On August 17, high-profile blockchain ecosystem, Aptos, announced a strategic partnership with South Korean game-publisher, NEOWIZ, and Animoca-backed Web3-gaming platform, Intella X.

Bashar Lazaar, Head of Ecosystem and Grants at Aptos Foundation shared, “Through our shared passion and drive to empower pioneers around the world, Aptos is thrilled to embark on a journey with Intella X and Neowiz. This partnership showcases our ongoing commitment to usher in a new era of gaming, strengthened by web3,” and "With these seamless, fast and immersive experiences, we look forward to welcoming all gaming genres and communities into the decentralized era.”

The partnership will see the trio combine their extensive, cross-industry expertise to collaborate across a range of fronts, including but not limited to:

• Cultivating Developer Networks: Through this partnership, NEOWIZ, Intella X, and Aptos Foundation dedicate their existing local and global Web2 and Web3 developer networks to accelerate the growth of Web3 developer communities.
  
  
• User-Centric UX Design: The trio will collaboratively leverage their technical expertise and insights to break down high-entry barriers in the pursuit of creating a familiar yet immersive environment that resonates with those unfamiliar with Web3, thus bringing mainstream user experiences to the complex realm of Web3 gaming.
  
  
• Research and Development: With a shared recognition of the importance of continuous innovation, all parties invest in collaborative research and development efforts. This endeavor aims to push the boundaries of Web3 gaming by introducing cutting-edge technologies and novel gameplay experiences while exploring new monetization strategies and delivering immersive, innovative gameplay.

All parties in the partnership are determined to further the mass adoption of blockchain-based gaming and the myriad advantages it has to offer the consumer. 

As reflected in the above three initiatives, the collaboration between Aptos, NEOWIZ, and Intella X is holistic in nature, aimed at driving the growth of Web3-gaming from the ground up.