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If you thought building and deploying a dapp was hard, try creating your own web3 game. It’s a task that few teams have been able to master, requiring a diverse skill set spanning both traditional gaming competencies as well as deep knowledge of blockchain infrastructure. No wonder that conventional gaming studios have largely faded web3 gaming up until now, or limited themselves with tentative forays such as adding web wallets to existing games. The need to write smart contracts, manage wallets, and handle blockchain transactions add layers of complexity that deter studios that might otherwise have been tempted to explore…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. As most of you probably know by now, Doodles — the rainbow-barfing Ethereum NFT collection of 10,000 PFPs of the 2021 NFT boom — is launching a token on Solana. Response so far has been pretty mixed. A lot of Crypto Twitter loves a token, especially one from an established brand, but there’s also been some criticism. First, there’s the token allocation. As one poster has pointed out, the Doodles team may receive up to 57% of the DOOD tokens, once you combine the parts of the…

ChainGPT integrates with Hedera, enabling seamless NFT minting and expanding blockchain capabilities with AI-powered tools. Hedera and ChainGPT collaboration enhances NFT creation, offering a more efficient and scalable solution for digital asset development. ChainGPT’s most recent announcement, integration with Hedera, has shaken up the Web3 world. With this step, users may mint NFTs straight on the Hedera network, which boasts very low fees and fast transaction rates. Minting and distributing digital goods gets quicker and more effective using this technology. We’re thrilled to announce our integration with @Hedera ⚡ This integration brings AI-powered NFT creation, Smart Contract Generation, Auditing, and…

Ethereum NFT game Fantasy Top is expanding from layer-2 network Blast after its buzzy launch last year. On Wednesday, the developers announced that a free-to-play version of the game will debut on the just-launched testnet of new layer-1 blockchain, Monad. The game, which mirrors traditional fantasy sports, replaces football and basketball stars with the top crypto social media personalities on X (formerly known as Twitter) that it calls “heroes.” For example, like athletes earn for performance on the field, like scoring a touchdown, “heroes” earn points for their social engagement metrics. Crypto personalities like Ansem, ThreadGuy, Truth Terminal, and many…

Over the last seven days, the NFT market experienced a significant increase in transaction volume, reflecting enthusiasm in the landscape. According to data reported by Phoenix Group today, the broader market recorded a total NFT sales volume of $171.9 million, an increase of 35.12% over the previous week. NFT buyers have risen by 128% to currently 255,301. These positive figures suggest market recovery boosted by rising interest from new traders. #NFT MARKET OVERVIEW TOP COLLECTION #Doodles – 24H Volume $6.02M… pic.twitter.com/46Y8WPB9PY — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) February 18, 2025 Top collections As per the data, collections like…

World of Women (WoW) has teamed up with artist Sara Baumann for a powerful new NFT portrait series that highlights four leading women in Web3 as iconic Western pioneers. This initiative, launching on the Etherlink – Tezos blockchain L2, is aimed at elevating women who are reshaping the decentralized technology landscape.—Reimagining Women as Pioneers of ChangeThe series captures the strength and vision of Web3 leaders like Jill Gunter (Espresso Systems), Winny.eth (Chipped), Evin McMullen (Privado ID), and Tina He (Base). These portraits not only celebrate their achievements but also underscore the often-overlooked role of women in tech. As Sara Baumann…

Tapswap, a Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, has recently announced an exclusive project for skill-based gaming. As per Tapswap, it is unveiling its advanced skill-based gaming forum to begin a new epoch where gaming expertise are transformed into radical rewards. The platform took to its official social media account on X to reveal this landmark project. The next big launch is the @tapswapai skill-based gaming platform 🤖With $TAPS now live, it’s time to monetize your gaming skills like never before. We are the first to bring skill-based gaming to web3. That’s where mastery defines your success and rewards, not luck!What’s… pic.twitter.com/aEDu0wqiYP —…

Months after its planned second season debut, smash hit Telegram game Hamster Kombat is finally back in action with a relaunched gameplay experience—but its token only fell further Tuesday, reaching a new all-time low price. HMSTR, which runs on The Open Network (TON), dropped as low as $0.001461 on Tuesday, per data from CoinGecko, marking its lowest price to date. Up slightly to a current price of $0.0015`, HMSTR is down nearly 7% on the day. The coin has plummeted 79% from its all-time high price set back at the launch in September 2024. Interlude is over – long live…

In recent years, the NFT market has gone through phases of enthusiasm and decline. However, a recent sale of 3 million dollars for a digital artwork could indicate a new phase of growth. This event marks the largest NFT transaction of the last three years, fueling the debate on the recovery of the sector. But is it an isolated signal or a real return of interest in digital assets? NFT: A record sale after years of stagnation What caused the NFT market downturn? A sign of recovery or an isolated case? What future for NFTs? Conclusion NFT: A record sale…

U.S.-based art collective Kanbas made the largest non-fungible token (NFT) purchase in three years last week, scooping up a 1-of-1 artwork by Sam Spratt for $3 million. The artwork is called “X.Masquerade” and is the sixth chapter in the “Story of Luci.” It ties into into an upcoming invite-only event that allows supporters to participate in a game by purchasing a “Mask of Luci” for 2.56 ETH ($6,800). “We’re proud to stand beside him [Sam Spratt] and help share Masquerade with the world. It is our way of honoring Sam’s trust, the monumental work he’s created, and—above all—the shared values…