep storylines, complex mechanics, and AI-driven immersion.

 

By rebranding to AriaAI, we emphasized two things:

 

1. We’re not just one game — we’re a whole ecosystem of interconnected experiences.

 

2️. AI is our defining pillar, enabling adaptive NPCs, personalized storytelling, and player co-creation.

 

Q: Do you allow suggestions and feedback from the community? Are we allowed in decision making? Do you put community into consideration?

 

Jean: Yes, we welcome suggestions, yes, you have a role in decision-making, and yes, the community is always taken into account. AriaAI will grow together with the people who play it and believe in it.

 

That’s why we launched our CC Campaign, with a generous prize pool specifically designed to reward active users and valuable feedback. We really want to encourage players to share ideas, point out improvements, and feel that their voices matter.

 

Naturally, when it comes to technical development, implementing changes does take time. We can’t roll out every suggestion instantly, but both our operations and marketing teams are actively collecting community feedback every day and bringing those voices into our product discussions.

 

Looking forward, $ARIA as a governance token also ensures that the community has a direct role in shaping our ecosystem. Whether through campaigns, proposals, or in-game decisions, players are invited to become co-creators of AriaAI’s journey.

 

Q: Are there plans to optimize Aria for mid-range phones popular in emerging markets, and how will the game handle performance on devices with limited RAM, such as 4GB?

 

Jean: The good news is that our JRPG core game has already been optimized to support even phones released as far back as 8 years ago. During our internal testing, both iOS and Android builds ran smoothly across a wide range of devices, so most users won’t need the latest flagship to enjoy Aria.

 

Of course, if someone is using a device with very limited RAM — say 4GB — there may be some constraints. For those players, we offer multiple pathways:

 

They can join our Telegram mini-game ecosystem, which is lightweight and designed for quick, casual gameplay that runs easily on almost any device.

 

We are also preparing simplified AI-driven versions of certain experiences, so players with less powerful devices can still engage with the core AriaAI universe.

 

Q: Can you explain your Tokenomics Distribution? How many tokens will be minted ? And how many tokens will be locked by the team?

 

Jean: Great question! Let me walk you through the tokenomics of $ARIA:

 

Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 $ARIA (1 billion) will be minted.

 

Distribution Overview:

 

Community & Airdrop — 51%

- Rewards for players and community members. A portion is released at TGE, and the rest is distributed monthly via game leaderboards.

 

Team — 15%

- Locked with a 12-month cliff, then linearly unlocked over 36 months. This ensures long-term alignment.

 

Investors — 8.5%

- Also locked with a 12-month cliff, then released quarterly over 1 year.

 

Marketing — 10.8%

- Mostly reserved for CEX campaigns; 81.5% unlocked at TGE, the remainder after 1 month.

 

Liquidity — 5%

- 100% unlocked at TGE to support both CEX & DEX liquidity.

 

Ecosystem Fund — 9.7%

- For future partnerships & ecosystem expansion, linearly unlocked over 36 months.

 

Claiming & Airdrops:

Community airdrops can be checked and claimed directly on our official website and Telegram bot. Future unlocks are tied to game participation — meaning you’ll continuously be rewarded by engaging in AriaAI’s ecosystem.

 

For more detailed breakdowns, please check our official whitepaper here.

 

Q: What benefits can users expect from the latest partnership with the KuCoin Web3 Wallet ecosystem?

Jean: We’ve prepared over 100,000 $ARIA in rewards for KuCoin Wallet users as part of the launch campaign. Simply by joining and engaging through KuCoin Wallet, users can secure extra benefits on top of our main airdrops.

Q: What are your top 3 things for priorities in 2025? Could you share some plans for the upcoming year?

Jean: 1. Launch Ai Agent of Aria

2. Public Test of our JRPG

3. TGE and listing on more major CEXs

Q: Do you have any tutorials or step by step guidelines on how a newcomer can start playing the $ARIA game on Android/IOS/PC & how to start earning $ARIA token from gaming?

Jean: Will publish before product launching, actually we already have tutorial on gaming once before doing cbt. Check it here.

Q: Which exchange can I trade $ARIA token on spot and futures?

Jean: Claiming Starts - Aug 21, 12:00 UTC

Claiming Ends - Sept 4, 12:00 UTC

claiming here:

- Telegram Mini App
- Your spot on CBT leaderboard

 

DEX spot trading starts - Aug 21, 12:00 UTC

CEX spot trading starts - Aug 21, 13:00 UTC

CEX perp trading starts - Aug 21, 13:10 UTC

 

Spot Listing  - BN wallet / Bitget / Gate /KuCoin/ MEXC

Perp Trading -  Gate/ MEXC

 

🎁 Participate in the AriaAI AMA quiz now for a chance to win 210.13 ARIA. 

 

KuCoin and AriaAI have prepared a total of 40,000 ARIA to give away to AMA participants.

 

1. Pre-AMA activity: 15,000 ARIA

2. Free-ask section (Main group): 1,040 ARIA
3. Free-ask section (Other groups): 2,000 ARIA

3. Flash mini-game: 6,200 ARIA

4. Post-AMA quiz: 15,760 ARIA

 

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