Transforming Idle Bank into a Real-World Money Maker

TapNation’s mobile game turned declining metrics around — achieving 2.4× higher retention and 1.4× ARPDAU growth with ZBD Rewards.

Transforming TapNation's Idle Bank into real-world money maker

+142%

D14 retention

+44.4%

ARPDAU

Happy users

earning IRL money with their in-game bank!

Why Embedded Rewards?

ZBD Embedded Rewards bring real-money rewards natively into gameplay, without extra apps or WebViews.

  • Rewards for all users, not just UA cohorts
  • Proven to lift retention and monetization
  • Lightweight SDK that goes live in days

Case Study Spotlight

Inside the case study, you’ll see how:

  • A simple SDK integration flipped Idle Bank’s retention from decline to +142% on Day 14.
  • Built-in Bitcoin rewards enhanced gameplay with a native earning loop that kept players coming back.
  • Instant, compliant payouts and plug-and-play UX let TapNation boost ARPDAU by 44% without changing gameplay, UA, or store assets.

Hear from TapNation

We worked closely with ZBD on the rewards integration for Idle Bank and had high expectations. We were still surprised at how fast retention and ARPDAU went up. It’s like flipping a switch.

— Philippe Lenormand, Head of Web3 at TapNation

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TapNation

Overview

When TapNation added Bitcoin rewards to Idle Bank with ZBD Rewards SDK, retention and revenue surged — proof that aligning player motivation with rewards drives real results.

Sector

Mobile Gaming

Solution

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