Balance (EPT) is an AI-driven gaming infrastructure and ecosystem built on BNB Chain that merges Web2 familiarity with Web3 innovation. It enables users to create and interact with custom “Epals”, intelligent AI agents or human gaming partners, while participating in a gamified economy powered by fan tokens, performance NFTs, and on-chain achievements. The platform’s architecture spans five layers: an Application Layer offering features like AI Epals, Battle Reports, and performance-bound SBTs; a Platform Layer supporting in-house and third-party games with NFT generation and a native marketplace; a Protocol Layer that introduces the “Fans Protocol” for minting and trading Fan Tokens linked to AI and creators; an Infrastructure Layer built on decentralized GPU networks, cross-chain inference routing, and a proprietary stablecoin; and a Token Layer governed by the EPT token. EPT powers fan-token minting, enables AI Epal deployment, and supports governance functions. Epals can be personalized with unique prompts and skill sets, earning rewards based on performance and community traction. By bridging AI companions, creator monetization, and a decentralized compute layer, Balance positions itself as a vertically integrated Web3 platform that combines gaming, AI, and tokenized fandom into a single cohesive experience.