Somnia's cutting-edge L1 blockchain and innovative omni-chain protocols facilitate hundreds of millions of transactions per second, establishing a new benchmark for connectivity in the metaverse and gaming realms. Through harnessing these technologies, Yuga Labs aims to offer enhanced utility and fresh incentives to its NFT holders, encompassing members of the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Mutant Ape Yacht Club.

The collaboration entails integrating the Somnia Protocol into the Otherside metaverse, thereby augmenting the functionality of digital assets and enabling avatars to partake in various metaverse activities. Yuga collection owners gain the privilege of showcasing their NFTs, embarking on quests, and earning bonus points via the newly launched Metaverse Browser—a decentralized platform akin to mainstream gaming hubs such as Steam.

This browser streamlines user engagement with metaverses and applications within the Somnia Ecosystem, eliminating the need for prior familiarity with web3 technology. Its inclusive design fosters a metaverse environment where content creators can freely deploy their applications. Paul Thomas, Somnia's founder, emphasized that their collaboration with Yuga Labs aims to enrich the NFT ecosystem by providing holders with not just utility, but access to immersive, interactive experiences that redefine the potential of NFTs.

As a result of this partnership, Yuga Labs NFT holders can utilize their avatars across various virtual experiences, ensuring consistency and interoperability of identities and digital assets across multiple platforms. This extends to attending events like the MLB Virtual Ballpark hosted by MSquared, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.