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Popular Telegram tap-to-earn game TapSwap revealed it will launch its TAPS token on The Open Network (TON) alongside an airdrop of rewards for players in the second half of January 2025. TAPS will become a critical resource in the TapSwap ecosystem, the developers said, granting holders access to tournaments, staking rewards, and governance participation. Whether or not a player receives the TAPS airdrop will be determined by the player’s overall engagement within TapSwap—in other words, how often a player interacted within TapSwap or played the game. Users will need to connect their wallet to receive the airdrop. What started as…
Ethereum whale withdraws 5160 tokens worth $20 million. ETH has made a moderate recovery rising by 3.7%. Over the past month, Ethereum [ETH] has traded in an upward trend. As such, since hitting a local low of $2,355, the altcoin has surged to hit $4096. However, since reaching this level, it has experienced a correction and retraced to $3501. As of this writing, Ethereum was trading at $3,899. This marked a 0.6% decline on daily charts. This market pullback created a buying opportunity especially for large holders with whales turning to buying the dip. Whales continue accumulating ETH According to…
Gunzilla Games, the creator of popular crypto battle royale shooter Off the Grid, has partnered with investment firm Delphi Ventures to form the not-for-profit GUNZ Foundation, which will oversee the upcoming GUN token and GUNZ mainnet launch on the Avalanche blockchain. Off the Grid entered public early access in October to rave reviews from players, with a flurry of clips going viral that showcased its unique gameplay. The game drops players into a reality TV setting, where show participants have their arms and legs replaced with robotic limbs with special powers. These players then fight it out in a battle…
It seems like the NFT craze is turning back, as NFT markets hit new highs this month amid the bull season in the cryptocurrency. According to the latest report, the popular NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, crossed the $100,000 mark as its floor price reached $103.2K. Pudgy Penguins, a beloved Ethereum-based NFT collection, achieved a dramatic 240% surge in floor price this month. The collection’s floor price skyrocketed from 9.45 ETH ($3,000) to 26.15 ETH ($103,000). Pudgy Penguins On the Rise The exceptional growth can be attributed to several key factors. First, the hype around the Pengu token launch…
Neon Machine, the studio behind the Avalanche-based extraction shooter Shrapnel, revealed exclusively to Decrypt that it has made several leadership changes, including appointing a new CEO, ahead of the game’s free-to-play launch in 2025. Ken Rosman, a 20-year veteran of the video game industry who spent many years at Microsoft’s Xbox division working on games like Halo Wars and Sunset Overdrive, has taken over Neon Machine’s chief executive role and will help shepherd Shrapnel toward its full public rollout. Neon Machine co-founder and former CEO Mark Long has transitioned to the role of an advisor and will continue to support…
In the latest news about the future of blockchain and Web3, GT Protocol revealed a significant collaboration with Funton.ai. This has the potential to reshape the decentralized ecosystems to support GameFi on blockchain and AI technology advancement. 🎮 GT Protocol x https://t.co/g7CSBJsnmF Partnership! 🤝We’re excited to partner with @funton_ai, a modular multi-game platform on the TON & Kaia network, pioneering a decentralized GameFi ecosystem powered by blockchain and AI.Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities in… pic.twitter.com/Vvf9Y2igxD — GT Protocol (@GT_Protocol) December 12, 2024 A Visionary Partnership GT Protocol, one of the pioneers of Web 3.0 AI execution protocols, has partnered with…
Imagine a world where digital characters move and act just like real people. Meta’s new AI model, called Meta Motivo, aims to make that happen. It’s designed to give virtual agents more natural movements and responses, allowing them to fit smoothly into Metaverse experiences. With Meta Motivo, digital characters feel more alive, making virtual worlds richer, more inviting, and a lot more fun. The main idea behind the Meta AI Model is to help virtual characters feel more genuine. In the past, making AI characters move or behave naturally often required lots of careful planning and fine-tuning. Meta Motivo changes…
Nearly $3 billion in BTC and ETH options expire, with traders bracing for major volatility and key price action. Market makers reposition amid holiday trading lull as $98K BTC and $3,700 ETH levels dominate attention. Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] options contracts worth $3 billion were set to expire on the 13th of December. These expirations often lead to increased market activity, with traders closely watching potential price movements. At press time, Bitcoin was priced at $100,073, while Ethereum was trading at $3,881.12, according to Coingecko data. Bitcoin options worth $2.1 billion near expiry Bitcoin has $2.1 billion in options…
CoinRank, a renowned blockchain and cryptocurrency intelligence source, is thrilled to unveil a new collaboration with Don’t FOMO, a gaming project embedded in the Matchain ecosystem. This partnership is expected to expand the concept of blockchain-generated games and provide gamers around the globe with distinct Web3 entertainment worlds. 🚀🎮 Excited to announce our strategic partnership with @TheRealDontFOMO! As an innovative gaming project in the Matchain ecosystem, Don’t FOMO brings unique blockchain gaming experiences to players. ⚡️ Let’s explore the limitless possibilities of Web3 gaming together! 🌟… pic.twitter.com/l3ZiP65LKj — CoinRank (@CoinRank_io) December 12, 2024 A Bold Step into GameFi It is…
BLOCKLORDS, a highly anticipated medieval strategy game, has formally announced a partnership with DeepLink, a decentralized AI cloud gaming protocol. This statement was made through BLOCKLORDS official X account. A new era of gaming begins! ⚔️🎮BLOCKLORDS is excited to connect with @DeepLinkGlobal to explore how their decentralized AI cloud gaming tech complements our medieval strategy adventure! 🚀Get ready for a seamless gaming experience powered by blockchain innovation. 🛡️Stay… pic.twitter.com/0vreo64Rvl — BLOCKLORDS | ON EPIC GAMES STORE (@BLOCKLORDS) December 12, 2024 BLOCKLORDS Partners with DeepLink to Shorten Load Times and Improve Gameplay The use of DeepLink’s decentralized AI will integrate with…

