AI-Driven Gaming and Entertainment Layer-2 ZKcandy Launches Mainnet Chain

ZKcandy, an AI-driven gaming and entertainment Layer-2 solution platform, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its main net. This milestone follows a successful test net phase and a $4 million seed funding round backed by prominent institutional and angel investors, including Animoca Ventures and Wemix Pte. Ltd.

ZKcandy aims to transform Web3 game development by creating immersive gaming ecosystems where users own their assets and can engage seamlessly across various titles. Utilizing cutting-edge AI technology, ZKcandy animates NPCs, crafts dynamic storylines, and delivers personalized experiences, with a focus on mobile-first Web3 games in the rapidly evolving global mobile gaming market.

During the open testnet phase, ZKcandy successfully established 2.46 million wallets and attracted 230,000 active users across five featured games, positioning itself as one of the leading ZK Chains within ZKsync’s Elastic Network. This accomplishment was driven by partnerships with notable entities such as Layer3, Aethir, Rarible, and Out Of The Nest. Notably, the mainnet launch is a step towards achieving a vibrate active user base in the next six months.

Commenting on the event, Kin Wai Lau, CEO of ZKcandy, stated: 

“We are proud to make ZKcandy available to the general audience. Our testnet has been a huge success, and this is only the beginning. With the $4 million private funding closed in January, we are looking to expand our partnership network by bringing large IPs and AAA mobile games to Web3. Blockchain gaming must be open and accessible to everyone, and it is our goal to ensure that all gamers can enjoy the transparent, secure, and low-friction experience we have to offer. Connecting mobile gaming and Web3 is a solution long overdue, and we are privileged to have the right team to do it.”

ZKcandy, developed by iCandy Interactive in collaboration with Matter Labs, harnesses the capabilities of ZKsync technology to establish an interoperable gaming ecosystem. Matter Labs plays a vital role in ZKsync, a blockchain that employs zero-knowledge proofs and has successfully attracted over $1.5 billion in Total Value Locked. 

Powered by ZKsync’s technology stack, ZKcandy facilitates rapid transactions and low fees while enabling seamless communication across other chains within the Elastic Network. By creating immersive ecosystems featuring unscripted storylines and dynamic NPCs, ZKcandy targets mobile-first Web3 games, tapping into the rapidly growing mobile gaming market. Its incorporation of ZKsync technology simplifies onboarding and reduces transaction fees, promoting mass adoption.

Following the launch of its mainnet, ZKcandy intends to roll out promotional campaigns and has set aside 5% of its native token supply for participant incentives. Additionally, developers are invited to apply for the ZKcandy grant.

For more details and updates, visit the ZKcany official website.

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