Square Enix joins the Oasys blockchain Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Square Enix joins the Oasys blockchain Chocoboo. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 12 Sep 2022 34 comments Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix has joined the Oasys blockchain. The company is now a node validator, claiming to be building an "environmentally friendly, proof of stake" blockchain. Oasys will launch later this year, reports GamesIndustry.biz, with 21 node validators to begin with and more added over time. Watch on YouTube Everything You Need to Know About Final Fantasy 16 (So Far) Currently, those node validators include Bandai Namco Research, Sega, Ubisoft, Netmarble, and others, plus now Square Enix. Node validators store a copy of the blockchain and perform other functions to ensure the system is kept secure. In addition, Square Enix will be working with Oasys to explore "the feasibility of harnessing user contributions in the development of new games on the Oasys blockchain." Oasys claims to be a blockchain specifically for gaming, with Bandai Namco Research president and CEO Hajime Nakatani and co-chief operation officer at Sega and CEO at Sega of America Shuji Utsumi among the founding members. It offers "a high-speed, zero gas fee experience to users by combining the best of public L1 and private L2 blockchain technology solutions", according to the website. At the start of the year, Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda claimed NFTs and blockchain tech would be a "major trend" this year. More recently, a series of Final Fantasy NFTs was announced to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 7. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store