Gaming-focused blockchain network Oasys aims to grow the crypto gaming space in Japan through a new partnership with SBINFT marketAn NFT marketplace operated by a subsidiary of SBI Group, the Japanese financial giant based in Tokyo.
Oasys, a chain that has attracted interest from traditional video game titans like Ubisoft, Bandai Namco and Sega, is making a concerted effort to grow Japan’s burgeoning blockchain gaming market.
The SBINFT Market now supports assets from Oasys’ Hub-Layer (layer-1) and MCH Verse (layer-2) blockchains, in addition to initial integration with Oasys’ HOME Verse. This will allow developers building on Oasys to sell NFTs through the marketplace, if approved by the platform.
“SBINFT Market’s support for Oasys’ Hub-Layer and MCH Verse significantly enhances our ecosystem, providing users and developers with broader monetization and engagement opportunities within the blockchain gaming space,” Oasys CEO Daiki Moriyama said in a release . “We are excited to deepen our presence in Japan and bring our unique gaming-focused blockchain solutions to one of the most innovative markets in the world.”
Only NFTs from authorized artists and Oasys affiliated providers are eligible for listing on SBINFT Market. Launched in 2021, SBINFT lists tokenized assets in categories such as digital art, music, in-game items and event tickets, and facilitates transactions via both cryptocurrencies and credit cards. It also supports NFTs Ethereum And Polygon.
Major projects on Oasys include the upcoming game Champion Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles from Ubisoft, the gaming giant behind the Assassin’s Creed franchise, as well as the network’s own OASYX NFT collection.
Editor’s note: This article was written with the help of AI. Edited and fact-checked by Andrew Hayward.