CARV, the leading modular data layer for gaming and AI, has recently received a strategic investment from Animoca Brands, a significant player in digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse. This collaboration extends to Animoca Brands becoming an operator of CARV’s Tier 6 verifier nodes, reinforcing the decentralization efforts within CARV's data infrastructure. The alliance is geared towards fostering deeper integration and creating synergies in their gaming and open metaverse realms.

Originally established as a gaming credential platform, CARV has transformed into a versatile data layer protocol garnering support from 2.7 million users, integration with 790 games, and partnerships with major chains like Linea, BNB Chain, zkSync, and Ronin. Noteworthy developments include the inception of ERC-7231, a standard endorsed by the Ethereum Community, which binds multiple Web2 and Web3 identities to a single NFT. Collaborations with industry giants like Google Cloud and MARBLEX further enhance CARV's standing in the industry.

In a bid to facilitate rapid expansion, CARV is rolling out community-operated verifier nodes to uphold decentralization, security, and fair value distribution as the network scales. By partnering with Animoca Brands as a strategic node operator, CARV seeks to streamline user adoption and enhance the overall ecosystem. Node holders will have the option to delegate operations to Animoca Brands to ensure network stability.

Node operators will be rewarded with $veCARV, the staked version of CARV tokens. This setup enables Animoca Brands and its expansive portfolio of 400+ gaming and metaverse companies to engage in CARV's governance through the Infinite Play token-lock voting system.

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, underscored the alignment between CARV's mission for data self-sovereignty and the interoperability of personal assets across Web2 and Web3 with Animoca Brands' vision. Victor Yu, CARV's co-founder, emphasized the comprehensive nature of this strategic alliance and its potential to unlock new frontiers in user-owned data economies.

CARV's highly anticipated node sale is slated to kick off on June 3, 2024, catering to whitelisted participants initially and opening to the public on June 5, 2024. For more information on the upcoming sale, interested parties can visit CARV's official website.

About CARV

CARV stands as a prominent modular data layer for gaming, AI, and data monetization, aiming to revolutionize the value generated from data for all users. With cutting-edge standards like ERC-7231 and integrations across 40+ blockchains and key industry players like Google Cloud, CARV is spearheading innovation in the data space. Supported by top-tier investors and ecosystems, CARV is committed to reshaping data economies for a more inclusive digital future.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, a pioneering force in Web3, specializes in utilizing blockchain to deliver digital property rights globally, driving the momentum towards an open metaverse. From original game titles to partnerships with renowned IPs, Animoca Brands is a key player shaping the digital landscape. As an active Web3 investor, Animoca Brands' expansive network underscores its commitment to driving innovation and inclusivity in the digital realm.