San Jose-based LightningWorks, a company that combines comic books with interactive games and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has raised $2.5 million in seed funding. The funding comes from the company's founder and will be used to advance go-to-market initiatives for NFT comics. LightningWorks introduces comic books to the world of third generation of the world wide web (Web3)
, enabling fans to create, play, earn, and own through NFTs and blockchain. With deflationary NFT tokenomics called Forging, users can combine comics of different tiers to create rarer ones, mirroring the collectible nature of paper comics. The company's flagship comic, Siege Worlds Zero, merges storytelling with gameplay, allowing readers to engage in battles and solve puzzles within a digital world. The platform also empowers artists and creators to monetize their work and connect directly with their audience.
In summary, LightningWorks, based in San Jose, Costa Rica, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding for its innovative approach of combining comic books with interactive games and NFTs. The company aims to bring the world of Web3 to comic book fans, providing opportunities for creativity, ownership, and monetization through blockchain technology. The company's NFT comic book, Siege Worlds Zero, offers an immersive experience where readers can engage in heroic adventures while connecting with a community of like-minded enthusiasts.