Skale Labs Partners with Unity to Support the Development of Blockchain-Based Games

Skale Labs, a blockchain company known for its Ethereum-compatible and gas-less architecture, has announced a strategic partnership with Unity to support the development of blockchain-based games.

Skale Labs, a blockchain company known for its Ethereum-compatible and gas-less architecture, has announced a strategic partnership with Unity to support the development of blockchain-based games.

Based in San Francisco, Skale Labs is designed to facilitate secure Ethereum scaling without the computing fees typically associated with blockchain transactions. The company’s technology enables game developers to seamlessly integrate blockchain capabilities into their games, offering players new experiences and economic opportunities.

In an interview, Jack O’Holleran, CEO of Skale Labs, discussed the partnership and its implications for the gaming industry. He highlighted that Skale will be a primary blockchain partner in Unity’s publisher support program, which provides select developers with premium services and support.

“This collaboration will empower game developers with the necessary tools and guidance to fully leverage Skale’s gas-less blockchain architecture within Unity’s game development platform,” said O’Holleran. “Both Skale and Unity share a vision of prioritizing developer success, which we believe is key to our own success.”

Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and growing real-time games, applications, and experiences across multiple platforms, boasting 1.2 billion monthly active users.

According to O’Holleran, Web3 has experienced significant growth over the past two years, with the integration of alternative monetization and liquidity mechanisms within games. He noted that Skale is stepping up as the first blockchain partner to join Unity’s publisher program, providing select developers within the Skale ecosystem with premium support from Unity.

“We’re excited to have Skale join our publisher support services, empowering game developers to build secure and immersive gaming experiences more confidently,” said Andrew Boushie of Unity’s client partnerships. “These services will ultimately reduce game development costs and time to market.”

Skale has been averaging 50 million transactions per month and hosts around five million unique active wallets, including five of the top 20 blockchain games on its network. O’Holleran pointed out that while the number of people playing Web3 games is still small compared to the global gaming population, the growth rate is substantial.

“We’re saving billions in monthly gas fees with our modular architecture, and the network has expanded to serve over 10 million monthly active users as of Q1 2024,” he added. “The Skale Network is known for its high performance, zero gas fees, enhanced security, and instant finality, making it ideal for various decentralized applications, including games, AI, SocialFi, and Web3 applications.”

Developers on the Skale Network can deploy their own EVM-compatible blockchain, utilizing advanced features such as AI/ML smart contracts, on-chain file storage, interchain messaging, and zero-cost minting.

Founded in 2018 by O’Holleran and Stan Kladko, Skale Labs has grown to a team of 50 people and around a thousand developers working on projects within its network, with over 800 nodes supporting the Skale Network. The company has raised $30 million to date.

“The stigma against blockchain in the mass market is a barrier, but it’s rapidly diminishing,” said O’Holleran. “Our zero gas fees and seamless custodial wallet integration remove many of the hurdles. We’re on the verge of a major breakthrough, with user numbers increasing dramatically.”

This partnership between Skale Labs and Unity is set to empower game developers in the Web3 space, providing them with the support and resources they need to create innovative and engaging blockchain-based games.