Ancient8 has officially partnered with Hyperlane. The strategic partnership with Hyperlane aims to empower Ancient8 developers and gamers to develop and experience an interconnected web3 gaming world where liquidity and assets can be utilized seamlessly across various blockchain ecosystems.

Hyperlane stands as the pioneering interoperability layer, allowing developers to connect any blockchain without requiring permission. This network facilitates blockchain launching with built-in interoperability, effectively addressing the isolation issue prevalent in modular blockchains.

Multi-Chain World

Hyperlane offers innovative solutions for developers seeking to construct interoperable blockchains and dApps. The network’s secure and efficient inter-blockchain messaging protocol allows seamless communication and data exchange across different blockchains, fostering a truly interconnected web3 landscape.

It accomplishes this by enabling:

(1) Permissionless Interoperability:

Hyperlane enables blockchains to launch with built-in interoperability, resolving the isolation problem of modular blockchains.

(2) Interchain Highway Access:

Hyperlane provides access to the Interchain Highway, enabling a connection to any chain without dependency on a permissioned platform and simplifying the deployment of interoperability, making it easy to connect to any chain.

(3) Modular Security Customization:

Hyperlane's modular security stack permits the customization of interchain security models with additional security layers, offering the flexibility to leverage various assets for securing interchain communication.

(4) Modular Expansion:

The platform presents opportunities to tap into distant ecosystems, integrate with blockchain ecosystems, and launch interchain-native assets. Hyperlane offers a comprehensive stack, including messaging, deployment, accounts creation, warp routes, and interchain queries.

Details of Partnership

The strategic partnership will unlock a range of foundational benefits for developers and gamers within both the Ancient8 and Hyperlane Ecosystems, including:

(1) Enhanced Interoperability:

Developers can leverage Hyperlane to integrate various cross chain functionalities within games, creating richer and more diverse experiences for players. Gamers who play games on the Ancient8 Chain can use earned assets in another blockchain and participate in exciting cross-chain gameplays.

(2) Reduced Transaction Fees:

Hyperlane's infrastructure enables significantly lower transaction fees on the Ancient8 chain. This translates to cost-effective and accessible gaming experiences for users, ultimately attracting a broader audience to the Ancient8 Ecosystem.

(3) Expanded User Base: 

By enabling seamless interaction with other blockchains, game developers on the Ancient8 Chain can attract and engage a wider pool of players, fostering a vibrant gaming community.

Through the partnership, both the Ancient8 and Hyperlane teams say they "are committed to accelerating the mainstream adoption of web3 gaming. By fostering an interconnected and cost-effective environment, we empower developers to build the next generation of groundbreaking games and provide gamers with unparalleled experiences."

More About Ancient8?

Ancient8 is building an ETH gaming Layer 2 built with OP Stack. They offer a suite of web3 gaming infrastructure tools that serve as the distribution and marketing channel for games globally. With Space3 Game Publishing Platform, Ancient8 Gaming Guild, Reneverse web3 ads engine, A8ID, and Gosu Network, Ancient8 is dedicated to onboard millions of gamers to web3 gaming, while providing unparalleled support to game developers looking to reach more players.

Ancient8’s products have helped 100+ web3 games and 200K+ users better navigate web3. The company has raised $10M in total financing from leading investors including Pantera, Dragonfly, Hashed, Makers Fund, C² Ventures, Mechanism, Coinbase, IOSG, Jump, and Animoca Brands.

This article was inspired by an original blog post from Ancient8 you can read the full post on their website here for more information.