Immutable zkEVM, a blockchain enabled for Web3 games compatible with EVM

Immutable zkEVM, a blockchain enabled for Web3 games compatible with EVM

The developers at Immutable and Polygon Labs have launched the Immutable zkEVM testnet, a blockchain specially designed for Web3 games. 

The new blockchain offered by the Web3 Immutable game development platform with Polygon Labs, Immutable zkEVM, is designed to Scaling the Decentralized Digital Gaming Ecosystem with Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Technology, in order to optimize performance, reduce transaction costs and offer a native user experience that adapts to the needs and expectations of players.

The developers released the Immutable zkEVM testnet recently, enabling the migration of Solidity-based smart contracts to the zkEVM test environment of the new Immutable network, directly and at no cost. This will allow game developers to experiment in a more robust and optimized environment for the future of Web3 games. 

In March of this year, Polygon Labs had commented that it was teaming up with Immutable to make the development of Web3-enabled games “faster, easier and less risky”, for both large game studios and developers. independent. 

Cryptocurrency and digital asset research company Delphi Digital called Polygon Labs and Immutable “the undisputed champions of Ethereum gaming” in its report “The Year Ahead for Gaming”, published in December 2022. 

What is Immutable zkEVM?

Immutable zkEVM is an innovative blockchain created for Web3 game development. It is the first of its kind that is based on zero knowledge technology (Zero Knowledge or ZK) and that offers compatibility with the Ethereum virtual machine, EVM. 

This blockchain is built as a robust, low-cost and highly secure environment where game creators can take advantage of all the advantages of the Ethereum network, such as interoperability, decentralization and security, combined with Immutable's ecosystem of products to create new native and frictionless gaming experiences on the blockchain. 

Through Immutable zkEVM, Polygon and Immutable also offer a comprehensive solution for game design, distribution and monetizationDevelopers can build “an advanced game, with custom smart contracts, rich economies and on-chain mechanics,” the creators of the new network said. 

A platform dedicated to gaming on Ethereum

Gaming is one of the most popular and promising applications of blockchain technology, but also one of the most challenging. 

According to Polygon Labs, a network like Immutable zkEVM is necessary to offer high-quality gaming experiences, where speed, scalability and security are guaranteed, as well as an intuitive interface that facilitates use and access to games. 

By focusing solely on the gaming sector, Immutable zkEVM can optimize performance, reduce transaction costs, and deliver a richer, smoother native user experience, as well as unlock access to crypto market liquidity and a very active community that can drive growth and innovation in this sector.

With Immutable zkEVM, developers can create games that harness the power of the blockchain without compromising the speed, scalability, or security of the blockchain. 

On X (formerly Twitter), Immutable developers said their new blockchain will become “the true home of gaming on Ethereum. 

Immutable zkEVM, a blockchain enabled for Web3 games compatible with EVM
Source: X – @Immutable

Monetization, key in Web3 games

In addition to facilitating the development of high-quality games on the blockchain, Immutable zkEVM also opens up new possibilities for game players on the Web3. One of these is monetization

Blockchain has given rise to a new monetization model for players, which compensates for their efforts and dedication within games. Thus, through NFT tokens and gaming assets, players have new opportunities to generate income or be rewarded for their skills and time spent. 

Also, blockchain technology is giving rise to exciting new digital economies where players can own their assets, while also being able to prove ownership over them. 

Furthermore, the new Web3 gaming network also allows creators to take full advantage of the potential of blockchain technology, as they can enter a vibrant and diverse community of players, studios and Web3 developers where they can expand their reach, increase their visibility and access new sources of financing and collaboration. 

Interoperability in the blockchain ecosystem

By supporting the Ethereum Virtual Machine, game developers can use Immutable zkEVM to create new gaming applications that are perfectly interoperable with others, facilitating the construction of broader ecosystems and large-scale digital economies, which could positively impact NFTs, improving the liquidity and value of these digital assets. 

Immutable, one of the great leaders in the Web3 gaming sector 

As mentioned at the beginning, Delphi Digital called Immutable, along with Polygon Labs, “the undisputed champions of Ethereum gaming.” This is because Immutable offers an intuitive and easy-to-use Web3 game development platform that simplifies the process of creating a new digital game on the Ethereum network. 

With its long track record, the launch of the Immutable zkEVM testnet has generated great expectations and support among the Web3 developer and player community. 

Gaming studios and companies like MetalCore, Shardbound and GameStop announced that they are in the process of migrating their products to Immutable zkEVM, to take advantage of network effects and benefit from the first Web3 gaming-enabled blockchain powered by ZK and compatible with EVM. 

In mid-May, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal highlighted in an AMA session on Reddit that Web3 games will become an important catalyst for the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the future.

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