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Bitcoin developers are now examining a proposal by Ethan Heilman, co-founder of BastionZero, to bring back a previously removed opcode, OP_CAT, through the Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 420. Bitcoin has a scripting language that allows for programmable operations, and BIP 420 suggests reinstating the OP_CAT opcode, which lets users concatenate stack values in a Bitcoin…

Crypto Champion, a web3 mobile and browser-based game, officially launches today after nearly three years of development. The game incorporates a dual-token system and features arena battles with five races to choose from — Undead, Elite Military, Cyberpunk, Western, and Fantasian — each with distinct traits and abilities. Crypto Champion also includes a pet system…

DED MINE, developed by Unique Network, is quickly establishing itself in the blockchain gaming scene with its retro aesthetics, interactive gameplay, and blockchain education on the Polkadot network.  With support from the DED memecoin community, the game has impressively attracted more than 11,000 players, who have collectively minted over 30,000 NFTs within just two months of…

A visionary indie game development team is inviting players to fleet command in ‘Crystal Armada – Rise of Terra‘, a game that redefines strategic space engagement with its unique simultaneous turn-based execution system. Set against the backdrop of a galactic crisis, Crystal Armada offers an innovative approach to space battles, blending turn-based strategy with real-time…

Melania Trump, former First Lady of the United States, has introduced a Mother’s Day necklace priced at $245 and available for purchase on her online retail platform. The necklace, named “Her Love and Gratitude,” features a three-leaves-clover design in gold vermeil, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. Each pendant can be personalized with a name or…

Magic Eden, the now-multichain NFT marketplace, launched its Magic Eden Runes platform a day earlier than planned. Originally set for April 24, the company moved it up to coincide with the launch of the Runes Protocol, a new standard for Bitcoin inscriptions designed to improve efficiency and reduce fees. Currently in Beta, the Magic Eden…

Animoca Brands Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based web3 company Animoca Brands, announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with popular video game publisher Square Enix to support the global marketing of Symbiogenesis, Square Enix’s NFT-based project. The agreement aims to increase the reach of Symbiogenesis through Animoca Brands Japan’s web3 expertise and its…

Man City Football Club is making winning strides with the debut of its latest NFTs, ‘Unseen City Shirts NFT‘, in partnership with OKX (yet again). The project’s first drop, ‘The Roses and the Bees‘, hit the OKX NFT marketplace earlier today, showcasing a never-seen-before football kit. Hype surrounding the collection’s debut is evident. All virtual collectibles—potentially granting access…

Casting a spotlight on the NFT space yet again, Louis Vuitton recently introduced a premium western-inspired leather jacket accompanying an Ethereum-based NFT collectible dubbed ‘Varsity Blouson’.  Retailing for €7,900, this luxury jacket—designed by Pharrell Williams—is crafted exclusively for 200 owners of the Louis Vuitton Via NFTs. The apparel boasts suede buckskin, shimmering fasteners, and an…

Splinterlands, the popular auto-battler trading card game on the Hive blockchain, has released two limited-edition cards, Baron Fyatt and Henchling Enforcer, to mark the Bitcoin Halving Event. These cards, which have a unique “Halving” ability, are among a small group of special cards within the Splinterlands collection. The Baron’s Bounty sale began on April 16…