Illuvium (issuing project) Protocol · first-class entity story

Illuvium is an Ethereum-based blockchain gaming studio building an interoperable universe of titles (Overworld, Arena, Zero) where creatures called Illuvials are captured and traded as NFTs. Its ILV token powers governance and staking rewards, and its games are distributed through the Epic Games Store. Role: Blockchain (web3) game project with ILV governance/reward token. Founding context: Founded by Australian brothers Kieran, Aaron and Grant Warwick, with a roughly $5 million seed round in early 2021 from investors including Delphi Digital, Alameda Research and Three Arrows Capital, followed by a $12 million Series A in March 2024 led by King River Capital and Arrington Capital.. Ecosystem function: Flagship attempt to bring AAA-quality games to Ethereum NFTs and token economies, distributing blockchain games through mainstream channels like the Epic Games Store and sharing in-game revenue with ILV stakers.. Key dated events: 2023-11-28 — Illuvium's suite of Ethereum-based games launched on the Epic Games Store, one of the first blockchain game sets distributed on the mainstream PC games storefront.; 2024-03 — Illuvium raised a $12 million Series A round with participation from King River Capital, Arrington Capital, Animoca Brands and The Spartan Group ahead of its ecosystem launch.; 2024-07-25 — Illuvium launched its open beta on PC via the Epic Games Store, integrating the Overworld and Arena titles into a single public release..