SNEAK PEEK
- 5TARS.io is migrating to the Concordium blockchain to scale its Web3 sports gaming platform.
- The migration aims to enhance scalability, privacy, and compliance for existing and future Web3 games like 5TARS Football.
- New game releases, including a cricket game for India and a MENA cricket title, will launch on Concordium’s high-performance infrastructure.
Dubai-based Web3 sports gaming platform 5TARS.io has announced that it will migrate its gaming ecosystem to the Concordium blockchain, a move designed to enhance the scalability, privacy, and compliance of its platform. This migration will ensure that 5TARS.io can continue delivering a seamless experience for its growing user base while introducing exciting new games.
5TARS Football, the platform’s flagship game, has experienced impressive growth since its launch. With over 250,000 registered users and 20,000 monthly active players, the game has achieved major milestones, such as over 1.7 million arenas joined and 45,000 NFTs traded. During high-profile events like Euro 2024, the game saw peak activity with 45,000 active players at once. As part of the migration to Concordium, 5TARS Football will benefit from improved scalability and performance, enabling the game to cater to its expanding user base.
The migration process is expected to be completed by late March, and once finalized, 5TARS.io will be able to take advantage of Concordium’s Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure. This includes powerful features such as age verification and geo-fencing, which are vital for 5TARS.io’s global expansion into new regions. As part of this transition, 5TARS.io will also launch a cricket game for India, slated for Q3, alongside the existing Starzplay MENA cricket game, which debuted on Concordium last month.
Concordium’s blockchain is designed for high throughput and optimal performance, with an added focus on privacy and identity verification through zero-knowledge proofs. These tools are essential for ensuring compliance in industries like gaming, gambling, and online betting, making Concordium an ideal solution for 5TARS.io’s expanding global presence. The enhanced privacy and security offered by Concordium will provide the necessary infrastructure to manage user interactions in a secure and compliant environment.
Borja Burguillos, Founder & CEO of 5TARS.io, expressed his enthusiasm about the migration:
Migrating to Concordium will provide us with a permanent home where we can launch innovative games that will delight and entertain our global gaming community. The ability to tap into ready-made solutions for privacy and compliance, coupled with the scalability that Concordium provides, will enhance our existing releases and push the boundaries of what can be created within Web3 gaming.
Mike Milner, Chief Commercial Officer of Concordium, added,
We’re thrilled to support 5TARS.io on their journey by providing them with the infrastructure and tooling to create best-in-class Web3 games. Their focus on player ownership and fan engagement aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of decentralized applications.
As 5TARS.io continues to redefine the sports gaming landscape, the migration to Concordium strengthens its position in the Web3 gaming space. With the upcoming releases and expansion into new regions, 5TARS.io remains committed to giving fans an innovative platform where they can interact with sports in entirely new ways—through Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and play-compete-earn mechanics.
