zkLeaderboard bridges the gap between traditional gaming and competitive Web3 gaming by providing a plug-and-play betting infrastructure. It solves key challenges for both game developers and players: Core Problems Game developers must invest significant resources to add competitive elements and economies to their games Players lack meaningful ways to engage with leaderboards and face trust issues with traditional ranking systems Each game operates in isolation, creating fragmented experiences and multiple token systems Our Solution For Developers: Simple API integration without modifying existing game mechanics Ready-to-use betting infrastructure with built-in economy Zero-knowledge security through zkVerify ensures leaderboard integrity For Players: Bet on player performance across multiple games using a single token Progressive betting rounds make competition more meaningful Cryptographically verified rankings prevent manipulation Unified experience across all integrated games with consistent interface This infrastructure makes existing games more engaging while saving developers significant time and resources, all secured by zero-knowledge proofs. It creates a standardized competitive layer that works across the gaming ecosystem, benefiting both developers and players without complex integration requirements. Real-World Applications Esports and competitive gaming platforms Educational games seeking to increase engagement Social games looking to add competitive elements Game developers wanting to boost player retention Gaming communities seeking cross-game competition Future Impact Creates a standardized competitive layer for the gaming industry Enables new forms of engagement without changing core gameplay Provides a foundation for cross-game competitive ecosystems Makes adding Web3 elements to games more accessible