Web3 gaming personality "ProofOfEly" has joined the PlayGigaverse team, a move that has significantly increased confidence from prominent industry figure Josh Ong. Ong, Head of Ecosystem at ProofOfPlay, expressed his heightened optimism for the onchain role-playing game (RPG) following the announcement.
The appointment was highlighted by Josh Ong in a recent tweet, stating, "Congrats @ProofOfEly! You’re going to make the best Chief Ely Officer. But seriously, even more bullish on @playgigaverse with you on the team." "ProofOfEly" responded on social media, confirming their excitement: "> Thank you for the kind words Josh! Excited to be part of the @playgigaverse team and build the future of onchain gaming with @ProofOfPlay!"
Josh Ong's endorsement carries substantial weight within the Web3 and gaming sectors. As the Head of Ecosystem at ProofOfPlay, a leading fully on-chain game development company, his background includes pivotal roles at major Web3 organizations such as Yuga Labs (Bored Ape Yacht Club) and Immutable, demonstrating extensive experience in community building and growth in the blockchain space.
PlayGigaverse is an "epic onchain RPG" built by "GLHFers," operating live on "AbstractChain" and powered by ProofOfPlay. This integration signifies PlayGigaverse's commitment to leveraging robust blockchain infrastructure for its gameplay and asset ownership. The game aims to offer a deeply collaborative and persistent experience for players.
ProofOfPlay, founded in 2022 by FarmVille co-creator Amitt Mahajan and Ben Hewitt, is at the forefront of building fully on-chain games where all game logic and assets reside directly on the blockchain. The company secured a substantial $33 million in a seed funding round in September 2023, led by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto and Greenoaks, underscoring investor confidence in their vision for player-owned digital worlds. Their initial game, Pirate Nation, has already established their capabilities in this innovative gaming segment.
The addition of "ProofOfEly" to the PlayGigaverse team, coupled with the strong backing from Josh Ong and the foundational technology of ProofOfPlay, marks a significant development for the onchain RPG. This strategic hire is expected to accelerate PlayGigaverse's development and further solidify its position within the rapidly evolving Web3 gaming landscape.