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XAI and Layer Zero Partner Up, Pixel Tokenomics and Airdrop Revealed, Arbitrum Grants to Boost Web3 Gaming, Play To Mint is Here

XAI and Layer Zero Partner Up, Pixel Tokenomics and Airdrop Revealed, Arbitrum Grants to Boost Web3 Gaming, Play To Mint is Here

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Weekly Newsletter

February continues to bear fruit as XAI partners with Layer Zero to support Web3 gaming growth. Pixels reveals details about its $MON token airdrop and upcoming community pre-sale. UltiverseDAO closes a $4M strategic investment round. Arbitrum DAO is exploring grants to boost Web3 game creation. Maplestory University sets the standard with a “play to mint” NFT campaign. Polygon teams up with Animoca and the Human Institute to develop a palm-based ID system. Innovation is everywhere as Web3 gaming continues to reshape the gaming landscape.

Also in our weekly digest:

Arc8 transitions GMEE from Polygon to Ethereum
Sky Mavis reduces $RON rewards for its miners
Bad Mad Robots listed on the Epic Games Store
Haunted Space partners with Beam, Merit Circle and Avax
Axie Champions allows players to interact on Android devices
Atlas CEO believes AI can help indie studios build games on a budget
Champion Ascension adopts Sequence tech to get an edge

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Gaming News of the Week🎮

Pixels reveals its tokenomics for $MON with over 30% of the total supply going to the community
Forbes has launched its own metaverse experience in The Sandbox
Arc8 is transitioning GMEE from Polygon to Ethereum, removing custodial wallets and transferring tokens to an external wallet
Bad Mad Robots listed on the Epic Games Store
Sky Mavis is reducing $RON rewards for its Katana Liquidity Mining program in two phases
Everdome is set to launch theme weeks featuring special guests in SPACES and City HQ in March
LayerZero and Xai Foundation have partnered to innovate in blockchain gaming through cross-chain technology

.@XAI_GAMES is a Layer 3 blockchain on the Arbitrum Orbit stack, purpose-built for web3 gaming. Xai offers a streamlined wallet, elevated gas limits, and a fully decentralized ecosystem ensuring full transparency. Gamers on Xai will now be able to connect to supported chains.
— LayerZero Labs (@LayerZero_Labs) February 20, 2024

Splinterlands has sold the blockchain title of Soulkeep to Double Coconut, a studio that has been working on the game for a year
Mystic Games is migrating their first title, Call of the VoYd: Heartliners, to Immutable zkEVM
My Lovely Planet, a mobile free-to-play game backed by gaming giants Ubisoft and Unityis aiming for 100M players
Yuga Labs has acquired Proof to expand its portfolio and collaborate on theOtherside metaverse
Creta World has launched a Web3 GameFi Incubation Program with Yoshiki Okamoto
Haunted Space announces partnerships with Beam, Merit Circle, and Avax
Champions Ascension has integrated Sequence’s all-in-one Web3 development stack including Sequence Wallet and Marketplaces

Champions Ascension the Flagship Web3 RPG Powered by Sequence

Champions Ascension, the Web3 arena battler, is setting the bar when it comes to royalty, transactions, and asset management. Champions Ascension, created by Rough House Games, incorporates Sequence’s developer dtack, delivering a true progression of digital ownership in addition to exhilarating gameplay with World of Warcraft influences.

Champions Ascension has a unique advantage in its use of Sequence’s technology. Sequence makes development easier through seamless integration with Champions Ascension. Additionally, Sequence provides a frictionless, creator-friendly marketplace for Champions Ascension. This is achieved via automated royalty management and intuitive tools offered by the Sequence platform.

This simplicity of use is crucial to creating a vibrant web3 ecosystem where gamers and collectors interact naturally. Champions Ascension, built on Polygon, pushes the limits of the genre by redefining what it means to own in-game items.

Mocaverse has formed strategic partnerships with OKX Wallet, Crypto.com, DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet
Axie Champions has launched, allowing players to interact with their own NFT Axies on Android devices
My Neighbor Alice, has revealed its 2024 roadmap
Improbable is expanding its efforts to create a virtual space for large events, accommodating up to 40,000 users simultaneously
Illuvium Zero is launching Tier-Adjusted Fuel Crates as an exclusive reward for landowners

Boomland, creator of Hunters On-chain game, is transitioning to Immutable zkEVM platform
Vendetta Games is entering the Web3 era with their native token, $VDT, whichunlocks a treasure trove of possibilities
Moonbeam Network and Animo Industries have formed an alliance
Klaytn and Finschia have received approval for a merger aiming to establish Asia’s largest blockchain ecosystem
TapNation and Immutable have partnered to create an inclusive Web3 gaming ecosystem
Animoca Brands has partnered with Euroleague Basketball to enhance the gaming experience and fan engagement for Gen Z fans

Gaming Trends 🚀

Integration of NFTs into gaming is growing, yet they face challenges like market volatility and regulatory uncertainty
Arbitrum DAO explores grants to boost Web3 gaming development
Polygon teams up with Animoca Brands, Human Institute to develop palm-based ID verification solution

We're proud to collaborate with @Humanityprot and @0xpolygon to build a user-centric ecosystem that can onboard millions to a verifiable digital identity solution that is truly decentralized.
Details 👇 https://t.co/R6fmt3NQGd
— Animoca Brands (@animocabrands) February 20, 2024

Atlas CEO Ben James believes that generative AI can help indie studios build games on a budget and developers scale Web3 gaming
Japan’s Push to Become a Web3 Gaming Hub: The Rise of Play-to-Earn Games
MaplestoryU announces a ‘play to mint’ campaign
SPYCE.5 has launched AppChain on the Shimmer Network, empowering developers with independent blockchains
David Johansson, CEO of BLOCKLORDS, believes the gaming industry is shifting towards blockchain-based games

Funding News 💸

Crystal Fun secured a $5M seed round from KuCoin, Comma3, Stratified Capital,Water Drip Fund, and Cypher9 Ventures
UltiverseDAO closed a strategic investment round, raising $4M
Moonveil Studio received strategic investment from P2 (Polygon) Ventures
Exverse, a Dubai-based gaming startup, has raised $3 million in a private funding round to transform Web3 gaming
Metropolis has secured $1.2M in an investment round, securing a significant milestone in the gaming commerce