What if taking photos could earn you rewards?
Most Web3 games struggle with retention, but Snpit has built a thriving community in Japan, Italy & beyond—and their users keep coming back.
In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I talk to Ani from Snpit.xyz about:
✅ How Snpit gamifies photography with battles, leaderboards & NFTs
✅ The secret to acquiring & keeping real Web3 users
✅ How Japan’s unique market shaped Snpit’s success
✅ Why Web3 projects need sustainable business models
✅ How Snpit is integrating AR & real-world rewards
If you're a Web3 founder struggling with user retention, this episode is for you.
Key Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Ani from Snpit, a Web3 photography GameFi platform that’s growing fast in Japan & Italy.
[00:01:00] What is Snpit?
A "Snap-to-Earn" platform that rewards users for taking photos
Photo battles where users compete & vote on the best pictures
Building an authentic, unprocessed photo database
[00:03:00] Ani’s Journey into Web3
Started as a casual crypto investor before diving in full-time
Fascinated by GameFi, tokenomics & business models
The challenges & rewards of working on a Web3 startup
[00:05:00] How Snpit Works—A Step-by-Step Guide
📷 Take photos using the Snpit app (not your phone’s camera)
⚔️ Compete in photo battles & earn points if you win
🗳️ Vote on battles—guessing the winning photo earns rewards
📈 Upgrade your camera NFTs for better earnings & quality
[00:08:00] Gamification in Snpit
Camera NFTs with different levels & attributes
Gacha system—lucky draws for special in-game items
AR & AI possibilities—future integrations
[00:11:00] How Snpit is Winning in Japan’s Tough Market
Japan is one of the hardest markets to crack
Cultural & regulatory challenges
Why Japanese users stick with products long-term if they find value
[00:14:00] Who’s Using Snpit?
40% of users are in Japan, major growth in Italy & Southeast Asia
Photography-focused users, not just Web3 natives
Why Italy became a surprise market for Snpit
[00:18:00] Winning the Japan Tourism NFT Awards 🏆
Snpit’s partnership with HIS, a major Japanese travel agency
How Web3 is revolutionizing tourism & digital souvenirs
Why Snpit is built for long-term sustainability, not short-term hype
[00:21:00] Snpit’s Revenue Model—How They Make Money
NFT sales & upgrades
In-app purchases & subscriptions
Gacha system & IP collaborations (Anime, Gaming, Travel, etc.)
Ad revenue & B2B brand partnerships
[00:24:00] Augmented Reality & The Future of Snpit
Snappy Guilds—A new AR-powered game for real-world territory battles
Inspired by Pokémon Go, Geoguessr & Risk
Combining gaming, photography & real-world exploration
[00:29:00] Snpit’s Ask—What They’re Looking For
Partnerships with Web3 projects launching tokens
Helping projects with user engagement & growth in Asia
Opportunities to collaborate with other NFT & GameFi projects
[00:31:00] How to Connect with Snpit
Connect
https://lp.snpit.xyz/
https://x.com/snpit_global
https://linktr.ee/snpit
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