Ancient8 Chain: From Guild to Game L2, the Future of Ethereum Web3 Games

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Compiled by: Deep Tide TechFlow

Ancient8 Chain is a community-driven Ethereum Layer 2 solution focused on gaming, aimed at attracting the next 100 million Web3 citizens.

The journey of Ancient8 is powered by a spirit of innovation and unity. At its core, the goal is to make Ethereum gaming accessible to everyone. Ancient8 offers a comprehensive suite of products that serve game studios, providing seamless access, launch, native integration, marketing, and interaction. Ancient8 Chain is led by the Ancient8 Collective, a combination of Ancient8's core gaming partners. Ancient8 Chain co-cultivates a decentralized community, building an inclusive ecosystem that empowers everyone.

A Major Leap: From Gaming Guild to Layer 2 Ecosystem

In 2021, Ancient8 embarked on a mission as a gaming guild to introduce users to Web3 through gaming. It collaborated with over 100 games, helping more than 200,000 players navigate Web3. However, as they worked with partners and players, they continually observed the same challenges in Web3 gaming—most blockchains fall short in providing the technology, tools, and community for gaming. Games require a blockchain that can deliver a seamless, high-performance gaming experience to meet the needs of players and developers alike.

Thus, Ancient8 launched Ancient8 Chain, a gaming-focused Ethereum Layer 2 chain that directly addresses these shortcomings and is tailored to the unique needs of gaming.

Their goal is to bring millions of users into Web3. To achieve this, strategic alliances were formed, and cutting-edge software products were developed, launching the Ancient8 ecosystem. This ecosystem proudly hosts five protocols that serve Web3 game studios—Space3, Dojo Launchpad, Eko ID, PlayNation, and Gosu Network. These projects aim to empower users and developers, fostering collaboration in the thriving Web3 gaming world.

Building a Decentralized Future—The Ancient8 Foundation

As they move towards a decentralized future in gaming, Ancient8 is also decentralizing itself through the establishment of the Ancient8 Foundation. Ancient8 will no longer have a centralized team. The Ancient8 Chain ecosystem will be collaboratively and decentralized built by the Ancient8 Collective, a group of 8 core partners who are top Web3 gaming thought leaders dedicated to shaping mainstream adoption of a decentralized world. The Ancient8 Foundation will focus on promoting the adoption of Ancient8 Chain and its decentralized governance.

Metacyber8 Labs, a venture studio focused on Web3 product development, will become a core contributor to building the technology of Ancient8 Chain and its core ecosystem products.

Every step of the way, Ancient8 is shaping the future of Web3 gaming with the power of unity and community, with the singular goal of creating a vibrant metaverse that nurtures endless possibilities and innovation.

Ancient8 Chain: Unlocking the Future of Web3 Gaming and Consumer DApps on Optimism

Ancient8 offers not just a gaming chain but an undeniable choice for Web3 gaming. It is the ultimate solution for developers seeking to create immersive, scalable, and cost-effective blockchain games.

What Makes Ancient8 Chain Stand Out?

Enabling Gaming on Ethereum

The decision to build a Layer 2 on the OP Stack is based on the pursuit of creating the best infrastructure for Web3 gaming and consumer DApps. This decision aligns with Optimism's Superchain concept, providing scalability and composability, empowering developers to create engaging experiences while offering users low-cost transactions. The vision of Superchain ensures a future of scalability and coexistence of different systems, bringing more exciting possibilities for games and DApps.

• Scalability and Throughput Advantages: The OP Stack provides a highly scalable solution that addresses the limitations of the Ethereum mainnet. Ancient8 Chain integrates with Optimistic Rollups, achieving impressive transaction throughput, ensuring a smooth user experience by eliminating congestion and delays, and promoting the adoption of Web3 gaming and consumer DApps.

• EVM Compatibility: The OP Stack is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), enabling seamless code and infrastructure adaptation. This consistency, combined with an efficient Rollup architecture, enhances user accessibility and promotes interoperability and collaboration in the blockchain space.

• Security and Trust: Leveraging Ethereum's battle-tested security, Ancient8 Chain settles transactions on the mainnet, enhancing user confidence in a trustworthy, decentralized network.

• Interoperability and Collaboration: The OP Stack envisions a unified Rollup architecture that fosters on-chain interoperability and collaboration. Ancient8 Chain becomes part of a vibrant ecosystem, pioneering the OP Chain gaming ecosystem, enabling developers to collaborate, share resources, and expand the possibilities of Web3 gaming and consumer DApps.

Everything Game Studios Need: The Complete Product Suite of Ancient8

The product suite of Ancient8 is strategically designed for the thriving Web3 gaming market, targeting an audience of over 100 million potential users. From building on Ancient8 Chain to launching with Dojo, onboarding through Space3, native integration via PlayNation, and marketing through Gosu Network, it lays the foundation for the launch of Web3 native games and enhances market presence. Ancient8 focuses on emerging markets and has a community of over 200,000 active players at the forefront of gaming development innovation.

Built by the Ancient8 Collective

The Ancient8 Chain ecosystem will be collaboratively built by the Ancient8 Collective, a group of core partners who are top Web3 gaming thought leaders dedicated to shaping mainstream adoption of a decentralized world. Ancient8 Chain will be built by games, for games, and by players. This spirit of unity extends to all players, emphasizing a commitment to inclusivity and shared growth. They are not just a gaming chain but a "collective gaming chain," dedicated to building an ecosystem that empowers all decentralized gaming.

Global Expansion: Driving Web3 Adoption Worldwide

The launch of Ancient8 Chain marks a new chapter of global attention, reaching audiences far beyond Southeast Asia. With the surge in cryptocurrency adoption worldwide and the explosive growth of Web3 gaming and consumer DApps, Ancient8 takes immense pride in its strong community and strives to provide the infrastructure for mass adoption. By embracing Ancient8 Chain, users and developers around the globe can become part of the blockchain revolution.

The potential for hundreds of millions of users to join the blockchain revolution is now a reality. Ancient8 proudly leads this transformative journey, driving the expansion of Web3 gaming and consumer DApps while unlocking the full potential of blockchain.