# Immutable X By [Clement Lee](https://paragraph.com/@clementlee) · 2022-06-18 --- Ethereum’s Bottleneck --------------------- Ethereum(ETH) remains the most **decentralized and secure** when compared to other L1s however **scalability** has always been the **bottleneck** as the network struggles to cope with an increasing number of transactions. As a result, the high demand for Ethereum’s block space has led to high gas fees. Most recently, the much-awaited Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) “Otherside” Metaverse land sale launched, and due to its overwhelming popularity, high network congestion on Ethereum’s mainnet leading to high gas fees on OpenSea **~Average Gas Fees of 1.25 ETH, $3,500**. Introducing Immutable X (IMX) ----------------------------- Immutable and StarkWare partnered to create **Immutable X**, leveraging Starkware’s L2 scaling expertise along with Immutable’s deep understanding of the NFT space. IMX is a **Layer 2 Scaling Solution** specifically designed for games and game developers without compromising on Security & Scalability. Gamers get to play & earn with **zero gas fees on their NFT mints** whereas game developers are able to **greatly expedite their development process** with powerful APIs, SDK modules along with user-centric documentation to build & launch faster! Core of IMX - ZK Rollups ------------------------ Rollups are widely regarded to be the most prominent scaling solution in Ethereum’s ecosystem as it provisions for world-class scalability **~9,000 TPS** and user experience while retaining the underlying security of Ethereum. ZK Rollups **batches transactions off-chain** and generates validity proof (ZK-STARK) containing proof of validity for each transaction. The validity proof is then sent to the main chain for **verification and state execution**. ![ZK Rollup Illustration](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bdc5108efd1d5288dc2d2d81fe67d785d205ccb43e9e0980a3581b347b295f17.png) ZK Rollup Illustration ### Benefits of ZK Rollups * **Lower Transaction Fees** - As transactions are bundled, Gas fees are shared among users * **Higher Throughput** - Only the Validity Proof is required for state execution * **Secure & Decentralized** - Data Retrieval only requires validity proof Another exciting aspect of Immutable X would be its ecosystem, especially its rich gaming suite and partnerships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ![AAA rating games built on Immutable X](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5cdea2e5b58f9059be62102a7bd46a9cfebbd2ebcf2480cb753d9e4f6b4b4207.png) AAA rating games built on Immutable X Immutable X gaming suite comprises **AAA-rated games like Illuvium, Gods Unchained, and Guild of Guardians** with the highly anticipated Illuvium currently in Beta. Illuvium recently concluded its land scale selling out 20,000 land plots valued at $72 million making it one of the **most successful NFT sales of all time** where this initial land sale represents only the first 20% of available land on Illuvium. ![Illuvium's Land Sale](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/11e7b69e980e91b2e18e1c44da145c76dff398e9fa0e2edea10dd73c8c1121d5.png) Illuvium's Land Sale In spite of the **immense traffic and demand**, users were still able to enjoy a **smooth minting gas-free process** powered by the IMX platform thus playing an integral component in Illuvium’s successful land sale. Most recently, Immutable has also launched a **$500M developer and venture investment fund** to **exponentially accelerate the growth and adoption** of Web 3 NFT & Gaming projects built on Immutable X. ![Immutable Developer & Venture Fund](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/70279f905a8b05073fd78a6957d09352682da3b5160c664f06220a622a53f356.png) Immutable Developer & Venture Fund Adoption of Immutable X has also progressively garnered interest from leading corporations & protocols ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disney’s NFT on VeVe -------------------- VeVe has a rich collection from **famous brands** including **Marvel, Disney, Jurassic Park, Fast & Furious, and many more!** Immutable X is **poised for massive traction** as the VeVeVerse seeks to offer an immersive Metaverse experience in the future ![Disney's NFT using Immutable X](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/798516986e83332d21c22e683964440cf0a8782024580eb7203fc6065574a0a7.png) Disney's NFT using Immutable X TikTok’s Top Moments -------------------- Tiktok Top Moments NFTs powered by Immutable X provide a way for creators to be recognized and rewarded as well as for fans to own these significant moments. These **NFTs can be minted and traded with zero gas fees on IMX!** ![TikTok NFT collection on IMX](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/362db3a2ae194bd6721c7498c63de1259319a4f18e5fc6b1db158b72ef1661d4.png) TikTok NFT collection on IMX GET Protocol - NFT Ticket Marketplace ------------------------------------- Leading NFT ticket provider GET Protocol has partnered with Immutable X to launch an NFT ticket marketplace which positions the protocol to **onboard the next billion users through gas-free NFT transactions** As of today, up to 2 million NFT tickets have been issued by ticketing companies & popular artists such as Gucci Mane & Lewis Capaldi. Moving forward, as **NFT tickets utility increases** as well as **industry adoption of GET Protocol’s ticketing model**, there will be **massive demand** for Immutable X’s platform. ![GET Protocol's partnership with IMX](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/74b37f834e92531f3507eb8ea6bbf59976ce2c2d84ae969e35893668a1c156f4.png) GET Protocol's partnership with IMX To wrap things up, Immutable X remains committed to its vision of powering the next generation of Web 3 gaming in a secure and scalable way. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The outlook of Immutable X is bright with the launch of its Gaming Studio, rich partnerships, and product roadmap - Arch & Fractal Scaling! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- *Originally published on [Clement Lee](https://paragraph.com/@clementlee/immutable-x)*