How a Web3 Gaming Startup Turned Compliance into Its Superpower

August 6, 2025

From Vision to Validation

Featuring:

Brezovszki Máté (b12z.com) × KALM Group

The Backstory

When a blockchain-gaming startup approached innovation strategist Brezovszki Máté, they had a clear vision - to build an in-game marketplace and utility token that players would love and investors would back.

What they didn’t have?

A legal roadmap. A compliant token model. A story investors could believe in.

With MiCA regulation approaching fast, the team needed help turning their ambition into something sustainable - and legally viable.

The Challenge

Like many Web3 founders, the team had hit a wall:

❌ Their tokenomics looked great on paper

but clashed with financial instrument rules under MiCA

❌ Their whitepaper read like a developer doc

confusing for investors, risky for regulators

❌ Their brand was exciting, but legally unstructured

full of marketing claims they couldn’t substantiate

❌ They needed to scale, fundraise, and stay compliant across multiple jurisdictions

all at once

The Strategy

1. Tokenomics & Product Architecture

Máté worked closely with the founders to redesign their token model - ensuring it not only rewarded gameplay and supported the in-game economy, but also fit within MiCA’s framework. He introduced phased token sales, integrated licensing triggers, and connected them with the right custodians and vendors.

2. Regulatory Messaging & Storytelling

KALM’s content and compliance wings took over the messaging layer - transforming legal risks into a credible investor narrative. From pitch decks to whitepapers, every word was tailored to survive both due diligence and Discord.

3. Online Presence & Market Fit

Together, the team co-built a sleek web hub where users could explore token utility, access demos, and get updates in plain English. KALM created blog content, FAQ pages, and ecosystem explainers, while Máté provided sentiment research to keep it all market-relevant.

4. Investor & Community Engagement

While KALM structured lead generation campaigns for both VCs and gamers, Máté hosted roundtables - inviting regulators, developers, and ecosystem voices to pressure-test the project and showcase transparency.

5. Continuous Monitoring & Real-Time Adjustments

With regulations in flux, Máté continued iterating on token mechanics and governance options. KALM monitored public messaging and disclosures, updating materials in real-time to stay ahead of compliance shifts.

The Outcome

✅ A fully compliant token model that could survive legal review

✅ A whitepaper and pitch that investors actually read - and respected

✅ A brand story that was clear, exciting, and regulator-friendly

✅ Faster access to capital, stronger user traction, and no legal drama

Why It Worked

Because innovation needs scaffolding - not improvisation.

And regulation is just another design layer - if you know how to use it.