Blockchain start-up Enjin has announced the launch of EnjinCraft, a blockchain-powered version of Minecraft. This version of Minecraft currently has two unique items, a wooden sword and a wooden shield, that are part of Enjin's own multiverse of games. The company promises that players can 'keep their valuables for a lifetime'.
The foundation of the announcement is the integration of a Java software development kit (SDK) into Enjin's services. Enjin already allows integration with for example gaming engine Unity, but Java is a real game changer. Over 3 billion devices worldwide are using Java.
The SDK allows for direct communication with the Ethereum blockchain. That way so-called non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are tied to unique addresses owned by individuals, can be loaded into a game. Enjin's services are mainly based on the promise that virtual items from one game can unlock other items in other games.
Join the closed beta on EnjinCraft here.
