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Axie Champions is LIVE!

The Lunacian • 368 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming NFTs Mobile Web3 RPG
  1. Axie Champions is a Match3 Puzzle game where you can play with your own axies and earn rewards. The game resembles Axie and involves strategy in team building for success.
  2. To play Axie Champions, download the game on Android, connect your Ronin Wallet, and start playing with your own axies. Earn off-chain CUBE rewards that can be exchanged for AXS.
  3. In Axie Champions, utilizing Affinity Advantages and proper team building is crucial. Understanding different Axie classes and their relationships enhances gameplay and victory chances.

Mint FREE Kaidro NFTs on Ronin in Less than 24 Hours

Ronin’s Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🔮 Crypto NFTs Web3 Blockchain Digital Art
  1. Kaidro is offering FREE Journal NFTs on Ronin for early supporters, granting exclusive benefits and access to upcoming releases.
  2. Minting a Kaidro Journal NFT is free and limited to one per Ronin Wallet, with the reveal happening around 24 hours after minting.
  3. Early involvement in the Kaidro NFT mint could lead to various community ambassador opportunities and rewards as the Kaidro universe evolves.
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Homeland Founder’s Note

The Lunacian • 276 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Community Engagement Economics NFTs
  1. Leadership and Accountability: Founders taking control of Homeland roadmap and committing to align development with community vision.
  2. AXS Rewards and Game Economics: Addressing issues with distribution of Play-to-Earn funds and enhancing balance in reward systems.
  3. Homeland Stabilization: Plans to fix bugs, remove unpopular mechanics, reintroduce leaderboards, and improve communication with community.

DeFi: Frax Finance completes V3 rollout with on-chain bonds

The Fintech Blueprint • 275 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
💰 Finance DeFi Digital Assets Stablecoins NFTs
  1. Frax Finance introduces on-chain bonds called FXBs, resembling zero-coupon bonds and converting to FRAX stablecoin upon maturity.
  2. The emergence of interest-bearing stablecoin projects like sFRAX and USDe is likely to shift focus from non-interest paying stablecoins like USDT.
  3. There has been a significant growth in Total Value Locked (TVL) in tokenized securities with U.S. Treasury exposure, reaching around $790MM.

DeFi: Portal Network raises $34MM to bypass bridge hacks - will it also unify modular chains?

The Fintech Blueprint • 235 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology DeFi Digital Assets NFTs
  1. The system of bridging in DeFi faces challenges like inefficiencies, centralization, and risky synthetic asset replication
  2. Portal Network raised $34MM to create a decentralized exchange network without the need for bridges or custodians
  3. Portal Network's innovative features aim to address liquidity fragmentation and inefficiencies in cross-chain swaps

DeFi: Jupiter breaks Solana's airdrop records

The Fintech Blueprint • 196 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto DeFi NFTs Metaverse
  1. Jupiter airdropped $700MM in JUP tokens to Solana users, making it a top 10 largest airdrop of all time.
  2. Despite Solana's growth, it faced a significant downtime issue recently, highlighting the need for decentralization.
  3. Jupiter's tokenomics strategy of distributing tokens evenly and focusing on community growth has been successful in fostering user engagement.

Homeland Beta is LIVE!

The Lunacian • 230 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Gaming NFTs Blockchain Community Updates
  1. Axie Infinity's Homeland Beta is now live, allowing players to cultivate land plots or become Stewards.
  2. New players can join Homeland by downloading the game on Mavis Hub, applying to become a Steward through the Land Delegation Marketplace, and starting to play upon acceptance.
  3. Gameplay in Homeland includes gathering materials, producing and crafting items, and engaging in Passive Adventure to equip NPC adventurers for battles.

Introducing The Daily Edge

Onchain Wizard's Cauldron • 176 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Altcoins DeFi NFTs Tokens Blockchain
  1. The Daily Edge is a new daily newsletter focused on providing insights on emerging tokens/projects in under 5 minutes.
  2. The newsletter highlights upcoming projects like Clustersxyz, Trestle, JUP Airdrop, and JUDGE AI.
  3. Solana dominates degen volume, but Ethereum is seeing a revival with projects like PepeFork gaining traction.

What's the actual point of cNFTs?

The Superteam Blog • 117 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain NFTs Web3 Cryptocurrency Digital Assets
  1. NFTs have evolved into compressed NFTs (cNFTs) on Solana, enabling cheaper enterprise activities and efficient organization.
  2. cNFTs on Solana allow for easy scaling of content creation, with the ability to mint up to 1 million NFTs cost-effectively.
  3. cNFT tooling platforms like TipLink and Underdog Protocol are simplifying the frictionless minting and distribution of compressed NFTs within the Solana ecosystem.

Cool Cats: Claim the Gift of Axie Here

The Lunacian • 46 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto NFTs Community Onboarding
  1. 200 Axies are available for claiming by Cool Cats NFT holders for free on the secure onboarding platform.
  2. The Claim Axie NFTs offer will only be open for the next 2 weeks, so it's a time-limited opportunity.
  3. This initiative aims to welcome Cool Cats into the Axie world and learn more about their community through NFT claims.

Weekly NFT & GameFi Update (Week 2, 06/01/2024 - 12/01/2024)

Crypto.com Research • 78 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology NFTs Web3 Blockchain Cryptocurrency
  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.

The Dawn of Ronin

Ronin’s Newsletter • 73 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain Gaming Infrastructure NFTs Web3
  1. Ronin blockchain has experienced significant growth in daily active users, market capitalization, and total value locked throughout 2023.
  2. The upgrade to Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) strengthened Ronin's security and decentralized the network, paving the way for more infrastructure development.
  3. Ronin introduced innovative features like Mavis Market for NFT creators, Ronin Name Service (RNS) for gamertags, and the Ronin Wallet with over 1.2 million new addresses in the past year.

The Conspiracy of NFTs

Banana Peel Pirouette • 59 implied HN points • 18 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Contemporary Art NFTs Art market Art history Critique
  1. NFTs were a hype but have lost their appeal, leading to exhaustion and disinterest among many people.
  2. The debate on whether NFTs qualify as 'Art' highlights the evolving definition and role of contemporary art in today's society.
  3. The embrace of NFTs reveals the commercialization and elitism inherent in the art world, blurring the lines between art, investment, and spectacle.

The Wild Forest Public Sale is Coming Soon!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto NFTs Ecosystem Tokens Blockchain
  1. The Wild Forest NFT public sale will start on February 22nd. Packs include various NFTs like Units, Skins, and coveted Lord NFTs, available for purchase with different cryptocurrencies.
  2. There are three types of Packs available: Standard, Premium, and Founder, each offering different content and chances of getting a Lord NFT. Purchase limits vary for each type of pack.
  3. In the game Wild Forest, Lords are vital for access to special features, Units make up the player's army, and Skins enhance the appearance of the units. The sale involves acquiring these diverse NFT collections.

Fight League is Coming to Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming NFTs Web3 Mobile games
  1. Fight League franchise is coming to Ronin with the launch of 'Fight League Survivor' game in Q1 2024.
  2. GMonsters, supported by MIXI, aims to pioneer Web3 entertainment through games, anime, comics, and physical merchandise.
  3. The closed beta of 'Fight League Survivor' will feature gameplay where players defend their avatar against monsters and bosses for 15-minute rounds.

On Royalties, And Moving Forward

The Loop News • 157 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🕹 Technology NFTs Marketplaces Market Trends Digital Assets
  1. Discussion on royalties in NFTs is evolving and shifting to optional royalties on major marketplaces.
  2. Projects relying solely on royalties are at risk and need to find more sustainable revenue sources.
  3. Changes in the NFT market due to the shift to 0 royalties could include more subscription-style NFTs, higher mint prices, quicker rugs, and lower marketplace fees.

[73] Azurbala Reawakens

Life in Color • 78 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🔮 Crypto NFTs Pivoting
  1. The team behind Azurbala embraced community feedback and successfully pivoted
  2. Azurbala focused on building a unique, streamlined world with a 'Jungle Punk' vibe
  3. Community engagement and resilience are crucial for Web3 projects to survive and thrive

[66] Supercharging the 1-Person Company

Life in Color • 78 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Web3 AI Tools NFTs Generative AI
  1. The Internet has evolved from a consumer-centric experience to one where everyone can be a creator in the Creator Economy.
  2. Emerging technologies like Web3 and AI empower creators by enabling better monetization, lowering production costs, and fostering niche communities.
  3. Creators can now run 1-Person companies with access to tools that reduce their dependency on platforms and firms, leading to a world of distributed power and infinite niches.