Arbitrum Gaming Ventures Reveals $10M First Investment Cohort

Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (formerly known as Gaming Catalyst Program) has announced its first investment group, representing a bold step toward the goal of making Arbitrum the de facto destination for Web3 gaming. This announcement includes a $10 million capital commitment made in partnership with major VCs including Paradigm, Framework, and BITKRAFT.

Key Points

Total investment: $10 million.

Investment partners: Paradigm, Framework, BITKRAFT.

Objective: Establish Arbitrum as the primary destination for Web3 gaming.

Focus: On-chain games, infrastructure, and supporting technologies.

Featured Projects

Take a look at the first projects and teams to become a part of the Arbitrum Gaming Ventures portfolio:

Wildcard

2x2 arena action game based on collectible cards

The cards and strategies chosen for your game are as important as your real-time fighting with the champion, combines elements of collectible card games with real-time combat.

Hyvelabs

Game distribution ecosystem

An ecosystem that makes it easy to distribute Hyve and partner games across any channel, letting users play in real time with friends on X, Telegram, Farcaster, web browsers, and more — making gaming truly frictionless.

T-Rex

Specialized blockchain for consumer applications

A blockchain built specifically for consumer applications. T-Rex aims to drive a major shift in Web3 by creating a dynamic digital ecosystem, seamlessly bringing blockchain technology into everyday online interactions.

XAI

Foundation dedicated to growing the gaming ecosystem

The main goal of the XAI Foundation is to support the growth of developers and games within the XAI blockchain ecosystem. Its key roles include bringing third-party developers and games to the platform, helping with effective marketing strategies for games launched on XAI, and offering funding opportunities for web3 game developers.

Proof of Play

Platform for building on-chain applications and games

Proof of Play OS is a platform for building high-performance onchain apps and games. We offer a wide range of services to help support your project’s development. Their main game, Pirate Nation, is built on Arbitrum to boost long-term retention and network activity.

Context and Perspectives

Arbitrum Gaming Ventures was created in response to growing interest in blockchain gaming and the need for specialized infrastructure. With this investment, Arbitrum seeks to position itself as the preferred environment for blockchain game development, offering high processing capacity and low transaction fees.

The initiative also includes ongoing support programs for developers, mentoring, and technical resources for selected projects.

Market Impact

This investment represents a milestone for the Web3 gaming sector, demonstrating Arbitrum's commitment to cultivating a robust gaming ecosystem. Analysts predict that this initiative could significantly accelerate the adoption of blockchain technologies in mainstream game development.