The web3 sports gaming platform 5TARS.io has announced its migration to the Concordium blockchain, using its scalable Layer 1 infrastructure to host its popular Web3 games. This transition will see well-known titles, such as the flagship 5TARS Football game, being ported to Concordium, which will serve as the new home for all future releases.
The 5TARS Football game boasts over 250,000 registered users and 20,000 monthly active players. Players have joined more than 1,720,000 arenas and traded 45,000 NFTs. The game’s social media community has exceeded 200,000 followers across platforms like X, Telegram, and Discord. The game experienced peak activity during Euro 2024, drawing in 45,000 active players at its height.
The migration to Concordium, expected to be completed by late March, will provide 5TARS.io with a scalable blockchain environment with powerful features, including age verification and geo-fencing. Upcoming 5TARS.io games set to launch on Concordium include a cricket game specifically for India, anticipated for Q3, along with the existing Starzplay MENA cricket game that debuted on Concordium last month.
Concordium’s infrastructure is optimized for high throughput and performance and supports privacy-focused identity verification and geo-fencing through zero-knowledge proofs. These features are crucial for the gaming, gambling, and online betting industries concerning compliance and geographical expansion.
5TARS.io’s decision to move from the SKALE EVM chain to Concordium aims to facilitate the platform’s strategic expansion across various regions while addressing issues related to scalability, performance, age verification, geo-fencing, and compliance.
5TARS.io is on a mission to transform sports fandom by leveraging web3 technology, giving fans control over digital assets such as NFTs and in-game currency. This migration to Concordium will allow 5TARS.io to enhance its football and cricket offerings while preparing for the launch of new titles powered by play-to-earn mechanics.