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Wemade Integrates Chainlink CCIP into Unagi for Night Crows Launch

South Korean gaming giant Wemade enhances blockchain interoperability with the integration of Chainlink CCIP into Unagi's omnichain protocol, gearing up for MMORPG Night Crows launch.

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Wemade Integrates Chainlink CCIP into Unagi for Night Crows Launch

South Korean gaming company Wemade has taken a significant step towards achieving secure cross-chain interoperability by announcing the integration of Chainlink CCIP into its omnichain protocol Unagi on the Wemix 3.0 mainnet.

Unagi(x), described as Unagi's interoperability engine, now features Chainlink CCIP, aiming to facilitate seamless connectivity between various blockchains. Wemade's native Wemix 3.0 blockchain currently supports nine blockchains, including Arbitrum, Avalanche, BNB, Ethereum, Klaytn, Kroma, Optimism, Polygon, and Wemix 3.0 itself.

Wemade Integrates Chainlink CCIP into Unagi for Night Crows Launch

Web3 MMORPG

This integration holds strategic importance as it precedes the global launch of Wemade's highly anticipated MMORPG, Night Crows, scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th. Through the collaboration of Unagi(x) and Chainlink, Night Crows will support interoperability across six chains: Wemix 3.0, Kroma, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Polygon. The Una wallet will serve as the gateway for players to experience a connected gaming environment.

Wemade's Executive Vice President, Won Il Suh, shared insights into the significance of Unagi in an interview, stating, “Unagi is expected to bring to life on the Wemix Play platform, the most sustainable blockchain game economy currently attainable, and make blockchain interoperability a reality.”

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov expressed admiration for Wemade's forward-thinking approach, particularly in the evolving landscape of blockchain gaming. Nazarov sees the potential for blockchain gaming to intersect with decentralized finance (DeFi) in novel ways and expressed excitement in supporting Wemade's vision to lead the blockchain gaming community into the future with a secure connectivity solution.

Night Crows' Sucess in Korea

The anticipated web3 MMORPG, Night Crows, will be launching soon worldwide following its initial success in South Korea. The fantasy game, co-developed with South Korean studio Madngine, has garnered attention for its innovative multi-chain technology.

After a debut in South Korea, Night Crows swiftly ascended the charts on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, accumulating over $151 million in in-app purchase (IAP) sales within just seven months. This remarkable success solidifies Night Crows as one of Wemade's flagship IPs.

Final Thoughts

As the gaming industry continues to embrace blockchain technology, South Korean gaming giant Wemade's integration of Chainlink CCIP into Unagi positions itself as a notable advancement, paving the way for enhanced interoperability and connectivity within the gaming ecosystem. The global launch of Night Crows is eagerly anticipated as players look forward to experiencing the benefits of this innovative cross-chain integration.


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updated:

March 17th 2024

posted:

March 11th 2024

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