Gunzilla Games, the web3 game studio behind the GUNZ blockchain, has announced the integration of Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for building blockchain applications and managing digital asset operations.

This move aims to enhance security and ownership for institutional holders of GUN tokens and GUNZ Validator NFTs. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about GUNZ, a blockchain-based digital economy platform built on a custom Avalanche Subnet, and their highly anticipated game Off The Grid. 

Gunzilla Games Partners with Fireblocks

Enhanced Security and Ownership

The integration allows institutional holders to manage their assets through Fireblocks' leading enterprise-grade platform with multi-layer security. Additionally, GUNZ users now have a non-custodial option for managing their in-game assets across all games built on the GUNZ chain.

Vlad Korolov, CEO of Gunzilla Games, expressed excitement about the completion of GUNZ's integration with Fireblocks, highlighting the benefits it brings to institutional clients and GUNZ users alike. Korolov stated: 

“We are thrilled to announce the completion of GUNZ’s integration with Fireblocks. This will open the door for institutional clients to manage their GUN tokens and GUNZ Validator NFTs with Fireblocks’ leading enterprise-grade platform with multi-layer security. The integration also provides a non-custodial option for GUNZ users, strengthening the offering of the in-game digital economy on GUNZ. We are proud to be working with Fireblocks to provide this core building block as we create a new standard for blockchain-enabled games.”

Gunzilla Games Logo and Art

GUNZ Blockchain On Avalanche Subnet

GUNZ, a blockchain-based digital economy platform built on a custom Avalanche Subnet, empowers game developers to create player-driven economies with full player ownership of in-game assets. Gunzilla Games' upcoming cyberpunk-style battle royale game, Off The Grid, will be the first project launching on GUNZ, promising an immersive gaming experience across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

More About Off The Grid?

Set against the backdrop of a free-to-play model, Off The Grid promises to deliver an immersive gaming experience unlike any other. Players will delve into a dynamic world where complete asset ownership and a player-driven in-game economy reign supreme.

Off The Grid Launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S

Omer Amsel, head of web3 at Fireblocks, expressed delight in collaborating with Gunzilla Games to provide a seamless web3 onboarding experience and a secure environment for gamers' assets.

Amsel commented: “We are delighted to be working with Gunzilla Games to create a seamless web3 onboarding experience for web2 users and provide a secure environment for gamers’ assets. By integrating Fireblocks’ non-custodial wallets into the GUNZ platform, players have complete ownership of their in-game assets, providing them with full autonomy to easily buy, sell, or trade in-game items, and enhancing the overall gaming experience.”

Recent $30 Million Funding

The integration with Fireblocks follows Gunzilla Games' previous integration with OpenSea and a recent $30 million funding round co-led by CoinFund and Avalanche Foundation's Blizzard Fund. Gunzilla Games, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, continues to solidify its position as a leading game developer and publisher in the blockchain gaming space.

Gunzilla Games Raises $30 Million

Fireblocks, known for its enterprise-grade platform, provides a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. With its MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure, Fireblocks enables various entities, including exchanges, custodians, and trading desks, to securely scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network.

Gunzilla Games' SDK and white-label components will be available to other game developers interested in launching their gaming projects on GUNZ, further expanding the platform's reach and capabilities.