Immutable Introduces In-Game Signing for Web3 Games

Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming platform with a 70% market share and over 400 games, has introduced a new in-game signing feature, Pre-Approved Transactions, designed to bring blockchain gaming closer to a Web2 experience.

With the integration of transaction approvals directly into the game environment, Immutable aims to eliminate the need for players to navigate external wallets or interfaces.

This inconvenience has traditionally hindered the smoothness of Web3 gaming.

Introducing pre-approved transactions for Immutable Passport.

We believe this is a huge step in making web3 gaming invisible, intuitive, and immersive for players.

Through pre-approved transactions we are integrating blockchain approvals directly into the game's interface.

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— Immutable (@Immutable) November 11, 2024

Immutable In-Game Signing: The Begining Of A New Era of Web3 Gaming?

Immutable’s Pre-Approved Transactions allow players to stay within the game while conducting blockchain-related activities, such as buying, selling, and trading in-game assets.

This feature removes the need to leave the game environment for transaction approvals, reducing disruptions to gameplay.

Players can now seamlessly interact with in-game marketplaces and craft items without compromising the immersive experience.

Immutable’s solution makes Web3 games feel more like traditional gaming. Its intuitive, game-native interfaces simplify blockchain interactions and create an uninterrupted gaming flow.

This advancement promises enhanced control over the in-game experience for players, with integrated notifications and approvals, all within the same environment.

With the addition of game-native notifications, players can expect clear and streamlined approval processes, ensuring the gaming experience remains engaging and immersive.

These enhancements are said to help greatly bridge the gap between traditional and blockchain gaming.

It does so by abstracting complexities entirely and making crypto elements almost invisible to the player.

Empowering Developers with New Tools

For developers, the feature enables the creation of intricate in-game economies and asset trading systems that feel natural to the game’s design, improving player retention and extending session times.

Additionally, developers can craft more sophisticated economies with native marketplaces and trading systems embedded into the game’s core.

Immutable’s Pre-Approved Transactions allow developers to maintain complete control over the transaction interface.

It align it with the game’s visual and interactive elements, while Immutable manages the backend blockchain interactions.

The implementation requires minimal technical adjustments, enabling developers to focus more on gameplay mechanics and player engagement rather than blockchain complexities.

This feature is particularly advantageous for developers working on games within the Immutable zkEVM ecosystem, which is now fully permissionless.

It enables them to build on a secure network with simplified Web3 transaction processes.

Immutable’s ecosystem has seen continuous growth with enhancements like Telegram integration, where mini-apps within Telegram allow users to access Immutable’s Passport services directly.

Immutable’s Passport infrastructure now also includes over 3.3 million users, unlocking a range of games within the ecosystem.

Currently, Pre-Approved Transactions work exclusively with game-issued assets to maintain a secure environment, though Immutable has plans to expand support to assets like IMX, USDC, and ETH.

Notably, Immutable recently disclosed that the U.S. SEC is considering enforcement action against the company for potential securities violations, specifically around the 2021 IMX token listing and sales.

🚨 Blockchain gaming platform @Immutable faces SEC scrutiny after receiving a Wells notice alleging potential securities violations.#cryptoregulation #immutable https://t.co/9UGQOcfVLt

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) November 1, 2024

Immutable stated it received a Wells notice, indicating the SEC’s view that the IMX token might be a security, though Immutable disputes this classification.

The company, among many others, criticized the SEC’s approach, noting it received the brief notice immediately after its initial meeting with the agency without the typical in-depth evaluation process.

The SEC’s enforcement actions against crypto companies continue to strain the industry. In 2023, the regulator issued 104 such actions, costing entities around $426 million in legal defense.