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Base, an Layer 2 network, announced that its Goerli testnet would undergo a “Regolith hardfork” update on April 27 at 10:00 a.m. PT. This is the test net’s first hard fork. To keep in sync, nodes must be updated to node v0.1.1, and the upgrade has no impact on users who are not running nodes. The update comes after the Optimism Regolith hardfork upgrade on March 17, and it is triggered by making timestamp-based configuration modifications to the OP Stack’s rollup nodes and execution engines. Coinbase created Base, and the blockchain employs a mechanism known as Optimistic Rollup, which assumes…

Blockchain Starknet was created to let developers use the power of STARKs and Cairo to create their apps. Starknet’s development has so far been focused on providing developers with future-proof capabilities. Apart from Regenesis, the functionality of Starknet, driven by Cairo 1.0, is now almost complete. According to the report, the Starknet network will get the “Regenesis event,” which will convert Cairo 0 smart contracts to the new Cairo 1.0 version. This will be the last preset milestone in Starknet’s roadmap, with future significant modifications selected by community governance. Moreover, 2023 will be the year in which Starknet concentrates on…

Tearing Spaces opens up a new closed beta test for their players. Anyone holding a Celestial Arsenal Pass can join, and win various prizes for participating! Fresh off of their initial character mint, Tearing Spaces launches a closed beta test! This Tearing Spaces beta is open to anyone with a Celestial Arsenal Pass. These Passes are NFTs that were airdropped to Celestial Avatar holders in early April. If you don’t own one, Celestial Arsenal Passes currently cost around $15 USD on Open Sea and will provide a special reward at the end of the closed beta depending on how many…

As the yearly Game Developers Conference in San Francisco concluded recently, one game emerged as a standout among its peers. Shrapnel, an eagerly awaited first-person shooter in the Web3 realm, garnered considerable attention at the conference due to its impressive visuals and engaging gameplay.In this post, we explore the world of Shrapnel, discussing its gameplay, player-created content, and the innovative use of NFTs that enable players to create, trade, earn rewards, and more.What is Shrapnel?Imagine a world where an asteroid collision with the moon has caused Earth to be bombarded by lunar meteorites, forming a treacherous 500-kilometer-wide Sacrifice Zone (The…

The leading toy company Mattel takes another step on its NFT journey by launching a dedicated marketplace. In fact, the new trading platform is a revamp of its already-live Creations Virtual Collectibles Platform. Users will be able to trade and show off their Mattel collectibles via the new NFT marketplace starting April 27th. The toy giant Mattel innovates the NFT market with a new P2P dedicated marketplace to launch on April 27th. Mattel’s NFT Marketplace: How Does it Work? After tens of successful NFT collaborations and drops, Mattel finally takes the leap to launch its own marketplace. The new platform,…

Shrapnel prepares to make an initial airdrop of their SHRAP token to all Operator holders. Paired with the imminent release of their first creator tool, Shrapnel could have a content creation program up and running before the game is even released! It’s time for a token airdrop! This one comes from Shrapnel, an upcoming FPS extraction game and consists of their native SHRAP token. SHRAP Airdrop To be eligible for this airdrop, users need to own one or more Operator NFTs, create an account on the Shrapnel website, and link the wallet holding their Operator(s) to their game account. A…

Blockchain In an era where democracy is under siege, the search for a secure and trustworthy voting system has never been more urgent. Enter blockchain technology, with its potential to revolutionize the way we vote and safeguard the democratic process. But as we delve into the pros and cons of this emerging technology, one must ask: Can blockchain truly help secure democracy? Let’s explore the possibilities, challenges, and real-world examples of implementing blockchain in the electoral process. Authoritarianism and the Promise of Blockchain Voting As authoritarianism surges in countries like Brazil, Turkey, and, some say, the United States, democracy faces…

Shadow Wolves NFTs are the newest addition to the Cool Cats universe. It offers the opportunity for collectors to embody a darker persona as a druidic, Viking-like wolf with the ability to travel through fractures and collect precious materials. Let’s explore the background, identity, and role of Shadow Wolves, as well as instructions on how to mint them, their rarity tiers and traits, and collection size. What Are Shadow Wolves NFTs? How Do I Mint Them? Shadow Wolves are druidic wolf-like creatures with Viking-like characteristics that inhabit the “Wandering Territory”. According to the Royal Library records, they have lived in…

NFT Mad Lads is the talk of the NFT world right now, becoming the buzziest mint for any profile picture (PFP) project in months and topping the broader market this weekend. But the drop itself proved dramatic, as bots overwhelmed the mint and forced a 24-hour delay. However, the “Mad Lads” behind the project lived up to its namesake and fought back, tricking schemers into spending over $250,000 worth of SOL on a fake mint. It was all refunded, but the move apparently kept more of the NFT drop supply for people who actually wanted to be part of the…

Veteran gaming developer, Square Enix, has partnered up with the Elixir games launcher to help spearhead a push to bring Web2 gamers into the Web3 domain. The collaboration highlights the latest efforts by Square Enix as it looks to aggressively invest in the technology it sees as the future of the gaming industry.Square Enix has been making strides in the NFT space, having already announced its Symbiogenesis NFT game and releasing Final Fantasy 7 NFT cards last month. Despite the initial excitement, the company now faces the challenge of convincing traditional gamers to embrace their new products.This is where Elixir…