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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: