Animoca Brands, a leading advocate for digital property rights in gaming and the metaverse, has joined forces with Saakuru Labs, the creator of the user-focused L2 Saakuru Protocol featuring no transaction fees. This strategic alliance aims to foster the widespread acceptance and fusion of Saakuru Labs' blockchain innovation, thus facilitating the expansion of web3 gaming.

Through this partnership, selected games within the Animoca Brands ecosystem will have the opportunity to incorporate the Saakuru Protocol, enabling them to harness the benefits of Saakuru Labs' gasless technology. Jack Vinijtrongjit, the co-founder and CEO of Saakuru Labs, said: “Imagine playing a fast-paced multiplayer game, fully on-chain and without transaction fees or lag. That's the power that the Saakuru Protocol brings to the table.”

Web2 vs Web3 Gaming

Saakuru Labs stands out as a consumer-focused L2 Protocol boasting Zero Transaction Fees, augmented by the Saakuru Developer Suite, which empowers the integration of intricate digital products into web3 within just one day. This robust and user-friendly suite, centered on the Saakuru blockchain, facilitates a cost-effective and smooth transition from web2 to web3.

With Saakuru's remarkably swift block time, developers can seamlessly operate on-chain applications, such as MMORPG games, delivering an immersive multiplayer encounter. Moreover, it elevates the user journey by completely eliminating gas fees, rendering it particularly welcoming for newcomers to web3.

Marius Silenskis, VP of web3 Engineering at Saakuru Labs, said: “We have spent significant effort to ensure a seamless experience for developers so they can spend more energy focusing on figuring out the best web3 strategy for their games. By using our SDK, a mobile game can add web3 support in just days.”

Lightning Fast Experiences

Both Animoca Brands and Saakuru Labs are committed to advancing the creation of seamless and lightning-fast gaming experiences that operate entirely on the blockchain. Recognized for its gasless transactions and rapid block times, the Saakuru Protocol enables gamers to relish real-time interactions devoid of transaction fees or delays.

The newly revealed strategic partnership is poised to bolster Animoca Brands' footprint in Southeast Asia, a locale marked by a burgeoning gaming populace and a rising fascination with blockchain technologies. Yet, blockchain gas fees pose a potential barrier to the adoption of web3 in numerous Southeast Asian nations, where average incomes are notably lower.

Animoca Brands endeavors to seize the opportunities within this dynamic market by introducing games on the Saakuru Protocol. This initiative will furnish players with gaming encounters that are both accessible and pioneering, catering to their diverse preferences and fostering engagement.

Yat Siu, the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, said: “Gaming is one of the cornerstones of the open metaverse and of the Internet’s evolution toward true digital ownership. With its rapidly growing and tech-savvy population, the region of Southeast Asia is poised to become a leader in the adoption of web3 technologies, and the partnership between Animoca Brands and Saakuru Labs will help to accelerate this exciting movement.”

Streamlining Web3 Features 

Saakuru Labs offers infrastructure components designed to accelerate game development and streamline the incorporation of web3 features into conventional gaming ecosystems. Through this collaboration, the objective is to lower entry barriers for game developers entering the web3 arena, facilitating a seamless transition from traditional to blockchain-based gaming platforms.

Various Animoca Brands portfolio projects and partners are in discussions to adopt the gasless protocol promoted by the new partnership. Companies that have already committed to using the Saakuru Protocol include W3GG, GameFi.org, and GameGPT, among others. 

Quotes From Partners 

Irene Umar, co-founder and CEO at W3GG, commented: "Being home to three million Southeast Asian gamers and one of the companies in the Animoca Brands portfolio, W3GG is thrilled to work together with Saakuru Labs to introduce the upcoming launch of 40+ Saakuru Protocol projects to the SEA community! I am excited to make a gamer's dream come true: to participate in a game on the basis of true ownership of assets! This is a shared journey to create a transformative blockchain ecosystem!"

Amy Doan, business development manager at GameFi.org, commented: "We see immense untapped potential within Saakuru’s ecosystem, and we're integrating our infrastructure into Saakuru Protocol to fuel growth through INOs and NFT marketplaces. Our dedication to the vision of Saakuru Labs is total, and together we're set to unlock incredible opportunities."

Will Deane, founder and CEO at GameGPT, commented: “GameGPT revolutionizes game creation by empowering individuals to craft games through intuitive AI prompts, democratizing game development like never before. Saakuru's gasless environment serves as the ideal playground for our AI innovation, allowing creators to experiment freely with various game genres. Saakuru Protocol’s seamless integration facilitates a frictionless experience, not only for developers but also for onboarding gamers, ensuring a diverse and vibrant gaming ecosystem that thrives on accessibility and creativity.”

More About Animoca Brands?

Animoca Brands is a global leader in gamification and blockchain with a large portfolio of over 400 investments in web3 projects, with the mission to advance digital property rights and contribute to building the "open metaverse".

The company and its various subsidiaries develop and publish web3, crypto and blockchain games, traditional games, and other products, many of which are based on popular global brands including The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. 

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, says: "One of Animoca Brands’ core philosophies has always been to support and empower mission-aligned builders who believe in the vision of web3 and the open metaverse to usher in digital property rights for all." You can learn more about Animoca Brands and everything they are working on here.