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Oasys, a blockchain focused on gaming, has announced the beta launch of Oasys Spring, a tool for deploying smart contracts designed to improve dApp development within its network. The GUI-based tool aims to create a more accessible and developer-friendly environment through the use of AI scanning technology. Oasys has prioritized a secure environment for game…

Sky Mavis, the team behind the Ronin blockchain, has announced latest upgrades to its NFT trading platform, Mavis Market. The marketplace caters to a wide range of NFT collections, and provides a platform for buying and selling NFTs with several cryptocurrencies, including $RON, $AXS, $SLP, $USDC, and $WETH through the Ronin Wallet. These latest improvements,…

Illuvium launches the Illuvium Alliance Program, an initiative designed to reward content creators, partners, and guilds for referring new players to the Illuvium ecosystem. The program aims to increase player acquisition, enhance engagement, and generate revenue for the Illuvium Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). The Illuvium Alliance Program will provide incentives to participants who refer new…

Since migrating from Polygon to Ronin in 2023, Pixels has skyrocketed in popularity to become the #1 blockchain game by player count, with more than 1 million players logging in daily. What is Pixels, and how can you get started? Pixels is a browser-based farming and resource-gathering MMO. Players earn tokens and NFT rewards by…

As blockchain technology continues to revolutionize industries, video games are no exception! Web3 gaming is one of the most exciting areas in development right now, and one of the leading blockchains for it is the Ronin Network, built from the ground up to power the top blockchain games. With its focus on optimizing transaction speed…

Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will start trading on U.S. markets tomorrow, following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval in May and today’s final sign-off. These ETFs will enable investors to purchase shares that track the price of Ethereum ($ETH), offering a new way for traditional investors to gain exposure to Ethereum ($ETH) without directly buying…

Animoca Brands’ Mocaverse has announced a partnership with the MOCA Foundation and The Open Network (TON) Foundation to implement an identity and reputation-based consumer network across the Moca Network and TON Blockchain ecosystems. The initiative includes integrating Mocaverse’s decentralized identifier (DID), Moca ID, with the TON Society ID to facilitate user interaction and growth by…

Known for its web3 PvPvE sci-fi shooter MetalCore, Studio 369 has announced a new addition to its gaming portfolio—MetalCore Arena. This upcoming free-to-play idle battle game aims to expand the MetalCore universe into the blockchain gaming space, and is expected to utilize the Immutable zkEVM blockchain. This announcement follows the release of their first Genesis…

KnownOrigin, an NFT marketplace acquired by eBay in June 2022, announced it will be shutting down its on-chain marketplaces and minter. During the acquisition, KnownOrigin’s team and IP were integrated into eBay’s web3 division, expanding on eBay’s previous partnership with OneOf. Two months later, eBay furthered its digital collectibles business by purchasing the trading card…

The recent introduction of the Pay-to-Extract model in web3 gaming has ignited significant debate within the gaming community. This new approach represents a significant shift in how virtual economies are sustained and how players interact with games. Advocates argue that pay-to-extract could transform player expectations around earning potential and provide a reliable revenue stream for…