Stellar-based gaming and collectibles platform Litemint to integrate DigitalBits

Non-fungible tokens or NFTs have stolen headlines the world over, plastered across both crypto and mainstream media. And, it’s no surprise. Beeple’s “Everyday’s – The First 5000 Days” sold at Christie’s for an astounding $69,346,250, asserting Beeple as one of the top three most valuable living artists.  This sale established two historical landmarks: the first sale of a wholly digital piece of art with a unique NFT, and the acceptance of cryptocurrency (ETH) as the form of payment. 

Paris Hilton recently released a comprehensive article on NFTs and their potential to empower creators. She also hinted at releasing her own. And this is only the tip of the iceberg, with musicians such as 3LAU and the King of Leons, as well as sports superstars like Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski getting in on the action.  

The DigitalBits Project, first launched in 2017 with an initial focus on consumer digital assets, has since expanded to include branded stablecoins as well as the rapidly growing world of esports and gaming. The XDB Foundation, the primary contributor to the DigitalBits Project, is now looking to enter the NFT space, having recently sealed a partnership with leading NFT and Collectibles Marketplace, Litemint, a technology company specializing in the creation of unique experiences for crypto enthusiasts, collectors, and gamers. 

The introduction of NFT functionality to the DigitalBits blockchain introduces a wholly new vertical to the platform. As scalability issues continue to plague Ethereum, DigitalBits provides a welcome alternative to creators and users alike, allowing for significantly reduced gas fees and wait times. 

Built on Stellar since its inception in 2018, Litemint recently unveiled its NFT and Collectibles marketplace, expanding beyond its initial gaming value proposition. Litemint brings NFTs and digital collectibles to the online gaming experience, introducing unique elements such as true asset ownership and seamless transfer and tradeability not available within today’s leading online gaming environments. 

DigitalBits’ origins as a Stellar fork make it highly compatible with Litemint’s existing technology and allows for the activation of a number of potential synergies between the XDB Foundation and Litemint.  

“With its unique closeness to the mainstream, gaming industry and core compatibility with the Stellar technology, DigitalBits is a perfect match for our NFT and collectibles platform,” stated Frederic Rezeau, Founder and CEO of Litemint. “I am confident that together, provided our ability to execute on the open-source Stellar technology, we can leverage exceptional business opportunities with a seamless integration of DigitalBits and their consumer-oriented market.”

Other organizations are also looking to DigitalBits as an alternative for their NFT initiatives. The network is highly scalable, capable of processing upwards of 10 000 transactions per second, with transaction fees as low as 0.00001 XDB (less than a penny at today’s prices), and confirmation times ranging between 2-5 seconds. Although Ethereum is the current market leader for NFTs, the network’s inability to scale has resulted in exorbitant fees when minting and transferring NFTs, creating a huge barrier to entry. The integration of the DigitalBits network with platforms such as Litemint now provides an agile, low-cost alternative for creators and users, streamlining the issuance, transfer, and trade of NFTs.   

“I’m very excited to see the upcoming integration of the DigitalBits network into Litemint’s NFT and collectibles marketplace,” said Michael Gord, Managing Director of the XDB Foundation. “NFTs have the ability to add an entirely new layer to the user experience, allowing for unique activations that can be implemented across numerous different industries. I look forward to seeing the ongoing innovation that continues to emerge from this new asset class as more and more people begin to use NFTs.”

Litemint acquired Stellarport, a leading decentralized exchange, and service platform within the Stellar ecosystem, in January 2020, citing the massive opportunity created by bringing together crypto users and gamers, bringing unmatched dynamism to both platforms. The DigitalBits Project is an open-source protocol layer blockchain specializing in consumer digital assets, the development of which is led by the XDB Foundation. The XDB Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on driving growth and adoption of the DigitalBits blockchain and ecosystem.  

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