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This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. I chatted with Spekter Games founder and CEO Taehoon Kim about crypto gaming and where things go from here. The a16z-backed studio’s flagship game is called Spekter Agency, a mobile-first roguelite battler with crypto elements playable via Telegram. But big-picture first. This slice of our chat was also edited and condensed for clarity: Taehoon Kim: Web3 gaming, you know, is not going that well at the moment. A lot of the projects overpromised and under-delivered, and they were only able to kind of attract the point farmers,…
Social party game Forgotten Playland is further entrenching itself in Web3, formally integrating with Beam Network, an Avalanche L1 chain, while unveiling new content and a battle pass. With the update and blockchain integration, most in-game assets within Forgotten Playland become freely tradeable, allowing players to exercise one of the promises of decentralized gaming and entitling them to own a piece of the game economy. Players will be able to own two different types of NFTs on the platform, cosmetic and toybox. Cosmetics—like skins, traits and emotes—can be earned by playing the game, but also can be packaged within the…
Cryptocurrency trading can feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out. But it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools, a solid plan, and a clear understanding of how crypto markets behave, you can start trading digital assets confidently, even as a beginner. This guide shows you how to trade crypto from scratch, covering everything from picking your first coin to avoiding costly mistakes. Whether you’re curious about day trading or just want to learn how to buy and sell safely, this is where you start. What Is Crypto Trading? Crypto trading means buying and selling cryptocurrencies to make a…
As the mainnet launch of Valhalla, Floki’s flagship play-to-earn metaverse game, draws near, the team is launching a sweeping, 4-week programmatic display campaign to target gamers and crypto enthusiasts around the world. The campaign, which begins June 20 and runs through July 17, is part of Valhalla’s multi-channel global rollout. It focuses on automated, intent-driven ad placements across high-traffic websites. This display effort coincides with Floki’s massive YouTube video campaign and complements earlier launches on Reddit and Twitch, making it one of the most aggressive crypto gaming pushes in 2025. What Makes This Campaign Different Programmatic display is a data-driven,…
Most crypto trades come down to a simple choice: bet on a price going up or down. That decision defines your trading position. But what is long and short in crypto trading, exactly? In practice, it’s more than just guessing a direction. Taking a long position or opening a short one often involves margin trading, exposure to inherent risks, and reading technical analysis with care. Whether you’re trading digital assets short-term or planning to borrow money for leverage, understanding these positions is essential before risking any capital. What Are Trading Positions? A trading position shows the direction you expect a…
Pudgy Penguins enters the world of video games with Pengu Clash, an innovative title based on a play-to-win model developed on the TON blockchain. This new project marks an important step for the well-known NFT avatar brand, thanks to the partnership with Elympics and the use of cutting-edge technology to offer a competitive gaming experience focused on user skills. Pengu Clash: a play-to-win game based on skills and blockchain The future of Pudgy Penguins games Towards a sustainable gaming ecosystem Pengu Clash: a play-to-win game based on skills and blockchain The heart of Pengu Clash is in its play-to-win model,…
Floki is going all in on digital visibility as its flagship MMORPG, Valhalla, prepares for its long-anticipated mainnet launch. From June 20, Floki will begin a 4-week, laser-targeted media blitz on Reddit — the platform known for shaping crypto narratives and surfacing early tech trends. Unlike traditional social channels, Reddit is about communities, opinions, and long-form discussion. For a crypto-native game like Valhalla, this is the front line. The campaign will focus on subreddit-level targeting — including feeds and comment threads in communities dedicated to blockchain gaming, Web3, and the metaverse. These placements will feature 15- and 30-second in-feed video…
My Neighbor Alice (ALICE), the popular blockchain-based farming and builder game, has officially launched Chapter One: A New Adventure, marking its first full public release after multiple alpha seasons. Native cryptocurrency ALICE also makes it debut on Chromia L1. My Neighbor Alice launches Chapter One: A New Adventure on Chromia According to the official statement of My Neighbor Alice, a mainstream GameFi project and decentralized farming game, it launches Chapter One: A New Adventure campaign on the top of Chromia (CHR), a high-performance programmable L1. 🎉 THE DAY WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR IS HERE! 🏝️A fully on-chain virtual world…
B3, a layer-3 gaming protocol built on Ethereum network Base by former Coinbase employees, announced Tuesday that it has acquired gaming PC manufacturer Andromeda Insights to help fuel its push into hardware. And it’s starting with a crypto-focused PC setup, complete with a storage drive that can self-destruct at the press of a button. The move is designed to enable B3 to capture the entire gaming stack—protocol, games, and hardware—while providing Andromeda with additional resources to meet product demands. “B3’s strategic investment in a U.S.-based, high-performance PC rig maker is a long-term bet on where gaming is headed not just…
Crypto gaming on Avalanche is gaining steam thanks to high-profile launches like Off the Grid and MapleStory N. Now, the blockchain’s gaming ecosystem has its own NFT pass to connect games and reward players for diving into them. Launched on Monday, the free Avalanche Battle Pass is a free-to-mint NFT available via the Magic Eden marketplace, created in collaboration with Ava Labs and Playfull. Once the pass is minted, users can register it at the Playfull website and then make progress by playing partnered games. As they fill out more spaces on the rewards path, they’ll earn rewards like in-game NFTs and even…
