Sbarter Launches Blockchain Protocol for Skill-Based Gaming, Opens €40 Million Series A Round
Sbarter, a next-generation blockchain company, has officially announced the launch of its skill-based gaming protocol, designed to bring fairness, transparency, and compliance to competitive gaming. The platform introduces a new layer of gameplay, enabling players to engage in fun, fair, and legal contests with instant blockchain payouts.
Backed by industry leaders from EA, Microsoft, Sony, SEGA, Sportradar, NetEnt, and Universal Music, the Sbarter protocol is regulator-ready and built to scale globally. The company has also opened a €40 million Series A fundraising round, offering 6 billion SBT tokens to fuel user adoption, publisher integration, and product innovation ahead of its Q1 2026 global launch.
Redefining Gaming: Fun, Fair, and Legal Competitions
With the global gaming industry generating $182.7 billion in 2024, Sbarter aims to disrupt traditional monetisation models by introducing compliant skill-based contests.
The protocol allows gamers to place modest, skill-based wagers in the games they already play, competing with friends, rivals, or global players. Outcomes are based purely on player performance, and winners receive instant payouts via blockchain smart contracts.
Publishers act as neutral oracles, verifying match results while earning transparent fees without affecting game economies.
“The gaming industry has been searching for new ways to engage players beyond traditional monetisation models. Sbarter answers that need by introducing a fun and compliant protocol that benefits players, publishers, and investors alike,” said Alessandro Fried, Chairman at Sbarter.
“We’re not just adding rewards — we’re redefining the gaming economy with a system that respects both publishers and players.”
Governed by a Swiss non-profit Association, Sbarter integrates compliance safeguards including:
- KYC/AML verification
- Geo-fencing for restricted jurisdictions
- Age restrictions blocking under-18 users
These measures ensure that all contests are safe, transparent, and fully compliant with regulatory standards.
Built by Industry Veterans, Ready to Scale Globally
Sbarter’s protocol has been in development for over three years, led by an international team of 40+ professionals with extensive backgrounds in gaming, fintech, and blockchain innovation.
Executives and advisors from EA, Microsoft, Sony PlayStation, Sportradar, SEGA, and Universal Music have played key roles in shaping the platform’s architecture, ensuring it is both technologically advanced and regulator-ready.
“We are not just building a protocol; we are setting the foundation for a new economy in gaming,” said Fried.
€40 Million Series A Fundraising Round Now Open
Following successful pre-seed and seed rounds, Sbarter has opened a €40 million Series A round, offering 6 billion SBT tokens. The tokens form part of a regulated sale of 14 billion tokens (56% of total supply).
Funds raised will be used to:
- Accelerate publisher and creator adoption
- Drive user growth across key global markets
- Support further product development and compliance operations
Sbarter projects up to 10 million users within its first five years, aiming to establish its protocol as the industry standard for compliant skill-based gaming.
“The strong backing we’ve already received shows that investors share our belief, the gaming industry needs a trusted layer for contests,” Fried added.
“This funding will help us scale fast, strengthen compliance, and deliver a protocol ready for global adoption.”
Looking Ahead: Q1 2026 Global Launch
Sbarter’s Q1 2026 launch marks a new chapter for the gaming industry, merging blockchain transparency, regulatory compliance, and competitive entertainment. The company’s mission is to make competition fun, fair, and rewarding for players while empowering publishers with a secure, revenue-generating framework.
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