Atari integrates Atari Token on Arkane development platform

Atari has announced a partnership with Arkane Network to integrate its new Atari Token cryptocurrency within its blockchain app development platform.

The Atari Token, which was announced in conjunction with the upcoming Atari Casino, is part of the gaming giant’s latest brand diversification.

Developers who use the Arkane Network will now be able to integrate the Atari Token within their games for buying, selling and in-game trading.

Arkane allows game developers to implement decentralised blockchain elements into their titles and Atari have made the move to expand its footprint ahead of public sale of the Token this summer.

Atari plans to mint more than seven billion Atari Tokens, with the eventual aim for it be used outside the gaming ecosystem and in other public and private industries.

Arkane co-founder Tim Dierckxsens said: “Atari has always been a pioneer in the video game industry, and it is great to see how they understand blockchain technology’s increasing role in the development of the economic landscape within video games and entertainment.

“With this partnership, we will bring game developers, the gaming community, and the Atari brand together to embrace blockchain technology as a solution to record digital assets and value transactions,” he added.