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AirBaltic, Latvia’s national airline, is organizing an exclusive event for holders of their NFT collection Planies NFTs, titled the “airBaltic Backstage Experience”, as part of airBaltic’s Club loyalty program.The event aims to provide unique insights into the airline’s operations, and will be held at airBaltic’s headquarters in Riga, Latvia on May 17, from 10:30am to 4:00pm.A select group of 25 Planies holders will be granted exclusive access to areas of the airline’s headquarters typically restricted to the public. Source: PlaniesWhat is Planies?Planies is the first NFT-based airline loyalty program powered by airBaltic, offering digital collectibles featuring unique cartoon artwork of…

Ethereum Layer2 platform Polygon zkEVM encounters a network outage during its anniversary week. Several block explorers reveal that the network hasn’t produced blocks for nearly 24 hours. The team explained that sequencing issues from L1 reorganization tampered with the zkEVM Mainnet Beta, causing the outage. Polygon zkEVM Mainnnet Beta faced an issue with its sequencer due to an L1 reorg. We are working on fully resolving the issue and will follow up with a detailed post-mortem.This only impacts Polygon zkEVM (which is the only rollup) and does not impact Polygon PoS, Polygon CDK,… — Polygon | Aggregated (@0xPolygon) March 23,…

The decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) is ahead of all other crypto projects in terms of recent development activity, according to the analytics firm Santiment. Santiment notes that Chainlink is at the top of the list with an average of 451.23 notable GitHub events over the past 30 days. The smart contract platform Cardano (ADA) is second, clocking 444.7 events with Status (SNT) taking the third spot with 434.5 events. Status aims to offer users a secure messaging app, crypto wallet and web3 browser via an open-source, peer-to-peer protocol and end-to-end encryption. The Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution Optimism (OP)…

OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, recently partnered with Galxe, a top community-building platform. This partnership will simplify OKX Wallet users’ digital asset management by connecting them to Galxe’s powerful web3 ecosystem. Earlier, OKX partnered with Immutable for GamrFi launchpad. OKX and Galxe Collaborate for Seamless Web3 Integration Galxe is known for building and engaging web3 communities. Its 16 million users and 4,900 well-known brand partnerships are impressive. Galxe’s quest platform has launched over 63,000 campaigns across 16 blockchains, solidifying its web3 dominance. With Galxe integration, OKX Wallet has improved marketing and user engagement. OKX Wallet wants to use Galxe’s…

In the sands of Arrakis and the bustling markets of feudal Japan, trade is the lifeblood of society. Just as the characters in Dune and Shogun navigated intricate webs of alliances and commerce, businesses face similar challenges in today’s complicated global trade landscape. Yet, as supply chains become increasingly complex, it’s blockchain technology that is up to the task of revolutionizing and modernizing trade finance, offering a transformative solution to the persistent trade finance gap. While trade may sound like a complex conversation, two recent releases covering the subject have drawn massive audiences. Dune: Part Two has generated over $490…

Buddy Arena, a web3-powered mobile MOBA title by Singapore-based developers Affyn, is now available to download and play on iOS and Android devices via the App Store and Google Play store.The game sees players team up to take part in fast-paced multiplayer battles to earn Crystals, which play a key part in its play-and-earn economy.Buddy Arena utilises Affyn’s Omnia Sync technology, which allows in-game NFTs to be seamlessly moved across blockchains without compromising security.What is the gameplay of Buddy Arena like?Battles in Buddy Arena consist of 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4 player-versus player match-ups. Each battle lasts between 2-3 minutes, which…

So far in 2024, the crypto realm has been invigorated by the rise of memecoins, which draw inspiration from internet memes and pop culture.As 2024 unfolds, these currencies have seized the spotlight — particularly on the Solana blockchain — enticing both the online community and savvy investors with its unique blend of humor and economic interest. Like other cryptocurrencies, memecoins rely on blockchain technology and thrive in vibrant online communities. Its success often hinges on quick viral popularity and strong community support.The Ongoing Evolution of Memecoins Once considered mere online gags, memecoins now command a notable presence in the financial market, with even BlackRock investing…

On-chain ticketing platform OPEN announced its launch aimed to improve efficiency in the $85 billion global ticketing industry through blockchain. Backed by Animoca Brands, Merit Circle, Redbeard Ventures, and the Tezos Foundation, OPEN offers ticketing infrastructure and tools running on Polygon, Base Layer, Solana, and Tezos blockchains to restore control to event organizers, artists, and fans. OPEN shares in the announcement that ticketing is the next big industry for true disruption by the Web3 and real-world assets (RWA) approach, and on-chain ticketing is the number one Web3 onboarding method for mainstream consumers. The company also revealed the launch of its…

The financial sector is witnessing a transformative era as blockchain technology, smart contracts, and the tokenization of assets gain traction among industry leaders. A recent report by SWIFT highlighted that roughly 97% of institutional investors view tokenization as a game-changer for the asset management sector. This innovative approach to capital markets infrastructure and institutional workflows is set to redefine traditional processes, offering a glimpse into the future of finance. In this evolving landscape, a noteworthy collaboration between Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) and Chainlink Labs has come to light, showcasing the integration of blockchain technology in the global…

Popular centralised exchange and NFT marketplace OKX and gaming-focused blockchain Immutable have announced the impending release of a launchpad for web3 gaming NFTs.This will allow users to purchase tokenised in-game items and other game-related NFTs for titles on Immutable’s zkEVM network, made possible thanks to OKX’s integration of the Immutable zkEVM.As part of this launch, Immutable will integrate the OKX wallet within their existing chain-wide web3 profile, the Immutable Passport, plus incorporate OKX’s NFT marketplace into Immutable’s NFT order book. Source: Immutable What does OKX x Immutable mean for players?This partnership is the latest in a string of headline-grabbing moves from…