Author: Jeremy Ryan

Binance’s Navigating the Inscription Landscape report discusses three protocols that can further expand Bitcoin’s (BTC) footprints into non-fungible token (NFT), decentralized finance (DeFi), and tooling sectors. In 2023, the Bitcoin ecosystem saw transformative growth via the rise of inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens, which redefined the network’s capabilities. These developments fueled a market resurgence and ignited a speculative frenzy reminiscent of meme coins, significantly impacting transaction activities and fees on the Bitcoin network. 3 Protocols Can Transform the Bitcoin Network Bitcoin inscriptions, though still emerging, have expanded into various sectors, including DeFi, NFTs and tooling. According to Binance, this is evident…

Strategy gaming is making a comeback! And one of the latest to make some noise is Shardbound, a fantasy themed PvP game who will be holding their next playtest towards the end of February. Move over Voxie Tactics and Aradena Battlegrounds, there’s a new competitor in town for the turn-based, PVP strategy genre! Featuring deck building and an open map to battle across, Shardbound requires both strategic and tactical decision making. And if you want to get an early look at this game, the Shardbound team plans to hold a playtest later this month. The playtest starts on February 21st…

Key Takeaways Zeitgeist integrates USDC stablecoin to bring stability and accessibility to decentralised prediction markets. Integration is achieved through Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM), allowing assets to move seamlessly across the Polkadot ecosystem. USDC provides traders with reliable, stable-value currency amidst crypto market turbulence. Zeitgeist leverages the strengths of decentralised prediction markets while optimizing for usability and risk management. Zeitgeist, a pioneering platform in the nascent decentralised prediction markets space, has announced a major development that promises to accelerate adoption and stabilise the ecosystem. The integration of USDC, Circle’s popular stablecoin, represents a significant step forward for the platform and sector overall.…

Space Nation — a pioneering MMORPG combining Web3 elements like NFTs, AI, and personalized storytelling — is “coming soon” to Epic Games and Immutable. Setting itself apart from traditional role-playing games, it is set to offer distinct NFTs like ‘Spaceships’ and ‘Crews’ to enhance ownership and enable community rewards, including airdrops, usable across the captivating, otherworldly ecosystem. The game’s integration of cutting-edge AI additionally marks a significant leap forward in Space Nation’s narrative, allowing for the creation of dynamic, tailor-made stories that evolve in tandem with each player’s journey.Introducing Space Nation In a groundbreaking collaboration, Space Nation emerges as the brainchild of industry luminaries…

Deloitte Tohmatsu Group’s NFT development tool is compatible with the Astar zkEVM blockchain, which is administered by Stake Technologies Pte. Ltd (Astar Network) and Startale Labs Pte. Ltd (Startale Labs). Astar zkEVM uses Ethereum’s Layer 2 technology with zero-knowledge proof (zk Proof) to improve transaction efficiency, propelling Deloitte to the forefront of the Web3 arena. Deloitte has released a baseball-themed NFT game application on the Astar zkEVM. A digital baseball batting practice mechanism is incorporated into the game, allowing players to achieve NFT emblems and increase their level of excitement. In addition, Deloitte Tohmatsu supports the development of a variety…

Ramp Network, the financial technology company building payment rails connecting crypto to the global financial system, is proud to announce the availability of the first-of-its-kind, document-free verification system. This functionality is now accessible to users seeking to buy crypto in Brazil and is set for wider expansion in the near future. With its new, document-free verification capability, Ramp enables eligible users who want to buy crypto to prove their identities in seconds rather than minutes, simply by providing their verified national tax or ID number, ensuring near-instant onboarding and a smooth transaction experience. Most providers ask users to submit copies…

Binance is preparing to launch a new staking campaign through its Launchpool feature. This time, the rewards will come in the form of up to 350 million PIXEL tokens, which will be distributed among participants in anticipation of the live launch of Ronin gaming token later this month.PIXEL is a native token associated with Pixels, a popular crypto game that operates on the Ronin network. The game’s token will be introduced alongside a Binance Launchpool promotion, providing users with incentives to participate in staking activities.Stake and Earn PIXEL TokensBinance customers can earn PIXEL tokens by staking either the platform’s native…

Sky Mavis, the creator of Axie Infinity, one of the most popular play-to-earn NFT games in the industry, has announced an exciting new collaboration with Japan-based GMonsters and mobile game publisher MIXI. This partnership will see titles from MIXI’s Fight League franchise being brought to the Ronin blockchain, further expanding the network’s reach and potential. The Ronin blockchain is an Ethereum scaling network designed specifically for games. It was originally launched for Axie Infinity but has since attracted a growing list of third-party games. These include the recently popular Pixels, The Machines Arena, and Zoids Wild Arena.GMonsters, a team of experienced…

Non-profit organization NEAR Foundation, the team behind the NEAR protocol, will partner with D3 Global, an interoperable domain name company, to apply for a .near top-level domain (TLD) in the upcoming ICANN application window. A TLD is the highest level in the hierarchy of root-level domains. Some of the most generic TLDs include .com, .net and .org, for example. ICANN applicants must meet specific requirements before they are eligible to apply, like having relevant operational, technical and financial capabilities to ensure that the company can successfully operate a TLD. There is also a non-refundable fee of $185,000 and an additional…

Source: AdobeStock / Casimiro Just as the internet advanced with the evolution of the Domain Name System (DNS) – which turns domain names into IP addresses – the crypto sector is undergoing a similar transition with the implementation of on-chain domain names. What are On-chain Domains? Sandy Carter, COO and Head of Business Development at Unstoppable Domains – a decentralized domain service provider – told Cryptonews that on-chain domains are blockchain-based domain names that provide a decentralized alternative to traditional DNS’s.“ While DNS has served the business identity market well, it falls short of addressing the broader landscape of consumer…