DFINITY Foundation Partners United Esports To Launch Internet Computer Gaming Program

  After recently implementing Bitcoin link smart contracts, the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem continues to expand. Via press release, its developer the DFINITY Foundation announced a partnership with United Esports to launch a blockchain based gaming program called Achievement Unblocked. Related Reading | Smart Contracts Running on Bitcoin? Internet Computer Founder Explains How It’s Possible The program will consist of a competition series that will follow a team of developers looking to innovate on the sector. With a background in traditional software development turned to blockchain, these developers will attempt to create a product using GameFi and the Play-to-Earn model to onboard new users into the platform. The series will pick 100 game developers, candidates can register on the following link, to enter the Internet Computer gaming program. The participants will receive a $5,000 when the series kicks off. This pool will progressively increase as Achievement Unblocked moves forward. The final 30 developers will get $50,000, the final 10 will receive $100,000 and the final 3 will be awarded with $1,000,000. In addition, Internet Computer and the DFINITY Foundation will provide these developers with mentorship, technical support, and seminars trough the duration of the program. According to the press release, this will allow developers to reach a “position to take advantage of other unique opportunities for f...