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Arbitrum — an Ethereum Layer 2 solution — is seeking to transform and leave its footprint on the blockchain gaming realm with its innovative ‘Gaming Catalyst Program; (GCP).  GCP focuses on aiding game developers through resource optimization, improved experiences, and application diversity within Arbitrum’s ecosystem. It aims to achieve such goals by offering financial aid,…

Amid the buzz surrounding the Web3 game Pixels, the Ronin blockchain network strategically hosting it has seen its native token, $RON, surge to new highs. CoinGecko data highlights $RON’s new all-time high of $4.41, surpassing its previous record set in 2022. The token experienced a notable 12% increase in a single day, leading to an impressive…

A joint assessment by the USPTO and the U.S. Copyright Office concludes that current IP laws are capable of addressing the complexities of NFTs. Released yesterday, this study — requested by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee — examines the interplay between traditional IP rights and emerging challenges posed by NFTs. Although the…

Tensor, an esteemed platform for trading NFTs on the Solana blockchain, is making headlines following a series of tweets introducing its new governance token, $TNSR — aka, “the future of NFT trading”.  Navigating through a competitive landscape where it vies against the leading Solana NFT marketplace, Magic Eden, Tensor has successfully captured 33.49% of the market share…

Magic Eden, in collaboration with Yuga Labs, recently launched an Ethereum-based royalty-supportive marketplace. Today, through this initiative, the two NFT titans are granting ‘Diamonds’ to Ethereum NFT collectors.  Shortly, individuals engaging with Ethereum NFTs can start accruing Diamond rewards through Magic Eden’s system, which will honor past Ethereum transactions and trading activities as early as…

MetaCene — a premier blockchain gaming platform celebrated for its expansive meta-MMO experience — successfully secured a hefty $10 million raise during its Private A funding round.  Investment and blockchain firms have shown their support for MetaCene’s ambition to create a cohesive on-chain ecosystem that caters to MMORPG enthusiasts, developers, and blockchain advocates alike.  Folius…

Today, The Sandbox Metaverse launches its exclusive whitelist mint for Magnificent Century avatars, with a public mint following tomorrow, March 13. Drawing inspiration from the Ottoman Empire’s heritage, this collection features 1,500 unique avatars, including Sultan Suleiman. The animations, styles, and royal accessories reflect the era’s grandeur, with each avatar donning random traits for extra exclusivity.…

BlockGames, a mobile-focused crypto-gaming app, is gaining recognition for launching an interactive airdrop that acts as the gateway to its soon-coming $BLOCK token. Drawing parallels to Portal, BlockGames adopts a strategy reminiscent of the gaming platform’s $PORTAL token, which boasts a current market capitalization of around $430 million, as per CoinGecko. Inspired by Portal’s ‘Crystal Dash’…

Elacity, the popular NFT marketplace for Layer-2 Elastos, has introduced support for the ERC-404 standard, allowing users to buy & sell fractional NFTs via its platform. An alternative to the popular ERC-20 and ERC-721 standards, ERC-404 permits easier creation of NFT liquidity pools, enabling users to own fractions of an NFT – creating a more…

In collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Brothers, Candy Digital is set to unveil 11,544 Batman-themed NFTs on March 29, celebrating the legendary superhero’s 85th anniversary with exclusive fan benefits. Initially launching at $49.99 each on the Candy Digital marketplace, the Ethereum-based ‘Legacy Cowls’ NFTs offer more than digital ownership. Augmented reality experiences on Meta…