Author: Jeremy Ryan

Metacade, a community-led gaming platform, recently announced a strategic collaboration with Polygon Labs, a prominent name in Ethereum-scaling solutions. This partnership aims to boost user acquisition, support the development of new games, and accelerate the adoption of Polygon protocols among gamers and developers.The alliance is set to extend Metacade‘s reach to Polygon’s substantial global gaming community. Metacade’s CEO, Russell Bennett, spoke highly of the partnership: “This collaboration has always been a part of our goals, driven by our profound respect for Polygon Labs’ remarkable work and our shared passion for blockchain gaming.”The Intersection of Gaming and Decentralized FinancePolygon Labs has…

Tokenized real world assets such as homes and private credit are a trending topic in the blockchain technology space, seemingly poised to become the next major narrative. Earlier this month, a handful of companies in the industry banded together to form the Tokenized Asset Coalition (TAC), including Aave, Circle and Coinbase. Beyond creating educational content and building the necessary infrastructure to bring different types of assets on-chain, the coalition is also looking at developing relevant, compliant principles to drive the adoption of blockchain technology. Blockworks sat down with Centrifuge founder Lucas Vogelsang at Permissionless II to learn about some of…

Since December 2022, the coffee colossus has been venturing into uncharted territory with its Starbucks Odyssey extension of the Starbucks Rewards program. The question at the heart of this odyssey: Will coffee drinkers trade in their beloved brews for NFTs?—To embark on this caffeine-infused journey, Starbucks Rewards members are invited to participate in a series of online games, quizzes, and activities. In return, they earn unique “Journey Stamps” in NFT format and Odyssey Points, offering access to exclusive coffee experiences. These experiences are said to be unlike anything available elsewhere, creating a tantalizing proposition for coffee enthusiasts.The beauty of Starbucks…

Veteran shoe designer Christian Louboutin is teaming up with comic book giant Marvel on a pair of limited-edition digital collectibles, unveiled Wednesday alongside the launch of an exclusive physical capsule collection with the entertainment juggernaut. However, unlike the brand’s shoes—which are known for their exorbitant prices—the NFTs are being given out as a free bonus for buyers of the physical shoes and accessories. Purchasers of items from Louboutin’s “Marvel Collection” capsule will receive the “Sea Warrior Special Edition” NFT collectible as a gift. The NFT is a digital rendering of the brand’s 100mm high gladiator sandals inspired by classic Marvel…

Diesel, the renowned fashion brand, is diving headfirst into the world of Web3 with its latest project, Metamorph. Under the Metamorph umbrella, Diesel is unveiling the “Vert” timepiece collection, where each watch purchase includes a unique digital collectible. Moreover, Diesel is taking things a step further by introducing an immersive virtual world that shares the same name as the collection.—The physical Vert watch collection comprises five distinct iterations, two of which are limited editions. Glenn Martens, Diesel’s Creative Director, describes these timepieces as reminiscent of “vertebrae” or “bone structure,” showcasing the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries in design.Customers who acquire…

Polygon houses 50% of all NFTs, showing its market dominance. Ethereum and Polygon NFTs face 41% sales drop in the past month. In the dynamic realm of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Ethereum (ETH) and Polygon (MATIC) have long taken center stage. However, recent data indicates a discernible downturn in some aspects of their performance over the past month. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that Polygon’s NFT ecosystem has managed to secure a significant market share, housing approximately 50% of all NFTs. Both Ethereum and Polygon have experienced a substantial decline in sales volumes, with a drop of more than 41% over…

A new season for Mojo Melee is set to begin soon, bringing with it a new BattlePass that includes a new Champion, and new Mojos to unlock! On top of that, expect to see some new Halloween-themed outfits available for your Mojos sometime this month! Mojo Melee prepares to kick off the third season of their web-based, fantasy, auto-battler! This new season begins on October 6th and is known as Harvest of Doom. As with every season, this one will include a new BattlePass, with both free and premium, paid versions. This time around the premium BattlePass includes a few…

If you’re trying to make the most of the various opportunities offered by decentralized finance, it’s likely that you’ll have to use more than one blockchain. In order to transfer tokens from one blockchain platform to another, you’ll need to use a bridge. In this article, we’ll showcase the best crypto bridges available at the moment. When selecting the best cross-chain bridges for crypto transfers, we considered liquidity, number of supported blockchains, the quality of the interface and other factors. The best crypto bridges It’s important to mention that blockchain bridges have unfortunately been a very popular target for exploits.…

SK Planet’s subsidiary, Deamus, has announced that it has adopted Avalanche to improve the ticketing experience for its users. The idea is to make blockchain-based tickets available to the customer base of 21 million at OK Cashbag. Avalanche will help Dreamus improve its customers’ ticketing experience and widen the industry’s market share, which is worth approximately $230 million. This specifically pertains to the ticketing industry in South Korea. Tickets for events like musicals, sports, and fan meetups will be available at OK Cashbag, backed by Avalanche’s blockchain. Current events that have already leveraged the facility are: The Phantom of the…

The global blockchain finance market — encompassing public and private blockchains, trading, payments, settlements and asset management — is well-positioned to grow into a $79.3B market by 2032. A report by Allied Market Research revealed that the blockchain finance market players are heavily exploring collaborations and acquisitions as a top strategy. COVID-19 pandemic-induced disruptions in traditional finance, coupled with the promise to reduce operational costs set the stage for the mainstreaming of the digital ecosystem. The public blockchain sub-segment accounts for dominant market share. Source: Allied Market Research In 2023, the public blockchain sub-segment represents the lion’s share of the…