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Pokémon inspired crypto IP Pixelmon is set to launch its role-playing adventure mobile game Warden’s Ascent as well as a future idle game on Avalanche, after signing an exclusive partnership deal with the network. This is despite its core assets remaining on Ethereum and its already released battle arena game Monster Tycoon being built on the Immutable zkEVM blockchain. Giulio Xiloyannis, CEO of Pixelmon, told Decrypt that the move is motivated by needing a “partner aligned with our ambition to grow beyond the current Web3 user base.” Warden’s Ascent is slated for a full public launch in the second half…

An interview with the people who keep your crypto journey secure, seamless, and genuinely human. This year, Changelly turned 10. That’s a decade of building, improving, and showing up every day for crypto users around the world. Over 10 million users have put their trust in us. Over the past decade, we’ve integrated with 185 blockchains and 1,000+ assets, and partnered with 600+ global companies—building one of the most robust ecosystems in crypto. But milestones like these don’t happen on their own. They’re made possible by the people behind the screens. So we sat down with members of our 24/7…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Sugartown — the “GameFi” platform that began its development while part of Zynga for years — is launching another NFT collection. Zynga is the mobile gaming studio behind games like FarmVille and Words With Friends. The studio sold off Sugartown to startup D20 Labs in a move that was reportedly part of a spinout last year. Zynga’s crypto-focused staff also moved to D20 Labs. Now, Sugartown’s latest drop is underway. The 9,999 “Cores,” which will live on the Abstract blockchain, resemble scientific tubes filled with a mysterious…

Crypto degens have found a new game to gamble on, causing a Solana meme coin to surge to a market cap of nearly $20 million as a result. Noodle.gg is a crypto clone of popular free-to-play browser game Slither.io, where players control cartoonish snakes that grow larger with each enemy snake they consume. Noodle’s blockchain twist is that players pay an entry fee in Solana, and then when a player eats another player’s snake, they also get their money. If you die, then you lose everything. “This should be fun. Eat other snake = take their money,” the game’s creator…

Polkadot has set its stall out for gaming since day one, recognizing both the appeal of this web3 sector and its ability to showcase the versatility of the Substrate chain’s underlying tech. Thanks to its parachain architecture, Polkadot enables developers to create immersive games that blend seamless gameplay with onchain mechanics, from NFT-driven economies to community-driven lore.With the recent JAM upgrade having made Polkadot more scalable and interoperable than ever, its case as a suitable layer on which to deploy web3 games has been strengthened. But make no mistake, Polkadot has been gaming-friendly from the outset, as the following five…

The crypto gaming space is ever expanding, and with prominent games releasing, token airdrops piling up, and the constant shifting of the markets around them all, it’s a lot to take in. Luckily, we’re all over it here at Decrypt’s GG. And if you’re looking to keep tabs on the latest happenings around crypto video games, this weekly roundup gives you a quick overview of the biggest stories we covered over the past week, along with a smattering of other interesting tidbits from around the space. Top stories Symbiogenesis on Soneium: Square Enix is expanding its blockchain game Symbiogenesis from…

The PoA algorithm flips the script on blockchain consensus. Instead of relying on anonymous miners or massive staking, it puts trusted validators in charge. This article breaks down how it works, where it fits best, and why it’s becoming the go-to model for fast, controlled networks. What Is Proof-of-Authority (PoA)? Proof-of-Authority (PoA) is a blockchain consensus mechanism that relies on identity and reputation rather than expensive computing or staking coins. In a PoA network, only approved validators (also called authorities) can create new blocks and verify transactions. These validators are known, trusted entities whose real identities have been verified by…

Gaming giant Square Enix, the firm behind Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, announced this week that it is expanding its blockchain game Symbiogenesis to Sony’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Soneium. Symbiogenesis originally launched on Ethereum scaling network Polygon, and is currently wrapping up what’s slated to be its final season of content. But that imminent conclusion isn’t stopping Square Enix from a further affiliation with Sony on the blockchain. The initiative connects Symbiogenesis with two other games on Soneium: sleep-to-earn app Evermoon and team-based competitive battler Sleepagotchi. Players who complete limited-time quests in Symbiogenesis will receive commemorative NFT collectibles that unlock…

Sony’s blockchain Soneium is launching a joint campaign with Square Enix’s on-chain game SYMBIOGENESIS to provide NFT rewards on two major Soneium games. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, Square Enix’s narrative-led blockchain game becomes the latest gaming IP to collaborate with Soneium to launch its cross-game campaign. The initiative brings together three different gaming worlds through shared quests that players can take part in to earn unique collectibles. As part of the campaign, players must complete a limited-time quest within the main game in order to participate in a lottery to earn an NFT collectible hosted on…

Proof-of-Stake is a widely used blockchain consensus mechanism that powers major coins like Ethereum, Cardano, and Solana. It’s designed to be faster, greener, and more accessible than traditional Proof-of-Work systems. In this guide, we’ll break down how Proof-of-Stake works, its pros and cons, and how you can start staking in just a few steps. What is Proof-of-Stake (PoS)? Proof-of-Stake is a blockchain consensus mechanism. It selects validators based on how many coins they hold and lock up. There’s no mining. Instead, your financial commitment earns you the chance to validate transactions. This idea was first proposed in 2011 on Bitcointalk.…