Ubisoft, the video game company behind major titles like Assassin’s Creed, has announced the launch of a decentralized verification network (DVN) built on LayerZero’s messaging protocol.
The new system aims to secure and simplify the transfer of digital assets, such as NFTs and in-game currencies, across multiple blockchains.
Improving Security and Ownership in Blockchain Gaming
The decentralized verification network marks a significant step in Ubisoft’s efforts to support digital ownership and blockchain gaming. By using DVN, the company ensures that assets such as in-game items can move between different blockchain platforms, like Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon, without losing ownership verification or risking security.
Ubisoft’s DVN works as a trustless verification layer, meaning that users don’t need to rely on a central authority to confirm their ownership. This adds a layer of security while removing many of the technical difficulties often faced when moving assets across chains.
How LayerZero Makes It Work
The backbone of the new system is LayerZero, a protocol that enables seamless communication between over 130 blockchains. LayerZero helps Ubisoft connect with users across different ecosystems, making sure that in-game assets work anywhere, not just within one network.
By adopting LayerZero’s standards for fungible and non-fungible tokens (OFT and ONFT), Ubisoft gains better control over how digital assets behave across platforms. This flexibility is important for games that want to offer players full control over their owned content—whether it’s a character skin, collectible card, or game currency.
Industry Support and Future Goals
Ubisoft has been exploring blockchain technology since 2021 and continues to expand in this space. Executive producer Didier Genevois said the launch of the DVN boosts both the security and scalability of their gaming systems. He added that working with LayerZero allows them to build a more open and accessible gaming environment for both players and developers.
LayerZero CEO Bryan Pelligrino praised Ubisoft’s forward-thinking approach. He noted that this collaboration reflects a growing trend in gaming: building a future where digital assets move freely and securely between games and platforms.
With Ubisoft’s annual bookings reaching €2.32 billion, its entrance into decentralized tech also highlights the growing importance of blockchain in the mainstream gaming industry. This move not only benefits players but also strengthens LayerZero’s position as a top interoperability provider, already used by over 400 applications, including PayPal and Pudgy Penguins.