7.1 Key Competitor Comparison

1. STEPN (Move-to-Earn) vs. Billiards Hub (Action-to-Earn Billiards Ecosystem)

Comparison Element	STEPN	Billiards Hub
Core Concept	Move-to-Earn (M2E): Earn rewards by walking or running	Action-to-Earn (A2E): Earn rewards through billiards matches and tournaments
Economic Model	Buy NFT shoes → Earn tokens based on steps taken	Diverse reward system: match wins, tournament participation, betting, NFT trading
Unique Differentiation	Linked to real-life physical activity	Integrated with real sports and betting systems; potential for e-sports expansion

✅ Key Differentiator: While STEPN focuses solely on users’ walking activity, Billiards Hub builds a connected ecosystem that integrates gameplay, betting, payments, and NFT utility—harmonizing real sports engagement with a sustainable economic model.

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2. Sorare (NFT-Based Fantasy Sports Game) vs. Billiards Hub (NFT-Integrated Real-World Billiards Ecosystem)

Comparison Element	Sorare	Billiards Hub
Core Concept	Fantasy sports card game: Trade soccer player NFTs and participate in competitions	Real billiards games & A2E + NFT: Use NFT profiles and items, participate in matches
Economic Model	Purchase NFT player cards to manage fantasy leagues	NFT player cards, gameplay data-based P2E, tournament and club payment integration
Unique Differentiation	Simulation based on real match data	NFTs directly influence gameplay (stat reflection and customization available)

✅ Key Differentiator: While Sorare is a fantasy sports game centered around virtual team management, Billiards Hub integrates NFTs directly into real-world matches and a Play-to-Earn (P2E) environment, delivering a more immersive and interactive experience for both players and fans.

Billiards Hub’s Edge: Immersive A2E System Linked to Real-World Play Sorare is primarily a fantasy sports platform where users collect NFT player cards and compete in virtual leagues based on the real-life performance of athletes. While it utilizes real-world sports data, user interaction is limited to fantasy-level gameplay without direct engagement in the actual matches.

In contrast, Billiards Hub creates a deeply integrated experience by linking NFTs to real matches and Action-to-Earn (A2E) mechanics. This allows players and users to participate actively in gameplay, training, betting, and ecosystem progression—bridging the gap between digital ownership and real sports engagement.