The Web3 Foundation has awarded Dot Play a Decentralized Futures Grant to boost Polkadot’s gaming sector.
According to a July 3 statement, Dot Play is tasked with creating a comprehensive platform for game developers using Polkadot’s advanced technology. The project will focus on high-growth gaming genres by building essential integration tools and offering sustainable business support within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Dot Play will provide a gaming portal to onboard new developers and support various initiatives, including the Indy 500 Polkadot Car sponsorship.
Additionally, Dot Play will offer technical integration to guide projects by evaluating their Game Design Documents (GDD). This will help develop blockchain solutions that integrate seamlessly with Polkadot’s technology.
The grant will also enable Dot Play to facilitate ecosystem tooling and partnerships. This includes developing SDKs for Unity and Unreal and other crucial game development tools for Polkadot.
The Web3 Foundation emphasized that the grant will enable Dot Play to create a sustainable and thriving gaming ecosystem within Polkadot. The firm is expected to evolve with community feedback and adapt to the latest gaming and blockchain trends.
In the future, Dot Play plans to seek additional funding and partnerships to support more gaming projects.
The Dot Play team features experts from the blockchain and gaming industries. Key members include Signum Growth CEO and founder Angela Dalton, who 20 years of experience as a gaming analyst, investor, and board member.
Other notable members include Visible Realms CEO Eliza Jäppinen, gaming parachain Ajuna co-founder Nick Douzinas, and Keshav Holani, an analyst specializing in video games and Polkadot.
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