Simply put
- With the growth of B3’s gaming ecosystem, blockchain games are making their way onto the XRP ledger.
- This initiative kicks off with five hyper-casual games intended for broad accessibility.
- Ultimately, the aim is to attract more users to the XRP ledger and enhance the utility of the XRP asset linked to Ripple.
Crypto gaming is set to debut in the XRP ledger with the introduction of XRPL Gamechain, a dedicated environment for games aimed at onboarding new users.
This initiative was developed in partnership with XRPL Commons and AppChain Network, alongside Gaming Ecosystem B3, which originated as a Layer-3 network built atop Ethereum.
“Games have a universal appeal. We’ve all played video games, whether on our phones or other devices,” said Viktoriya Hying, co-founder of B3’s NPC Lab. “Based on our research at Coinbase, our team is focused on creating engaging, seamless experiences. Our view is that this is the best way for users to connect with meaningful on-chain interactions. On-chain games enable that.”
XRPL GameChain will function as a testnet version of XCADE, an online arcade featuring five independent casual or hyper-casual game titles, designed for quick gameplay and mobile-friendly experiences. The complete arcade is expected to launch this fall.
“The aim is to facilitate participation on both on-chain and XRP ledgers. When it goes live, the game catalog will diversify, but it will stay within the same genre. I plan to update the catalog weekly post-XCADE launch, ensuring users can continually engage with the XRP ecosystem beyond just holding tokens,” added Hying.
Users engaging with XRPL GameChain can partake in challenges and earn XRP rewards through tournaments and game nights on the network, made feasible by the recent debut of XRPL EVM Sidechain.
With more intricate programming and features, B3 and XRPL Commons are looking to boost user activity and expand the utility of XRP and Ripple-linked assets.
“XRP is a well-regarded token seeking new applications,” Hying mentioned. “Our goal is to leverage this token to reward users and discover innovative ways to increase daily active users in the XRP community.”
Founded by former members of Coinbase’s team focused on Ethereum Layer-2, B3 previously launched its first gaming ecosystem, BSMNT, before developing a more comprehensive network of AppChains. This includes Ecosystem tokens from February, alongside over 100 playable games and 8.5 million active wallets.
