Singapore, Singapore, September 18, 2024, Chainwire
Parachains and developers can now sign up to test drive XCM NFT functionality and get an exclusive first look at this innovation in action. Unique Network has announced that it will be launching the first developer environment for XCM NFT transfers (cross-chain NFTs), starting with two mainnets for developers and parachains in the ecosystem. By utilizing XCM NFT technology at the start of the developer environment, blockchain developers can move NFTs between Asset Hub and Unique Network. Interested parachains can be added to the developer environment to develop XCM NFT functionality.
What is XCM NFT?
NFT XCM is an innovative initiative developed by Unique Network, designed to simplify the transfer of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) between parachains. By enabling seamless movement between different chains, NFT XCM not only expands accessibility but also opens up new possibilities for creators, developers, and users alike.
XCM NFT expands the boundaries of Web3 gaming and NFT collections, enabling a wider range of use cases and making non-fungible tokens available to a wider group of on-chain users. Unique Network invites parachains and developers to register their interest in the upcoming testing phase of XCM NFT transfers, to demonstrate their effectiveness and explore applications of the technology.
NFT XCM uses Polkadot cross-chain messaging, the messaging format and language used to communicate between consensus systems.
Developers and parachains interested in testing XCM NFT transfers are encouraged to register their interest via this form. Polkadot parachains will be added to the developer environment to develop and test XCM NFT functionality. EVM teams interested in pioneering the implementation of the technology in a development/test environment are also invited to register their interest.
Following the development work on XCM NFTs, the Unique Network team launched the Cross-Chain NFT Expert Group earlier this year at Polkadot’s Sub0 conference. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and explore new use cases for cross-chain NFTs within the Polkadot ecosystem. Leading projects such as Acala Network and Zeitgeist are already exploring ways to integrate cross-chain NFTs into their own projects.
Alexander Mitrovich, CEO of Unique Network, shared:
This milestone represents not just a technical breakthrough, but the unification of an ecosystem. NFTs are no longer confined to a parachain; we are building a future where they can flow freely across multiple chains.”
The importance of cross-chain interoperability for assets like NFTs was first highlighted in the Polkadot whitepaper by Polkadot creator Gavin Wood. The launch of XCM v3 in May 2022 introduced this capability, but it was only viable for fungible tokens (FTs). XCM NFTs are a breakthrough that will allow users to seamlessly transfer digital assets between Polkadot parachains, making NFTs more accessible and versatile than ever before.
Following this, Unique Network’s CMO Charu Sethi discussed the company’s efforts to foster collaboration and optimize the NFT ecosystem across Polkadot’s various blockchain networks.
As we advance the technical capabilities of NFT XCM, it is critical to address complexity and fragmentation within the ecosystem. We are now working on organizational bridges and aligning leadership across all NFT blockchains on Polkadot.
About Unique Network
Unique Network is the first NFT chain built on Polkadot and Kusama, offering the most sustainable and eco-friendly NFTs with advanced features for gaming, art, and fan engagement.
Unique Network offers unparalleled customizability, scalability, and interoperability, making it the ideal platform for advanced and innovative NFT applications.
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