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Amazon Prime subscribers can now claim free in-game packs of cards for the online trading card game Gods Unchained, according to an announcement from Immutable Games. The Amazon Prime Gaming portal has the first monthly reward up for grabs, containing 5 Rare Core Packs and one Core Domain Pack for Prime subscribers to claim. According to a blog post, Gods Unchained will run the promotion for six months, with a new collection of free in-game content to claim each month. While Gods Unchained is built around NFTs minted on Immutable X, an Ethereum scaling network, an Immutable representative confirmed to…

Toy industry titan, Funko, has partnered with Disney, presenting a new line of Digital Pop! collectibles, which will be available solely on the Droppp.io platform. The anticipated release includes renowned characters from Disney’s Mickey and Friends roster, such as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.Celebrating Classic CharactersA fan favorite, Funko Pop! Physical toys have already carved a unique place in the hearts of collectors and embrace an array of popular franchises extending to DC Comics, Marvel, and Disney, each distinctive in style and pose.Adapting to digital shifts, Funko has re-imagined these well-liked Pop! figures and re-introduced them as digital trading card…

Some creators of Ethereum NFT projects are scrambling to secure their collections after Thirdweb, a prominent crypto development platform, disclosed issues with its smart contracts late Monday. Thirdweb wrote that a security vulnerability in a “commonly used open-source library for Web3 smart contracts” was discovered, and that it affects pre-built contracts offered by Thirdweb among others. Smart contracts hold the code that power autonomous decentralized apps (dapps) and NFT collections. Due to the apparent seriousness of the vulnerability, Thirdweb is not disclosing which open-source library was the root of the exploit, or details on what the exploit entails. OpenZeppelin, a…

Using blockchain in finance to establish more efficient markets is one of the technology’s most logical applications. Whether you call it decentralized finance, open finance, or simply crypto, there are benefits to its enhanced transparency, automated accounting and reduced counterparty risk. The trillion-dollar question is, where are the apps to onboard the masses? Heron Finance, an US Securities and Exchange Commission-registered investment advisor (RIA), is swooping in to provide investors with a robo-advisor for private credit markets via the Goldfinch protocol, both of which are developed by Warbler Labs. It’s a bid to democratize access to an asset class previously…

Web3 infrastructure provider Ankr has launched Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) support for zkSync Hyperchains built using the ZK Stack, in collaboration with Matter Labs. Ankr claims to be the first to release such a service, enabling developers to customize and deploy scalable and secure independent Layer 2 chains for their decentralized applications more easily, according to a statement. zkSync developer Matter Labs released the ZK Stack for building Hyperchains in June, providing an open-source modular framework for building sovereign ZK-powered chains. The goal is to create a network of interconnected blockchains using zero-knowledge proofs that exist as Layer 2s alongside, or Layer…

NFTScan Labs, in a strategic partnership with the MintCore team, has proudly announced the launch of Mint Blockchain @Mint_Blockchain. This innovative initiative introduces a new Ethereum L2 blockchain that is exclusively dedicated to the burgeoning world of NFTs. The introduction of Mint Blockchain represents a pivotal moment in the NFT sector, signifying a major leap forward in the technological infrastructure that underpins this rapidly evolving digital asset class. The launch of Mint Blockchain is particularly noteworthy given the increasing prominence and diversification of NFTs in the digital economy. As a specialized Ethereum L2 solution, Mint Blockchain is designed to address…

The Palm Foundation, dedicated to fostering creative initiatives on the Palm Network, has recently unveiled a substantial grant for artists worth $45,000. The grant will be shared between distinguished artists chosen by the Patio curatorial committee to exhibit at Patio by ZsONAMACO. This outdoor exhibition takes place during the Art Baja California art fair, set for March 7-8, 2024, in San Jose, Baja California. The event is hosted by ZsONAMACO, a leading art fair platform in Latin America, and will showcase various outdoor art installations and sculptures. Set in a truly stunning location, this exhibition attracts thousands of visitors and numerous…

QANplatform, a trailblazer in the blockchain industry, has recently made headlines with its announcement of a substantial venture capital deal, securing a $15 million investment from MBK Holding. The investment is a testament to the growing interest and confidence in cutting-edge blockchain technologies, particularly in the realm of quantum resistance. MBK Holding, known for its strategic investments in technology startups, has recognized the potential of QANplatform’s innovative approach to blockchain technology, marking the deal as a significant milestone in the field. MBK Holding, led by its Founder and Chairman H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a member of the Qatari…

Leading renewable energy generator in Europe, Électricité de France, has entered into a partnership with REDEX and Rekursive Labs to develop renewable energy certificates (RECs) through the use of Hedera distributed ledger technology. The three companies’ collaboration leverages the inventive power of Hedera and the open source Guardian platform. Automation of REC issuance and redemption is essential in establishing a transparent and efficient renewable energy market. The innovation fundamentally changes the way customers can influence the renewable energy industry by allowing end users to retire small quantities of RECs in real time. EDF Lab Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer Edouard…

IOG donates Atala PRISM, a decentralized ID toolset, now an Open Enterprise Agent, to Hyperledger. Open Enterprise Agent is an open-source code base within Hyperledger Labs. The Open Enterprise Agent provides an upgradeable and user-friendly platform for the creation of products and services pertaining to decentralized identification. It has been created in Scala, a language that comes with synchronized mechanisms and functions in tandem with W3C quality and Hyperledger Aries RFCs. The aim is to be Blockchain skeptical throughout self-sovereign identity (SSI). Community involvement and openness are the key requirements for the platform’s balance. The goal is to provide the…