A recent collaboration between Immutable, Polygon, and Beam—a Merit Circle-designed sovereign network focusing on gaming—has launched a mission to expand Beam’s ecosystem capabilities. This involves transitioning from an Avalanche subnet to a multi-chain approach using Immutable zkEVM. The aim is to transform Sphere into a versatile marketplace catering to gamers in both the Immutable and Polygon ecosystems, potentially pioneering cross-ecosystem gaming interactions.
This significant development highlights Beam’s ambition to revolutionize the gaming industry through blockchain technology. Beam strives to be a chain-agnostic network, serving as a central hub for integrating blockchain into games and promoting the adoption of web3 gaming. The integration of Immutable’s zkEVM, powered by Polygon, is set to enable instant settlements and significantly reduce fees on the innovative Sphere platform, where gamers can effortlessly trade assets backed by various blockchains.
Robbie Ferguson, President and Co-founder of Immutable, stated, “At Immutable, we’re committed to making digital ownership universally accessible to gamers. Our partnership with Merit Circle DAO and Beam’s expansion onto Immutable represents a significant step towards this vision. By leveraging our technology, Merit Circle DAO will streamline game development and elevate player experiences. The potential in gaming is vast, surpassing the combined sectors of music, movies, and TV. This collaboration is poised to make a substantial impact on the gaming industry.”
Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, also expressed excitement, noting, “It’s thrilling to see Merit Circle DAO utilize Immutable zkEVM, powered by the Polygon CDK. This collective effort towards simplifying blockchain integration in games is truly inspiring.”