Animoca Brands, a prominent player in the crypto gaming and metaverse investment space, has announced plans to launch a metaverse ecosystem token on the Bitcoin (BTC) network.
In a recent press release, the company said the token will be developed through the Ordinals protocol by Darewise Entertainment, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands.
Darewise Entertainment, also known as Life Beyond Studios, aims to establish a metaverse ecosystem centered around Bitcoin Ordinals.
This protocol allows users to record NFT-like assets on the blockchain and create BRC-20 tokens on the Bitcoin network.
The studio's vision for the metaverse includes immersive gaming experiences, brand integrations, real-world connections, and more.
Their upcoming game, Life Beyond, will be among the first to incorporate the newly introduced Bitcoin-based metaverse token for in-game assets and virtual lands.
While Life Beyond has previously released gaming NFTs on the Polygon scaling network, this venture marks its foray into the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The token will serve as the primary currency within Life Beyond, facilitating transactions involving in-game assets and virtual lands.
"With the advent of the Ordinals protocol, we're witnessing a pivotal moment for Bitcoin as it extends its reach and introduces the concept of culture," Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, said in a comment.
"High-quality gaming is one of the keys to mass adoption, and we're thrilled that our AAA studio Darewise Entertainment is working on this untapped opportunity in partnership with Horizen Labs, a pioneer and expert in its field."
Benjamin Charbit, CEO of Darewise Entertainment, also emphasized the need to actively build and explore new possibilities for
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