Game of NFTs - WRAP UP
The Interchain NFTs storm is sweeping
Spanning five months of rigorous network security testing and an Interchain Hackathon, the Game of NFTs (GoN) event has reached its grand finale!
In the testnet phase, 198 teams participated across five different chains’ testnets, putting the robustness and capabilities of Interchain NFTs technology to the test. In the hackathon phase, over 60 projects innovated to unlock the magic of Interchain NFTs in various use cases.
The event has been an extraordinary showcase of talent, creativity, and collaboration within the interchain ecosystem.
Celebrating winners of Interchain Hackathon 🏅
With the conclusion of the Interchain NFT Hackathon, the event encompassed various tracks and special awards, attracting a plethora of talented participants who showcased their creativity through submissions. The diverse range of projects encompassed applications spanning NFT rentals, leasing, NFT-fi, ticketing, and toolings like browsers, CLI tools, and more.
🏆 Meet each track’s winners: Cosmos Hub Track Winners, IRISnet Track Winners, Stargaze Track Winners, Uptick Track Winners, OmniFlix Track Winners, and AWS Activate Special Award.
“I am thrilled to see these brilliant innovations, showcasing the immense potential of Interchain NFTs” stated Harvey Xi from IRISnet, adding:
“I eagerly anticipate how these projects will shape the future of NFTs and contribute to the growth and development of the Interchain ecosystem.”
Michael Scotto from Stargaze shared that these amazing projects have greatly exceeded their expectations and the teams behind them have demonstrated remarkable passion and ingenuity.
Sistla Abhishek from OmniFlix commended the participants for their innovative solutions and remarked:
“The solutions were innovative and addressed real problems. The commitment to building something that is used ecosystem-wide is commendable. Keep pushing boundaries and driving the ecosystem forward!”
These projects have demonstrated the incredible potential of Interchain NFTs and their impact, amazing the judges, inspiring others, and driving further advancements.
Beyond Game of NFTs: The journey of Interchain NFTs continues 💫
The Game of NFTs event stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and community-driven innovation within the Interchain ecosystem. It was a catalyst for collaboration and knowledge exchange within the Interchain ecosystem. Developers, enthusiasts, and industry experts from diverse backgrounds came together. The spirit of collaboration and shared purpose reverberated throughout the event, leading to remarkable breakthroughs.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and partners who contributed to the success of Game of NFTs. Their unwavering support, guidance, and resources were instrumental in elevating the event to new heights. We commend the tireless efforts of the participants, whose creativity, innovation, and resilience have propelled the Interchain NFTs to new frontiers.
While the Game of NFTs event has reached its conclusion, the legacy it leaves behind will continue to shape the future of Interchain NFTs. The collective wealth of wisdom and unwavering passion ensures that this spirit will persist, driving the adoption of Interchain NFTs across mainnets through joint efforts. This momentum will fuel more Interchain NFTs applications and use cases onboard, unlocking exciting possibilities. The journey towards an Interchain NFTs future has only just begun.
About the Game of NFTs
The Game of NFTs was a two-phase interchain event aimed at thoroughly testing and experimenting with the underlying Interchain NFTs (ICS-721) technology — an IBC specification and modules that will enable the secure, trust-minimized and permissionless transfer of NFTs between blockchains.
Initiated by the team at Bianjie, Game of NFTs is a joint effort by the Interchain Foundation, Cosmos Hub, IRISnet, Stargaze, Juno, OmniFlix, Uptick, and many other talented teams across the ecosystem, also receiving support from Amazon Web Service Activate, HashKey Capital, IDG Capital, Dorahacks, Hamster, SAO Network and many more teams.
Phase 1 was a set of testnets across multiple IBC-connected chains — IRISnet, Stargaze, Juno, OmniFlix, and Uptick — designed to identify bugs and vulnerabilities, streamline validator operations related to Interchain NFTs and stress test the technology. This set of testnets began on Mar 1, 2023 and ended at the start of April 2023.
The Game of NFTs testnets was an invaluable activity — identified multiple bugs, including a critical bug, that have since been fixed. It also led to the creation of several valuable resources by community contributors. Thank you to all the validators, users and contributors who took part!
In the Interchain Hackathon phase, over 60 projects innovated to unlock the magic of Interchain NFTs in various use cases. The projects have shown us the incredible potential of Interchain NFTs and the impact they can have on the future of NFTs. You can view all the submitted projects here.
For more information about the Game of NFTs, visit interchainnfts.dev/gon/
