Blockchain Gaming & Web3 field guide

Immutable.

Infrastructure for blockchain games.

Immutable is an Ethereum-focused gaming ecosystem. IMX is its token; different Immutable products may use different technology and wallet flows.

What it isWhy it mattersWhat can go wrongWhat to do next

NetworkEthereum ecosystem

Supply2 billion IMX cap

Birthday / launch2021 — IMX token launch era; 2026 — Immutable X merged into Immutable Chain

Know the backstory

2021 — IMX token launch era; 2026 — Immutable X merged into Immutable Chain

Built by: Immutable, co-founded by James and Robbie Ferguson with Alex Connolly

Immutable began with gaming infrastructure on Ethereum, including Immutable X, a StarkEx-based rollup. Its newer Immutable Chain is an EVM-compatible gaming chain; Immutable X functionality was merged into it in 2026.

Why it stands apart

Infrastructure for blockchain games.

IMX is now native gas on Immutable Chain and also exists as an ERC-20 on Ethereum. The same ticker can therefore appear on more than one network.

Bottom line: Immutable has its own design, trade-offs, and risks. Learn the network before you use the asset.

Follow the money

What happens after you hit send.

A player or wallet signs an on-chain action or game interaction.
Immutable Chain processes it with its EVM-compatible rules; games may sponsor gas for players.
Bridging between Ethereum and Immutable uses a separate bridge flow and confirmation process.

Know the economics

Where new IMX comes from.

IMX has a stated 2 billion maximum supply. Its chain use and staking details depend on the current Immutable product documentation.

Protect the downside

The mistake you cannot undo.

Bridges, migrations, game contracts, and NFTs each introduce their own risk. Confirm the exact network before moving IMX or collectibles.

Go beyond the summary

The subject in plain English.

Immutable is a separate system with its own rules, people, and trade-offs. This page explains the basics in plain English so you can understand it before deciding whether to use it.

Start with the plain version

Immutable is an Ethereum-focused gaming ecosystem. IMX is its token; different Immutable products may use different technology and wallet flows.

Its birthday and backstory

2021 — IMX token launch era; 2026 — Immutable X merged into Immutable Chain. Immutable began with gaming infrastructure on Ethereum, including Immutable X, a StarkEx-based rollup. Its newer Immutable Chain is an EVM-compatible gaming chain; Immutable X functionality was merged into it in 2026.

Who is behind it?

Immutable, co-founded by James and Robbie Ferguson with Alex Connolly. Names can explain a project’s history, but they do not make an asset safe or guarantee its future.

What keeps the record

Immutable uses Ethereum ecosystem. Gaming assets can be tokens, collectibles, or account permissions. “Ownable” does not guarantee a game, market, or item will retain value.

Supply, fees, and incentives

IMX has a stated 2 billion maximum supply. Its chain use and staking details depend on the current Immutable product documentation.

The part to take seriously

Bridges, migrations, game contracts, and NFTs each introduce their own risk. Confirm the exact network before moving IMX or collectibles.

What people use it for

Where this matters.

Learn how the network records activity
Understand the difference between the asset, the network, and the company around it
Recognize the correct network before a transfer
Check whether a wallet or service actually supports this asset

Before you act

Verify before you sign.

Find the project through an official link, not an ad, reply, or direct message.
Confirm the exact name, ticker, network, and token or contract address.
Do not share a recovery phrase, private key, or remote access with anyone.
Use a small test transaction before moving an amount that matters.
Treat every purchase, yield offer, or app approval as a separate risk decision.

Common questions

Clear answers before money moves.

When did Immutable begin? +

2021 — IMX token launch era; 2026 — Immutable X merged into Immutable Chain

Who built Immutable? +

Immutable, co-founded by James and Robbie Ferguson with Alex Connolly

What blockchain does it use? +

Immutable uses Ethereum ecosystem. IMX is now native gas on Immutable Chain and also exists as an ERC-20 on Ethereum. The same ticker can therefore appear on more than one network.

What is the safest first step? +

Read the official documentation, verify the correct network, and make a tiny test before connecting a meaningful wallet or sending a meaningful amount.

Primary sources

Verify the guide.

Details and threats change. Use the original documentation and public-interest sources to confirm current guidance before acting.

Primary or public-interest sourceImmutable: official documentation ↗Primary or public-interest sourceImmutable: official site ↗

Verify it yourself

Look at the chain.

A block explorer lets you inspect public transactions, blocks, addresses, and fees. Never paste a recovery phrase or private key into one.

Open Immutable Explorer ↗

OG influencers & trusted sources

Go deeper with people who have done the work.

Start here for more education and long-running perspectives. These are independent external sources—not paid placements, partnerships, or endorsements.

Explore this sourceRobbie Ferguson ↗Explore this sourceJames Ferguson / Immutable ↗Explore this sourceAlex Connolly / Immutable ↗

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