Solana has been steadily strengthening its collaboration with Google Cloud since bringing the company on board as a validator in November 2022.
Expanding on this partnership, Solana Labs has now enhanced its ties with Google Cloud by making its web3 gaming API, GameShift, accessible to Google Cloud customers.
The announcement, made on May 2, signifies a step forward in simplifying the exploration of web3 gaming technology for developers and integrating blockchain-based features into their projects.
Davis Hart, head of GameShift, expressed, “Our goal is to promote the widespread adoption of blockchain technology in gaming. By integrating GameShift into Google Cloud’s partner ecosystem, we can accelerate this adoption by offering these capabilities to their extensive global developer community.”
Described by Solana as a user-friendly API, GameShift aims to streamline the complexities typically associated with developing games utilizing blockchain functionalities.
Key features provided by GameShift include in-game minting of Solana-based digital assets, custom branded in-game marketplaces, transaction fees and key management services, and non-custodial wallets.
Jack Buser, Director for Games at Google Cloud, noted, “Many game studios hosted on Google Cloud are eager to harness the creative possibilities of Web3 technology, but the technical intricacies have often posed a significant obstacle to broader adoption. By integrating GameShift into Google Cloud’s ecosystem for live games, we’re offering developers a simplified pathway to create immersive blockchain experiences without grappling with the underlying technology.”
Additionally, GameShift facilitates integration with credit card and banking systems for seamless payments and payouts.
