# Collaborative C2E Metaverses KRAFTON Partners with NAVER Z to Launch the Migaloo Metaverse By Kanesa D | Published 2023-04-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krafton-1 References: [coinspeaker](https://www.coinspeaker.com/krafton-naver-z-migaloo-metaverse/) & [krafton](https://krafton.com/en/)  To launch the new Migaloo metaverse, South Korean developer [KRAFTON](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardens-studio) has established a partnership with augmented reality startup [NAVER Z.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentsu-inc-zepeto) Both businesses will work together on the Migaloo Web3 metaverse gaming platform. KRAFTON will provide its knowledge in publishing and game creation, while NAVER Z will concentrate on strategy, establishing alliances, and acquisitions. Chang-wook Kim, CEO of NAVER Z, said: “We will grow Migaloo as a new metaverse platform where creators can realize new values in an NFT-based ecosystem based on their own creations.” Although there is little information available about the project, the Migaloo metaverse may be similar to [Roblox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-spring-2024) but with the added perks of digital NFTs. When Migaloo launches, it will leverage the create-to-earn (C2E) business model, which enables players to make in-game items and trade them for real money. Migaloo is expected to debut before the end of 2023. Image Credit: Depositphotos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Create-to-earn (C2E) Gaming:** The Migaloo Web3 metaverse gaming platform will leverage the create-to-earn business model, presenting opportunities for disruption in the gaming industry. - **Nft-based Ecosystems:** The Migaloo metaverse will be based on an NFT ecosystem, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the blockchain industry. - **Collaborative Metaverses:** The collaboration between KRAFTON and NAVER Z to develop the Migaloo metaverse presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the augmented reality industry. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The launch of the Migaloo Web3 metaverse gaming platform presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry, particularly in the create-to-earn business model. - **Blockchain:** The Migaloo metaverse launching on an NFT-based ecosystem presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the blockchain industry. - **Augmented Reality:** The collaboration between KRAFTON and NAVER Z to develop the Migaloo metaverse presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the augmented reality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experiential In-Game Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zepeto-1.md) - [Korean Metaverse Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexon.md) - [Metaverse Marketing Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentsu-inc-zepeto.md) - [Metaverse Construction Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landvault.md) - [Hyper-Realistic E-Commerce Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotte-data-communications.md) - [Blockchain Gaming Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-adventure.md) - [Crypto-Earning Metaverse Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvantis.md) - [Boating Metaverse Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-marine.md) - [Blockchain Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nu-radio.md)