ZKcandy Empowers Web3 Mobile Game with L2 Mainnet Integration

By: blockbeats|2025/04/08 22:15:03

ZKcandy Empowers Web3 Mobile Game with L2 Mainnet Integration

Singapore, April 8, 2025, Chainwire

The AI-driven game entertainment Layer-2 network ZKcandy, jointly developed by ZKsync and iCandy Interactive, was officially launched on the mainnet today. Prior to this, the platform had successfully completed the testnet phase and secured a $4 million seed round investment from Wemix Pte. Ltd., Animoca Ventures, and renowned institutions and angel investors. With strong support, ZKcandy aims to reshape the Web3 game development paradigm.

ZKcandy focuses on building immersive, interoperable gaming ecosystems, allowing users to truly own digital assets and achieve seamless cross-game transferability. Leveraging AI capabilities, the platform brings NPCs to life, creates dynamic non-predefined storylines, and provides a personalized experience for every player. As a mobile-first Web3 gaming platform, ZKcandy is entering the rapidly growing global mobile gaming market.

During the public testnet phase, users created 2.46 million wallets on ZKcandy, and the platform's five inaugural games attracted a total of 230,000 active users, making it one of the most popular ZK Chains in the ZKsync Elastic Network ecosystem. As a result, ZKcandy has formed ecosystem partnerships with 19 partners, including Layer3, Aethir, Rarible, Out Of The Nest, and others.

With the mainnet launch, players can immediately experience eight Web3 games such as "Pepe Kingdom," "Candy Defense," and "Sugar Rush." Furthermore, ZKcandy is collaborating with multiple game studios to develop Web3 games based on Hollywood IP, with the first Hollywood IP game already in the development stage.

Following the public release, the platform plans to expand its active ecosystem users to 2 million within 6 months. The global mobile gaming market, one of the fastest-growing sectors, is expected to reach $126.1 billion in revenue by 2025. Leveraging iCandy's experience in successfully releasing over 500 games over the past few decades and combining it with ZKsync's low fees and account abstraction features, ZKcandy uniquely positions itself as a hub for mobile Web3 games.

ZKcandy CEO Kin Wai Lau stated, "We are honored to unveil ZKcandy to the public. The success of the testnet is just the beginning. The $4 million funding completed in January this year will be used to expand the partner network, introduce top-tier IP, and AAA-grade mobile games. Blockchain games must be inclusive, and our goal is to allow all players to enjoy a transparent, secure, low-friction experience. The convergence of mobile games and Web3 is inevitable, and we have a top team to realize this vision."

ZKcandy was jointly created by iCandy Interactive and Matter Labs. iCandy, as the largest game developer in Southeast Asia, has been involved in the production of over 500 mobile games, including award-winning AAA titles such as The Last of Us, Spider-Man, StarCraft Remastered, and War Machine.

Matter Labs is a core contributor to ZKsync, a blockchain technology that utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to integrate ZK Chains into an elastic modular network. Its seamless interoperability has attracted over $15 billion in total value locked (TVL).

Building on the ZKsync Ethereum L2 ecosystem, ZKcandy has created an interoperable gaming ecosystem with high-speed transactions, nearly zero fees, and cutting-edge account abstraction features. As a native ZK Chain in the ZKsync Elastic Network, it can freely communicate with other chains to ensure unrestricted liquidity. Other ZK Chain operators include Xsolla, Cronos (Crypto.com), Abstract, and Sophon.

To promote ecosystem growth post mainnet launch, ZKcandy will launch promotional activities on the Layer3 launchpad, with 5% of the native token supply reserved as participant rewards. Developers can also apply for the upcoming ZKcandy grant program.

About ZKcandy

ZKcandy is an AI-driven Layer-2 network dedicated to redefining the boundaries of gaming entertainment. As a ZK Chain on the ZKSync Elastic Network, it focuses on building an immersive gaming ecosystem that integrates cutting-edge AI technology. Through dynamic storytelling, intelligent NPC interactions, and deeply personalized experiences, ZKcandy is creating mobile-first Web3 games to tap into the world's fastest-growing mobile gaming market.

ZKcandy is backed by iCandy Interactive, the largest game studio in Southeast Asia with over 500 game launches, including 180 AAA titles and over 300 million downloads. Leveraging ZKSync technology, ZKcandy enables seamless integration and ultra-low fees. With a $4 million fundraise and strategic partnerships with WEMIX, Animoca Brands, Spartan Group, and others, ZKcandy is driving the boundaries of Web3 entertainment in the AI revolution wave.

For more information, please visit:

ZKcandy Website | Twitter | Discord | Telegram

Contact:

ZKcandy Media Relations

media@zkcandy.io

This article is contributed content and does not represent the views of BlockBeats.

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