Union and Stargaze Brings Ethereum Blue-Chip NFTs to Cosmos

Union, a modular interoperability platform, has partnered with decentralized NFT market Stargaze, to facilitate the switch of blue-chip Ethereum NFTs to the Cosmos ecosystem utilizing the zkIBC bridge.

Union’s zkIBC bridge will allow the switch of high-value NFT collections similar to CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Membership, and Pudgy Penguins from Ethereum to Cosmos.

This integration may even permit Stargaze NFTs to be listed in marketplaces like OpenSea, whereas ERC-721 NFTs shall be accessible in Stargaze.

Enabling Blue-Chip Ethereum NFT Interoperability

The collaboration includes utilizing Union’s zkIBC bridge to facilitate NFT transfers between Ethereum and Cosmos. The method contains establishing an IBC channel between their testnets, making certain correct mapping and encoding of NFT knowledge. Union’s upcoming integration with AggLayer may even allow NFT transfers between Polygon and Stargaze.

Shane Vitarana, Co-founder of Stargaze, mentioned, “We’re thrilled to work with Union to bring top Ethereum NFTs to IBC for the first time. This isn’t just about moving assets; it’s about connecting communities and simplifying the blockchain experience. We’re setting a new standard for interoperability and creating a more integrated NFT marketplace.”

Cor Pruijs, Co-founder and CTO at Union Labs, additionally famous, “Trustless interoperability between Stargaze and Ethereum NFTs is a game-changer. With Union’s zkIBC connection to Ethereum, we support general message passing, allowing us to securely provide merkle-inclusion proofs for NFTs. This efficient trading environment will revolutionize how NFTs are handled.”

This integration goals to improve the liquidity and accessibility of NFTs on each Ethereum and Cosmos and is predicted to entice extra creators and collectors to each platforms.