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The Root Network is expanding. So is the future of fan engagement.

Futureverse, core developer of The Root Network, has announced its acquisition of Candy Digital — a next-gen fan experience platform home to iconic IP including Major League Baseball (MLB), Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Getty Images, and DC Comics.

This acquisition brings a new wave of premium content and fan communities to The Root Network, paving the way for AI-powered, on-chain entertainment that prioritizes ownership, interoperability, and immersive experiences.

“Brands like MLB and DC Comics already sit at the intersection of digital and real-world fandom,” said Futureverse Co-Founder and CEO Aaron McDonald. “By bringing them into Futureverse’s ecosystem, we can leverage our technology to enhance brand loyalty and create immersive experiences across The Root Network.”

Candy’s expansive content library, including more than 4 million digital collectibles and over 1.5 million user accounts, will now be integrated into The Root Network. A longtime leader in bridging physical and digital fandom, Candy will now tap into the full capabilities of Futureverse and The Root Network’s AI, metaverse, and blockchain infrastructure.

As digital interaction becomes the norm, brands are under increasing pressure to stand out in a fragmented media landscape. The Root Network offers protocol level infrastructure for creative rights, asset interoperability, and secure AI integration. Giving IP holders full control over how their assets are used, monetized, and evolved.

“Candy has always combined emerging technology with purpose-driven design,” said Matt Novogratz, Co-Founder and SVP at Candy Digital. “Joining Futureverse and The Root Network gives us the infrastructure to bring that vision to life at scale.”

Candy’s integration into The Root Network brings new utility to existing digital assets and opens fresh possibilities for interoperable gameplay, digital ticketing, fan rewards, and more. Backed by leading investors including Galaxy Digital, ConsenSys Mesh, 10T Holdings, and Microsoft, Candy Digital’s arrival strengthens the ecosystem and accelerates the evolution of open digital fandom.

As The Root Network continues to grow, this milestone reaffirms its role as the foundational layer for the next era of interactive, intelligent content — where fans truly own their experience and brands can build with confidence in the open metaverse.

FuturePass is the primary wallet for interacting with The Root Network (TRN). It’s more than just a wallet - it’s your passport through the open metaverse, allowing you to securely manage your identity, assets, and access across The Root Network ecosystem.

Whether you're minting collectibles, swapping tokens, or jumping into a metaverse experience, FuturePass simplifies everything into one smooth, secure login.

What is FuturePass?

At its core, FuturePass is a delegated smart contract wallet. That means it’s a wallet powered by a smart contract, giving you more flexibility than traditional wallets.

Your FuturePass:

• Lets you log into dApps using social or web3 login methods
• Holds your tokens, collectibles, and permissions
• Enables cross-chain interactions in one place
• Is free and easy to set up

Creating Your FuturePass

Getting started is simple, and you don’t need any prior web3 experience.

1. Visit futurepass.futureverse.app
2. (Or just click “Connect Wallet” on the ‍RootRewards dashboard)
3. Choose how you'd like to log in — options include social logins (like Google or Apple), web3 wallets, and more.
4. Follow the prompts to set up your FuturePass in seconds.

What can I do with my FuturePass?

Once set up, your FuturePass wallet gives you access to:

• Swap, send, and receive tokens across The Root Network and connected chains
• Bridge assets between The Root Network, Ethereum, and XRPL
• Hold and display NFTs, including Collectibles that boost your standing in RootRewards
• Access dApps, games, and open metaverse experiences
• Track rewards, RP, and participation through the Root Rewards dashboard

You can manage all of this through the FuturePass Dashboard, your all-in-one control center for tokens, collectibles, permissions, and cross-chain activity.

FuturePass + RootRewards

If you’re participating in RootRewards, your FuturePass is essential. It’s your unique wallet account, keeps track of your on-chain activity and links the Collectibles that contribute to your Collectible Score — a key metric that can boost your rewards every cycle.

How does FuturePass work?

FuturePass takes a different approach to web3 wallets, one that puts ease and flexibility first.

That means:

• Your wallet is deployed on-chain and secured by a contract you control.
• You can delegate specific actions — like signing in, verifying identity, or transacting — to trusted services without handing over full control.
• You can recover or manage access using familiar logins, even if you’re not a web3 native.

This approach makes FuturePass especially powerful for newcomers to web3 and the metaverse. It lowers the barrier to entry, without compromising on the features and flexibility that advanced users expect.

Metaverse, Made Simple

FuturePass is the easiest way to onboard into The Root Network. It’s:

• Free to create
• Simple to use
• Secure and cross-chain
• Your identity and asset hub across The Root Network

Whether you're earning rewards, exploring new experiences, or managing your assets, FuturePass is your passport to the open metaverse.

Create yours now: futurepass.futureverse.app

Need help? Visit the FuturePass Help Center

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A new chapter in the evolution of digital ownership is being written — and The Root Network is proud to be part of the story.

Futureverse has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PIP Labs, the initial core contributor to Story, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to tokenize and program intellectual property into dynamic digital assets. This collaboration brings Futureverse’s expansive IP portfolio — including blockbuster franchises like Ready Player One — into the Story ecosystem, unlocking new ways for creators and brands to register, manage, and commercialize their work on-chain.

As part of this partnership, The Root Network will work alongside Story and Futureverse’s broader tech stack — including Pass, Futureverse’s native smart wallet — to support seamless onboarding and connected digital ownership across applications, platforms, and experiences.

“On-chain IP represents a transformative shift in how digital assets are owned, monetized, traded, and evolved,” said Jason Zhao, Chief Protocol Officer at PIP Labs. “By partnering with Futureverse, we are taking a major step toward building a more open and programmable ecosystem where creators and brands have greater control over their IP.”

This marks another step toward Futureverse and The Root Network’s shared vision of an open, user-owned, and interoperable metaverse. With deep expertise across AI, immersive storytelling, and digital infrastructure, Futureverse continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

“We’re excited about collaborating with Story to enhance the value of tokenized IP and create greater interoperability within the web3 ecosystem,” said the Futureverse team. “Digital property rights are the core innovation of blockchain technology — and by working together, we can demonstrate that ownership is meaningful through enhanced interoperability.”

The Root Network is built to make this possible: enabling interoperability and asset ownership across open metaverse ecosystems. Futureverse’s infrastructure — including its user-first tools like Pass — will help scale and grow the Story ecosystem, while The Root Network connects IP, users, and applications across both networks.

At its core, this collaboration tackles one of the most pressing challenges in digital IP: making ownership programmable, enforceable, and usable across platforms. Together, Futureverse and PIP Labs are laying the foundation for a more open, creator-centric web3 economy — where IP isn’t just data, but an evolving, interactive asset.

From gaming and generative AI to immersive metaverse platforms like The Readyverse, this partnership sets the stage for a more connected and composable future. Whether you’re a creator, builder, or collector, what’s coming next will reshape how IP lives on-chain.

At The Root Network, we’re proud to provide the foundational infrastructure powering these next-generation experiences — where assets move freely, ownership is provable, and creativity has no limits.