Author: Crypto News Live

MapleStory Universe is the new crypto-fueled ecosystem for the two-decade-old cult classic role-playing game series, MapleStory. After launching its flagship game last month, the developers are hoping to release more than a dozen mobile and web experiences by Q1 2026 that complement the core MapleStory N game. MapleStory N is a PC-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that looks and feels like the original side-scrolling game that amassed 260 million players. In-game items for MapleStory N are represented as NFTs on the dedicated Avalanche L1 gaming network, Henesys, and can be freely traded on the marketplace.  This is just…

Using Ethereum during busy hours can be painful. Long waits, high fees, and stalled transactions are common. Optimistic Rollups reduce these problems. They offer a smoother, more affordable experience by offloading traffic from the base layer. What Are Optimistic Rollups? An optimistic rollup protocol is a system that moves computation away from Ethereum’s base layer. It groups many user actions into one transaction batch, runs them off-chain, and posts a summary to Ethereum. The chain then checks the batch only if someone disputes it during a special challenge window. Optimistic rollups have the potential to improve transaction scalability by 10–100x…

Adventure Layer, a gaming Layer-2 network developed on Berachain, has announced a strategic collaboration with MattleFun, a GameFi platform. The synergy between the two firms represents a calculated move to advance the functionality of decentralized gaming by combining their respective tech infrastructures. Adventure Layer offers a responsive and rapid processing underlying technology while MattleFun provides an advanced, integrated gaming and trading network. Adventure Layer x https://t.co/wTOEqNPt1b🎮 We’re teaming up with @mattlefun — a hybrid gaming & trading platform where your on-chain activity fuels your in-game strength. 🕹 Trade smart, start strong, and survive longer.👥 3,000 users & growing fast.Together, we’re……

Blockchains are powerful, but slow. The Ethereum network, for instance, handles about 15 transactions per second. That’s fine for early adopters—but not for global scale. As demand grows, so do delays and gas fees. A simple swap might cost $20 or more during peak hours. To fix this, developers created a new kind of layer 2 scaling solution: ZK rollups. What Are ZK Rollups? So, what is a ZK rollup exactly? A ZK rollup is a type of rollup protocol. It processes transactions in batches, off the main chain, then sends a tiny summary back. Instead of overloading the base…

It’s tough to keep tabs on the ever-changing crypto gaming space, thanks to the constant flow of news: everything from big game launches and fun degen experiments to token price swings and occasional project collapses. It’s a lot to follow. Luckily, we’re plugged in at Decrypt’s GG. We cover the biggest happenings throughout the week, and then this weekly roundup provides a quick way to catch up, as well as find a bunch of other little bits of news from throughout the week. Top stories Raini’s big pivot: Raini Studios announced that it will shut down its Avalanche-based NFT card…

It’s July, and we’re living in a post-Switch 2 and Death Stranding 2 world.  We’re in the doldrums of summer for real now, and while the game release calendar is anything but empty, it’s not quite so packed with high-profile releases as it is in other parts of the year.  This month brings us Nintendo’s second big release for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Donkey Kong Bananza, fresh remakes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4, as well as Super Mario Party Jamboree, and a bunch of smaller new games worth chasing down. Of those, we’re especially looking forward…

Mythical Games released its blockchain-powered mobile soccer game FIFA Rivals two weeks ago, and we’ve been testing it out to see if this iOS and Android game is worth your time. Due to the sheer size of the soccer fanbase, Mythical Games told Decrypt that it believes the title could be 20 times larger than NFL Rivals, its most popular crypto game that launched two years ago. In a nutshell, FIFA Rivals feels like an even more simplified, crypto-infused, and online-playable riff on Score! Hero, a cult classic mobile soccer game. At first, this isn’t an issue, and its online…

Floki, a well-known meme token project, has recently started a new collaboration with Method, a worldwide famous esports platform dealing with MMORPG genre. As included in this partnership, Floki intends to bring its top play-to-earn MMORPG, Valhalla, to the MMO community. The platform took to social media to reveal this significant development. Floki Teams Up with Method to Bring Valhalla to the Heart of the MMO CommunityWe’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between Valhalla, our flagship play-to-earn MMORPG, and @method, one of the most iconic and respected names in the global MMORPG esports scene.… pic.twitter.com/avlJ4AnAYQ — FLOKI (@RealFlokiInu) June…

Massively multiplayer online (MMO) Ethereum game Eve Frontier is hosting a new 10-day free trial, letting anyone explore its space survival frontier that “literally wants to kill you,” in the words of CCP Games founder and CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson. The game will provide free access from June 27 to July 7, allowing users to harvest resources, build bases, and earn Grace, a type of in-game points that is converted to the permanent Eve Points that track a player’s legacy. The trial launch comes after developer CCP Games kicked off “New Era” Founders Access earlier this month, in the process…

Broken Bound, an onchain RPG for dark fantasy, is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with Adventure Layer. This partnership aims to redefine the landscape of decentralized gaming. Through this strategic collaboration, Broken Bound’s immersive and dark-fantasy universe comes close to Adventure Layer’s powerful and AI-native infrastructure, AGLD DAO. This advanced step strives to set the stage for a new era of storytelling powered by community. 🧵 Broken Bound × Adventure LayerUniting to Pioneer AI-Native Onchain GameplayWe’re thrilled to announce a community-powered partnership between Broken Bound and @AdventureLayer, builders of Adventure Layer, the first gaming L2 on @Berachain! 🌋🎮🚀 Why…