Versus-X, a pioneering skill-based sports gaming ecosystem, has made its mark on Solana with a new implementation on Neon EVM, announced today by eSkillz.
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This expansion comes after the successful launch of Versus-X on Polygon in December and offers players a wide range of PvP and PvE skill games such as pool, golf and karting. With its debut on Neon EVM, Versus-X aims to tap into Solana’s booming onchain gaming market, which is valued at as much as $650 million.
Dean Baker, CEO of Versus-X, expressed his excitement about the launch and emphasized the platform’s commitment to creating the ultimate cross-chain skill gaming experience.
“Leveraging the power and scalability of Solana, Versus-X introduces its unique win-to-earn model on Neon EVM, emphasizing skill and strategy in gaming. This partnership not only broadens Versus-X’s player network, but also fuels sports competition within the platform, fostering an immersive and competitive ecosystem for all participants.”
Dean Baker, CEO of Versus-X
“Skill-based games like those offered by Versus-X reward players for their abilities and strategies rather than luck,” said Marina Guryeva, CEO of Neon EVM. “The launch on Neon EVM extends Versus-X to Solana’s vibrant gaming community, bringing new competitive opportunities to them and paving the way for future innovations and new standards for blockchain gaming on the Solana blockchain.”
“We are enabling a cross-chain ecosystem that provides users with seamless access and access to Solana’s high throughput and efficiency, driving value creation for gaming and other dApps deployed here,” said Davide Menegaldo, CCO of Neon EVM. “With the Neon EVM infrastructure, we want to enable players to operate more autonomously, economically and without permissions, ushering in a new era in gaming innovation.”
Versus-X is currently in closed beta and is scheduled for an open beta launch next month, with a full platform release expected in the second half of 2024. Neon EVM, operating as a smart contract on Solana, offers developers the ability to Deploy Ethereum dApps with minimal reconfiguration, taking advantage of Solana’s technical advantages such as parallel processing. For more information about Neon EVM and future updates, visit NeonEVM.org.
Versus-X is a groundbreaking blockchain-based sports gaming platform that offers a unique, transparent and secure gaming experience. With the innovative use of blockchain technology, Versus-X aims to transform the landscape of competitive sports gaming, increasing player engagement and providing multiple ways to monetize and gain ownership.