In an exciting development for the blockchain gaming community, XPLA, a prominent blockchain mainnet and global web3 gaming platform, has announced a strategic collaboration with Matter Labs, renowned for their work on zkSync technology. This collaboration aims to introduce zkXPLA, a revolutionary web3 gaming ecosystem set to redefine the landscape of blockchain gaming.

Paul Kim, XPLA team lead, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "Our mission is to turn XPLA into the ultimate web3 gaming platform, prioritizing trust, transparency, and compliance at every step. With the support of Matter Labs and recent partnerships with industry giants, we are poised to enter a new phase in web3 game publishing."

Top Tier Gaming Experiences

The partnership between XPLA and Matter Labs seeks to enhance the infrastructure supporting web3 games within the Ethereum ecosystem. With the introduction of zkXPLA, a tailor-made mainnet offering interchain integration, seamless onboarding of new gaming titles, and enhanced security features, the collaboration promises to propel the development and deployment of web3 games to new heights.

One of the key highlights of zkXPLA is its integration of hyperchain infrastructure on zkSync, ensuring efficient deployment of games by publishers and developers. This integration not only enhances security and transparency but also significantly reduces transaction fees, benefiting all parties involved in the gaming ecosystem.

Moreover, XPLA's proprietary Game SDK and Vault will now be accessible to publishers and developers through zkXPLA, leveraging zkSync's technology to support Solidity, the coding language widely used for Ethereum smart contract development. This integration aims to facilitate the seamless onboarding of decentralized applications (DApps) into XPLA, further enriching the gaming experience for users.

The collaboration between XPLA and Matter Labs is backed by the support of global web3 companies serving as validators and partners on the XPLA mainnet, including Google Cloud, LayerZero, gumi, and others. As a global web3 content hub, XPLA continues to onboard successful web3 games based on popular IPs, solidifying its position in the blockchain gaming landscape.

Future Roadmap

Looking ahead, the collaboration aims to extend beyond gaming, exploring new entertainment experiences within the web3 space through the zkXPLA platform. Leveraging the expertise and resources of XPLA's investors, including Com2uS, renowned for its entertainment offerings, the collaboration seeks to explore new business lines ranging from VR/XR to K-Pop, Animation, and webtoons.

Rich Kim, Head of web3 Entertainment and Media at Matter Labs, emphasized the significance of platforms like XPLA in driving innovation in web3 gaming. He stated, "Builders must have the necessary tools to take advantage of zkSync's technology, and platforms like XPLA provide a necessary service, fueling the adoption of digital assets across the ecosystem."

The introduction of zkXPLA marks a significant milestone in the evolution of web3 gaming, bringing together the expertise of XPLA and Matter Labs to create a cutting-edge gaming ecosystem that prioritizes security, scalability, and user experience.

More About Matter Labs?

Matter Labs is a leading research and development company focused on the creation of scaling solutions for Ethereum and other blockchains. The company is a pioneer in zero-knowledge-proof technology, which it leverages to build blockchain infrastructure that enables fast, secure, and scalable transactions. With a commitment to privacy and decentralization, Matter Labs says it is driving the next wave of innovation in blockchain technology.

More About zkSync?

zkSync is cutting-edge zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to scale Ethereum and bring crypto to the mainstream — reaching millions of developers and billions of people in need of a technological solution for achieving progress and prosperity. Deeply rooted in its mission to advance personal freedom for all, the zkSync blockchain network makes digital self-ownership universally available. It is trustless, secure, reliable, censorship-resistant, privacy-preserving, hyper scalable, accessible, and sovereign.

More About XPLA?

XPLA operates as a Tendermint-based Layer 1 blockchain, positioning itself as a central hub for digital media content. Embracing the principle of 'Explore and Play' XPLA offers a diverse array of digital content supported by a robust blockchain gaming infrastructure, creating a sustainable ecosystem.

Notably, XPLA has recently added esteemed intellectual properties (IPs)  such as The Walking Dead: All-Stars, Summoners War: Chronicles, MiniGame Party, and Ace Fishing: Crew, marking a significant expansion. Additionally, with the introduction of Idle Ninja Online, the first cross-chain game, XPLA distinguishes itself as a pivotal, content-centric blockchain, showcasing a diverse range of services and propelling forward in the industry.

The core values of 'Play to Own' define XPLA's approach, emphasizing a gaming environment that values gamers' ownership and contributions, fostering sustainability within blockchain gaming.