MetaCene, a blockchain MMORPG, has joined forces with Mantle, a high-performance blockchain infrastructure, to enhance the gaming ecosystem. The collaboration, in tandem with the latest gaming test, MetaCene Goldrush, hopes to use both platforms’ strengths and popularity to showcase the potential of blockchain technology in gaming.

MetaCene, known for its commitment to “Co-Entertainment, Co-Governance, and Co-Creation,” has created a vibrant gaming ecosystem powered by Unreal Engine 5.

In the MetaCene post-apocalyptic setting, players can explore a vast, immersive world ravaged by a catastrophic event. They can own and trade unique in-game items, characters, and land as NFTs, giving them real-world value. The game also offers a play-to-earn model, where players can earn cryptocurrency rewards through gameplay and contributing to the game’s ecosystem.

With $15M from top investors like Mantle EcoFund, Folius Ventures, SevenX Ventures, and Animoca Ventures, MetaCene has resonated with its community and gained market confidence. Over three testing phases, the game has attracted over 27,000 players and over 500,000 ecosystem users, maintaining impressive retention rates.

Mantle, a Layer-2 scaling solution compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, brings expertise in fast and low-cost transactions through innovative blockchain technology. Mantle’s role in this collaboration involves providing incentives for its native MNT token, enhancing the player experience, and adding value to the testing phase.

According to an announcement, success with Mantle was evident in the xMetaCene mini-game, which attracted over 478,000 players.

MetaCene Gold Rush is the most rewarding and opportunity-rich test to date. Building on the success of previous tests, this event aims to further refine the game and incorporate community feedback. Excitement is high, with game assets surging over 280% in anticipation of this event.

The game’s impressive engagement metrics, including onboarding over 27,000 players and 500,000 ecosystem users, highlight its potential to drive mass adoption of blockchain technology.

MetaCene’s latest game test, aptly named “The Gold Rush,” is a significant milestone for this collaboration. Launched on July 28th, the event boasts a reward pool exceeding $3 million. Pre-registered users participating in the test across Asia and the US can earn $MAK, NFTs from MetaCene, and $MNT from Mantle.

This influx of users drives significant data and transaction volumes, pushing blockchain technologies like Mantle to become more efficient and scalable. In turn, advancements in blockchain infrastructure enhance the gaming experience by offering faster transactions, improved security, true asset ownership, and decentralized governance.

MetaCene’s ecosystem, with its dual-token system ($MUD for utility and $MAK for governance) and diverse in-game NFT categories, demonstrates how blockchain integration can elevate the gaming experience.

Editor’s note: Written with the assistance of AI – Edited and fact-checked by Jason Newey.