Versus Expands Skill-Based Web3 Gaming to Online+ and the ION Ecosystem

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.