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Ethereum farming game Pixels is currently offering players the opportunity to earn a token airdrop by flirting with an AI-powered non-player character (NPC)—yes, really. Players have jokingly branded the experience as a “rizz-to-earn” mini-game, in the wake of the popular but fleeting play-to-earn and tap-to-earn game models. Players must load up Pixels and head over to Terra Villa before entering AiVeronica’s castle to purchase a key for 100 PIXEL tokens ($5). You can also buy one from the AiVeronica site for 77 PIXEL ($4), but the supply is close to running out. Then you’ll be able to enter the room…

Nyan Heroes, a free-to-play multiplayer game developed on the Solana blockchain, is officially shutting down, according to a statement made by developer studio 9 Lives Interactive. The studio cited the inability to secure the funds necessary to complete the game. Nyan Heroes, which recently completed its fourth game test on the Epic Games Store, also hosted the largest “play-to-earn” airdrop event on the Solana blockchain. The full version of the game was planned to be released next winter. The Overwatch-style PC game launched its first pre-alpha test in March 2024 and has reached over a million players in four rounds…

Solana cat-themed hero shooter game Nyan Heroes is shutting down, 9 Lives Interactive announced Friday, with the developer citing an inability to secure the necessary funding to finish the game.  The free-to-play hero shooter recently completed its fourth play test via the Epic Games Store, which included its largest play-to-earn airdrop of the NYAN token on Solana. A full game launch was planned for next winter. The Overwatch-style PC game launched its first pre-alpha test in March 2024 and ultimately generated more than one million players across its four play tests, with more than 250,000 players wishlisting the title across…

Avalanche blockchain game MapleStory N launched on Thursday alongside a token and NFTs, in what some crypto gamers are hailing as one of the biggest rollouts to date in the industry. It was so significant that Avalanche saw a 549% spike over the past seven days in active addresses, according to Nansen data, as it processed the biggest NFT mint the network has ever seen. The recently launched game is the first title in an expanded MapleStory Universe ecosystem, which sees the beloved 22-year-old gaming IP adopt blockchain for the first time. Welcome to the universe, Maplers. 📸 by @btcpin…

NFTs are unique digital items stored on a blockchain, ensuring their authenticity and ownership, much like a signed jersey in a collector’s case. In virtual sports games and esports, NFTs let players own exclusive in-game items, from customized athletes to virtual stadiums. For beginners, this adds a new dimension to gaming, blending play with the pride of owning something rare. Imagine collecting a rare baseball card, its value tied to its uniqueness and the thrill of ownership. NFTs in virtual sports games and esports can provide a similar excitement, letting players own one-of-a-kind digital assets like player avatars or virtual arenas.…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Blockchain gaming has gone through various cycles of sentiment. These cycles include 2017, with CryptoKitties, and 2018, with games like Axie Infinity, Gods Unchained and Splinterlands. While some might think crypto gaming is in decline these days, venture capital firm Bitkraft Ventures doesn’t see it that way. “Not only is it not dead, but its future is as bright as almost any category,” Matt Halstead, a new partner at Bitkraft, told me in an interview. The firm counts AMGI, Immutable, HyperPlay and Yield Guild Games among their…

Blockchain isn’t one giant monolith—it’s built in layers, each doing a specific job. You’ve probably heard terms like Layer 1 or Layer 2 thrown around, but what do they actually mean? From the raw hardware powering nodes to the smart contracts running your favorite dApps, blockchain layers explain how the whole system works.  This guide breaks it all down—clearly, simply, and with real-world examples—so you can finally see how everything stacks together. Why Understanding Blockchain Layers Matters Crypto talk is full of buzzwords. Layers of blockchain—Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 0—get tossed around like everyone knows what they mean. But…

Amid the continuous evolution in the Web3 sector across diverse promising frontiers, Open Loot has emerged as a notable platform in the Web3 gaming landscape. Open Loot, powered by Big Time Studios, is emerging as a key platform when it comes to advancing the infrastructure for seamless Web3 gaming, indicating a noteworthy paradigm shift. In this respect, Open Loot assists game developers in incorporating blockchain-based features. Open Loot Utilizes Developer-Friendly Tools to Reshape We3 Gaming On top, Open Loot addresses the key challenges that are currently faced in the Web3 gaming world. These challenges include onboarding complexity, skepticism expressed by…

BNB Chain has recently welcomed a new title that’s sparking excitement across the Web3 gaming space — Dragonz Land. At first glance, it looks like another tap-to-earn game. But scratch the surface, and you’ll find a deeper, strategic trading card game (TCG) experience wrapped in rich lore, real competition, and immersive progression. Unlike most tap-to-earn apps that offer little beyond repetitive mechanics, Dragonz Land combines classic deck-building with storytelling and blockchain-powered ownership. Built by UK-based Dragonz Lab, the game has already secured a $9 million investment led by Syndicate Capital LPF — a venture fund focused on blockchain and AI.…

The crypto sector has over 20,000 assets—and most people still can’t tell a token from a coin. Blame the physical coins shown in every image related to crypto. But the difference between coins and tokens isn’t just visual—it affects how you buy, send, and store them. Let’s clear it up. Why the Difference Matters In crypto, not knowing the difference between coins and tokens is like showing up at the airport with a bus ticket—it means you’re not going anywhere. Let’s say you want to send a token somewhere. You have the token… but now you need a whole other…