Xsolla announces Xsolla ZK chain for game devs

Games payment provider Xsolla has announced it will launch its own L3 blockchain.

Labelled Xsolla ZK, it’s going to be based on Ethereum L2 ZKsync’s tech stack and hence be part of its Elastic Chain ecosystem.

Alongside this launch, Xsolla will release what it’s calling its digital backpack – effectively a wallet – which will enable game developers, creators and users to store and manage in-game items on the blockchain.

“By deploying our expertise on the ZKsync Elastic Chain, we provide game developers with a scalable and pioneering solution aligning with the economic models with which they are familiar. Xsolla ZK is not just about innovation; it’s about creating real value for the gaming community,” commented Lee Jacobson, Xsolla’s senior vice president of business development web3 at Xsolla.

Rich Kim, the head of gaming at ZKsync’s developer Matter Labs added, “For gaming ecosystems to thrive, it’s critical to close the gap for both users and builders; builders need proven, plug-and-play infrastructure to launch rich features while handling the performance required by mass usage games.

“Additionally, users need easy-to-use and convenient in-game features and payment options that can be leveraged across a broad ecosystem of games. Xsolla ZK is carving a path for gaming to transition and thrive in web3.”