ATMTA, the studio behind the Solana-based space MMO Star Atlas, has announced Zink, a new Solana Virtual Machine Layer 1 that ties identity and activity to on-chain profiles. The rollout includes an airdrop campaign beginning in September 2025, with mainnet genesis targeted for December.
Star Atlas Launches Zink Blockchain
Identity and Token Basics
Zink is positioned as an identity-focused SVM Layer 1 that treats every on-chain action as a signal for reputation. The approach centers on a zero knowledge profile known as zProfile, which allows users to set permissions across connected applications while keeping control of core assets. The network’s native ZINK token is described as the unit for fees and participation, with roles in validator operations, user staking and consensus. The aim is to lower approval friction without compromising custody, and to make reputation portable across games and consumer apps that integrate the stack.
Roadmap and Access
The team outlined an airdrop season starting in September that ties engagement and activity to eligibility. While only limited specifics were shared, the plan indicates a phased rollout that begins with reputation and activity tracking, followed by broader network access for developers. The group has framed this as an incremental path, with early infrastructure managed closely before expanding participation. The sequencing is designed to keep performance stable for high-frequency game actions while the validator set and tooling mature.
Star Atlas Launches Zink Blockchain
Ecosystem Impact
For Star Atlas players, Zink’s reputation model could translate into visible progress whenever they trade, craft or coordinate in guilds. For developers, compatibility with the Solana Virtual Machine keeps existing tooling and code paths relevant, which helps reduce integration overhead. If zProfile becomes widely adopted, identity and reputation could follow users across multiple titles and consumer apps rather than being siloed. The open question is how quickly third-party studios will adopt the standard and how the reputation system balances transparency with privacy over time.
Final Thoughts
Zink arrives as a focused bet on identity, reputation and throughput for Web3 games. The September airdrop season gives the community a near-term milestone, while the broader roadmap will be judged on developer traction and the quality of player experiences that run on the chain. If execution matches the vision, Zink could offer a clearer path for on-chain identity that benefits both players and builders.
