Finnish game developer Empires Not Vampires has launched Paradise Chain, a custom Layer 1 blockchain built on Avalanche. The chain supports the studio's web3 gaming ecosystem and handles the technical demands of live games, interconnected game economies, and large-scale player bases. Paradise Chain runs blockchain features in the background so players can focus on the game experience rather than the underlying technology.
Empires Not Vampires' Paradise Chain on Avalanche
Why Avalanche?
Empires Not Vampires chose Avalanche for Paradise Chain because of its speed, scalability, and gas efficiency. These qualities matter for a gaming environment that needs consistent performance across high player volumes and dynamic in-game economies. The team says Avalanche provides the flexibility for both current and future development without compromising user experience.
Support for Paradise Tycoon and Paradise Legends
At launch, Paradise Chain supports Paradise Tycoon, a multiplayer online simulation game, and the upcoming action RPG Paradise Legends. Both games are part of the broader Paradise IP, with more titles expected to join the ecosystem later. Operating on a dedicated blockchain lets the studio streamline performance and maintain control over the technical infrastructure as more games are developed.
Introduction of Metalayers and MOANI Token
A core part of the Paradise Chain strategy involves metalayers, which connect gameplay systems across different titles within the ecosystem. This enables features like shared economies and player interoperability. Central to this framework is the MOANI token, which has previously existed solely as an in-game currency. MOANI has already seen over 5 million trades, with more than 65% of airdropped tokens actively spent by players. The transition to an on-chain model is expected to enhance the token's utility and allow for broader integration across games.
Background in Web2 and Transition to Web3
Empires Not Vampires has been building in the blockchain space since 2022, but the team brings experience from its earlier work in the web2 gaming market. Before its pivot to web3, the studio developed and published Garage Empire, which it cites as an example of its ability to manage live operations and scale user acquisition. These skills are now being applied in the new context of blockchain gaming, where data-driven growth strategies are combined with the added functionality of on-chain economies.
Empires Not Vampires' Paradise Chain on Avalanche
Future Outlook for Paradise Chain
Empires Not Vampires plans to continue expanding the Paradise Chain ecosystem with more games and deeper integration of the MOANI token. The studio's long-term goal is to create a unified and interoperable environment where players can engage with multiple titles through a consistent economic and technical framework. With Paradise Chain now live, the developer is positioning itself to play a larger role in the evolving blockchain gaming landscape.
