Immutable Merges Networks, Aims for 2025 Completion

Coin WorldWednesday, Apr 9, 2025 12:18 pm ET
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Immutable, a leading Ethereum gaming platform, has announced plans to merge its two primary networks, Immutable X and zkEVM, into a single unified chain. This strategic move, expected to be completed by late 2025, aims to consolidate the company's gaming ecosystem following significant growth in its zkEVM network, which has processed nearly 150 million transactions since its launch in early 2024.

The merger is designed to create a more cohesive and efficient blockchain infrastructure, simplifying operations and enhancing the user experience. Immutable X, known for its Layer 2 solution on Ethereum, offers zero gas fees and instant confirmation for NFT transactions, making it a popular choice for the NFT community. zkEVM, a zero-knowledge scaling solution, enhances the scalability and security of the Ethereum network. By integrating these two technologies, Immutable aims to provide a more robust and efficient platform for developers and users.

For users, the transition will be largely automatic. Those using the Immutable Passport wallet will see their assets automatically available on Immutable zkEVM, while users of other wallets like MetaMask will have their assets transferred to their primary wallet. The company is offering an opt-out option for users who do not want their assets migrated automatically. Game developers, however, will face more significant adjustments. The existing Immutable X APIs will be deprecated, requiring developers to reimplement certain mechanics. While asset contracts will be automatically deployed with the same ownership structure, collection addresses will change, and the company will provide an API for mapping these changes.

The Immutable-published game Guild of Guardians has already completed such a migration, serving as a pioneer for this upgrade. Other notable games on the Immutable platform include Gods Unchained, Illuvium, RavenQuest, Space Nation Online, Immortal Rising 2, and Treeverse. This integration is a testament to Immutable's commitment to innovation and its mission to revolutionize the gaming industry. With this move, Immutable is poised to become a global leader in gaming, providing a platform that is not only technologically advanced but also user-friendly and secure.