Funtico Partners with Avalanche to Power Indie Web3 Gaming

Web3 gaming is set for another push as Funtico joins forces with Avalanche and LaunchLoop. The partnership puts Funtico at the center of Avalanche’s gaming strategy, providing developers with the tools and services needed to build, launch, and grow their projects without being weighed down by blockchain complexity.

Good to Know

• Funtico is Avalanche’s chosen platform for indie game developers.
• LaunchLoop kicks off GameLoop Season 1 on September 8 with a $30,000 prize pool.
• Funtico’s $TICO token powers rewards, payments, and cross-game utility.

Avalanche has built its reputation as one of the most developer-friendly blockchains, especially for gaming. By choosing Funtico as its go-to platform, Avalanche is doubling down on its goal of expanding opportunities for indie studios. The deal brings in LaunchLoop, the community-led accelerator behind GameLoop, making it easier for small teams to gain visibility and monetize their work in Web3.

The platform takes on the heavy lifting that usually slows down developers. Among its key features:

1. Publisher-as-a-Service (PaaS): allows studios to publish titles without major technical or operational hurdles.
2. Cross-Game Interoperability: ensures games can connect seamlessly using the same token, $TICO.
3. Integrated Payments: supports both fiat and crypto, reducing friction for Web2 and Web3 players.
4. Compliance and Security: builds a safer space for both developers and users.
5. Streamlined Onboarding: makes it easier for studios and players to enter Web3.
6. Expert Support: provides resources to help projects scale sustainably.

By handling these areas, Funtico lets developers focus on the fun part—designing and delivering great games. Players in turn gain access to a library of tournament-ready titles, all in one place at Funtico.com.

Launching With GameLoop Season 1

The collaboration kicks off September 8 with Avalanche GameLoop Season 1, a program run by LaunchLoop alongside Avalanche and Funtico. The season offers a $30,000 prize pool for high-score browser games, with Funtico’s team offering custom tools and direct support to developers. Once built, the games go live in global tournaments on Funtico.com, where players can test them out, provide feedback, and compete for rewards.

At the heart of this ecosystem is $TICO, Funtico’s utility token. It functions as the unifying currency for tournament entries, rewards, and developer monetization. As more games launch and more players join, the demand for $TICO naturally grows, reinforcing its place as the backbone of the platform.

The Avalanche partnership means developers can focus on gameplay and storytelling while Funtico and Avalanche manage the infrastructure. The result is a more sustainable environment where indie studios thrive and players enjoy a steady stream of engaging Web3 titles.