Author: John

Web3 game developers Bright Star Studios have announced that their web3 MMORPG, Ember Sword, will migrate from Immutable to the Mantle Network, another Layer-2 solution on Ethereum. This marks the third time that Ember Sword has switched chains, having originally switched to Immutable from Polygon in November 2021. When asked about the move to Mantle, Mark Laursen, CEO and Co-founder of Bright Star Studios, stated it will enable them to deliver “an unprecedented onboarding experience”, how it will “[enhance] how players control their in-game assets”, and how the move will make the game more accessible for web2 players. What does this mean…

The most expensive CryptoPunk ever sold, CryptoPunk #5822, has been resold by owner Deepak Thapliyal, CEO of web3 infrastructure company Chain, for an undisclosed amount. One of 9 so-called ‘Alien Punks’ from the CryptoPunks NFT collection – the #1 NFT collection by floor price – this NFT was purchased by Thapliyal in February 2022 for 8,000 ETH, equivalent to almost $24 million USD. Although the buyer and the fee for Thapliyal’s sale of CryptoPunk #5822 are unknown, due to the discreet nature of the sale amidst a wider decline in the floor price of NFTs, it is speculated that Thapliyal…

Web3 mobile ARPG Fableborne Adventures has entered Season 2, bringing with it new features, new events, and a prize pool approaching 5 million Gold Essence. Season 2 will run from August 19 to September 22, and will feature two new events; Siege Survival and Kingdom Clash. The top 10,000 players in these events will obtaining a share of the Gold Essence prize pool. This new season also adds 50 new campaign levels, an array of new defensive units, a new boss and the debut of a crossbow-wielding Hero, named Shade. What is Fableborne? Developed by Pixion Games, Fableborne is a free-to-play web3 ARPG, available on iOS and…

DFZ Labs, creators of the Deadfellaz NFT collection, have partnered with Unstoppable Domains to launch the .dfz domain, designed to enhance digital identity prospects for the Deadfellaz community. The .dfz domain allows users to create human-readable addresses – such as betty.dfz and psych.dfz – for their wallets, compatible with the likes of Ethereum and Polygon. These domains make the process of sending and receiving crypto and NFTs simpler, allows for Deadfellaz holders to proudly display their membership of the community, and gives the Deadfellaz brand a wider presence in the NFT community. Digital Identity, Ownership and Branding The .dfz domain functions as an NFT minted on Polygon, and is compatible…

Popular wallet service MetaMask has partnered with Mastercard to launch MetaMask Card, allowing users to spend cryptocurrency from their MetaMask wallet at any location where Mastercard is accepted. Available to select users in the UK and EU, the card allows users to spend $USDC, $USDT, $WETH and more directly, without needing to convert to fiat currency. If the pilot is successful, MetaMask plan to expand the rollout of MetaMask Card to further jurisdictions across the globe. Everyday Crypto Finance “We are so delighted to partner with web3’s leading wallet, MetaMask, to power the financial revolution by enabling users to be their own bank,”…

Global sportswear brand Adidas have joined forces with popular Ethereum-based NFT project Doodles once again to release a fresh series of digital packs, containing limited-edition physical apparel and sneakers, as well as digital wearables. This partnership comes ahead of the upcoming debut of animated special Dullsville and the Doodleverse, and builds on the success of a similar collaboration between the two brands in 2023. Available until August 16, the Adidas x Doodles digital packs cost $4.99 USD each, and contain two items each. Bundles of packs can also be purchased at a discount, with the largest bundle being 100 digitap packs for $374.99 USD. Limited-Edition Collectibles This…

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City F.C. have collaborated with popular crypto exchange OKX to launch Unseen City: Echoes of Blue, a co-branded digital escape room. Available to visit from August 9 to September 5, fans that enter the escape room face a variety of tasks in a virtual world, diving into the heritage of Manchester City F.C. By completing these tasks, participants can obtain exclusive rewards, ranging from match tickets and limited edition “Unseen City” shirts, to a stadium tour with a Manchester City legend. What is OKX? OKX is a popular centralised crypto exchange with over 50 million users. On top of…

Popular iced tea purveyors AriZona have released an exclusive lemon tea offering in partnership with Doodles, alongside a giveaway for a VIP trip to the Dullsville and the Doodleverse preview at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024. The collaboration sees AriZona’s iconic iced tea tallboy get a Doodles makeover, with each bottle featuring a QR code that purchasers can scan to participate in the giveaway. Those that scan the QR code can also acquire AriZona-themed digital wearables for their Doodles avatars, which will be distributed to eligible wallets once the giveaway ends on August 13, 2024. Where can I purchase Doodles x AriZona…

Mocaverse, the web3 community backed by Animoca Brands, has revealed Mocaland – a digital metaverse experience within The Sandbox. Mocaland sees players explore the Mocaverse, encountering three-eyed beings known as Mocas, and experiencing areas such as the Moca HQ, where a variety of quests can be completed to earn Reward Points (RP) that count towards the Round 2 Moca ID airdrop. In addition, Mocaland also features a number of experiences developed by experienced creators within The Sandbox, with additional opportunities to earn RP themed around the Mocaverse brand. How can I explore Mocaland? Anyone can explore Mocaland within The Sandbox…