Axelar and Immutable have joined forces to revolutionize Web3 gaming by creating a groundbreaking interoperability bridge connecting 56 blockchains. This collaborative effort signifies a major stride in the gaming industry, allowing games developed on Immutable's zkEVM to seamlessly extend across a vast network. This integration ensures inherent programmability, security, and scalability at the cross-chain network layer, catering to the needs of game studios in onboarding Web3 players.
During the initial phase, Axelar facilitates direct access between Ethereum and Immutable's zkEVM chain, providing cost-effective transactions and Ethereum-level security for gaming applications. Georgios Vlachos, Director, and Co-founder of Axelar Foundation, emphasized the goal of simplifying Web3 usage, streamlining the onboarding process for users.
The integration enables developers to incorporate technology for user access, allowing users to deposit money or open positions through a game's front-end. Cross-chain interactions seamlessly occur on the backend, enhancing user onboarding and providing direct access to Ethereum Layer 1 users.
Immutable Passport and Immutable Checkout empower players to move assets effortlessly between Ethereum Layer 1, simplifying deposit and withdrawal processes. Michael Powell, Head of Product Marketing at Immutable, highlighted the benefits for Web3 games deploying on Immutable zkEVM, coupled with Immutable Checkout, connecting with player wallets across multiple blockchains.
Axelar's zkEVM solution, working with other virtual machines, signifies a transformative development in Web3 interoperability. This three-month collaborative effort positions Axelar and Immutable as trailblazers in blockchain-driven advancements, particularly in the gaming landscape.
