🔔 ICE → ION Migration
ICE has migrated to ION as part of the next phase of the Ice Open Network. References to ICE in this article reflect the historical context at the time of writing. Today, ION is the active token powering the ecosystem, following the ICE → ION migration.
For full details about the migration, timeline, and what it means for the community, please read the official update here.
We’re excited to welcome Versus, a decentralized PvP gaming platform bringing skill-based on-chain competition to AAA and Web3 titles, into the Ice Open Network ecosystem. Through this partnership, Versus will integrate with the Online+ community and launch its own social hub in the future using the ION Framework, thus connecting e-sports players and creators to a decentralized social layer purpose-built for the next generation of Web3 gaming.
Together, we’re merging decentralized gaming with social infrastructure built for the next era of on-chain engagement.
Competitive Gaming Meets Decentralized Infrastructure
Versus is a decentralized PvP platform that enables players to compete in AAA and blockchain games by placing skill-based wagers on-chain. With its blend of Web2 familiarity and Web3 transparency, Versus supports both casual and competitive gamers, offering customizable gameplay, NFT ownership, and real-world rewards based on player performance.
Key features include:
- On-Chain Wagering: Secure, skill-based betting where performance determines the prize.
- AAA & Web3 Game Support: Seamless integration with top-tier traditional and blockchain titles.
- NFT Rewards & Ownership: Players earn digital assets that can be traded or used in-game.
- Web2-Web3 Fusion: Traditional UX meets blockchain mechanics, making onboarding easy for all gamers.
- SocialFi & Community Features: Social gameplay, content sharing, and community-based events.
What This Partnership Means
Through this collaboration with Ice Open Network, Versus will:
- Join the Online+ ecosystem, gaining exposure to a dynamic and growing Web3 community.
- Launch its own community-driven dApp via the ION Framework, giving users a decentralized hub for PvP tournaments, content sharing, and game rewards.
- Support the ION mission of empowering user-owned, transparent, and gamified digital communities.
This partnership reinforces ION’s commitment to the evolving culture of Web3 gaming, where competition, community, and self-custody are core principles.
Expanding the Web3 Esports Arena
By embedding competitive gameplay into a social-first environment, Versus and Ice Open Network are setting a new standard for what on-chain gaming can look like. Whether you’re wagering on your next match or building a community around your favorite title, Versus on Online+ opens the door to a fully integrated PvP experience — powered by blockchain, and built for gamers.Stay tuned for more updates and explore Versus at versus.app.