Author: Jeremy Ryan

Guilds have been present in Pixels since late 2023, but their functionality has been pretty minimal. But now we take a significant step forward with expanding this feature, as Pixels opens up a new Guild membership system, which includes a rather interesting twist! Player Guilds are now fully active in Pixels. Anyone can pay a fee to create a Guild. Players who want to join a Guild can do so by purchasing a Guild Shard. These Shards function on a bonding curve, meaning that as more are purchased, the price goes up. Basically creating a fluid Shard value based on…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said Thursday that the amount of “usage” he’s seen from layer-2 networks following last week’s milestone Dencun upgrade has been lower than expected. In response to a question submitted by Rug Radio at ETH Taipei on Thursday, Buterin hedged when asked whether Dencun’s implementation has been better than he expected. “It depends what you mean by better,” the prominent crypto developer replied. Buterin proceeded to laud Ethereum’s developers for implementing the update “flawlessly,” before reflecting on what he considered to be Dencun’s lackluster contribution to network traffic on layer-2 networks since going live last Wednesday. “The…

In a move set to revolutionize the crypto trading landscape, Transak, a leading On/Off Ramp solution, has partnered with Vertex. Vertex is an innovative trading platform. This integration aims to streamline the onboarding process for new traders by allowing them to purchase cryptocurrency directly within the Vertex app. 1/ We’re thrilled to announce the integration of @transak, a leading on / off ramp system from fiat → crypto for Vertex!This partnership streamlines the onboarding process for new traders.Now, users can purchase crypto directly to their wallet, all within the Vertex app. pic.twitter.com/hAsrrNL4tL — Vertex ???? (@vertex_protocol) March 21, 2024 Transak…

With the initial release of EdgeCloud scheduled for May 1st, Theta’s edge network will constitute the platform’s backbone. The Theta network, which has over 10,000 nodes worldwide, aims to democratize distributed computing power by supporting Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops, laptops, and servers. CUDA technology from Nvidia is crucial to expanding GPU computation, particularly on the Windows platform. With the introduction of CUDA, GPUs’ computational capacity could be utilized for purposes other than standard graphics processing. The ecosystem comprises a platform and an API model that enable programmers to utilize NVIDIA graphics processing units for various applications, including machine learning,…

Circle plans to launch its CCTP system on the Solana mainnet next week, allowing users to seamlessly move Solana-based USDC to other blockchain networks. Circle first launched the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol last year but limited the protocol to certain blockchains. The latest development would see it deployed to the Solana mainnet, with an estimated arrival scheduled for March 26. The Circle developer community’s X account disclosed the upcoming move in a recent post, revealing that the protocol is already live on the Solana devnet ahead of the imminent mainnet launch. This would allow developers on Solana to test out the…

What is Square Enix’s Symbiogenesis?Symbiogenesis marks Square Enix’s debut in web3 gaming, offering an immersive narrative experience set across floating continents. Players collaborate via Discord to tackle challenges and drive the storyline, culminating in a pivotal World Mission where three select players will decide the game’s future direction.Utilizing Ethereum and Polygon networks for NFTs, the game empowers players to shape the narrative while offering opportunities for monetization through the purchase or minting of NFT characters.To join Symbiogenesis, users need to connect their MetaMask wallet and Discord account to the official website.What is HyperPlay?HyperPlay is a web3-native game launcher created to…

Coreum, a renowned blockchain technology company, recently announced its complete roadmap for enterprise blockchain solutions. This strategic initiative aims to revolutionize how businesses use blockchain technology by providing customized solutions that suit the specific needs and issues that firms confront. Coreum’s innovative approach, with a strong emphasis on security, scalability, and interoperability, positions it as a leader in developing blockchain-powered business solutions for global corporations. The initiative intends to increase efficiency, stimulate creativity, and open up new chances for growth for organizations looking to harness the power of blockchain technology. A blueprint for enterprise blockchain solutions, devised by Coreum, is…

SubQuery, a prominent data indexer in the blockchain space, has recently announced its support for Soroban. It is the smart contract network built on Stellar’s mainnet. This integration marks a significant milestone for developers and participants within the Stellar ecosystem. Moreover, it opens up new avenues for accessing and utilizing on-chain data stored on Soroban. Last week, SubQuery announced its support for Iotex. ???? SubQuery support for the Stellar mainnet Soroban is LIVE! Check out our example projects and fresh docs to dive into mainnet examples. Huge congrats on the launch, @StellarOrg! ???? Read here ???? https://t.co/wCueWFWcpV pic.twitter.com/1NgH95WfRe — SubQuery…

After integrating with Quickswap, Layer 3 blockchain Orbs has announced that their Liquidity Hub has extended to include Polygon zkEVM. With this change, traders using Quickswap will have access to liquidity obtained via Polygon zkEVM.Onchain traders will benefit from deeper liquidity thanks to the integration of Orbs Liquidity Hub with Quickswap, which will enable them to complete swaps with less slippage. In addition, the Liquidity Hub will provide a simplified user interface, protection against Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), decreased transaction costs, and gas-free transaction executions for Polygon zkEVM users.The Liquidity Hub gives DEXs access to CEX-level liquidity by providing a…

Bitgo collaborates with Kava Chain to position conventional Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to bring substantial conventional BTC liquidity to Kava ecosystem projects. Kava Chain becomes one of the few Layer 1 networks that Bitgo has associated with. Where the Wrapped Bitcoin is concerned, it is the biggest and most sought-after wrapped BTC asset. Kava Chain becomes similar to Ethereum and Tron because it is a Layer 1 with a conventional USDT and a WBTC incorporation. Following Tether’s selection of KAVA for positioning conventional USDT, Bitgo has formed an association with KAV for positioning WBTC. After that, Binance delivered conventional backing for…