SACHI Decodes Loyalty: How ‘Progression Psychology’ is Transforming Week-One Retention

Introduction: The True Test of a Platform

When the Web3 and social gaming landscapes are defined as competitive, it is typically because there is no shortage of platforms lining up alternatives to overlapping demographics. In that regard, the excitability of the Web3 audience can be a double-edged sword, where users can come and go easily.

Getting users to check out a project is only half the battle; the true measure of a platform’s success is not only in its ability but its sustainability. That means, how many users return after their first few interactions?

Generally, the success rates for startups are not that great, but it’s even worse for Web3 projects, with less than one in ten projects seeing any level of consistent success. However, data skews have shown that the first week after launch is crucial to long-term prognosis, especially in terms of user retention. This is the period when many users try a platform and decide whether it has the answers they are looking for or if their search will continue.

To succeed where others have failed, SACHI, the innovative Web3 social gaming universe built on Unreal Engine 5, integrates advanced Progression Psychology directly into its core utility layer. SACHI is writing its own playbook, pioneering a long-term retention model that incentivizes sustained commitment over front-loading rewards to create the impression of early success without anything plans to consolidate on the initial burst of activity.

The Power of Small Wins: Getting Users to Stick Around After Week One

SACHI’s strategic use of progression is based on the psychological principle that small, frequent, and attainable rewards create a stronger habit loop than large, sporadic prizes. This is the foundation of their high Week-1 Retention strategy.

Another issue that disproportionate reward structures cause is the inevitability of player burnout after a few rounds of “grinding” for the initial tranche of benefits.

Instead of overwhelming users, SACHI focuses on rewarding consistency. The platform employs a transparent system of Streaks and XP (Experience Points) that are easily earned through daily logins, simple challenges, and participation in the social environment.

“We aren’t interested in a user’s bank account; we’re interested in their time and attention,” says Jonas Martišius, CEO at SACHI. “Our design mandate was clear: build rewards that show love to consistency, not grind. We want users to know that we’ll be there to make it worth their while when they return for three days in a row. The psychological value of keeping a streak alive can be a powerful motivator as well. Day four, day five, and beyond kind of just work themselves out.”

Users Come Back for the Wins

SACHI is tethering performance milestones, player streaks and XP milestones to meaningful rewards that improve the overall user experience. This new model of impactful rewards over shallow cosmetic items could become the route to go for projects looking to replicate SACHI’s long-term, consistent success.

Rewarding Streaks, Guaranteeing Return Visitors

SACHI’s streak system is designed to provide immediate positive reinforcement, which is crucial for forming habits.

Incremental Ecosystem Rewards: Whether it is bonus items for mini-games or exclusive new cards for personal in-game casinos, and even boosts to daily earning potential, the SACHI universe incentivizes consistency with incremental reward tiers that unlock as players stack up streaks.
Become a Winner Every Day: Players’ natural instinct to choose winning over losing is SACHI’s way of rewarding the most consistent competitors, who build and maintain their streaks.

Track Your Growth on the XP Ladder

SACHI’s XP system is designed to resemble a visible ladder showcasing clear progression as returns for long-term engagement, rewarding users for current achievements and setting them up for the incentives of future achievements.

Tiered Access and Status: Accumulating XP allows players to rank up and unlock greater influence and status, such as access to exclusive areas, customizable avatar slots, or voting power in community governance polls.
Gamified Socialization: SACHI rewards positive and engaged community members, allowing them to stack XP for social interactions on top of enjoying the games they play in the SACHI universe.

Ecosystem Commitment Beyond Launch

The current trend of hyper-monetization in Web3 is a problem that has hindered innovation, as projects and community members prioritize meme-like exponential growth over incremental growth built on solid foundations.

SACHI believes that the longevity of any Web3 project, like any other startup, requires the support of a deeply committed community. By prioritizing progression psychology, the platform ensures that users who take their first steps are given every reason to stay and explore the full utility of the SACHI universe.

By making early success achievable and rewarding, SACHI is turning new users into platform regulars, guaranteeing a strong, engaged user base that is the bedrock of any successful Web3 project. The reward is not just the prize; it is the feeling of consistent, recognized progress.