The world of crypto and NFT gaming is expanding at a rapid pace, with new games, token airdrops, and exciting developments constantly emerging. Decrypt’s GG is keeping a close eye on the latest happenings in the industry, making it easier for gamers to stay informed with their weekly roundup titled This Week in Crypto Games. This roundup includes the biggest news from the past week, along with some interesting tidbits that may have been overlooked. Additionally, GG features original stories from the week that offer a deeper dive into the world of crypto gaming.
One of the biggest pieces of news in the crypto gaming space recently is the surge of the Telegram-based clicker game, Notcoin (NOT). Notcoin reached a staggering $1 billion market cap after introducing “earnings missions” that allowed players to passively earn crypto rewards. With tens of millions of users participating in the game, Notcoin quickly became one of the top 100 coins globally following its token launch on The Open Network. Similarly, Hamster Kombat, another tap-to-earn game, announced its plans to launch its own token on The Open Network, further solidifying the trend of crypto gaming integrating with blockchain technology.
A fascinating development in the crypto gaming space is the rise of “tickle-to-earn” games like Aptos, a layer-1 blockchain network that saw a significant increase in daily transactions thanks to its cat game that rewards players with HEART tokens for tickling an on-screen cat. With over 63,000 users participating in the game, Aptos recorded over 115 million transactions in just two days, showcasing the growing popularity of interactive and rewarding gaming experiences in the crypto world.
The metaverse gaming platform, The Sandbox, made headlines by launching a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that empowers SAND token holders and land NFT owners to shape the future of the game and its economy. The Sandbox’s DAO will be rolled out in three phases, with the ultimate goal of giving the community more control over the platform. Additionally, leading companies like Square Enix and Com2uS have made significant moves in the crypto gaming space, with Square Enix switching to Arbitrum for NFT characters and Com2uS joining the Oasys gaming ecosystem by launching its layer-2 chain called XPLA Verse.
In case you missed it (ICYMI), several noteworthy events occurred in the crypto gaming industry recently, including Arbitrum unlocking $250 million in funds for its gaming ecosystem, the launch of a limited edition Runes-themed BitBoy One handheld console, and the release of a mobile game on the Mythos Chain, a Polkadot-based gaming network. Other highlights include Crypto Unicorns’ play-to-airdrop campaign, Prominent South Korean game publisher Com2uS joining the Oasys gaming ecosystem, and Gamedia raising concerns about its relationship with Gala amid an ongoing legal dispute. CityVerse Tycoon is also set to launch on the Ethereum layer-2 network Base, adding to the growing list of exciting developments in the crypto gaming space.
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