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From Viral Jokes to Market Movers – Memecoins’ Rise in 2024
So far in 2024, the crypto realm has been invigorated by the rise of memecoins, which draw inspiration from internet memes and pop culture. As 2024 unfolds, these currencies have seized the spotlight — particularly on the Solana blockchain — enticing both the online community and savvy investors with its unique blend of humor and economic interest. …
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OKX and Immutable To Release Web3 Gaming Launchpad
Popular centralised exchange and NFT marketplace OKX and gaming-focused blockchain Immutable have announced the impending release of a launchpad for web3 gaming NFTs. This will allow users to purchase tokenised in-game items and other game-related NFTs for titles on Immutable’s zkEVM network, made possible thanks to OKX’s integration of the Immutable zkEVM. As part of…
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StepApp Innovator Turns to Web3 Combat Game ‘Pixelverse’
‘Pixelverse‘, the latest web3 game from Kirill Volgin — creator of the popular Move-to-Earn game StepApp — is getting set to offer an exciting blend of quests and combat alongside another industry mastermind. Scheduled for an April release on Raiser.co, the game’s debut will introduce Pixelverse as the platform’s second offering, alongside the alpha version of Pixelverse…
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GAM3S.GG To Launch $G3 Token To Support Web3 Gaming
Web3 gaming hub GAM3S.GG have unveiled plans to launch their native $G3 token in mid-April. The token will be made available via an airdrop to registered users, alongside a public sale. Holders will be able to use the token to unlock exclusive platform features and game rewards, and to participate in token launches for web3…
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OpenSea’s Seaport 1.6 Upgrade: Faster NFT Sales, Lower Fees
OpenSea, alongside the Seaport Working Group, is upgrading its Seaport protocol to ‘Seaport 1.6’, enhancing marketplace transaction speed, transparency, and fairness. Starting March 25, OpenSea will transition to processing orders with Seaport 1.6, moving away from Seaport 1.5, which will stop accepting API submissions during April. The introduction of Seaport 1.6 heralds a new era…
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Guild of Guardians Unsheathes Global Launch Date
The blockchain gaming community is abuzz for the upcoming global launch of Guild of Guardians — a mobile RPG — scheduled for May 15. Coming to both iOS and Android, this eagerly awaited web3 game promises a rich world of teamwork and adventure. Gamers can pre-register now for updates on playtests, beta releases, and special…
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Square Enix Web3 Game Symbiogenesis Arrives On HyperPlay
Japanese video game publisher Square Enix has announced that their Ethereum-based web3 game Symbiogenesis will be made available on web3 game launcher HyperPlay, following their investment into the platform. Square Enix’s involvement in the blockchain space began with an investment in The Sandbox in 2020, followed by experiments with NFT stickers and the introduction of…
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BlackRock Invests $40K in Memecoins, NFTs Post $100M USDC Stake
In an intriguing expansion within the web3 arena, the financial behemoth BlackRock has astonishingly acquired an assortment of memecoins, NFTs, and crypto tokens, with a combined worth exceeding $40,000. BlackRock’s foray started with a partnership with Securitize Markets for digital asset access, followed by investing $100 million in the USDC stablecoin on Ethereum. Making use…
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Shrapnel Opens Own Marketplace; NFT Giants Create Skins
Yesterday, Shrapnel unveiled its very own marketplace, offering extraction packs for early access to next year’s full game release, alongside customizable weapon skins for enhanced gameplay. The marketplace’s release strategy smartly mixes immediate availability with ongoing unlocks: half the skins are ready for purchase, while the rest will become available, either straight away or as…
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NFT Marketplace OKX Enables Cross-Platform Bids With Tensor
Popular NFT marketplace OKX has introduced an upgrade to its platform that makes trading Solana NFTs simpler than ever. OKX users can now view and accept bids on Tensor , a Solana-based marketplace, directly through OKX’s NFT marketplace, improving functionality for managing Solana-based NFT listings. By offering multiple listing options, OKX aims to streamline the…
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