Introduction to PlayBlock
Playnance, a leader in Web3 play-to-earn gaming, has announced the launch of PlayBlock, a Layer-3 gaming ecosystem. Powered by Arbitrum Orbit and hosted on Gelato’s Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform, PlayBlock aims to revolutionize blockchain gaming. This ecosystem accounts for 10% of Polygon POS transactions and is set to onboard over 10,000 daily active users.
Key Features of PlayBlock
The PlayBlock Layer-3 ecosystem offers a range of features designed to enhance the gaming experience:
- Seamless onboarding with a universal profile for identity and digital assets.
- Gasless gameplay supported by Gelato’s integrated Relayer.
- Extensive white-label opportunities for game developers.
- Near-instant block finality with 250ms block times using Arbitrum Anytrust technology.
- A dedicated stablecoin, USDP, ensuring fair and consistent rewards.
Developer Benefits
PlayBlock empowers game developers with tools to create user-friendly gameplay directly on the blockchain. Features include:
- Customizable design options while staying connected to the PlayBlock platform.
- Enhanced transparency and ownership of in-game assets.
- Access to industry-leading Web3 services like Relayers, VRF, and Account Abstraction.
Future Plans for PlayBlock
Playnance has ambitious plans to expand the PlayBlock ecosystem. These include:
- Scaling to multiple interconnected PlayBlock Layer-3 chains.
- Utilizing a shared sequencer for cross-chain interoperability.
- Accommodating an economy of hundreds of millions of gamers with limitless scalability.
Leadership Perspectives
“Launching our dedicated chain is a natural evolution of Playnance’s vision as one of the leading peer-to-peer Web3 gaming platforms,” said Roman Levi, CTO at Playnance. “Our ambition is driven by the goal to combine the benefits of Web3 on-chain gaming with the fun and accessibility of traditional games, all without the Web3 complexity.”
“We developed a gaming-first, fully-serviced, auto-scalable rollup infrastructure enabling Playnance to grow and scale at pace,” said Hilmar Orth, Founder of Gelato.
About Playnance
Playnance bridges traditional Web2 gaming with Web3 technology, prioritizing player-centric features such as transparent rewards, self-custody solutions, and a seamless onboarding experience. The ecosystem processes over 200,000 transactions daily, totaling $450 million in payouts. Its flagship product, UPVSDOWN, is the top Polygon iGaming app by transaction volume.
About Arbitrum and Gelato
Arbitrum Foundation: Launched in 2023, the Arbitrum Foundation supports scalable Ethereum solutions. Arbitrum Orbit enables customizable L2 and L3 chains, promoting scalability and innovation in blockchain technology.
Gelato: An Ethereum Rollup-as-a-Service platform, Gelato offers fast, secure, and scalable solutions for building Layer-2 chains. It integrates industry-standard Web3 tools for a seamless development environment.
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