In a groundbreaking development within the blockchain gaming sector, Mantle, a rapidly growing DAO-led web3 ecosystem, has announced its integration with MetaCene, a next-generation blockchain MMORPG designed for mass-market players. This strategic alliance, rooted in the principles of co-creation and co-governance, aims to lower the barriers to entry for users new to web3 and enhance the gaming experiences of a broader audience.
MetaCene has successfully raised an impressive US$15 million over two rounds of early-stage funding, attracting support from prominent industry players including Mantle EcoFund, Folius Ventures, SevenX Ventures, Animoca Ventures, WeMade, The Spartan Group, and other significant blockchain and gaming sector investors. This strong financial backing underscores the industry’s confidence in MetaCene’s vision and potential.
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Leveraging its Realms Server Network, MetaCene integrates AAA gaming heritage with blockchain innovation. The platform introduces decentralized assets, governance rights, and financialization opportunities, facilitating a seamless transition from web2 to web3 for traditional gamers. The success of MetaCene’s limited-edition Apostle NFT collection, with 500 NFTs reaching a floor price of 1.88 ETH, highlights the market’s strong confidence in the project.
The preceding launch of xMetaCene, a P2E mini-game available on Mantle and as a Google Chrome Extension, drew over 478,000 players and generated more than 3 million on-chain transactions in Season 2 alone. This popularity demonstrates the vibrant community support for MetaCene’s blockchain MMORPG.
Reimagining Triple-A Gaming with Blockchain Technology
Founded by Alan Tan, the former CEO of Shanda Games, MetaCene is steered by industry veterans with over 20 years of experience from renowned companies such as Blizzard and Perfect World. This exceptional pedigree uniquely positions MetaCene to revolutionize the gaming industry by bringing AAA-standard MMORPG experiences on-chain.
The launch of MetaCene’s Gold Rush on Mantle will provide both web2 and web3 gamers with true asset ownership, community empowerment through user-generated content (UGC), community governance, and virtual society building. Over 500,000 ecosystem users participated in three testing phases, demonstrating MetaCene’s commitment to ensuring a well-tested and refined game before market release.
High-Performance Web3 Gaming Infrastructure
MetaCene’s high-performance infrastructure, web2-friendly in-game SDK, and intuitive on-chain asset management tools minimize interactive complexity, making blockchain gaming accessible to all users. Geezee, Head of Gaming at Mantle, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “We’re thrilled to partner with MetaCene, a team whose passion and expertise are set to transform the blockchain gaming landscape. The involvement of industry legends and backing from reputable investors underscores the project’s potential.”
Alan Tan, Founder and CEO of MetaCene, added, “Our strategic alliance with Mantle will allow us to tap on Mantle’s cutting-edge modular L2 technology, strong technical support, and resources to propel the growth of web3 blockchain gaming and GameFi across the robust and well-established Mantle Ecosystem.”
MetaCene Gold Rush is now available on Mantle, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of blockchain gaming. Follow MetaCene’s official Twitter/X for more updates: https://twitter.com/MetaCeneGame.
About Mantle
Mantle is an innovative web3 ecosystem, leading the charge in decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)-led development. Built on the robust Ethereum layer 2 (L2) Mantle Network, Mantle integrates a unique modular architecture that separates transaction execution, data availability, and finality into individually upgradable modules. This structure allows Mantle to adopt the latest innovations seamlessly. As the first L2 to partner with the ETH restaking protocol EigenLayer for data availability, Mantle Network is secured by Ethereum, ensuring high performance and reliability. Additionally, Mantle supports a diverse range of initiatives through its Mantle Treasury, Mantle LSP, and significant capital pool, fostering innovation and growth within the web3 space. Its unified product and governance token, $MNT, powers the ecosystem, promoting large-scale adoption and empowering developers and users alike.
