Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (GO) and Web 3.0 – A Striking Combination

A project that combines integrations with Steam API, Web 3.0, cryptocurrency, and features beyond those of typical skin trading platforms.

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Full-cycle Outsourcing and Web 3.0: A Game-Changing Platform

Traditional trading of skins and cosmetic items for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (GO) is a thing of the past. The platform expands inventory exchange capabilities and introduces a new trading standard – cryptocurrency transactions and Web 3.0.

The BuildApps team successfully combined industry best practices, integrated with the Steam API, and implemented an innovative system for trading in-game inventory for CS:GO and CS2 players — all within just two months of work.

Discover more details in the next parts of the case!

A Few Words About Project

The platform for exchanging skins, stickers, and cosmetic items in CS:GO and some MMOs. Players can offer or search for visuals for their favorite games, monetizing rare inventory and duplicates.

The platform's standout feature is cryptocurrency. Yes, cryptocurrency is used for transactions between players, with the portal itself acting as the guarantor. Additionally, regular giveaways and promotions for winning skins and cryptocurrency are held here. This product was developed by the BuildApps team at the client’s request, based on their concept and specifications.

Idea and Project Objectives

The idea for the platform was far from spontaneous. In the game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (GO), there are several dozen types of weapons with tens of skins available in various variations. The value of such cosmetics ranges from $0.1 to tens of thousands of dollars. However, while most modern portals offer mediation for exchanges, they primarily operate using fiat currencies.

The platform aimed to provide players with the ability to sell and purchase visual items using cryptocurrency. Therefore, the key objectives of the project included:

Creating a platform for trading skins and other in-game cosmetics.
Integrating it with Steam and its specific components.
Implementing smart contracts and supporting several popular blockchains.
Developing an adaptive and visually appealing design.
Conducting comprehensive testing, deployment, and platform support.

This full-cycle outsourcing project was executed by the BuildApps team at the client’s request over two intense months.

Implementation Using Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (GO) as an Example

Just development? Not at all. This was a turnkey project, encompassing all stages of work on platform. In other words, we were responsible for:

Back-end and Front-end development;
design;
testing;
deployment;
Project Management.

For the project, we engaged two developers, one PM, and one QA.

Here are the main elements used in developing the platform:

Web 3.0
Front-end: React, specifically Next.js.
Back-end: Node.js, specifically Nest.js.
Database: MongoDB.
Cloud infrastructure: Google Cloud.
Payment systems: Multiple blockchains and cryptocurrencies.
Ready-made smart contracts, which we adapted to meet the project’s needs.
Integrations: Integration with the Steam API, including inventory integration for Counter-Strike.

Not everything went smoothly — difficulties and challenges arose along the way. In particular, we had to refine the smart contracts and adapt the integrations for the platform. However, the final result was not only successful but also exceeded all expectations.

A Result to Be Proud Of

The platform is currently in the post-release marketing stage and preparing for launch. Every day, it will facilitate hundreds of exchanges between players of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (GO) and Rust. At present, it supports Ethereum, Litecoin, USDT, and several other Ethereum-based currencies.

At the same time, we continue to work on improving and modernizing the portal. We are planning to roll out new features and integrate additional games and platforms.