Author: Jenz

Blockchain-based horse racing games, Derby Race and Derby Stars, will permanently shut down on April 7, marking the end of all operations by South Korean game studio Hypedream. The company announced the closure after several years of financial instability, tracing the roots of its decline to the 2022 collapse of the Terra blockchain. Players have been advised to take immediate action to preserve access to their digital wallets and any remaining in-game assets. Hypedream has published instructions for exporting private keys, as in-game wallet functions will be disabled after the closure. Why is Hypedream shutting down? Hypedream launched in 2021…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Australian blockchain gaming firm Immutable, opting not to pursue enforcement action after examining its $IMX token. The regulator had been looking into whether the company’s actions related to the $IMX token, including a 2021 fundraising round, constituted violations of U.S. securities laws. Immutable consistently denied that its token met the definition of a security and argued that the SEC’s inquiry represented an overly aggressive interpretation of existing regulations. The decision, confirmed by Immutable on Tuesday, ends a five-month process that began in October 2024 with the issuance of…

Revolving Games has released a revised roadmap for 2025, confirming that its $RCADE token will officially launch on May 22. The update outlines a series of developments scheduled across the year, including the introduction of new titles and community-focused gameplay events linked to token distribution. The roadmap replaces previous plans that had placed the token launch in the first quarter of the year. The decision to delay the token generation event was attributed to the need for functional in-game use at launch. Developers stated that it was important to introduce the token only when supported by active in-game systems, such…

The Perceptron NFT sale has officially launched on the Solana with 20,000 NFTs distributed in a structured process, prioritising early supporters through a whitelist phase before opening to the general public. These NFTs are part of GamerBoom’s ecosystem, a platform that integrates AI-driven gaming elements and data analysis features. As the sale progresses, more details about the utility and future applications of these NFTs within GamerBoom’s platform are expected to be announced. What is the Perceptron NFT collection? Perceptron NFT is a collection of 20,000 digital assets minted on the Solana blockchain, designed to provide specific functionalities within the GamerBoom…

Last Salvation has kicked off the launch of its Genesis Pass mint today, February 27, on Wapal. A total of 2,222 passes will be available across four tiers—Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—each offering different levels of benefits. Additionally, players who collect all four tiers will have the option to upgrade to an Elite Pass by burning them, reducing the overall supply. The Genesis Pass is designed to integrate ownership with in-game advantages, giving holders access to early gameplay, unique digital assets, and decision-making influence through a governance body called The Covenant. What is Last Salvation? Last Salvation is a game…

London-based Cameroonian artist and developer Junior Ngoma, known as Fingacode, has modified the Chromie algorithm, allowing changes to existing generative artworks. In a post on X, he stated that he had rewritten part of the algorithm to enable the “remixing” of outputs whilst using existing hashes. Generative art relies on predefined algorithms and randomised inputs, meaning that once a piece is generated, it remains unchanged. Fingacode’s modifications challenge this idea by demonstrating that code-based artworks may be revisited and adjusted. Who is Fingacode? Fingacode is a developer and digital artist working with visual, audio, and interactive technologies. He creates generative…

Multidisciplinary artist ALIENQUEEN has listed “1982”, a deeply personal 1-of-1 NFT, on art-focused marketplace SuperRare. The piece was recently exhibited at ArtVerse Gallery during NFT Paris and reflects the artist’s journey, shaped by her Cambodian heritage and the lasting impact of the genocide. The artwork, named after the year of ALIENQUEEN’s birth, serves as a visual memoir of resilience, self-discovery, and acceptance. The NFT is now available and open for offers on SuperRare. Who is ALIENQUEEN? ALIENQUEEN is a multidisciplinary artist known for her surreal, emotionally charged digital illustrations. Her work often explores themes of dreams, mortality, and the tension…

Popular NFT marketplace OpenSea has launched the open beta for its newly redesigned platform, OS2, aiming to improve user experience and transaction capabilities. The overhaul integrates NFTs and tokens into a single ecosystem, supporting multiple blockchain networks and enhancing features to better serve both casual collectors and professional users. Alongside the beta launch, OpenSea has announced the upcoming release of the $SEA token, a new initiative designed to reward long-term platform users. What’s new with OS2? OS2 represents a complete rebuild of the OpenSea platform, with an emphasis on streamlining the user experience for buying, selling, and discovering digital assets.…

Bored & Hungry, the fast-casual restaurant chain known for its unique concept built around the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) IP, is opening its fourth store in Manila, Philippines. Set to launch on March 1, 2025, the new location will be in Opus Mall, Bridgetown, Pasig. This addition marks a significant milestone for the brand, which has already established a strong presence in Manila with three other stores. As the company continues to expand globally, this opening highlights Bored & Hungry’s growth in the Southeast Asian market and beyond. What is Bored & Hungry? Founded on the premise of blending…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has found himself at the centre of a digital storm following a tweet that has left the web3 community abuzz. Responding to a comment from Ameen Soleimani, Buterin wrote: “make communism great again.” The tweet has quickly become a topic of debate, with some questioning its meaning, whilst others are puzzled by the apparent political commentary. Whilst it may appear to be a lighthearted remark, Buterin’s tweet has raised more than just a few eyebrows. The political slogan has left many wondering whether the Ethereum co-founder was making a deeper statement or simply engaging in his…