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Immutable zkEVM 1

Chain ID: 13371
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by Immutable
Layer 2
ZK Rollup
EVM
Stack Polygon zkEVM

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What is Immutable zkEVM?

L2 built specifically for games, with gas-free transactions for players and built-in gaming infrastructure. Unlike general-purpose chains trying to attract games, Immutable provides game-specific tools: player wallets (Passport), marketplace APIs, and SDKs that handle blockchain complexity.

Best for: Web3 games needing player-friendly UX, NFT-heavy games, studios wanting blockchain without the complexity.

Technical: A ZK-rollup built on Polygon's CDK, focused on gaming and NFT-specific infrastructure with EVM compatibility.

  • Security & Data Availability

    • Uses ZK proofs for state correctness — transactions are verified before being finalized.
    • Data availability is off-chain and centralized; no Ethereum calldata fallback or DA guarantees.
    • Exit safety depends on sequencer honesty and uptime; no enforced fallback mechanisms.
  • Sequencer & Governance

    • Sequencer is centralized and contract upgrades are not timelocked.
    • Governance and upgrade control sit with the Immutable team.
    • IMX is used for gas and staking, but validator decentralization does not yet exist.
  • Performance

    • High transaction throughput optimized for gaming patterns (item trades, battles, rewards).
    • Gas-free for players through sponsored transactions (studios pay).
    • Fast block times and batch proofs for responsive gameplay.
  • Tooling & Dev Experience

    • Integrated with gaming SDKs, onchain orderbook infra, and Immutable Passport (non-custodial auth).
    • Contract deployment and indexing flows are streamlined for game devs.
  • Use Cases

    • Major games: Gods Unchained (migrating), Guild of Guardians, Illuvium, Space Nation
    • Gaming infrastructure: Immutable Passport (wallets), Orderbook (marketplace), game-specific SDKs
    • Player features: Gas-free transactions, simplified onboarding, cross-game asset trading
    • Studio benefits: Pre-built gaming stack, no blockchain expertise needed
  • Trade-offs

    • Centralized sequencer and DA — not trust-minimized.
    • Exit mechanisms depend on uptime and behavior of the Immutable-run infra.
    • Contract upgrades can be immediate, introducing governance and stability risk.
    • Ecosystem is specialized; limited general-purpose DeFi or non-gaming infrastructure.

Contract Languages

This blockchain supports the following smart contract languages: