Tag: gaming

LOL Land: Pudgy Penguins Invade Web3 Board Game Fun!

LOL Land: Pudgy Penguins Invade Web3 Board Game Fun!

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LOL Land, a new web3 board game, is strategically leveraging the popularity of Pudgy Penguins to attract a wider audience to the world of decentralized gaming. This decision is a notable example of a larger trend of utilizing established NFT brands to foster adoption and engagement in web3 projects. The...

Web3 Game LOL Land Gears Up for Launch on Abstract Chain

Web3 Game LOL Land Gears Up for Launch on Abstract Chain

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Developed as a family-friendly browser-based board game for casual web3 users, LOL Land has plans to officially launch on April 15. In short, LOL Land, our first consumer-facing product, is built on Abstract Chain, consumer-friendly Layer 2. It was central to Yield Guild Games’ (YGG) strategy to create captivating web3...

LOL Land's Penguins: Web3's Trojan Horse or Genius Adoption Strategy?

LOL Land's Penguins: Web3's Trojan Horse or Genius Adoption Strategy?

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LOL Land. Pudgy Penguins. YGG tokens. A browser-based board game. It all sounds harmless, doesn't it? A casual, fun-first videogame Web3 adventure, made to hook the players in with the siren song of low-effort rewards and easy-to-learn mechanics. I hope I’m wrong, but I can’t shake this feeling. Hopefully we’re...

MapleStory's Gasless Gamble Is Web3's Future Or a Regulatory Nightmare?

MapleStory's Gasless Gamble Is Web3's Future Or a Regulatory Nightmare?

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Nexon’s MapleStory Universe is already taking the industry by storm with its recent Henesys Chain. This sharded Layer 1 blockchain aims to provide gasless transactions and launches permissioned NFT functionality. Built on Avalanche and powered by AvaCloud, it’s an ambitious move, to be sure. Is it really a stroke of...

MapleStory Universe: Henesys Chain Launches! What It Means

MapleStory Universe: Henesys Chain Launches! What It Means

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MapleStory is no longer just leveling up by standing still and grinding monsters to powder. The launch of the Henesys Chain is an exciting first step into the blockchain space. Today, MapleStory players can experience gasless transactions, true NFT ownership, and an entirely new economic dimension to explore! Get ready...

MapleStory Universe Unveils Henesys Chain, a Custom Layer 1 Blockchain

MapleStory Universe Unveils Henesys Chain, a Custom Layer 1 Blockchain

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MapleStory Universe is pleased to announce the official launch of Henesys Chain. This custom-built Layer 1 blockchain was created specifically to fuel its dynamic web3 gaming platform. Built on Avalanche’s AvaCloud tech, Henesys Chain is designed for scalability, inclusive participation, transparency, and decentralization. The network vision is to create a...

MapleStory's Henesys Chain Empowers Artists Or Just Another Crypto Ploy?

MapleStory's Henesys Chain Empowers Artists Or Just Another Crypto Ploy?

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Is Nexon really building a new metaverse for creators, or trying to hop on the Web3 trend? The answer to that question is what’s been buzzing around in my head ever since the Henesys Chain launch. We can’t wait to add your voice to the mix! Its artists-first layer 1...

Game of Silks Deadline: Is Rosen Law's Suit a Web3 Wake-Up Call?

Game of Silks Deadline: Is Rosen Law's Suit a Web3 Wake-Up Call?

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The clock is ticking for Game of Silks NFT holders. April 25, 2025 – that's the deadline to potentially step up as lead plaintiff in Rosen Law Firm's class action lawsuit. This isn't just about Silks. This is not a discussion of the Wild West that Web3 has evolved into,...

Solana Game Pass NFT Offers Free Access and Crypto Rewards

Solana Game Pass NFT Offers Free Access and Crypto Rewards

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You can now mint the Solana Game Pass on the NFT marketplace Magic Eden. This mint-free NFT will grant you access to a myriad of exclusive experiences and crypto rewards. The campaign launches with a four-week series of challenges and rewards. It includes 30 partnered games and is the beginning...

Free Solana Game Pass: Your Ticket to Crypto & Early Access!

Free Solana Game Pass: Your Ticket to Crypto & Early Access!

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Blockchain gaming is indeed the Wild West, with new developments happening every day. Every day there seem to be new opportunities for players to connect with their favorite games and win valuable rewards. Catch a glimpse of the new Solana Game Pass NFT! With early access to a variety of...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....