Mandala Metaverse, an innovative cross-chain and cross-media franchise, has announced the launch of its Cryptonauts NFT collection on Astar and Polkadot networks. Featuring 10,000 unique NFTs created by renowned concept artist and illustrator Bruce Zick (Pixar, Disney, Marvel, Dark Horse). The collection will launch on April 28.
A new frontier in gaming
Mandala Metaverse is a cross-platform game and interoperable metaverse powered by SingularityNet’s decentralized AGI and compatible with SingularityNet’s Sophiaverse.
The game takes place in a world where players can delve into different mythologies and cultures and offers a variety of gameplay modes, including an MMORPG, a location-based mobile AR game, and a television series.
The Cryptonauts NFT Collection allows players to personalize their avatars and unlock exclusive content and rewards within the game.
Embrace Web3 technology
Jon Shanker, CEO of Mandala, stated: “Dot, the multichain ecosystem for Web3 adoption, has pulled Mandala Metaverse to its shores, where we will continue to build our cross-chain metaverse. Mandala and Polkadot have a shared vision of decentralization and advanced interoperability. By joining the fast-growing Polkadot ecosystem, we can take advantage of the best-in-class secure interoperability the network offers.”
Executive producer Kevin J Foxe added: “Polkadot, with real future web applications like nesting, innovative ways to use NFT assets, and the overall cooperative and collaborative flow, opens our imaginations to gaming and the mass adoption of blockchain capabilities. We can now do things we never thought possible.”
Access to Parachains
The new partnership gives Mandala access to numerous Polkadot parachains, independent blockchains connected to the Relay Chain. Due to Polkadot’s superior interoperability, these parachains offer enhanced security, scalability, and interoperability with other projects.
Mandala has chosen several parachain partners to create a Web3 “rebel alliance” that will help navigate the cross-chain landscape safely.
Astar Network: Provides infrastructure for NFTs created using EVM and WASM smart contracts. from Aster innovative Build2Earn approach allows developers to earn revenue through a dApp staking mechanism for the code they create and the dApps they develop.
Unique network: An NFT-focused block chain which enables sponsored transactions, combines fungible and non-fungible tokens, and can divide NFTs into fungible shared ownership tokens.
Talisman: a wallet with multiple chains designed for Web3 users
Maarten Henskens, the leader of the Astar Foundation, says: “The launch of Mandala combines entertainment and blockchain innovation to showcase the potential of Astar Network. The team has created an immersive experience for collectors and aims to attract new users and explore NFT interoperability. It is exciting to see the adoption of blockchain and NFT in entertainment and beyond.”
Further, Omar Elassar, who leads Ecosystem Growth & Business Development at Parity Technologies, a key contributor to the Polkadot network, noted, “Innovative projects like Mandala Metaverse realize Polkadot’s unique strengths. Access to advanced NFT capabilities, smart contracts and DeFi – all on the same infrastructure – enables Polkadot partners to deliver enhanced outcomes. It is something that can only be achieved in a secure and seamless manner on Polkadot.”
Comprised of top blockchain innovators, core engineers, Rust developers and solution architects, Parity Technologies launched Polkadot in partnership with the Web3 Foundation in May 2020 and continues to support and advance the network.
Conclusion
The introduction of the Cryptonauts NFT Collection marks an important milestone for Mandala Metaverse. The collection allows players to customize their avatars and access exclusive in-game content and rewards, demonstrating Mandala Metaverse’s commitment to creating a cross-chain metaverse powered by advanced blockchain technology.
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