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Blockchain gaming, which witnessed a remarkable surge in 2021, is slowly regaining traction after several years of meltdown that left several crypto critics even pronouncing this sector dead already. In its recent integration, Magic Eden, a multi-chain non-fungible token marketplace, has partnered up with Ubisoft and the Arbitrum Foundation to launch a new NFT game, proving that NFT gaming is regaining a foothold again. Magic Eden And Ubisoft Join To Launch A New NFT Game In an October 04 blog post, the NFT marketplace Magic Eden confirmed partnering with Ubisoft to launch a new non-fungible token game called ‘Captain Laserhawk.’ The recent Magic Eden and Ubisoft integration has brought some hope among gamers. Blockchain-based gaming has existed since 2017 but gained wider attention from the video game industry in 2021. In the past several years, NFT gaming has lost traction. Some partnerships just make sense. We’ve teamed up with @ubisoft to launch their newest ga...

The newly launched native token for a Web3 infrastructure project skyrocketed by 38% this week despite the wider crypto market downtick. AVAIL, the utility token for the Avail ecosystem, is trading at $0.151, up from $0.109 seven days ago. The 190th-ranked crypto asset by market cap is also up more than 3% in the past 24 hours. Avail is a modular blockchain that bills itself as the “unification layer” for Web3. The project commenced development under the umbrella of the scaling solution Polygon (MATIC), but it spun off into an independent entity last year. Avail was co-founded by Anurag Arjun, one of the co-founders of Polygon, and Prabal Banerjee, the scaling solution’s former research lead. The AVAIL token first went live in late July. This week, the Avail ecosystem kicked off a new partnership with Ola, an open-source hybrid zk-rollup. Explains Ola, “Together, Ola and Avail will explore proof verification on DA clients and further c...

Congresswoman Maxine Waters raised concerns over Meta’s recent trademark filings related to crypto, seeking clarification on the company’s plans in web3. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Meta executives, seeking answers about Meta’s apparent intention to expand its involvement in the crypto ecosystem. Waters, who serves as the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, conveyed her concerns through a letter addressed to Meta’s top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Javier Olivan. The letter delves into inquiries about Meta’s strategic direction in web3 and explores its stance on stablecoin initiatives following Meta’s submission of five trademark applications related to crypto and blockchain products with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. “With its initial filings on Mar. 18, 2022, Meta’s application submissions as of Jan. 22 appear to represent a continued intention to expand the compan...

A glut of new research indicates that personal experiences may be the NFT market’s primary mover. A trio of studies published in November may shine some light on the social and psychological factors that motivate movement in the non-fungible token (NFT) market. Researchers from Western University in Canada, Tilburg University in the Netherlands, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the U.S., and Rennes School of Business in France, across three independent studies, found that personal experiences and luck, along with asset scarcity and consumer optimism, were catalysts for the majority of market movement in the NFT space. NFT market movement In a study conducted by Guneet Kaur Nagpal of Western University and Luc Renneboog of Tilburg University, entitled “On Non-fungible Tokens, Blockchain Hypes, and the Creation of Scarcity,” the researchers analyzed the market dynamics of “Crypto Punks,” a popular series of NFT assets. “CryptoPunks,” write the researchers, “are among ...

Bitget Exchange announces the integration of a web3 wallet, indicating a potential trend as exchanges adapt to decentralized services. Bitget Exchange has publicized its integ ratio n of web3 wallet services , with plans to further incorporate decentralized exchange s, Swap services , NFTs and DApps. This move is part of a burgeoning trend among exchange s, with Binance also rumored to be integrating web3 wallet s into its app. Introducing #Bitget new #Web3 feature – your gateway to the best of #CeFi and #DeFi! Securely manage your #crypto with Bitget Web3 Wallet and enjoy DeFi services, all in one app. Swap, NFTs, DApps, and more – it's all at your fingertips! Read more — Bitget (@bitgetglobal) November 7, 2023 The genesis of such integ ratio ns can be traced back to BitKeep, which since 2018 have endeavored to lower the entry barriers into the blockchain space. The defi boom in 2021 and the subsequent rise of NFTs catalyzed the growth of platforms like BitKee...

Web3 LinkedIn As A New Crypto Startup Idea Armstrong’s declaration follows his vision for the crypto future, which he revealed in a business blog post and presentation on August 30. He discussed numerous concepts that have the potential to alter the digital asset market in this vision, highlighting the significance of a healthy ecosystem outside of Coinbase ’s core offerings. advertisement The construction of a Web3 version of LinkedIn, where corporations can issue soul-bound NFTs to validate employment and qualifications, is a standout among Armstrong’s latest ideas. This innovation has the potential to replace existing resume verification processes by providing a secure and transparent method of certifying professional qualifications. Armstrong sees this project as having multiple components, including the development of a user-friendly interface for exploring employee and employer profiles. Building a network effect, a crucial aspect of any s...

Blockchain4Youth will provide courses through Bitget Academy and host university lectures on the topic of Web3. On May 4, cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitget announced it would allocate $10 million over five years for its novel corporate social responsibility project . Dubbed "Blockchain4Youth," the project will provide Blockchain courses and certifications through Bitget Academy and host campus lectures in partnership with universities worldwide. In addition, Bitget staff wrote: "The platform will also collaborate with other leading blockchain firms to incubate innovative projects by young entrepreneurs and host U30 (Under the age of 30) hackathons to identify the most promising ones." Blockchain4Youth will commence this month with a series of campus lectures on Web3 held in universities across Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand. Bitget Academy courses will also be available around the same time. The exchange says it is open to partnerships with educators for...

The Deputy of Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy explains how NFTs and cryptocurrency can help solve social and economic challenges within Indonesia. One of the primary benefits of Blockchain Technology is the ability to record and capture information in a permanent, tamper-proof record. Once data is on a Blockchain network, it cannot be altered, making it an ideal solution for record-keeping.  Tokenized assets, such as nonfungible tokens (NFTs), can also be placed on a blockchain. This can verify ownership while demonstrating that certain events occurred at particular times. For example, the Meta History Museum tokenized data from the war in Ukraine in May 2022, placing the information on a blockchain network to preserve records of the war. Ensuring that specific events take place is also becoming more important than ever due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its ability to generate deep fakes, along with historical images that may appear realistic. N...

Web3 opens the door for fans to connect with their favorite artists in a setting, slightly more impressive than an early 2000s chatroom. It is without question that Music is a powerful medium with the ability to evoke strong emotions and serve as a way for people to connect with each other in large communities. For many, Music serves as a source of inspiration, comfort and escape from the challenges of everyday life. For others, Music is a medium for reflection and provides the opportunity to speak to social and cultural issues, allowing fans to feel a sense of belonging and identification with the messages expressed in a song. The resulting emotional connection to music can lead to the creation of impressive fandoms, as fans build deep connections to the artists and their music. Fans show their support and appreciation through various forms of expression, such as attending concerts, purchasing merchandise or participating in online communities. In the past, fans could only interact w...