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Lunacian Lounge Recap EP3:

The Lunacian • 552 implied HN points • 06 Feb 26
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  1. Sky Mavis will take big swings in 2026, shifting to a more aggressive and transparent approach to restore the Axie economy and regain market momentum.
  2. bAXS will be a non-tradable in-game balance usable 1:1 for core Axie activities and convertible to liquid AXS at rates tied to a player’s Axie Score; a 100,000 bAXS airdrop will be distributed from a Feb 5, 00:01 UTC snapshot to wallets with at least 10 AXS staked.
  3. Axie Homeland will be sunset and replaced by Terrariums, a persistent land system where Axies generate bAXS and EXP, land items add functional utility, and an MVP is planned for the first half of 2026.

Origins S16 is LIVE!

The Lunacian • 506 implied HN points • 21 Jan 26
đź”® Crypto GameFi
  1. Origins Season 16 is live with the same Elite 4 format, and players can compete for a share of an 80,000 bAXS season prize pool.
  2. Axie is introducing bAXS, a non-transferable token backed 1:1 by AXS that can be used for breeding, ascending, evolving, and staking, and converting bAXS to AXS will incur a Treasury fee that scales by Axie Score.
  3. Collectible axie holders who keep their collectible axie for the entire Rare Era and finish at Tiger rank or higher will earn Collectible Chests with Tickets redeemable for part of a 10,000 bAXS pool.

A new token is coming to Axie!

The Lunacian • 230 implied HN points • 03 Feb 26
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  1. bAXS is a new bonded AXS token that works like AXS for actions such as evolving, staking, and in-game purchases, but is structured to encourage spending inside the Axie economy.
  2. There will be two bAXS airdrops; Airdrop 1 requires wallets to have at least 10 AXS staked by Feb 5 @ 00:01 UTC and distributes a 100,000 bAXS pool allocated by Axie Score and staked amount.
  3. Homeland will be replaced by Terrariums, a redesigned land system where axies can live, play mini-games, join guilds, and earn bAXS, with an MVP targeted for Q2 2026.

The Bounty Board Rewards Update Is Coming

The Lunacian • 92 implied HN points • 01 Feb 26
đź”® Crypto GameFi
  1. Leaderboard rewards will nearly triple to 15,000 AXS and the leaderboard expands from the top 1,000 to the top 3,000 players. That means many more players can earn fixed leaderboard prizes.
  2. The general reward pool is reduced to 7,000 AXS and will be distributed proportionally among the top 3,000 players based on earned points. This makes consistent play directly increase your share of those rewards.
  3. Total AXS distributed stays the same at 27,000, but the update shifts AXS from the general pool into leaderboard payouts to better reward consistent, competitive contributors. The change is a rebalance, not an increase, and it sharpens incentives for steady participation.
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Weekly NFT & GameFi Update (Week 2, 06/01/2024 - 12/01/2024)

Crypto.com Research • 78 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
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  1. Azuki is producing an anime anthology series with notable NFT sales growth.
  2. New NFT projects like Boomer Squad and Legends of Tanks are introducing exciting collectibles and in-game utility items.
  3. Major developments include OpenSea simplifying wallet creation, Visa's Web3 Loyalty Engagement Solution, and Axie Infinity capping its reward token supply.

DeFi Kingdoms - Intro to Gaming

DeFi Education • 739 implied HN points • 03 Dec 21
đź”® Crypto GameFi
  1. DeFi Kingdoms combines gaming and decentralized finance, creating a fun way to engage with crypto. This mix, called 'GameFi', is becoming more popular.
  2. The game features elements like a marketplace, yield farming, and quests, much like a classic RPG. Players can earn while they play.
  3. This new trend in DeFi shows that gaming can be a creative way to explore and use financial tools in a digital world.

Cambria S3 Gold Rush is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 06 Dec 25
đź”® Crypto GameFi
  1. Season 3 is live for a limited time with a growing ETH and RON prize pool, and your final payout is determined by how much Silver you hold at the end of the season.
  2. This season is guild-focused with clearer contribution tracking, customizable reward splits, reduced Paymaster taxes, and a support program to help new guilds—guilds are created by Viceroys who deposit 10+ Royal Charters or hold a founder NFT.
  3. New gameplay systems include Ruined Dungeons, a Heat Index that shows how contested areas are, tradeable Marks, and one-run Boosts; you need a Royal Charter to play fully, pick a role (Adventurer, Paymaster, or Guild member), prepare energy and gear, then cash in loot at the Royal Treasury for Silver and Royal Favor.

Discord Community Rewards are Here!

The Lunacian • 138 implied HN points • 24 Dec 24
đź”® Crypto GameFi
  1. Discord Community Rewards are being given out to the Top 100 most-active members. This is meant to recognize their contributions and keep the community vibrant.
  2. Community moderators are essential for maintaining a friendly environment, and their hard work is appreciated as they help manage the Discord server.
  3. Everyone is encouraged to invite friends and family to join the Axie community, especially during the holiday season, to help grow the network.

Cambria’s $RSGP presale starts today!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 26
đź”® Crypto GameFi
  1. The RSGP presale starts March 2nd on Ethereum and runs through March 4th; join by connecting your wallet to Cambria’s presale portal and depositing USDC or supported tokens, with allocations based on onchain history, Ethos score, and deposit share.
  2. RSGP is meant to power features like staking benefits (for example reduced withdrawal fees) and governance over some game features. You won’t need RSGP just to play the games.
  3. Cambria is a popular onchain MMO (Gold Rush and Duel Arena) with substantial onchain volume and peak players, and RSGP aims to help transition the game toward a persistent, always-online world.

The Arcade Offseason is Here: Play Flappy Axie Alpha!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 25
đź”® Crypto GameFi
  1. Flappy Axie alpha is live now in the Offseason and you can play on Ronin Arcade. Claim three free daily coins (1 coin = 3 energy) to get up to 9 practice runs each day.
  2. The Offseason is a no-pressure testing ground where progress, scores, and items will be reset when Season 2 starts, so it’s a great time to learn the game and give feedback. Use the alpha to learn the physics, study hitboxes, and build muscle memory before the official season.
  3. Ronin Arcade is being built as a central engagement hub that will add more mini-games and social features like guild battles and 1v1 duels, using a "launch fast and iterate" approach. Expect rapid updates and a competitive Season 2 coming soon.

Fishing Frenzy Chapter 2 is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 27 Nov 25
đź”® Crypto GameFi
  1. The game now has xFISH (a spend-only, non-tradeable reward token) and on-chain $FISH, and players can stake tokens or convert xFISH to $FISH with fees that vary based on Karma.
  2. Chapter 2 adds new areas like the Cavern Permanent Zone (unlock at Fishing Level 80) plus Event and Permanent Zones, and introduces Fossils you collect to unlock new fish with set rarity chances and a Mythic pity at the 300th fossil.
  3. Karma is a central reputation score that boosts rewards, unlocks daily quests, leaderboards, and better conversion fees, and you earn it by playing, referrals, quests, staking tokens, or buying a Founder’s Pass—so claim and stake any $FISH airdrop to increase it.