Former TikTok Gaming CEO Launches Blockchain Gaming Startup

The head of TikTok Gaming is leaving the company to launch a blockchain gaming startup.

The head of TikTok’s gaming division, Jason Fung, has just announced his departure from the company to launch MetaO, a startup specializing in blockchain-based video games. In his own words, he is leaving “his comfortable corporate life”to take a “gigantic risk”with MetaO. Having worked for many years in the video game industry, he now wants to offer developers new solutions.

The head of TikTok Gaming leaves the company

In an interview with Reuters Hong-Kong, Jason Fang specifically stated, “Now if you look at any developer when they implement NFT or blockchain into their games, they have to choose one blockchain, be it Polygon, Solana or Binance. Smart chain. But imagine a more compatible option.”

Among its new managers, Jason Fung will provide MetaO expansion, creating an ecosystem tailored for developers and partners. The rest of the team and investors remain secret today, but the company hopes to raise funds through the issuance of tokens, as well as through more traditional channels, namely from venture capitalists and business angels.

launch a startup specializing in blockchain games

With MetaO, Jason Fang wants to bet on compatibility. The goal is for developers to no longer be limited to multiple platforms. MetaO can connect to multiple blockchains, which will provide users with many options. Compatibility is a key aspect in web3. Many companies are already working in this direction.

For Jason Fung, there is clearly something to do anyway: “I left TikTok because I saw a clear opportunity to offer a solution to the current segregated nature of the infrastructure options available to developers looking to build games on the blockchain.” Now let’s hope MetaO can take off and players can enjoy what it has to offer.