Account Abstraction: The Key to Next-Gen Web3 Gaming on Ancient8 Chain

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Apr 25, 2024 • 5 min read

Account Abstraction Tools on Ancient8 Chain

As an emerging Layer 2 in Web3 gaming infrastructure, Ancient8 Chain provides the foundational technology that enables instant access to latest EIPs and protocols for creativity and high-quality Web3 UX.

Complementing this foundation is our robust ecosystem of Account Abstraction solutions, which significantly enhance the onboarding process and gaming experience. The availability of Halliday, Particle Network, Thirdweb, Etherspot and Openfort not only diversifies the options for games based on specific demands but also distinguishes us within the Web3 gaming landscape. This strategic advantage empowers developers to create more innovative games, while gamers enjoy more accessible, and enjoyable experiences, ultimately pushing the boundaries of what blockchain games can offer.

What is Account Abstraction and Why Does it Matter?

Account Abstraction refers to a set of enhancements in blockchain technology, particularly envisioned through EIPs like EIP-2938 and EIP-4337. These proposals aim to simplify how users interact with the blockchain. By treating user accounts more like smart contracts, it allows for more flexible and user-friendly experiences.

Simplifying Onboarding: It makes accounts more flexible and easier to use, especially for those who are not deeply familiar with blockchain technology.

Single sign-on (SSO): Users can access blockchain applications using email address or social media accounts, without the need for blockchain-specific wallets like MetaMask.
No crypto knowledge required: New users can engage with applications without prior knowledge of how cryptocurrencies or wallets operate, as account abstraction handles these complexities behind the scenes.

Enhanced UX: Users benefit from features such as multi-token fee payments, automated transactions, and simplified account recovery.

Fewer user prompts: Reduces the need for users to confirm or approve transactions repeatedly, streamlining interactions, especially in applications requiring frequent transactions.
Automated transaction handling: Allows for the setting of rules or conditions under which transactions are automatically approved or executed, enhancing the user experience by removing the need for manual intervention.
Unified experience across devices: Users can manage their accounts and approve transactions across multiple devices, maintaining a consistent user experience whether on mobile or desktop.

Benefits for Gamers: Gamers experience faster onboarding, reduced barriers to entry, and more gameplay time, as they spend less time dealing with complex blockchain mechanics.

Advantages for Developers: Developers can attract and retain more users by incorporating these features, which make blockchain games more appealing and easier to engage with.

Account Abstraction Solutions in the Ancient8 Ecosystem

Ancient8 ecosystem is rich with diverse account abstraction projects, each contributing unique benefits:

1. Halliday

Halliday is the world’s first Appchain Wallet, leveraging its proprietary Account Orchestration layer to deliver simplified blockchain interactions, fostering growth and accessibility.

It solves the common challenge of the first dollar spent on your chain by offering a seamless onboarding experience and one-click management of assets across multiple chains.

By simplifying the user’s initial interaction with the blockchain, Halliday ensures that gamers can focus on gameplay rather than wallet management, while developers can connect their apps to commerce, enhancing both monetization and user engagement.

2. Particle Network

Particle Network specializes in wallet abstraction with its Modular L1 solution, which simplifies user interactions across a multi-chain ecosystem. It allows for a universal account system that integrates wallets directly into Web3 applications, promoting broader adoption and a unified user experience.

Wallet Abstraction: Unifies asset storage and transactions across Bitcoin, EVM, and IBC network using a universal account
Liquidity Abstraction: Unifies liquidity across chains through atomic cross-chain execution
Gas Abstraction: Achieves seamless interoperability via a Universal Gas Token

3. Thirdweb

Thirdweb offers full-stack development tools for Web3 games, incorporating SDKs and APIs that allow for easy integration of Web3 features. Thirdweb’s solutions streamline in-game transactions and asset management, enabling developers to enhance engagement and monetize their games effectively.

Connect: Onboard every user, connect to any wallet, and build apps that anyone can use- with in-app wallets, account abstraction, and fiat & crypto payments.
Engine: Scalable smart contract APIs backed by secure wallets, with automatic nonce queuing & gas-optimized retries.
Contracts: Trusted and modular smart contracts that can be deployed securely on any EVM chain.

4. Etherspot

Etherspot utilizes ERC-4337 infrastructure to create a smoother Web3 user journey, enabling developers to implement a human-first approach in their dApps. It supports multiple EVM chains without the need for separate deployments, facilitating easier and quicker integration.

Create Human-First Web3 dApps: Simplify the user experience of Web3 apps by leveraging ERC-4337 infrastructure.
Web3 Ecosystems Set Free: Get access to supported EVM chains without deploying dApp smart contracts on each chain separately.
Implement Simply and Quickly: Build or update apps with robust interoperability, quickly & easily. Firmly root account abstraction at the core of dapps with just a few lines of code.

5. Openfort

Openfort provides invisible crypto accounts that support multi-chain access and gas sponsorship. This solution is designed for flexibility and ease of use, enabling seamless in-game transactions and a non-custodial approach to asset management.

Seamless User Experience: Openfort provides invisible crypto accounts with gas sponsorship and gasless transactions.
Flexible and Secure Ownership: Offers non-custodial account management integrated with secure authentication, maintaining user control over assets with simplified logins.
Customizable Integration: Supports multi-chain accounts and allows developers to customize backend integration, optimizing application functionality and user engagement.

Looking Forward

Ancient8 Chain is making Web3 gaming better by using account abstraction. With a diverse ecosystem of account abstraction solutions that provide developers and gamers with advanced features to simplify and enhance their interactions on the blockchain, Ancient8 Chain stands at the forefront of blockchain gaming’s future.

Looking forward, we plan to keep improving our technology and adding more features. Our goal is to make blockchain easy to use for everyone and to build a strong community of gamers and developers. We’re excited about what’s coming next and believe our platform will continue to grow and innovate.

Stay with us as we explore new possibilities in Web3 gaming.

About Ancient8

Ancient8 - The Super Gaming Chain on Optimism Superchain. Ancient8 offers a suite of Web3 gaming infrastructure tools that serve as the distribution and marketing channel for games globally. With Space3 Game Publishing Platform, Ancient8 Gaming Guild, Reneverse Web3 Ads engine, A8ID, and Gosu Network, Ancient8 is dedicated to onboard millions of gamers to Web3 gaming, while providing unparalleled support to game developers looking to reach more players. Ancient8’s products have helped 100+ Web3 games and 200K+ users better navigate Web3.

Ancient8 has raised $10M in total financing from leading investors including Pantera, Dragonfly, Hashed, Makers Fund, Mechanism, Coinbase, IOSG, Jump and Animoca.