How Oasys Is Advancing Web3 Gaming with Edia

• Oasys is pushing for broader web3 gaming adoption.
• The gaming blockchain is looking to the past for future inspiration.
• Oasys announced significant partnerships in the past year.

The gaming industry has rapidly become an integral part of the blockchain ecosystem, quickly growing with increasing participants and a mounting demand for decentralized games. 

Among the pioneering entities is gaming blockchain Oasys, which is championing the advancement of the sector with strategic partnerships and innovations.

To expand its influence, the blockchain has joined forces with another major industry player to introduce an additional layer of creativity to the ecosystem. 

Oasys Going Retro

Gaming in Web3 is getting an extra boost as Oasys, one of the industry’s leading platforms focused on blockchain gaming evolution, announced a collaboration with Edia Corporation. 

The collaboration leverages Edia’s catalog of retro game IPs to create new blockchain-based offerings through Oasys’ existing infrastructure. By introducing a familiar, nostalgic feeling to the available games, the two hope to onboard more mainstream gamers to the Web3 revolution.

Plans include recreating classic games from the 1980s that were originally released across Japan, Europe, and North America. The teams will further enhance these classics by adding interactive experiences between players while still preserving their original appeal, all made possible by Web3 integrations.

The partnership will see Oasys serve as the exclusive distributor of the 130 retro game IP titles held by Edia.

The collaboration with Edia is not the only advancement Oasys has made in recent months. It follows a long line of partnerships with digital asset platforms.

Oasys Boosts Gaming with Fire Blocks

The commitment to advancing Web3 gaming adoption has seen Oasys forge several alliances, and prior to its most recent was an alliance with digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks. In December 2023, Oasys and Fireblocks announced a partnership aimed at reshaping the sector by enabling developers to address digital asset management and security challenges. 

The partnership marked a significant step in the pursuit to drive the widespread adoption of blockchain technology in the gaming industry. Fireblock’s entry into the scene saw the firm commit to leveraging its extensive experience in blockchain security , handling the complexities of storing, moving, and managing digital assets. 

Fireblocks Head of APAC and Managing Director emphasized that the collaboration targets making web3 gaming more accessible, secure, and developer-friendly, allowing Oasys to focus on creative pursuits and making blockchain gaming more user-friendly.

On the Flipside

• Aside from Edia, Oasys is in partnership with other industry players including Ubisoft, Amazon, and more . 
• According to a recent analysis , the blockchain gaming industry is projected to reach $614.91 billion in value by 2030.
• In January 2023, Oasys unveiled an ecosystem fund to drive the adoption of Blockchain gaming. 

Why This Matters

Oasys’ alliance with Edia marks the latest step in its efforts to advance the blockchain gaming sector. The roadmap outlined by both firms promises significant enhancements to the industry’s growth and development.

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