Proof of Play, a crypto game studio, has recently unveiled its second blockchain, Boss Chain, to aid in the scaling of its crypto game Pirate Nation and to further its multichain vision.
Significance: Boss Chain plays a crucial role in enhancing the scalability, performance, and user experience of on-chain games within Proof of Play, such as Pirate Nation.
Context: Pirate Nation is currently operating on Proof of Play’s initial chain, Apex, which has maxed out its capacity due to high user activity.
According to the studio, Apex is processing 2.5 million transactions per day. The chain’s Mgas/s, which measures the computational workload processed by a chain, currently surpasses the Mgas/s of all other EVM chains combined.
Therefore, the introduction of a second chain, like Boss Chain, is necessary to prevent Apex from becoming overloaded.
Key Details About Boss Chain:
Goal: Boss Chain aims to scale the game and accommodate the increasing number of users and transactions.
Launch Date: Boss Chain was launched by Proof of Play on August 29, 2024.
Multichain Vision: Boss Chain is part of Proof of Play’s strategy to support over 100 million players through a network of interconnected chains optimized for on-chain gaming. This transition to a multichain setup is expected to play a critical role in managing more users and enhancing blockchain performance for on-chain gaming and other applications.
Advantage: Boss Chain will enable players on different chains to trade with each other without requiring bridging.
Function: Boss Chain will work alongside Apex to ensure marketplace interoperability.
Exclusive Rewards: Users migrating to Boss Chain will receive exclusive “Boss Skins” and a special Boss Pioneer Achievement.
However: While a multichain approach offers substantial benefits in scaling and performance, it also introduces complexities in managing multiple interconnected chains, posing challenges for both developers and users.
Key Quote:
“To scale to any significant number of users, transactions need to be distributed across multiple chains using the blockchain as an advanced database. This is why Proof of Play is building the multichain—to store data and ensure seamless scalability. Horizontal scaling is necessary for any highly ambitious application with a large volume of onchain compute, such as new types of social or other consumer dapps.”
– Amitt Mahajan, Founder and CEO, Proof of Play
In June, Proof of Play launched the $PIRATE token, now listed on major exchanges. It was also listed on the local crypto platform Coins.ph.
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