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Bandai Namco—the Japanese game publisher behind titles like Elden Ring, Dark Souls as well as retro classics like Tekken and Pac-Man—is continuing to conduct research and development in the mobile blockchain gaming sector for the Asia market. Bandai Namco’s SVP of Corporate Development Karim Farghaly shared his stance on blockchain’s potential role in video games—as well as what the studio is exploring in the world of crypto—in an interview with Decrypt at the Esports and Gaming Business Summit in Las Vegas this week. Farghaly, who’s worked under Bandai Namco’s American division for over eight years, shared that the publisher is…

LayerZero recently introduced a bridge token allowing users to move Lido’s $5.5 billion wrapped staked ether (wstETH) token between Ethereum, Avalanche, BNB, and Scroll. There was one small problem, however: LayerZero apparently didn’t wait for Lido DAO’s permission before deployment. LayerZero’s announcement of its omnichain fungible token (OFT) before a DAO vote led some Lido DAO members to feel that the DAO is being strong-armed into approval. While Lido DAO’s power has been a subject of concern lately, one member says the DAO has limited leverage to prevent situations like this one. LayerZero announced its wstETH standard on Wednesday, and…

Holders of CryptoPunk non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are being offered the chance to obtain physical prints of their digital art items, according to an October 26 announcement. The items are being offered as part of a partnership between online art store Avante Art and CryptoPunks brand owner Yuga Labs. The sale will last for only 48 hours. It began on October 26 at 3:00 p.m. UTC and will end on October 28 at 3:00 p.m. UTC. Our print collaboration with @avant_arte is officially live – for 48 hours only.Punk On-Chain is available exclusively to CryptoPunk holders at https://t.co/skT1FKTJgB pic.twitter.com/X657IqdgUT — CryptoPunks…

The “alpha mainnet” for dYdX version 4, along with the debut of its standalone Cosmos-based blockchain, was released today, signaling a notable transition for the leading decentralized derivatives platform. At 1 p.m. EST today, dYdX Chain validators created the genesis block of the dYdX Chain. The activation of the dYdX alpha mainnet marks the first phase in transitioning to dYdX version 4 and its new, community-governed Layer 1 blockchain. The transition incorporated developments across multiple testnets during this year. “After years of development, 5 testnets involving 60+ validators and top tier trading firms, the dYdX Chain has been officially launched…

A protocol designed to use zero knowledge cryptography to verify identities has landed on the Aleo blockchain, a zero knowledge privacy (ZKP) network. The protocol, called zPass, enables users to upload identity documents offline to privacy servers and share anonymous “proofs” to organizations. As a result, these companies do not need to store this data themselves. Users who generate their own proofs can then determine exactly who they share their information with and just how much personal data they wish to reveal. Alex Pruden, Aleo’s CEO, told Blockworks in an interview that zPass represents the implementation of a research paper…

Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) platform, together with Sumitomo, Chainlink Labs and InnoWave, has successfully tested a proof of concept for cross-blockchain data transfer. The pilot project focused on the seamless exchange of trade documents between different platforms and blockchains. Document sharing is often complicated by a fragmented system, especially when platforms are poorly compatible with each other and operate in different sectors of international trade. The Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has enabled interoperability between Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This protocol allows applications to securely exchange data and tokens on public and private blockchains, as well as IoT networks.…

The crypto ecosystem thrives on innovation and trust, especially when it revolves around converting cryptocurrency to fiat. MoonPay is one such platform that’s been making waves, offering users a promising blend of ease and security. However, in an industry where safety is paramount, how does MoonPay measure up? In this article, we’ll explore the essence of MoonPay and evaluate its safety credentials for the discerning crypto user. Hello there! I’m Zifa. Diving into the crypto world and considering MoonPay? You’re in the right place. Together, we’ll delve deep and see if MoonPay matches what you’re searching for. What Is MoonPay?…

Ramp, a financial technology firm building the payment rails that link the cryptocurrency market to the international financial system, and Linea, a developer-ready zkEVM rollup for Ethereum dapp scaling, have announced a strategic alliance. Through this partnership, Ramp Network’s reliable international payments infrastructure and Linea Network’s state-of-the-art blockchain technology are combined. Users in over 150 nations and territories may now buy ETH and USDC straight to the Linea Network via the Ramp widget, which is made accessible via Ramp’s wide network of integration partners, as part of this strategic collaboration’s initial phase. In order to continue offering a smooth, safe,…

Following the success of last year’s celebrations, the GAM3 Awards is poised to honor Web3 gaming champions yet again. Concluding this year with optimism, voting for blockchain gaming’s finest gears up on December 14.Last year’s ceremony set a high bar of excellence, streaming live to an audience of 30,000 and witnessing more than 250,000 votes. This year’s aim? To top that in glory with more than 300 game nominations across 19 distinctive awards.A prize pot of more than $2 million awaits this year’s elites, thanks to heavyweight industry giants sponsoring the event: Amazon, Magic Eden, Google, and Blockchain Game Alliance,…

In an exciting collaboration, Hennessy’s Web3 platform, H3NSY, has unveiled a limited edition V.S.O.P bottle co-created by their exclusive Web3 community, Café 11, and minted on BlockBar. This marks the first time Hennessy has engaged its community as creative directors for a V.S.O.P bottle.—The journey began with Café 11 community members participating in votes and co-creation sessions to design the artwork for the limited edition bottle. World-renowned artist John P. Dessereau, known as Johnsville, joined forces with Café 11 to refine the concept. Hennessy’s packaging design agency then transformed the artwork into the bottle rendering, box design, and bottle NFT.This…