ZepetoX (ZTX), a blockchain project supported by Jump Crypto and ZEPETO – the largest avatar social network in Asia, boasting over 400 million users to date – has announced its forthcoming launch on Arbitrum. The partnership with Arbitrum, a top-tier layer-2 (L2) scaling solution for Ethereum, will accelerate the development of ZTX’s much-anticipated 3D open-world environment.
Enriching the Virtual Landscape with ZTX
ZTX’s mission is to construct a virtual ecosystem where users can interact socially, engage in games, and participate in governance and economics while producing and selling digital assets within the virtual sphere. The platform’s initial beta will go live in the coming weeks, allowing users to access a testing environment where they can explore and customize their virtual land and base homes with furniture-like items. Additional gameplay features including harvesting, ownership of materials, trading, and crafting are slated to be added in subsequent playable tests. Updates on how to participate in these tests will be disseminated via ZTX’s official Twitter and Discord.
Uniting Forces for Expansion
The partnership aligns with ZTX’s growth strategy of collaborating with leading projects and partners to pioneer the Web3 frontier and connect with a wider global audience. ZTX unveiled its Avatar Builder Beta in March, a digital tool allowing users to craft unique identities to use within the ZTX environment. As part of its ongoing expansion, ZTX will partner with Arbitrum to amplify these offerings throughout the virtual world, utilizing Arbitrum’s robust, high-performance technology.
Chris Jang, Co-CEO of ZTX, expressed his enthusiasm for the integration, stating, “ZTX is committed to providing infrastructure to web3 creators, developers, and projects by offering advanced tool kits like customizable 3D avatar templates, wearables, and placeables that can be personalized to meet the needs of various builders or communities. We prioritize universal accessibility and offer virtual land at no cost. Our collaboration with Arbitrum will empower us to advance our platform to deliver these services, and we are excited about the opportunities the future holds for our teams, users, and partners.”
Redefining the Virtual Realm with ZTX
Steven Goldfeder, CEO and Co-founder of Offchain Labs, reiterated the excitement, stating, “ZTX is reshaping the way immersive and valuable 3D open-worlds are built. Arbitrum’s innovative technology is tailor-made for such applications – it bridges technological gaps, opens new doors, and offers swift, efficient, and robust capabilities to blockchain projects everywhere. The application of Arbitrum’s technology by the ZTX team to unlock value for their users while empowering creators opens up new possibilities for countless people, brands, and partners worldwide.”
Upcoming Genesis Home Mint
Following the playtest, ZTX plans to conduct its Genesis Home Mint, an exclusive collection of 4,000 unique 3D District Homes. These District Homes, embedded with perks such as governance rights and special access to future releases, events, and games, will function as the economic heartbeat of ZTX, generating new capabilities and opportunities for enhanced in-game play and value creation for the holders. Additional information can be found on the ZTX website and blog, where the product roadmap and vision story are also available.
Saurabh Sharma, Head of Investments at Jump Crypto, shared his excitement about the upcoming Genesis Home Mint, stating, “We chose to partner with ZTX due to their strengths, expertise, and successful track record. We are thrilled about this collaboration and the phenomenal metaverse functionalities that are yet to be unveiled, starting with this new mint.”
Endorsement from the Art World
Acclaimed artist ThankYouX, known for exhibitions worldwide, expressed interest in ZTX and the Genesis Home Mint, stating, “The Genesis Home Mint exemplifies the innovative ways digital collectibles can be tied to exclusivity, access, and economic opportunities in the burgeoning virtual space. In a time when many projects may underdeliver, it’s encouraging to see ZTX has already made significant progress for Genesis Home owners. I’m excited to watch this revolution unfold in real-time.”
