Japanese gaming publisher Square Enix has become a node validator (“baker”) on the Tezos blockchain, marking a deeper move from experimenting with Web3 applications to participating directly in blockchain infrastructure. By operating a baker node, Square Enix now helps validate and confirm transactions, produce blocks, and secure Tezos’ energy‑efficient proof‑of‑stake network. This formal role was announced by Tezos and highlighted by gaming and crypto outlets as a notable step in the convergence of mainstream game publishers and decentralized networks. The move builds on Square Enix’s multi‑year strategy around blockchain and Web3, which has included investments in projects such as The Sandbox, Soccerverse, and HyperPlay, as well as prior NFT and token initiatives. Running its own validator node gives the company hands‑on exposure to Tezos’ on‑chain governance and scaling mechanics while contributing to network stability, positioning it to better understand and potentially leverage blockchain for in‑game assets, digital ownership, and new monetization models in future titles. For Tezos, onboarding a AAA publisher with globally recognized franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest is framed as a credibility boost for its growing Web3 gaming ecosystem and a signal that more traditional gaming companies may move from pilot projects to deeper infrastructure participation.

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