Solana Labs has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch GameShift, a new platform that will help developers integrate Web3 technology into games.
Now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, the Web3 infrastructure platform makes it easier than ever before for game developers to integrate blockchain technology, in-game assets like NFTs, crypto payments and transactions, and NFT marketplaces into their games. They also have seamless access to on-chain markets, tokenized assets, and wallets.
The partnership between Solana Labs, the San Francisco based technology company that built the Solana blockchain, and Google Cloud is expected to drive innovation for years to come in the Web3 gaming sector — and GameShift could prove to be a big of part of that future.
In a blog post, Google Cloud wrote they wanted to “share with the Google Cloud community the potential for Web3 in games,” and that “GameShift and Google Cloud now work together seamlessly.” Jack Buser, the Director for Games at Google Cloud, added that game studios have a lot on their plate, and that GameShift offers a solution by simplifying the process.
The API-first approach form GameShift will let developers integrate Web3 tech without needing to experts on blockchain, freeing them up to focus on other elements such as gameplay, which has always been pivotal to the evolution of Web3 gaming.
GameShift will also feature an “invisible” non-custodial wallet system protected by cryptographic keys that divide assets between users, ultimately reducing the risk of someone getting unauthorized access.
$SOL Leads Top Market Cap Cryptos in 2024
When it comes to the top cryptocurrencies by market cap, $SOL has had the best year by far. The crypto’s price is up over 640% on the year, significantly more than ETH’s +65% or Bitcoin’s +139%, as per data from CoinGecko. It’s also second only to Ethereum when it comes to all time NFT sales volume by blockchain.
In the winter of 2022, during the dark days of the FTX collapse, $SOL dropped below $10. Now, as we head into what many hope will be a record-shattering bull market, its price is around $145, its ecosystem is thriving, and it’s backed by an optimistic community.
So how did Solana make its comeback?
Well, one way is Solana has never stopped innovating and building. Here are some of the top headlines about Solana:
- June 2024. APhone Partners with Solana Mobile for NFT Initiative
- March 2024. $100M Raised in Three Days for Solana Memecoin Sales
- February 2024. Solana Gaming Project MixMob Acquires Stormtroopers IP
- January 2024. Generative Art Collection ‘Rubber’ Takes Off on Solana
- December 2023. Solana Phone Loaded with $BONK Token Sells Out
- November 2023. Solana Briefly Passes Ethereum in Daily Users
- September 2023. VISA Expands Cross-Border Settlement Program to Solana
- May 2023. Solana Unveils ChatGPT Plugin Integration
For now, Solana has a lot of steam behind it, and the collaboration between Solana Labs and Google Cloud to launch GameShift brings more momentum to the cause. It could also be a huge win for Web3 gaming, and for game developers interested in creating Web3 titles without getting too bogged down in the technical side of things.