Daily Insights: Updates on Crypto, Blockchain, NFTs, Web3, and Play-to-Earn Gaming

Get ready for the Axie Origin Season 8 Postseason! This season is packed with insane new features and events that you won't want to miss. The Elite 8 Tournament kicks off on May 25, where the top players will compete for a share of the 3,000 AXS prize pool. Plus, tune in for a live giveaway with 600 axies up for grabs! Meet the new axies, Bard and Machito, who bring fresh strategies and adventures to the game. Exciting balance updates and game tweaks are coming your way, including a trial period for new Runes and Charms. And don't forget the big changes to SLP rewards, designed to keep the game’s economy balanced and sustainable. Join the fun and dive into the action with Axie Origin Season 8 Postseason!

Ronin has just dropped the alpha version of Tribesters’ Keeper of Secrets (KOS) on Mavis Hub, and it's set to take your gaming experience to the next level. Dive into the ‘Island of Solas’ where you’ll embark on epic quests, earn rewards, and enjoy exclusive NFT-based early access. The first episode, ‘The Ancient Village,’ lets you explore different zones, complete challenging quests, gather resources, craft items, and manage your farm – all in an insane adventure! Early access to the KOS Alpha is exclusive to Tribes Studio NFT holders. Grab a Tribesters Community NFT from Mavis Market or get a Tribesters Common NFT for free through the GG Portal until May 23rd. Don’t miss out on Ronin's vision for a player-owned economy in Web3 gaming, building on the success of ‘Axie Infinity’ and continuing to innovate with projects like KOS. Get ready to be blown away!

You won’t believe what Sequence and Astar Network just launched! The Astar Studio developer console is here, and it comes with an insane $200K grant program for developers. Originating from Japan, Astar Network is a leading blockchain hub with over 550,000 members and partnerships with big names like CASIO and Japan Airlines. At its core, Astar zkEVM offers low transaction fees, smooth Ethereum integration, and developer-friendly tools like Remix and Hardhat. The Sequence Builder platform, combined with Astar zkEVM, gives developers everything they need to create incredible web3 applications. Sign up for Astar Studio and apply for the $200K credit grant to kickstart your project. Discover how Sequence simplifies web3 game development, trusted by giants like Ubisoft and Coinbase. Ready to dive in? Start building the future with Astar and Sequence today!

Get ready for the Big Time Showdown Tournament, where you can snag some epic $BIGTIME rewards! This thrilling action RPG event kicks off with four weekly qualifying rounds, each packed with unique challenges like Armory activities, Prestige Portals, Forge tasks, and Time Warden activities. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to this Web3 title, there's a chance for everyone to earn points and climb the leaderboard. The top 40 players will face off in the final showdown, with the champion taking home a whopping 100k $BIGTIME tokens! Plus, bonus points and special events can boost your score even more. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to play, earn, and win big! New players, check out our PlayToEarn Game Spotlight to get up to speed. Join the fun and start your journey to victory in the Big Time Showdown Tournament!

Get ready for some epic news in the web3 gaming world! Immutable, a leading web3 gaming platform, is teaming up with Spielworks, the EOS-based game distributor. This partnership is set to enhance the rewards system in web3 gaming, particularly for Immutable’s The Main Quest. Plus, they’re integrating AtomicHub with Immutable’s zkEVM, Passport, and Checkout for seamless NFT trading. But that’s not all! There’s a new Exposure Program with special badges and tournaments, and you can earn extra rewards on Spielworks’ social app Wasder. With mutual marketing support, they’re boosting user engagement and acquisition. Robbie Ferguson and Adrian Krion are super excited about this collaboration, seeing it as a game-changer for web3 gaming. Stay tuned for more updates and join the fun now! This is going to be awesome!

Guys, this is wild! Gala Games just went through an insane $240 million token exploit. On May 21st, their smart contract got breached, leading to the unauthorized minting of 5 billion GALA tokens. The attacker managed to exchange $21 million worth of these tokens to ETH before Gala Games stepped in and froze the remaining tokens. In a crazy twist, the attacker returned the ETH the next day! Gala Games plans to convert this ETH back to GALA tokens and burn them. Meanwhile, co-founders Eric Schiermeyer and Wright Thurston are entangled in a legal battle over alleged fund misappropriation. Amid all this, DWF Labs bought 28 million GALA tokens to support the market, even though they face their own controversies. Stay tuned for more on this rollercoaster ride!

Web3 gaming is exploding with $15 billion in investments since 2018, and top game studios are diving in. CoinGecko reports that 29 out of the world’s 40 biggest game studios are now investing in Web3 gaming, with seven cooking up their own games. This year’s GDC 2024 in San Francisco was a GameFi extravaganza, showcasing titles like MetalCore, Star Atlas, and My Neighbor Alice. Ubisoft is leading the charge with new AI-powered Web3 games set to launch soon. Animoca Brands and Dapper Labs are also revolutionizing blockchain gaming with cutting-edge AI. The future looks bright as the term "Web3 Gaming" will soon just be "Gaming" with more studios adopting blockchain technology. Dive into this wild ride and see where the Web3 gaming world is heading!

Immutable Passport has just hit over 1 million signups, and we’re just getting started! This revolutionary tool is designed to onboard the next billion users to web3, making blockchain gaming more accessible than ever. With a jump from 400,000 to 1 million users in just one month, the excitement is real. Plus, Immutable Passport now supports over 300 well-funded blockchain games, including the highly anticipated Guild of Guardians. Say goodbye to complex signups and hello to easy gaming with password-free sign-in and automatic wallet setup. This self-custodial model ensures your privacy and security while providing valuable player analytics. Whether you’re a gamer or a developer, Immutable Passport is set to revolutionize the way you interact with digital assets. Get ready for something amazing – this is just the beginning!

Legions 2029 Season 1 is finally here, and it's packed with epic new features and content that you won’t believe. From the insane Timed Challenge Mode to awesome avatar customization options, there's so much to dive into. Plus, you can grab the free Season 1 Battle Pass to unlock exclusive, mintable items. The game now includes a dynamic player economy where you can trade and mint your in-game items as NFTs. Upgrade your gear with The Transmuter, get temporary boosts, and discover legendary weapons. Don’t forget to join the mainnet Alpha for community playtesting and give your feedback to help shape the game. With stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics and an extended progression system letting you level up to 30, Legions 2029 is pushing the boundaries of web3 gaming. Get ready to be blown away! Dive into Legions 2029 Season 1 now!

Get ready for the epic Rebel Bots Xoil Wars Update 1.1.4! This blockchain strategy game just got even better with two brand new leaderboards and an enhanced prize distribution system. Now, you can compete in the My Kingdom Leaderboard for a share of 4000 $XOIL, battle it out in the All Kingdoms Leaderboard for 8000 $RBLS, and strive to be in the top 100 on the All Players Leaderboard to win 10k $RBLS. Plus, with future seasons being shortened to just 2 weeks, there’s going to be more action and more chances to win! This update is all about boosting the competitive experience with dynamic rewards. You won’t believe the crazy changes coming your way. Let’s dive right in and get those prizes. This is going to be insane! Let’s go!

Hey guys! Super excited to announce that Shadow War is opening registrations for our May playtest starting on May 31st! Get ready to dive into the action and join the fun in this free-to-play third-person action game. To sign up, just fill out the form with your name, email, Ethereum address, Twitter/X username, Discord handle, and a few more details. Don’t miss out on the new features like custom lobbies, overhauled audio, and awesome new combat systems. Shadow War, built in Unreal Engine 5, lets you choose from various heroes, each with unique skills and abilities. Plus, Patriots Division just raised $5 million in Series A funding with support from Momentum 6, Cogitent Ventures, and XBorg. This means even more amazing updates are coming your way. So, what are you waiting for? Register now and be part of something huge!

Get ready for some mind-blowing updates in the world of blockchain and gaming! FC Barcelona is showcasing their epic NFT art at the Moco Museum, featuring unforgettable moments from the club’s history. Kratos Gaming Network is driving a Web3 educational revolution in India, making blockchain gaming accessible to all. Kokodi is launching their awesome new NFT masks, set to enhance gameplay like never before. Puffverse is making a huge move to the Ronin network with a $3M boost, kicking off with their game-changing PuffGo. And don’t miss the explosive growth of the NFT lending market, now hitting $2 billion in Q1 2024! These developments show the incredible potential of blockchain technology in sports, gaming, and finance. Dive in and discover how NFTs and Web3 are reshaping the future!

Aurory just dropped the Citrine update for Seekers of Tokane, and it’s absolutely wild! This patch brings an insane rogue-lite experience to the Everlasting Lands, complete with strategic Neftie Squads and a revamped player progression system. You’ll be navigating tougher territories, unlocking bigger rewards, and exploring new features like Neftie Companions and the Seeker’s Compass. Jonathan Campeau and Paul Vadillo are super excited about this update, calling it the most ambitious one yet. Plus, Aurory has decided to shut down Aurory Tactics to focus entirely on Seekers of Tokane, ensuring a premier web3 gaming experience. With a team from top gaming companies like Ubisoft and EA, Aurory is pushing the boundaries of innovation. Get ready to dive into epic adventures with the Citrine update and explore the Everlasting Lands like never before!

The new $QORPO token farming season is here, and it’s loaded with a massive 300,000 token prize pool! Dive into Citizen Conflict Alpha 5, the epic Web3 shooter from QORPO Game Studio, and earn up to 30,000 tokens just by playing and completing quests. This awesome event runs from May 20th to June 20th on the BNB Smart Chain, with balanced adjustments for fair play. You can participate in three exciting categories: Farming, Gaming, and Zealy. With 250,000 tokens for farming activities and 30,000 tokens for the gaming leaderboard, there are huge rewards up for grabs. Create your QORPO World account now, focus on ecosystem and gaming quests, and boost your points with a battle pass. Plus, don’t miss the separate Zealy farming campaign with a 20,000 token prize pool. Get ready to join the fun and earn big with QORPO Game Studio!

Get ready for an epic adventure in Ragnarok: Monster World with the Nyang Kit NFT sale launching on May 28th! This special sale is your chance to dive into the fantasy world with exclusive rewards and become a Genesis Tamer. Each Nyang Kit includes four ERC1155 NFTs, featuring a Nyangvine and three Ragmon Tickets. These cute keychains offer amazing perks like access to special draws and monthly lotteries. Ragnarok: Monster World, a tower defense game based on the popular Ragnarok Online IP, is set to launch in Q3 on the Ronin Network. The Nyang Kit sale is packed with exciting stages: Collaborator, Allowlist, and Public. With packages like the Premium Package and Discovery Package, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this insane opportunity to score valuable items and perks! Get your Ronin Wallet ready and join the fun!