Zilliqa co-founder Max Kantelia introduced the launch of ROLL1NG THUND3ERZ, calling the progress made to this point a “monumental achievement.”
“I believe it is a large mannequin for us so long as we’re cautious in choosing the proper folks, who’ve the proper backgrounds, and the proper visions for a way they need to construct long-term sustainable companies.”
Kantelia was talking with Zilliqa’s Head of Gaming, Valentin Cobelea, in an AMA on the way forward for Web3 gaming when the announcement was made.
ROLL1NG THUND3ERZ refers to a Web3 gaming and {hardware} firm. Somewhat than adapting blockchain tech for gaming, ROLL1NG THUND3RZ develops enjoyable video games that make the most of blockchain.
“At ROLL1NG THUND3RZ, our philosophy is constructing enjoyable video games that leverage the distinctive capabilities of blockchain, not the opposite approach round.”
Zilliqa console not wanted
In September 2022, Zilliqa introduced plans to launch a Web3 gaming console, saying it deliberate to onboard tens of millions of non-crypto customers into its ecosystem.
The announcement was accompanied by pics of the prototype, exhibiting varied ports, together with HDMI, Ethernet and USB-C, and USB 3.0. However particulars of its {hardware} had been stored beneath wraps on the time.
The console has since been named “Lightn1ng,” however at this time’s announcement clarified that the “Gaming Hub ecosystem” is accessible on a desktop with out the Lightn1ng console.
What’s ROLL1NG THUND3ERZ?
In the course of the AMA, Cobelea stated the identify ROLL1NG THUND3ERZ was impressed by the lyrics from the AC/DC tune Hells Bells, which captured the mission’s “forces of nature” method to gaming.
In describing what the corporate does, Cobelea stated ROLL1NG THUND3ERZ is greater than a gaming studio. The corporate additionally emphasizes and develops the tooling enabling any developer to construct video games and dApps.
“If we expect in the long term, we can not construct only a recreation, that doesn’t work. We now have to start out with the instruments so we are able to permit any sort of developer, together with ourselves, to construct purposes and video games on prime of the Zilliqa blockchain.”
Commenting on the importance of the Lightn1ng console, Cobelea stated it gives a plug-and-play approach of accessing an optimized model of the Hub.
Nevertheless, on the matter of the Lightn1ng console dealing with an uphill battle in opposition to Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, Cobelea stated the agency will not be competing immediately as a result of “now we have the Web3 element,” along with ledger and crypto mining performance.
The corporate is aiming for a March 31 launch for the Hub.
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