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zkVerify Brings Provably Fair Random Outcomes to Pixel Vault Web3 Games

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Players can now enjoy games knowing that all random elements are truly unpredictable and provably fair, from card shuffles and loot drops to critical hits and map generation.

We are excited to announce a strategic integration with Pixel Vault, a leading Web3 gaming studio. This collaboration aims to enhance fairness and transparency in Pixel Vault’s gaming ecosystem by utilizing zkVerify’s capabilities to ensure that random outcomes are truly unpredictable and immune to manipulation, ultimately improving player trust and strengthening the credibility of Web3 gaming.

At the heart of this integration is the use of Verifiable Random Functions (VRFs), a cryptographic tool that generates random numbers in a way that is both unpredictable and provable. By incorporating zkVerify’s zero-knowledge proof verification into its VRF-based game mechanics, Pixel Vault guarantees that all random elements—whether in matchmaking or event triggering—are fair, transparent, and tamper-proof in its already developed games, such as Play Battle Plan, all at a significantly lower cost.

A Clear Benefit for Web3 Gaming

The Web3 gaming market is experiencing rapid growth, with a projected compounded annual growth rate of 19.2% between 2024 and 2032. As the space evolves, ensuring fairness is essential for building player trust and driving long-term adoption. Compromising randomness at any point can lead to manipulated outcomes, undermining game integrity and depriving players of a fair chance at success. Verifiable Random Functions (VRFs) are crucial for maintaining the randomness that ensures equitable gameplay.

zkVerify not only enables mastery of Verifiable Random Functions but also enhances them through zero-knowledge proofs, providing added security and privacy for users. Additionally, zkVerify can significantly lower the cost of verifying these proofs by up to 90%, making Pixel Vault’s games more cost-effective to develop while improving the overall user experience.

Key Use Cases of ZK-Powered VRF in Games:

  • Procedural Generation: VRFs generate random but verifiable seeds for creating game content such as landscapes, dungeons, and entire game worlds.
  • Card Shuffling: In digital card games, VRFs ensure that deck shuffling is truly random and transparent.
  • NPC Behavior: NPC (Non-Player Character) actions and dialogue choices can be driven by random, verifiable VRF outcomes, making interactions more dynamic and unpredictable.
  • Event Triggering: VRF-generated numbers can trigger random in-game events or encounters, enhancing gameplay unpredictability.
  • Critical Hit Calculations: In games with combat mechanics, VRFs determine the likelihood of critical hits and special effects, ensuring randomness that is fair and unbiased.

“Zero-knowledge proofs are a game-changer for privacy and security, especially in Web3 gaming and VRF mechanics,” said Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs, the development studio behind zkVerify. “With zkVerify, we take the complexity of proof verification off developers’ hands, offering a streamlined, optimized solution. This allows Pixel Vault to focus on building great games while we ensure seamless, efficient verification that can easily extend across multiple chains.”

About Horizen Labs

Founded in 2019, Horizen Labs is a leading blockchain technology company specializing in zero-knowledge cryptography. Dedicated to scaling decentralized networks, Horizen Labs is elevating blockchain technology to unprecedented levels of efficiency. By focusing on developing next-gen, modular architectures, Horizen Labs is setting new standards for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Horizen Labs is trusted by industry giants such as Yuga Labs, Animoca Brands, and Offchain Labs. Additionally, it is the company engaged by the Ape DAO and Horizen DAO to help develop leading projects such as ApeChain and Horizen. Horizen Labs is a globally distributed team with offices in New York City and Milan.

For more information, visit https://horizenlabs.io.

About zkVerify

zkVerify is a modular blockchain dedicated to efficiently verifying zk proofs across diverse blockchain stacks. It enables any Layer 2 projects and dApp developers that utilize zero knowledge to scale rapidly and cost-effectively by drastically reducing proof verification costs without compromising network performance.

Designed for seamless integration with existing blockchain networks, zkVerify minimizes technical overhead and provides a developer-friendly environment. By simplifying the ZK proof verification process and reducing associated costs, zkVerify enhances the performance of existing blockchain networks and unlocks new capabilities within the broader Web3 ecosystem.

For more information, visit https://zkverify.io

About Pixel Vault

Pixel Vault is a pioneering blockchain gaming and IP development company dedicated to elevating crypto-native assets across a variety of mediums. With a focus on innovation and community, Pixel Vault strives to deliver immersive gaming and storytelling experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. The company is committed to building a vibrant and inclusive gaming and IP ecosystem that aligns the interests of players, collectors, and developers.