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Animoca Brands-backed preventive healthcare app Universal Health Token (UHT) has witnessed the rapid sell-out of its first ecosystem NFT collection. The ‘PILLARS OF HEALTH’ collection, consisting of 1,500 free-to-mint NFTs, sold out swiftly during its first-come-first-serve phase. Of these, 918 NFTs were claimed through guaranteed spots. The collection is currently trading with a floor price…

Ronin Network has decided to integrate Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to improve the security of its Ethereum bridge. The move comes after a history of security breaches on the platform, including a major hack in 2022 that resulted in a significant loss of funds. Chainlink’s protocol was chosen through a voting process, with security…

Ethereum-based metaverse platform Decentraland is gearing up to release a desktop client that brings significant improvements to its graphics and performance. The update is set to address the limitations of the current browser-based version, which has been criticized for its technical shortcomings. The desktop client will enter public beta on October 22, offering users a…

Blockchain-based battle royale game ‘Off the Grid’ has launched in early access, making it available to players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store. Developed by Gunzilla Games, Off the Grid introduces a new dimension to the battle royale genre by integrating blockchain technology. Although the game’s full functionality…

Ubisoft has announced a 10,000-piece NFT collection linked to its upcoming game Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.. The collection will be available on Magic Eden and minted on the Ethereum Layer-2 network Arbitrum. Holders of the NFTs—called Niji Warrior IDs—will gain early access to the top-down multiplayer shooter featuring characters from Assassin’s Creed, Rayman, and Beyond Good…

Game development studio Faraway aims to integrate open-economy gaming within the blockchain space with an open platform for designing and creating NFT assets. The team, comprised of professionals from renowned studios such as Glu Mobile and Scopely, is focused on establishing an ecosystem that fosters collaboration between creators and players. At the heart of this…

Following the success of CryptoKitties, developers Dapper Labs knew that for Web3 gaming to grow, an alternative to Ethereum was needed: enter Flow. Flow was the first major competitor to Ethereum for games, apps and experiences, and has powered many of the most mainstream blockchain apps to date. Despite Ethereum Layer-2 blockchains taking off, and competing…

Aptos Labs, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has launched GameStack, a new platform aimed at simplifying the integration of blockchain technology in video games. This collaboration builds on the existing relationship between the two companies, with Google Cloud already serving as a node validator for the Aptos blockchain. GameStack provides developers with tools to incorporate…

The XR & Metaverse Fair Tokyo, Japan’s largest trade show dedicated to augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), and metaverse technologies organized by RX Japan Ltd., is scheduled to take place from November 20 to November 22, 2024. Held at the Makuhari Messe, this biannual event is expected to attract industry professionals…

Game creation platform Unioverse has announced a partnership with game studio N-Fusion to accelerate the development of titles within the Unioverse ecosystem. Created by Random Games, Unioverse gives game developers a ready-made suite of high-quality, royalty-free in-game assets. This partnership with N-Fusion will directly spearhead numerous new gaming experiences that will help to expand the…