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Web3 lifestyle platform 9dcc has minted out its Black Box NFT collection in just 45 seconds, generating huge excitement for this unique release. Priced at 0.069 ETH each, this 2,750-piece NFT collection – minted on Base – gives its holders a host of benefits. These include exclusive merch, tokens, eligibility for OpenSea XP and much more, with the biggest draw being that one lucky Black Box will contain a CryptoPunks NFT. Since the release, 9dcc have also launched a Daily Spin feature, allowing anyone in Web3 to earn a host of rewards, including network points and a slim chance of…

Ragnarok Online’s spin-off Web3 MMORPG Ragnarok: Landverse has announced that it will launch on the Ronin Network in early 2025. This follows a soft launch on the BNB Chain in 2024, with this upcoming release on Ronin seen as the true start for the game. The BNB Chain servers will not be transferred at first, as focus shifts to the Ronin release – though legacy players can expect to see some utility for their previous items, characters and rewards in due course. Pre-registration for the launch of Ragnarok: Landverse on Ronin is now open, with wannabe players able to connect…

Popular NFT collection Cool Cats has shone the spotlight on their companion collection Shadow Wolves, as rumours swirl regarding a new token arriving soon. In a post on X, Cool Cats shared a clip from a recent episode of their Titmouse-produced animated series The Milk Chug. In the clip, Blue Cat encounters a Shadow Wolf for the first time, with Cool Cats adding the caption “hope you didn’t forget about Shadow Wolves” to the post. This post – spurned on by rumours of a brand-new Cool Cats token that began the day prior – helped Shadow Wolves to rocket in…

Popular Web3 metaverse platform Nifty Island has debuted its long-awaited $ISLAND token, allowing players to profit from their in-game experiences and holdings. With the launch of the $ISLAND token, Nifty Island have also debuted their $ISLAND staking feature, which allows players to gain a host of in-game benefits – such as boosts, consumables and upgrades. At the time of writing, $ISLAND has a market cap of $17 million USD, with a fully-diluted valuation of $47.5 million USD – having fallen slightly from a $50M+ valuation upon launch. What is Nifty Island? Nifty Island is a free-to-play metaverse game, built on…

Web3 MMOFPS game MetalCore has entered its Season 2 phase, with a total prize pool of over $100,000 USD in $MCG tokens up for grabs. Titled Gearbreakers Glory, Season 2 sees the game complete its high-profile transition from Immutable to Solana, putting its faith in the Layer-1 to supercharge its future. Upon entering the game, players will return to the massive open-world gameplay MetalCore game is known for, the introduction of fresh leaderboards, brand-new features, and renewed opportunities to take home a share of this season’s $100,000 USD prize pool. What is MetalCore game? Developed by Studio369, MetalCore is a…

Former art-focused NFT marketplace KnownOrigin have revealed the final details of their closure, updating their website to commemorate their 6-year journey. Alongside the new static homepage, the platform has also given a final set of instructions to its supporters. This includes laying out details regarding the preservation of their assets, how to download and access records of their data and activity, and where users of their site can now interact with their tokens. This marks – for now – the last message we’re likely to receive from the KnownOrigin team, and draws to a close their immense history in the…

Art-focused NFT marketplace MakersPlace has unveiled an array of new benefits and features for its digital art collection service MakersPlace Concierge. Alongside these new updates, MakersPlace has announced private NFT club @100collectors as their first official partners, bringing together a host of website updates to make the digital art acquisition experience smoother, more enjoyable and more user-friendly. Art advisors or representatives acting on behalf of collector clubs are encouraged to reach out to MakersPlace. Consequently, this will allow them to gain access to these new services. What is MakersPlace Concierge? MakersPlace Concierge is a private online program that aims to…

Popular influencer and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk has announced the purchase of a Cool Cats NFT, causing the floor price of the collection to briefly triple in value. Announced at 2AM UTC on December 16, his purchase signalled a flurry of trading activity that drove the Cool Cats floor price from 0.68 ETH to 1.70 ETH in the space of just 2 hours and 15 mins. At the time of writing, the Cool Cats floor price has corrected to 1.16 ETH – which still represents a 76.8% increase over the past 24 hours. What is Cool Cats NFT? Cool Cats is…

Doodles Records has announced a deal with PlayStation to take over their PlayStation Music service for the next two weeks. Beginning on December 12, the Doodles Records playlist has become the default option on PlayStation Music for more than 60 million PS4 and PS5 consoles around the world, significantly expanding their reach. In celebration of this partnership, Doodles has opted to sponsor the upcoming Color Splash community game night by offering a unique grand prize – a custom PS5 console with an exclusive Doodles skin. What are Doodles Records and PlayStation doing together? Doodles Records and PlayStation have struck a…

Digital Mavericks, a brand-new book on how to get started in the world of Web3, is now officially available to pre-order. Written to be a beginners’ guide to the new internet, Digital Mavericks is the debut work of author Debbie Soon, with contributions from over a dozen of the biggest names in the industry. A commemorative NFT of the book’s cover is available to collect for $1 USD via Base or Zora, which doubles-up as a Community Pass to future initiatives from the author. By acquiring the NFT and verifying your email, holders can “win exclusive prizes and access other…