The gaming industry has seen a notable development with the announcement of Immutable Nexus, an ecosystem of interconnected blockchains. Following the introduction of Immutable zkEVM, powered by Polygon, Immutable is expanding its offerings to include Dedicated zkEVM chains tailored for game studios with specific needs.

In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about Immutable Nexus, the new ecosystem of gaming chains offering scalability, customizability, and monetization for AAA game studios. Read on to discover how Immutable zkEVM and Dedicated zkEVM chains are enhancing the gaming industry.

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What is Immutable Nexus

Immutable Nexus is a network of interconnected blockchains that includes the public Immutable zkEVM chain and various Dedicated zkEVM chains. These dedicated chains are designed for AAA game studios, providing options like dedicated block space, configurable native ERC-20 tokens for gas and staking, and turnkey blockchain hosting.

The ecosystem will also feature a network of partners and a cross-chain liquidity service to ensure smooth operation and shared liquidity across all chains. This integration allows games to leverage the benefits of the Immutable platform, offering consistent functionality and fast fund transfers between chains.

Immutable Nexus: What the Immutable Team is Building 

Advantages of Immutable Nexus

Immutable Nexus aims to be more than just a layer 2 scaling solution.

Here are the main benefits of choosing Dedicated zkEVM chains:

1. Scalability: Dedicated chains offer the ability to handle high transaction volumes without competition for block space.
2. Customization and Control: Studios can customize their blockchain environment with specific validator sets, block sizes, gas tokens, and more, providing greater control over their operations.
3. Monetization Opportunities: Using custom ERC-20 tokens for gas and staking can enhance the monetization potential of games, providing additional utility and revenue options.

Immutable Nexus: How the Liquidity Service Makes Web3 Gaming Easy 

Why Choose a Dedicated zkEVM Chain

For many game studios, the decision to operate their own chain is driven by the need for scalability, customization, and monetization. Dedicated zkEVM chains provide these benefits by allowing studios to manage their transaction volume, customize their environment, and use native tokens effectively.

However, Immutable advises studios to carefully consider their needs before creating a dedicated chain. The focus should remain on improving user experience and game retention, which are often critical for a game's success.

Immutable Nexus: Your Dedicated zkEVM from Immutable 

Final Thoughts

Immutable Nexus represents a significant step forward in blockchain technology for gaming. It ensures that games built on Immutable blockchains enjoy optimal liquidity, security, and accessibility. The introduction of Dedicated zkEVM chains allows Immutable to support large game studios while maintaining interoperability across all games within the ecosystem.

Game studios are encouraged to start in a shared environment and transition to a dedicated chain only when scale or customization becomes necessary. By building with Immutable, studios can migrate seamlessly without losing access to key marketplaces, wallets, and the broader web3 gaming ecosystem.

For studios navigating the complexities of blockchain infrastructure, the Immutable team is available to provide guidance and support, helping to make informed decisions that align with their long-term goals. This article was inspired by an original blog post, you can read the original write-up here for more information.