Openfort is excited to announce its support to DEGEN Chain to bring account abstraction to the network

Openfort account abstraction support for DEGEN Chain Layer 3

Openfort rolls DEGEN Chain support


Openfort has added support for [Zora Network](https://zora.co/), a creator-focused Layer 2 built on the Optimism stack. This integration enables developers to use account abstraction to provide a smoother minting and transaction experience for creators and collectors on Zora.

## What is the Zora Network Integration?

Zora Network is a blockchain optimized for NFT minting and media. By supporting Zora, Openfort allows app developers to offer gasless transactions and social onboarding to their users. Creators can now build applications where minting an NFT is as simple as a social login, removing the barrier of managing gas or private keys manually.


## What's included?

- **Embedded Smart Accounts:** These accounts seamlessly combine the Bundler, Account contracts, Signers, and the Gaming SDK into an easy-to-implement solution. This innovation simplifies the launch of non-custodial accounts using familiar authentication methods, making it more straightforward than ever.

- **Openfort Signer:** With the Openfort Signer feature, you can create an Embedded Account for your users that supports various login methods, including email, passkeys (like biometrics), and soon, social authentication.

- **Account Abstraction Infrastructure:** Openfort's comprehensive AA infrastructure provides all necessary tools to sponsor transactions for your users and ensure their operations are executed on the blockchain. This includes tailored gas sponsorship strategies to relieve your customers from the burden of gas fees.

- JS, Unity and UE SDKs: The Account Abstraction SDK by Openfort is the most extensive development kit available for creators designing applications and wallets that are compatible with ERC-4337 and ERC-6551 standards on Zora.

## Related reading

- [Deep dive into gas sponsorship strategies that power gasless transactions on Zora](/blog/technical-dive-gas-sponsorship)
- [Build vs. buy: choosing the right wallet infrastructure for your project](/blog/openfort-wallets-build-vs-buy)
- [Openfort also supports Base, another OP Stack chain popular with creators and developers](/blog/openfort-adds-base)


Openfort is excited to announce its support to Zora Network to bring account abstraction to the network

Openfort account abstraction support for Zora Network Layer 2

Openfort rolls Zora Network support


Minting is the process of creating new digital assets on a blockchain. For game developers, this is a core mechanic used to distribute rewards, grant access, or create tradable collectibles.

## What is NFT Minting in Gaming?

In gaming, minting refers to transforming an in-game item into a unique, verifiable NFT. Once minted, the item exists on a blockchain (like Ethereum or Polygon), giving the player true digital ownership. Players can then keep, trade, or sell these assets outside of the game’s ecosystem. Openfort provides the infrastructure for studios to handle this at scale, ensuring players can mint their first items without needing to pay for gas or understand the underlying complexity of smart contracts.


## What is Minting?

Minting refers to the creation of new NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). Think of it as the digital equivalent of stamping a coin or printing a physical collectible. Once an NFT is minted, it becomes a unique, verifiable asset on the blockchain, with its ownership and properties immutably recorded.

Minting is essential for Web3 gaming, where assets like characters, items, or land are transformed into NFTs, giving players true ownership and the ability to trade these assets outside the game’s ecosystem. For Web3 engineers, understanding minting processes and tools is vital for building engaging, decentralized game economies.

## Minting and Gas Fees

Minting NFTs incurs a cost known as gas fees. Gas fees are essentially transaction costs paid to the blockchain network (like Ethereum) to compensate for the computational power required to execute and record transactions. The cost of minting varies based on factors such as network congestion and transaction complexity.

### What Happens After an NFT is Minted?

Once an NFT is minted, it is permanently recorded on the blockchain. This allows it to be transferred, sold, or traded like any physical collectible. In NFT gaming, players can own unique in-game items that can be sold or traded on secondary markets, adding a new dimension of value and ownership to their gaming experience. Ownership history and transaction details are transparent and easily verifiable on the blockchain, ensuring security and trust.

## NFT Metadata: Defining Uniqueness

NFT metadata plays a critical role in defining an NFT’s uniqueness and value. It includes details like the NFT’s name, description, and attributes, which distinguish it from other tokens. There are two main types of NFT metadata:

- **Onchain Metadata:** Stored directly on the blockchain, providing higher security and immutability, but at a higher cost. Once created, onchain metadata cannot be altered.
- **Off-Chain Metadata:** Stored outside the blockchain, typically on decentralized storage solutions like IPFS (InterPlanetary File System). This option is cheaper and offers greater flexibility, but it relies on the availability and integrity of the external storage provider.

In gaming, royalties ensure that developers are rewarded for the long-term value of the assets they create, supporting the ongoing development of the game as items are traded between players.


## Minting with Openfort: A Streamlined Solution for Web3 Engineers

Openfort simplifies the minting process for game developers through a comprehensive infrastructure, supporting the creation and management of NFTs at scale.

### 1. **ERC-721 Standard**
The ERC-721 standard is widely used for minting NFTs, ensuring each token is unique and verifiable. With Openfort, developers can easily mint ERC-721 tokens, streamlining the creation of one-of-a-kind in-game assets. You can even [batch transactions](https://www.openfort.io/docs/products/embedded-wallet/javascript/smart-wallet/send#transactions) for a smoother user experience.

### 2. **Pre-Minted Assets and Minting Accounts**
Openfort also supports pre-minted assets through **Minting Accounts**, allowing developers to efficiently manage and distribute large numbers of NFTs. This feature is crucial for game studios looking to maintain control over asset distribution while handling large-scale minting operations. Learn more about managing pre-minted assets with [Openfort’s minting accounts](http://openfort.io/docs/products/server/wallet/usage).

## Crafting In-Game Assets: Minting and Metadata Updates

NFT gaming goes beyond simple asset creation—it also involves crafting new assets. This process can be done in two primary ways:

### Mint and Burn
Minting new NFTs by burning existing ones is a popular mechanic. In this process, old NFTs are destroyed, and new ones with enhanced attributes or higher value are minted in their place. This mechanic is used in many Web3 games to allow players to upgrade or evolve their assets.

![burnAsset.svg](/images/blog/burn_Asset_4ed0aac3b4.svg)

### Updating Metadata
Instead of minting a new NFT, game developers can choose to update the metadata of an existing NFT. This is less resource-intensive and can be more efficient, especially when altering or enhancing in-game assets without creating entirely new tokens.

![metadataAsset.svg](/images/blog/metadata_Asset_44959d9af5.svg)

## Atomic Transactions: Ensuring Smooth, Secure Asset Creation

In NFT gaming, **atomic transactions** ensure that multi-step processes—like minting or crafting multiple NFTs—either succeed entirely or fail without partial execution. This prevents incomplete transactions and ensures a seamless experience for both players and developers.

By leveraging Openfort’s robust infrastructure and minting APIs, Web3 engineers can efficiently create, manage, and trade NFTs. Whether it’s ERC-721 minting, managing pre-minted assets, or implementing crafting mechanics, Openfort provides the tools you need to bring NFTs to life in your game.

## Elevating Gaming Economies with NFTs

Minting NFTs is one of the key tasks for Web3 engineers, especially in gaming, where these assets become the building blocks of player-owned economies. With Openfort's support for minting, metadata management, royalties, and crafting, you can provide players with true digital ownership, enhancing both gameplay and revenue potential.

## Related reading

- [How in-app purchases work alongside NFTs and tokens in Web3 mobile games](/blog/iap-and-web3-games)
- [Understanding gas sponsorship and how it removes transaction fee friction for players](/blog/technical-dive-gas-sponsorship)
- [The rise of free-to-own models and why digital item ownership is reshaping game economies](/blog/the-future-of-games-beyond-early-examples-and-the-rise-of-free-to-own-and-play-to-earn-models)


Learn how game developers are leveraging Openfort’s tools to enable frictionless NFT minting for rewards, access, collectibles, and digital identity

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NFT Minting Use Cases in Gaming

- [What is DEGEN Chain?](#what-is-degen-chain)

Openfort has added Account Abstraction support for 

, a community-focused Layer 3 network built with Arbitrum Orbit and Base. This allows developers in the Degen ecosystem to use our smart wallet infrastructure for gasless transactions and smooth player onboarding.

Openfort has added Account Abstraction support for [Degen Chain](https://degen.tips/), a community-focused Layer 3 network built with Arbitrum Orbit and Base. This allows developers in the Degen ecosystem to use our smart wallet infrastructure for gasless transactions and smooth player onboarding.

[What is DEGEN Chain?](#what-is-degen-chain)

Degen Chain is an L3 blockchain designed specifically for the $DEGEN community. It offers a low-cost environment for experimentation, including tipping mechanisms, community rewards, and gaming. By supporting Degen Chain, Openfort enables developers to build apps where users can interact with $DEGEN ecosystem assets without the friction of traditional L1 or L2 transaction costs.

Degen Chain introduces a community token, $DEGEN, with its own L3 infrastructure, providing opportunities for tipping mechanisms, community rewards, payments, gaming, and more. Overall, Degen Chain's innovative approach, focus on community needs, and diverse opportunities make it a promising addition to the blockchain ecosystem.

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