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We all contribute to the internet, but right now, only a small number of companies profit from it. The advent of AI has only made this worse, with a small handful of centralized AI labs now using public data – a resource we have all helped to build – to extract massive profits. Grass aims…

Ronin has announced plans to integrate zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machines (zkEVM) into its blockchain infrastructure, allowing developers to create their own Layer 2 chains on top of Ronin mainnet by leveraging the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK). This integration aims to enhance scalability and enable a more decentralized ecosystem by streamlining cross-chain experiences and improving user…

Doodles has announced plans to migrate its avatar customization platform ‘Stoodio’ from the Flow blockchain to Ethereum’s layer-2 scaling network, Base. Stoodio will make the transition to Base, while Doodles’ original PFP collection will remain on Ethereum. The transition is scheduled for mid-July and aims to take advantage of Base’s faster and more cost-effective transactions…

Fractional Uprising Studios, the developers behind the Ethereum-based battle royale game OpenSeason, announced a token airdrop for holders of their NFT membership passes. The airdrop is scheduled for this week and involves the distribution of FU Money ($FU) tokens. OpenSeason, available on the Epic Games Store, requires Ethereum NFT access passes for entry. Holders of…

Blocklords Dynasty, the latest expansion of the Blocklords game developed by MetaKing Studios, is now live on the Base network. This new expansion integrates blockchain technology and introduces play-to-earn mechanics, enhancing the medieval strategy game with deeper gameplay and new feature such as allowing players to import Heroes and assets. The original game is in…

MetalCore—the highly anticipated open-world mech shooter game—is gearing up for the launch of Closed Beta 3.0, an update expected to bring a plethora of enhancements and new features. Following the success of the previous beta versions, this iteration is set to introduce new features such as social hubs, a new map and a fresh leaderboard…

HYTOPIA, a voxel-based gaming platform developed by the team behind NFT Worlds, has started its closed beta phase, allowing NFT holders of HYTOPIA Worlds, Gray Boys, and Avatars to test the game on two available servers. While the game is still in development, with ongoing efforts to make rapid improvements and provide frequent updates, the…

Trezor, a crypto hardware wallet manufacturer, announces its latest lineup at BTC Prague 2024, featuring the new Trezor Safe 5 as its flagship product. Priced at $169, the Trezor Safe 5 comes with a larger color touchscreen with haptic feedback and includes an advanced secure element that meets EAL 6+ certification standards and offers a…

The Wu-Tang Clan‘s album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” is now partially accessible to the public via encrypted NFTs. PleasrDAO, the current rights holder, has released a five-minute sampler of the album, priced at $1. The sampler, available on The Album, features previously unheard verses from Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Redman, along with snippets…

Pixelverse, the cyberpunk-themed entertainment studio and game ecosystem focused on web3, has raised $5.5 million in a funding round led by venture capital firms and prominent figures from the gaming and web3 industries. Key investors in this round include Delphi Ventures, Merit Circle and Mechanism Capital among others, alongside angel investors The Sandbox Founder Sébastien…