Pudgy Penguins, a collection of Ethereum NFT profile pictures (PFPs) that first launched in July 2021, unveiled a trailer for a 3D browser gaming experience called Pudgy World at Art Basel in Miami. The game is scheduled to be released in alpha version in 2024.
After controversy surrounding the original owner Acquisitions and Leadership Changes Last year, Pudgy Penguins appointed a management advisory board. $9 million raised Through funding, we have secured more than 100% of the penguin doll toys. 2,000 Walmart stores in the U.S. and hot topic They confirmed the location and posted the following viral video: Views in millions Via social media channels.
Now Pudgy Penguin fans can take their first steps onto the ice in the Pudgy World lobby. Once fully launched, Pudgy Penguin NFT holders and plush toy owners will be able to adopt a virtual likeness of the collectible as a 3D character in the world.
However, according to the statement, Pudgy World will be free-to-play, so gamers can jump into Pudgy World, choose whether to purchase traits to customize their character, and “embark on a story-driven journey.”
The story of Pudgy World follows two penguins, Pudgy and Peaches, as they embark on an adventure yet to be revealed.
“The alpha launch of Pudgy World is a huge step forward for the Web3 and NFT space, as Pudgy Penguin owners can play with their Pudgy Toys without any prior knowledge of the blockchain technology on which they are built,” said Pudgy Penguins CEO. said Pudgy Penguins CEO. Luca Netz gave a presentation.
Internally, Pudgy World will use Matter Labs’ Ethereum layer 2 scaling protocol zkSync. without any knowledge Blockchain technology. Zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs are primarily known for their user privacy benefits compared to traditional blockchain transactions on public networks such as Ethereum.
Specifics about exactly how Pudgy World will use zkSync have not yet been revealed, but Michael Lee, SVP of growth at Matter Labs, said in a statement that the company’s ZK technology will “open up new business models and gaming experiences” for players. .
Editor: Andrew Hayward
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