CARV and Animoca Brands Partnership Announcement

On May 31st, 2024, in Santa Clara, California, CARV, the leading modular data layer for gaming and AI, revealed a significant investment from Animoca Brands. The collaboration entails Animoca Brands operating CARV's Tier 6 verifier nodes to enhance decentralization within CARV's data layer, fostering deeper integration and synergies in their gaming and open metaverse ecosystems.

Initially established as a gaming credential platform, CARV has transitioned into a modular data layer protocol with a substantial user base of over 2.7 million individuals and integration with 790 games, spanning key chains such as Linea, BNB Chain, zkSync, and Ronin. Noteworthy achievements include spearheading ERC-7231, a standard endorsed by the Ethereum Community, aligning multiple Web2 and Web3 identities to a single NFT. Collaborations with tech giants like Google Cloud and Netmarble's web3 arm, MARBLEX, have further solidified CARV's position in the industry.

To support its rapid expansion, CARV introduces community-operated verifier nodes critical for upholding decentralization, security, and fair value distribution. By partnering with Animoca Brands as a strategic node operator, CARV aims to leverage their expertise in managing diverse blockchain infrastructures, offering node holders seamless delegation options for operational efficiency.

Node operators will initially earn rewards in the form of $veCARV tokens, aligning with Animoca Brands' vision of participating in CARV's Infinite Play, a token-lock voting system for governance voting in gaming. Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, emphasized the synergy between CARV's mission for data sovereignty and Animoca Brands' commitment to advancing digital property rights, foreseeing a future of equitable frameworks for asset ownership and digital rights.

Victor Yu, co-founder of CARV, highlighted the comprehensive nature of the partnership, leveraging the expertise and ecosystem of both companies to pioneer innovative frontiers in user-owned data economies. The collaboration seeks to unlock new opportunities for stakeholder inclusion and decentralized governance.

For further details on CARV's upcoming node sale commencing on June 3, 2024, users can visit node.carv.io.

About CARV

CARV stands as the largest modular data layer catering to gaming, AI, and infinite possibilities, revolutionizing data utilization for value creation. As the creator of ERC7231 and the CARV Protocol, designed to interact with 40+ blockchains, Google Cloud, and various identity and AI providers, CARV has cemented its presence in the industry. With a flagship gaming superapp, CARV Play, hosting over 790 games and serving a vast community of gamers, CARV has garnered support from prominent investors and ecosystems, including Temasek's Vertex Ventures, ConsenSys, Animoca Brands, and others.

To learn more, visit carv.io.

About Animoca Brands

A trailblazer in Web3 technologies, Animoca Brands champions digital property rights globally, shaping the open metaverse through blockchain innovations. Known for developing and publishing original games like The Sandbox, PHANTOM GALAXIES, and collaborations with IPs such as The Walking Dead and Power Rangers, Animoca Brands has a diverse product portfolio across entertainment domains. The company's extensive network includes subsidiaries like The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, and many more, alongside an impressive investment portfolio in Web3 ventures.

For additional insights, visit animocabrands.com.