NFT Worlds, now rebranded as HYTOPIA, is a decentralized, customizable, and community-driven play-to-earn gaming platform. It allows world owners to create limitless in-game experiences, where players can engage with various gaming ecosystems within their virtual worlds.
NFT Worlds operates on Ethereum and Polygon blockchains and features its own Layer 2 blockchain called Hychain, incorporating Arbitrum’s Orbit technology. It utilises smart contracts to handle in-game transactions and digital asset ownership. The platform supports cross-platform play and provides users with tools for real-time land editing and world building.
NFT Worlds, now HYTOPIA, offers use cases primarily in the gaming industry, allowing users to create and monetize virtual worlds. Other applications include staking and renting virtual land, governance participation via the $TOPIA token, and collaboration with partners like Artifact Labs. Potential sectors include virtual real estate, education, entertainment, and media.
NFT Worlds was founded in October 2021 by ArkDev and Temptranquil, initially focusing on integrating Minecraft worlds with blockchain. After Minecraft banned NFT integrations in June 2022, it rebranded as HYTOPIA, shifting towards developing its own gaming infrastructure. The platform has secured funding and developed Hychain for scaling Web3 games, marking significant growth since its inception.