# 7.1 Key Competitor Comparison

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

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

**✅ 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)

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th valign="top"></th><th valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top">Comparison Element</td><td valign="top">Sorare</td><td valign="top">Billiards Hub</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Core Concept</td><td valign="top">Fantasy sports card game: Trade soccer player NFTs and participate in competitions</td><td valign="top">Real billiards games &#x26; A2E + NFT: Use NFT profiles and items, participate in matches</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Economic Model</td><td valign="top">Purchase NFT player cards to manage fantasy leagues</td><td valign="top">NFT player cards, gameplay data-based P2E, tournament and club payment integration</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Unique Differentiation</td><td valign="top">Simulation based on real match data</td><td valign="top">NFTs directly influence gameplay (stat reflection and customization available)</td></tr></tbody></table>

**✅ 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.