ZKcandy, the new Web3 gaming-focused platform built on the ZKsync Layer-2 ecosystem, officially launched its mainnet on April 8, 2025. This launch follows a successful testnet phase that garnered significant attention, with 2.46 million registered wallets and a $4 million seed funding round backed by major institutions such as Wemix Pte. Ltd. and Animoca Ventures.
The ZKcandy mainnet offers an interoperable ecosystem designed to facilitate fast transactions and low fees, providing a seamless gaming experience. Key features of the platform include account abstraction and AI-driven mobile Web3 games, positioning it as a significant player in the Web3 gaming landscape.
At launch, ZKcandy will offer eight playable games, including titles like Pepe Kingdom, Candy Defense, and Sugar Rush. The platform also teased future collaborations, hinting at the introduction of Web3 games based on popular Hollywood movie IPs, which could greatly expand the appeal of the ecosystem to a broader audience.
The ZKcandy network operates as a ZK Chain within the Elastic Network, part of the ZKsync ecosystem of interoperable Layer-2 solutions. Alongside ZKcandy, other major ZK Chain operators, such as Xsolla and Cronos from Crypto.com, are part of this expanding network.
In a bid to incentivize engagement, ZKcandy will allocate 5% of its native token supply to reward early participants in the mainnet launch. Additionally, developers interested in joining the platform will be encouraged to apply for the ZKcandy grant.
CEO Kin Wai Lau expressed enthusiasm about bringing the platform to more users, emphasizing the project’s commitment to making blockchain gaming accessible, transparent, and low-friction. He noted the long-awaited connection between mobile gaming and Web3, which ZKcandy aims to pioneer with its platform.
ZKcandy was created by iCandy Interactive, Southeast Asia’s largest game developer, responsible for more than 500 titles, including Last of Us, Spiderman, Starcraft Remastered, and Gears of War. It was developed in partnership with Matter Labs, a key contributor to the ZKsync ecosystem that utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to enhance scalability and security within the network.
With its robust ecosystem, attractive game offerings, and partnerships with major institutions, ZKcandy is poised to make a significant impact on the Web3 gaming space.
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