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The Metaplex Foundation, in partnership with Mutant Labs, has announced the launch of MPL-404, an innovative framework and on-chain protocol that integrates fungible and non-fungible assets in a concept known as “hybrid DeFi.” Mutant Labs, known for its expertise in hybrid DeFi solutions on Solana, has contributed its SPL-404 swap program to the Metaplex Program…

Animoca Brands Japan has announced the name of its new NFT launchpad, SORAH by Animoca Brands Japan, and is set to launch in the summer of 2024. SORAH, named after the Japanese word for sky, aims to support NFT projects by providing opportunities for creators to sell their NFTs while offering various sales methods and loyalty…

DeLorean, the famed automaker recognized for the iconic DMC-12 sports car featured in ‘Back to the Future‘, revealed its plans to introduce a web3 marketplace in collaboration with crypto payments company MoonPay. Crafted in partnership with Otherlife (now under MoonPay’s ownership), the marketplace aims to empower DeLorean enthusiasts to engage in buying, selling, and trading…

Square Enix has recently announced the adoption of Ethereum Layer-2 network Arbitrum for its Symbiogenesis NFT character mint scheduled this morning. The decision comes after the initial minting phase on the Ethereum mainnet. According to an X post from Symbiogenesis, Arbitrum will reduce transaction costs significantly compared to Ethereum’s mainnet for about 1/1000 of the…

LayerZero, an interoperability protocol for cross-chain asset transfers, has integrated Solana into its network to enable seamless connectivity between Solana and a host of other blockchains. With this integration, developers can now leverage LayerZero’s unified semantics to deploy applications natively on Solana or adapt existing applications such as DeFi protocols, NFTs, games, and more. This…

Farcaster—a standout in the web3 social media sphere—continues to make headlines with its latest achievement: securing a substantial $150 million investment round led by Paradigm. The funding surge coincides with Farcaster’s remarkable growth figures following its transition to a permissionless model six months ago. With 350,000 paid sign-ups and a remarkable 50x increase in network…

STR8FIRE, an IP and entertainment startup backed by Shima Capital, reached a significant milestone with its debut NFT collection, Genesis NFTs, selling out within seconds on OpenSea and Blur. Amid challenging market conditions, STR8FIRE’s successful launch of their Genesis NFT collection stood out, demonstrating the project’s strong appeal. In the first 24 hours of trading,…

Mystic Moose, the developer behind the popular web3 game Mojo Melee, has announced updates to its roadmap for the Planet Mojo ecosystem, including the development of a new title and the introduction of its in-game currency. Following the earlier release of their endless runner game, Gogo Mojo in March 2024, the team is now developing…

KuCoin Ventures, the investment arm of the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, has announced its investment in FantaGoal, a web3 game set to launch this summer. FantaGoal combines elements from major football tournaments like the Euro Cup and Copa America with fantasy sports and artificial intelligence. The game aims to create an extensive football ecosystem, having secured…

Yesterday marked a significant milestone as Immutable zkEVM, integrated with the Polygon network, made an announcement: its official support on the OKX Marketplace. OKX and Immutable are on a mission to propel web3 gaming, recently introducing a GameFi NFT launchpad on OKX’s Marketplace and integrating Immutable’s zkEVM chain for scalability and security. Additionally, OKX’s Web3…