Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF, FRA:1SS) announced that it has completed the integration of blockchain payment provider BitPay across its event technology platforms, alongside a series of backend infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving scalability and efficiency.
The company, which positions itself as an AI-first technology provider for live event solutions, said the BitPay integration strengthens its Phase 2 Blockchain Suite and is now live across its KraftyLab, Map D, and Eventdex platforms. The integration allows clients to settle transactions using more than 100 supported digital assets.
As part of the rollout, Nextech3D.ai completed several technical migrations over the past week. The company said it has moved backend services to Amazon Web Services (AWS) containers with a standalone database, a shift it expects will improve resource efficiency by up to 80% compared with traditional infrastructure models while providing higher availability and security for global-scale events.
The company also implemented unified smart contract deployment across both backend and frontend systems, designed to ensure that all users interact with a single, verified contract version.
In addition, Nextech3D.ai enabled support for both ERC721 and ERC1155 token standards, allowing event organizers to manage different asset types, such as unique collectibles, VIP tickets, and general admission tickets—within a single smart contract structure.
Nextech3D.ai said the BitPay integration is intended to broaden payment flexibility for its clients and reflects growing adoption of blockchain-based payments among merchants. The company noted that industry data points to potential benefits such as lower transaction costs and faster settlement times compared with traditional payment rails.
“By providing our enterprise clients with versatile, secure payment options and blockchain-backed credentials, we are removing technical barriers to entry,” Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg said in a statement.
“We believe these updates contribute to our competitive position as we look to scale our offerings in 2026.”
Looking ahead, Nextech3D.ai said it is now focusing on completing the remaining elements of its first-quarter blockchain roadmap. Planned features include configurable royalty-splitting functionality that would direct a portion of secondary-market resale value back to creators and event organizers, as well as custodial resale capabilities designed to simplify ticket resales for corporate users without extensive blockchain experience.
We are building a robust, high-margin foundation that positions Nextech3D.ai as a leader in the large and growing global ticketing and experience market,” Gappelberg said.