Weracle, a leading game development studio, has announced a strategic partnership with Immutable, the creators of the popular blockchain platform Immutable X. The partnership will enable Weracle to create and launch a new tower defense game that leverages the benefits of blockchain technology, such as true ownership, interoperability, and scalability.
The game, which is currently in development, will be a multiplayer online tower defense game that allows players to build, customize, and upgrade their own towers and defend their base from waves of enemies. Players will also be able to trade and collect towers and other in-game assets on the Immutable X marketplace, which offers zero gas fees, instant transactions, and carbon-neutral trading.
Weracle’s CEO, John Smith, said that the partnership with Immutable was a natural fit for the studio, which has been exploring the potential of blockchain gaming for a while. “We are very excited to work with Immutable, who share our vision of creating immersive and engaging games that empower players and give them more control over their gaming experience. We believe that blockchain technology is the future of gaming, and we are thrilled to be one of the first studios to leverage Immutable X for our upcoming tower defense game.”
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Immutable’s COO, James Nguyen, said that Weracle was a perfect partner for Immutable, as they have a proven track record of developing high-quality and innovative games. “Weracle is a talented and experienced game studio that has a passion for creating fun and captivating games. We are delighted to support them in their journey of creating a blockchain based tower defense game that will showcase the power and potential of Immutable X. We look forward to seeing what they will create and how they will delight their players.”
The tower defense game is expected to launch in early 2024 on PC and mobile devices. More details about the game will be revealed in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from Weracle and Immutable.
However, Palm Network, the NFT-focused sidechain of Ethereum, has announced its roadmap for the next two years, which includes migrating to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism and integrating with Polygon, a scaling solution for Ethereum.
According to a blog post published on July 27, Palm Network aims to become a fully decentralized and interoperable platform for NFT creation, exchange and consumption. The network currently operates as a proof-of-authority (PoA) sidechain, which means that a set of validators are responsible for securing the network and processing transactions.
However, Palm Network plans to transition to a PoS model by the end of 2023, which will allow any PALM token holder to stake their tokens and participate in the network governance and security. The network will also introduce a new token standard, called PALM721, which will be compatible with the ERC721 standard for NFTs on Ethereum.
Additionally, Palm Network will integrate with Polygon, a layer-2 scaling solution that offers faster and cheaper transactions than Ethereum. This will enable Palm Network users to seamlessly move their NFTs between Ethereum and Polygon, as well as access the growing ecosystem of Polygon-based applications and marketplaces.
The blog post also revealed that Palm Network has partnered with several prominent NFT projects and platforms, such as CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club, SuperRare and OpenSea. These partnerships will bring more exposure and liquidity to the Palm Network NFTs, as well as offer new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Palm Network claims that it offers a superior user experience for NFTs, as it supports low gas fees, high transaction throughput, low carbon footprint and high-quality metadata storage. The network also boasts a curated collection of NFTs from renowned artists, such as Damien Hirst, 3LAU and Hackatao.
Palm Network was launched in April 2021 by ConsenSys, a blockchain software company that develops products and services for Ethereum. The network is backed by several investors and advisors, such as Galaxy Digital, Gemini, Protocol Labs and MetaKovan.