London, United Kingdom, February 28th, 2024, Chainwire
The Bitcoin Dogs presale has already raised over $5.1 million in under 14 days. With only 5 stages remaining, the ICO is now at its halfway point and only has 16 days left before it ends.
The ICO is covering fresh territory: no BRC-20 token on the BTC blockchain has been available for public presale until now. This has piqued the crypto community’s interest, and Bitcoin Dogs has generated a strong social following as a result.
Top crypto influencers, including @MrX_Crypto, @BscSuperAltcoin, and @BscGemsX1000, have all shown support for the project. With their combined audience of over 400k, they are contributing to the rapidly growing Bitcoin Dogs community, especially as the presale sells out.
Users can check out the Bitcoin Dogs video to learn more:
Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) is available to buy on the official website.
The bite behind the bark
As the 15th of March ICO end date draws closer and closer, early adopters of the Bitcoin Dogs 0DOG token will be looking ahead to what the project has in store for the rest of the year, as well as eyeing up 61% price gains before the presale concludes.
The Bitcoin Dogs game will begin beta testing in Q2, according to the official roadmap. This is one new feature that draws on popular gaming influences and bears similarity to established gaming titles.
The game involves raising virtual dogs, drawing on the gameplay of nostalgic favorites like Tamagotchi, and adding play-to-earn (P2E) and player-vs-player (PvP) mechanics like those in Axie Infinity and Bitcoin Cats, both of which have enjoyed success in the blockchain gaming or “GameFi” sector.
When the game officially launches in Q3, its PVP Dog Showdown events will also be unleashed, offering players the chance to race their virtual dogs against each other for potential financial rewards. Races are unlocked only when a dog reaches a high enough level; this will require plenty of love and affection, like daily care actions, as well as social sharing to earn in-game BARK tokens, essentially XP points.
Outside of the game, there are plans for players to collect digital dog NFTs, made up of an exclusive collection of 10,000, with a marketplace allowing gamers to buy, sell, and trade their pups. These NFTs will live on the Bitcoin blockchain itself, setting them apart from first-gen collections like Bored Apes. This is enabled by the devs’ clever use of Bitcoin Ordinals.
Predicting the outcome of 0DOG
As for the 0DOG token itself, the ICO is just the start. When the presale concludes on the 15th of March, 0DOG will be ready to reach a mainstream audience.
Major exchange markets have shown a significant appetite for BRC-20 tokens like 0DOG: daily trading volume for these coins is around the $400 million mark, and huge rallies have been commonplace for exchange-listed BRC-20 tokens.
Bitcoin Cats is one of these projects, and its 1CAT token has cranked out serious gains recently, achieving a 3x pump in December over the course of just a week. The coin now sits at around a $40 million market cap, a feat Bitcoin Dogs could replicate with 2024’s bullish sentiment.
AINN is another BRC-20 project that has enjoyed recent success. Launching in January, the token rallied over 600% in one month. Price action like this appears to be commonplace for this sector of the market.
Besides all of this, Bitcoin Dogs is looking well-timed to benefit from Bitcoin’s current bullishness. BTC seems to be stable above $50k in light of its ETF approvals in January, and with the next halving in April, more gains for BTC could follow. That could cause spillover gains for Bitcoin-based tokens like 0DOG.
After the presale ends on the 15th of March, the mass market will decide the price of 0DOG, so there’s no guarantee it will stay at the reasonable price of $0.0251 that it’s at now.
About Bitcoin Dogs
Bitcoin Dogs is breaking new ground in the Bitcoin ecosystem. For the first time ever, NFTs, gaming, and new token types come together, to offer the first ICO on the original Bitcoin blockchain. The truly permissionless immutability of Bitcoin is being harnessed to create the 0DOG token, while a play-to-earn (P2E) gaming experience and NFT collection are being developed exclusively for 0DOG holders.
For more information and to learn about Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) users can visit the website.
Website | Whitepaper | Socials
Contact
Bitcoin Dogs Team
Bitcoin Dogs
pr@bitcoindogs.club
Seoul, South Korea, February 27th, 2024, Chainwire
IPX Unveiled Its First PFP Project ‘WADESIDE’, Elevating the Dynamics Between Authentic IP Activities and NFT Value Growth
- IPX launches WADESIDE, its digital artist WADE’s first PFP project consisting of 13,333 pieces, through industry’s first INO (Initial NFT Offering) with bucket auction for corporations and the public throughout the year with CRIPCO, the global blockchain and NFT company
- According to the company, the private auction which has been held for 5 days from Feb.22 has raised record-breaking amounts with participation from high-profile Web3 firms including Animoca Brands, Chiru Labs, and Phaver while public release starts from Feb.28 followed every week
- Launched in 2022, WADE F&F Membership NFTs’ prices in this January recorded approx. 240x higher compared to initial minting, validating authentic IP activities as catalysts for NFT value growth – per the company’s statement
- The new WADESIDE project was highlighted as ‘one of the most anticipated PFP projects of the year’ by major global NFT alpha groups and communities even before its launch
- IPX elevates WADE’s digital artist identity to maximize IP value in both Web 2 and Web3, and WADESIDE offers benefits encouraging collaborative growth between the IP and the fans
Digital IP entertainment company IPX (formerly LINE FRIENDS) announced the launch of its first PFP (Profile Picture) project, “WADESIDE”, through its partnership with CRIPCO, a global blockchain and NFT company.
Since the release of the WADE F&F membership NFT in September 2022, IPX has been building trust and a strong bond with holders by closely communicating with them and consistently showcasing WADE’s performances as a digital artist. Despite the volatile market conditions, the NFT prices have steadily increased, reaching approximately 240 times the initial minting price as of January, per the company’s statement. IPX’s commitment to sustained and authentic IP activities has demonstrated a correlation with the surge in NFT values, even during the ‘crypto winter’.
The “WADESIDE” project, created based on the digital artist IP WADE on the Ethereum blockchain, introduces a total of 13,333 profile pictures (PFP) NFTs sequentially. It employs the industry’s first INO (Initial NFT Offering) system, featuring a bucket auction sales method that will take place every week throughout the year, targeting corporations, in addition to the public.
IPX completed the pre-sale of 1,916 NFTs through a private auction to companies and whitelists from February 22 to 27. According to the company, global Web3 giant firms and projects such as Animoca Brands, Azuki, Sappy Seals, Phaver and Mocaverse participated in the auction, raising record-breaking amounts in total in five days, proving the industry’s strong interest. The remaining NFTs, except for some NFTs that have been airdropped to existing WADE membership NFT ‘WADE F&F’ holders, will be sold through weekly auctions in the next 43 weeks to the public starting from February 28.
WADESIDE has attracted several reputable companies in its pre-sale and has garnered attention as ‘one of the most anticipated PFP projects of the year’ in key alpha groups and communities in the NFT circle on Discord and X (formerly Twitter). The project has garnered substantial attention on it’s online communities and many participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem are waiting for it’s launch.
“IPX’s NFT business is not merely a means to generate instant profits, but an integral part of our IP business aimed at sustainable growth of IPs. That is why we want to extend the WADE IP, which has been building influence by communicating with fans in the music, fashion, and art scene, to the Web3 as NFTs.” said an IPX official, “WADESIDE is a unique project that benefits fans who recognize the value of WADE as an artist. We anticipated it to be a project where the IP and fans grow together.”
Meanwhile, WADE has showcased impressive collaborations with high-end fashion brands such as PEACEMINUSONE, SAINT MXXXXXX, Valentino, and more, both virtually and in real life. WADE has also established his online and offline influence as a digital artist, by hosting pop-up (IRL) events for WADE F&F holders and business partners, presenting his works at the ‘O! Leica 2022’ photo exhibition as the first virtual artist and presenting as a digital ambassador for Sneakers Unboxed Seoul. This year, WADE will continue to release digital music, participate in cultural and arts festivals, and collaborate with renowned brands in various fields. According to IPX, this shall start with participation in the AIRLESS GEN1 brand campaign with Wilson, the official ball manufacturer of the NBA.
Detailed information about “WADESIDE” can be found on the website: https://mint.wade.club/
Bucket Auction
In a bucket auction, participants bid with Ethereum for each NFT, and winners and losers are determined by the clearing price, which is determined at the end of the auction. The floor price is calculated by dividing the final amount that would be raised by the number of NFTs sold.
About IPX (F.K.A LINE FRIENDS)
IPX is the new corporate name of LINE FRIENDS, a global character brand that originally started from Original Characters including BROWN, CONY, SALLY created for use as stickers for the leading mobile messenger app LINE and its 200 million active users worldwide. IPX recently announced a new business strategy that it would accelerate the global expansion of its IP businesses by diversifying its IP portfolios targeting all ages and advancing its digital and retail business. IPX has carried out its IP-based business by partnering with global companies including Netflix (original animated series), SUPERCELL (Brawl Stars), and NEXON (KartRider), while it has created popular IPs including digital artist ‘WADE’, ‘BT21’ (BTS), ‘TRUZ’ (Treasure) and broadened their boundaries to virtual influencers to win the hearts of over 40 million Millennials and Generation Z worldwide. IPX currently operates in 17 markets worldwide including Seoul, New York, LA, Tokyo, and Shanghai, and operates in 16 online sales platforms.
Contact
Ron Han
ron.han@hillandknowlton.com
Dubai, UAE, February 27th, 2024, Chainwire
Zent, a pioneering software provider for financial institutions, has unveiled its all-in-one platform for high-speed crypto trading across popular exchanges. The “ultimate tool tailored to institutional teams and trading volumes” offers distinct advantages, eliminating hurdles like delays and market impact.
According to a Goldman Sachs report, 2023 was the year when crypto markets became institutionalized. As the legal context evolves and spot Bitcoin ETFs signal regulatory approval, crypto appears on more organizational portfolios. Institutional allocations are growing, as evidenced by Coinbase’s recent survey.
Zent addresses the biggest challenges of institutional trading: hindered execution, slippage, fragmented liquidity, and the influence of open positions in public order books. Its unique benefits target three categories of corporate users — token issuers, funds, and traders.
CEO Ilia Stadnik describes Zent’s strengths: “Zent is a game-changer for crypto projects, supporting growth through quick and easy liquidity management. For crypto and traditional funds, Zent simplifies market entry, scaling, and portfolio and team management, bringing the utmost confidence. Lastly, for traders and their employers seeking seamless transactions across markets, Zent minimizes typical obstacles like market impact.”
Revolutionary feature: Order Rules
At the forefront is a unique feature for smooth, delay-free execution: Order Rules. It splits large volumes into chunks of customizable size, executed at customizable intervals and going live at a price match.
Thereby, institutional-grade trades remain essentially undetectable in public order books, eliminating market impact. Furthermore, all Order Rules are created and managed via a single user-centric dashboard.
Zent empowers traders with user-friendly tools, while giving workspace owners an unrivaled agility of control with reassignable rights and limits, along with in-depth performance assessment in real-time and retrospect. According to Stadnik, “These benefits, alongside many other features, position Zent as the definitive one-stop-shop for institutional trading.”
Institutions may use Zent as a standalone product or leverage its capabilities through their existing workspaces. Zent API brings law latency Order Rule functionality to any in-house trading platform.
To celebrate its official launch, Zent offers a free annual subscription for the first 3 clients onboard. Due diligence procedures apply. 30-day full access to all features free of charge is also available. Users can contact the team via the official website — zent.pro.
About Zent
Established in 2023, Zent unites seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in crypto and blockchain, IT, and conventional and hybrid finance. It is led by CEO Ilya Stadnik, an accomplished executive leading tech and marketing teams for 10+ years, and Product Owner Michael Sapenyuk, who has headed trading education and software development projects for just as long.
For more information and updates users can visit Zent’s Linkedin.
Contact
PR Manager
Alisa Pargentanyan
Zent
alisa@zent.pro
Dubai, UAE, February 26th, 2024, Chainwire
The Layer-1 Received the Top Honor at the Eurasia Awards While Experiencing a Period of Unprecedented Growth and Recognition
Sui, the layer 1 blockchain that has experienced explosive growth since its mainnet launch in 2023, has emerged as the winner at the Eurasia Awards held during the second edition of AIBC Eurasia in Dubai. The gala event, renowned for its world-class attendance and previous winners such as Animoca Brands and Crypto.com, witnessed the Sui Foundation being honored for the leading position the blockchain has achieved during the past months. Other nominees for the 2024 award included Near Protocol and 1inch Network.
Sui’s recognition comes amidst its significant growth and influence in the blockchain space. The Sui ecosystem has gained significant traction during the past months. The layer 1 recently surpassed $600M in Total Value Locked (TVL) and secured a spot in the top 10 of DeFi ecosystems. Likewise, examination of token flows via Wormhole—a leading cross-chain protocol that supports Sui—shows that, of the almost $500M worth of funds that left Ethereum through Wormhole in the last 30 days, over 64% of it was moved to Sui.
The award decision was made on February 11, while the ceremony and the announcement took place on February 25, at the Festival Arena in Dubai. Sui’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology, as evidenced by its recent partnerships and expansions, has solidified its position as a leader in the industry.
Greg Siourounis, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, said, “It’s truly an honor for Sui to receive this important recognition from AIBC. Winning the Eurasia Award for best blockchain solution speaks to the hard work and impactful contributions of the entire Sui community including our local partners like Ghaf Labs. This award should inspire builders on Sui to continue leveraging the network’s unique advantages and also encourage new or existing projects to opt into the fast-growing Sui ecosystem.”
The AIBC Eurasia Awards featured a diverse array of categories, each shining a spotlight on exceptional contributions within the blockchain and gaming industry. Other notable categories included “Web3 Gaming Leader of the Year,” “Crypto/Web3 Media of the Year,” and “Best Metaverse Project 2024.”
This distinguished panel that selected Sui as the Blockchain of the Year included industry veterans and business leaders such as Olga Yaroshevsky (Ph.D. and AIBC’s Lead Producer), Pavel Matveev (CEO at Wirex), and Giacomo Arcaro (renowned seed investor and Ethereum evangelist).
Contact
Sui Foundation
media@sui.io
Singapore, Singapore, February 26th, 2024, Chainwire
Aethir, a leader in decentralized GPU cloud infrastructure, has announced its highly anticipated Node Sale. Aethir is an enterprise-grade, AI and Gaming-focused GPU-as-a-service provider. Aethir’s decentralized cloud computing infrastructure enables GPU providers to connect with enterprise clients who need the raw power of NVIDIA’s H100 chips for sophisticated AI/ML tasks.
In addition, Aethir’s infrastructure supports cloud gaming clients and has contracts with the world’s largest gaming and telecom companies, taking advantage of its flexibility and coverage across technological and operational expertise.
$ATH token is the native token for the Aethir network, to reward node providers and checkers for maintaining the Aethir Decentralized Cloud Infrastructure network. This decentralization starts first with the Checker Nodes, the validator of our ecosystem, equal opportunity to participate, equal opportunity to validate, and equal opportunity to earn an additional bonus for catching bad actors and slashing their rewards.
Aethir aims to be an enterprise-first infrastructure partner leveraging the Arbitrum ecosystem for DePIN and AI, as it will host its node infrastructure in the ecosystem and prepare for its own node sale on Arbitrum.
Why Run a Node on Aethir?
Running a node on Aethir contributes to the decentralization of cloud compute and earn rewards from being a network participant. The first type of node in the Aethir network that will be made available is the checker node, a node for any user to operate to help in the verification of the uptime, latency, quality of service, and computational power provided by other node participants in the future. Aethir’s team always strives to ensure a decentralized approach in every aspect of the project. The team’s commitment to decentralization and community ownership starts with opening up the decentralization of the checker nodes licenses, which play a critical role in the ecosystem in validating service provision within the Aethir infrastructure.
The Node Sale details are as follows:
- 100,000 nodes available in a tiered pricing system.
- Nodes will be sold on Arbitrum via a public sale.
- Nodes are transferable one year post-sale.
- Rewards will be accrued and earned upon a vesting logic for each user
- No cap on the number of nodes one can purchase.
- Special allotment for the Aethir community, partners, and KOLs for whitelists for early adopters of the network
Exclusive Revenue Opportunities for Node Operators
As a node operator in Aethir’s ecosystem, users stand to earn up to a total of 15% of the total supply of the Aethir ecosystem (over the course of the next four years) set aside for checker Node Operators specifically. Other rewards will be set aside for other mining and technical participation roles within the network. Nodes earn rewards for helping verify the data and service provision within the network, serving as checks and balances for the future mining throughput of AI-enabled processing chips and other computational power.
This checker node sale gives the opportunity for anyone to be a part of the network to support in the build up of a decentralized ecosystem for the largest collection of decentralized AI computational power, without forcing every regular user to be ready on day one to participate in heavy duty computational work.
Tiered Public Node Sale – A Chance for Everyone to Participate
With nodes starting at $500 per checker node, and then increasing at each tier, and whitelists set aside for different participants amongst Aethir community, partner communities, KOLs, and venture capital teams, this sale has been designed to involve all types of participants.
Users will be participating with wrapped ETH (WETH) on Arbitrum network, and full details of the sale will be available at this link: http://checker.aethir.com The details of running the node will be made available at the time of testnet launch.
Aethir is excited to announce the first ever tiered decentralized AI public node sale, ensuring fair and broad access to its burgeoning network. While a select number of nodes have been reserved for whitelists, including KOLs and members of the Aethir and partner communities, the majority of the nodes are open to the public to purchase on a first come first serve basis. This structure guarantees that everyone has the opportunity to join Aethir’s revolutionary journey towards decentralization.
KOLs will receive a unique referral code to share with their community, earning a referral fee for each node sale made using their code.
Node Sale Timeline
- Node sale announcement: February 26, 2024, 12 PM UTC
- Impossible Whitelist campaign: Feb 27 2024, 10AM UTC to 14 March 10AM UTC
- Node sale launch: March 20, 2024, 10 AM UTC
- Network launch: Q2 2024
For more details on how to purchase and run a node, stay tuned to Aethir’s official channels.
Aethir’s Ecosystem and Your Role
As node operators, you’re an integral part of Aethir’s ecosystem, earning rewards for your crucial computing contributions once the network goes fully live. Aethir is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to universal cloud computing—and you’re invited to join this journey through our Initial Node Offering.
More on Aethir
- Aethir’s Unprecedented Product Traction
- Secured a mid 7-figure annual contract with the world’s largest telco, scaling to 8-figures by Q2 2024.
- On track to sign three more enterprise contracts in Q1 2024.
- Signed three contracts for cloud gaming, with over ten more anticipated in Q1 2024, including partnerships with the world’s largest gaming company boasting 150M+ MAU and a 22% conversion rate.
- Grown to over 170k+ community members.
- Proud members of NVIDIA’s Inception Program, equipped with a strong lineup of H100 chips that even Meta (Facebook) is acquiring in billions.
- Backed by the Best
- Our mission is supported by an impressive roster of committed investors, including Maelstrom, Mirana Ventures, Animoca Brands, Sanctor Capital, Hashkey, Merit Circle and CitizenX, IVC, Framework Ventures, and Infinity Ventures Crypto.
- Meet the Team Behind the Mission
- Mark Rydon – Co-founder and CEO – Mark has held key roles at NOTA Platform, Flux Capital, Gaas LTD, Kulture Athletics, Inc., and Bechtel Corporation.
- Daniel Wang – Co-founder and CBO – roles at Mythos Venture Partners (GP), Prior at IVC (Venture Partner), YGG SEA (CIO), Riot Games (Head of International Publishing Mgmt), Riot Games – China (Head of Operations).
- Kyle Okamoto – CTO – Kyle has served as the CEO & General Manager at Ericsson’s IoT, Automotive, and Security businesses, CEO of Edge Gravity, and Chief Network Officer at Verizon Media.
- Paul Thind – CRO – Paul, currently the CRO at Aethir, previously co-founded and served as CEO at Triggerspot Inc and was an advisor at Creadits and Trick Studio.
About Aethir
Aethir is revolutionizing DePIN with its advanced, distributed enterprise-grade GPU-based compute infrastructure tailored for AI and gaming. Backed by leading Web3 investors like Framework Ventures, Merit Circle, Hashkey, Animoca Brands, Sanctor Capital, Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC), and others, with over $32 M in funds raised for the ecosystem, Aethir is paving the way for the future of decentralized computing.
Users who want to be a part of the node sale and help shape the future of AI and gaming can check Aethir’s official node sale link to learn how to participate in the sale.
Contact
Marketing Director
David Costello
Aethir
dave@aethir.com
London, United Kingdom, February 26th, 2024, Chainwire
Launching on OpenSea.io 1st March at 9AM PT
ElmonX is proud to announced of the upcoming release of ‘The Scream’ by Edvard Munch.
ElmonX, the digital collectibles platform, has unveiled a collaboration to launch one unique drop licensed by Bridgeman Images.
The Scream, 1895 (litho), Munch, Edvard (1863–1944) / The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA / Bridgeman Images.
Key Information on Medium:
Public Sale: Friday, 1st March 9AM PT Price: 0.075 Eth (Purchase limit 3 per wallet) Editions: 780 (36 Reserved) License: Bridgeman Images Available: Globally at OpenSea.io
Previous NFTs released through ElmonX feature iconic artworks such as: Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa (1503), Van Gogh’s Starry Night (1889), Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker (1904), and Claude Monet’s Nymphéas 1907, among others.
Edvard Munch is universally renowned for his series of creations entitled “The Scream”. This 1895 lithograph rendition is produced using a unique printmaking technique, captures a haunting scene of existential despair against swirling skies. Interpreted as a powerful symbol of anxiety and human turmoil, it showcases Munch’s expressionist style. Licensed by Bridgeman Images and housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, this artwork’s inscriptions add depth to its historical significance.
This is the first opportunity to own ‘The Scream 1895 (litho) digital collectible as a premium digital artwork in 3D by ElmonX. Holders can view and interact with the NFT in Augmented Reality.
There will be a limited-edition release, with only 780 collectibles available. Collectors can acquire these limited digital collectibles using either credit card or ETH via OpenSea.io.
The sale will commence on Friday, 1st March at 9AM PT on OpenSea.io, operating on a first-come, first-served basis.
About ElmonX
ElmonX specializes in the creation of licensed NFT (non-fungible token) art. Their team of skilled artists and designers create pieces that are not only visually stunning, but also technologically advanced. By utilizing blockchain technology, ElmonX is able to offer next-generation collectibles and artifacts that are aesthetically pleasing and verified through a unique and transparent way for art collectors to invest in and showcase their collections.
The company’s focus on art, next-gen collectibles and artifacts reflects their dedication to staying at the forefront of the art world and their commitment to pushing boundaries and breaking new ground. ElmonX’s NFT art represents a new era in art collecting. As blockchain technology continues to gain traction, the demand for digital assets and collectibles is on the rise.
By creating licensed NFT art, ElmonX offers collectors a new way to appreciate and showcase their love of art. Whether you’re a seasoned art collector or a newcomer to the world of NFTs, ElmonX’s pieces are sure to captivate and inspire.
About Bridgeman Images
ElmonX have partnered with Bridgeman Images to bring the “The Scream, 1895 (litho)” into the digital collectible world. Bridgeman are the world’s leading specialists in the distribution of art, cultural and historical images, and footage for reproduction. With 50 years’ experience providing images from the most prestigious museums, collections, and artists. Their collection of assets spans centuries, specialisms, geographies, and mediums including contemporary and fine art, photography, textiles, sculpture, maps, documentary footage and more.
To stay up to date,users can follow ElmonX on social media: https://linktr.ee/elmonx
For complete information, users can visit: https://elmonx.com/
Contact
CEO
Jacob Elmon
ElmonX
support@elmonx.com
George Town, Grand Cayman, February 24th, 2024, Chainwire
Staking program amassed over $129M TVL in less than 24 hours
Zircuit, a security-focused zero-knowledge rollup backed by pioneering L2 research, launched Zircuit Staking, an innovative program that allows users to stake ETH, liquid staking tokens (LSTs), and liquid restaking tokens (LRTs) to earn Zircuit Points. Shortly after launch, Zircuit Staking has already accumulated over $129M on the Ethereum mainnet and continues to rise.
Zircuit’s community has gained an impressive following of over 112K Twitter followers and 125K Discord members within a short four-month time span. The exponential growth of this community has also led to the early success of Zircuit’s staking program. In comparison, Starkware started in 2018 and only has 229K Twitter followers and $134M in TVL according to DefiLlama. Zircuit is on track to surpass these numbers in terms of both community engagement and TVL.
With the rapid ascent of EigenLayer, Zircuit is leveraging a growing surge in interest around restaking protocols. Less than 24 hours since launch, the program has already accumulated over $129 million TVL, signaling significant interest and confidence in the project.
Through the staking program, users can Zircuit points on top of any staking yield or other existing points. Users that opt-in to migrate their assets to the Zircuit Mainnet when it goes live are rewarded the most. Users can withdraw at any time and keep the points and yield earned, so ETH isn’t hard-locked like in Blast or Mantle. Currently, Lido Finance, Renzo Protocol, Swell Network, Kelp DAO, and Liquid Collective are supported with more integrations to come over the coming weeks.
To participate in the Zircuit Staking program, users can visit https://stake.zircuit.com/
For more information on Zircuit, Users can visit: https://www.zircuit.com/
About Zircuit
Zircuit is a fully EVM-compatible, zero-knowledge rollup powered by the latest research in L2 technology. Built by a team with multiple research grants from the Ethereum Foundation and backed by Pantera Capital and Dragonfly Capital, Zircuit is leading the future of secure chains with sequencer-level security. Users can learn more by visiting zircuit.com or follow us on Twitter/X @ZircuitL2
Contact
Jessica Graber
Zircuit
jessica@zircuit.com
Stockholm, Sweden, February 21st, 2024, Chainwire
The roadmap outlines the transition to the game’s Beta phase, introducing player-to-player trading and expanded user-generated content capabilities while advancing towards full decentralization.
My Neighbor Alice has revealed its 2024 roadmap, which includes the announcement of the upcoming Beta Season 1. The Beta phase aims to build upon the popularity of Alpha Season 4, which generated over 1.5 million transactions on Chromia’s Appnet while attracting thousands of players.
My Neighbor Alice is a decentralized multiplayer game that allows players to explore, gather resources, and craft unique NFTs while shaping the virtual world of the Lummelunda Archipelago. The game is built on Chromia, a Layer-1 relational blockchain platform that uses a modular framework to enable the creation of complex, fully on-chain dapps.
The latest roadmap emphasizes a significant dedication to decentralization and community interaction. Users will actively contribute to the game’s development by creating personalized content, including unique avatars, clothing, accessories, and experiences. The recent announcement of a joint partnership between MNA, Chromia, and the game-ready interoperable asset platform RSTLSS reinforces this focus on user-generated content (UGC).
“We are excited to embark on this journey with our players as we enter Beta Season 1,” commented My Neighbor Alice CPO Riccardo Sibani. “This roadmap represents our dedication to building a game that not only entertains but also empowers users to shape the virtual world they inhabit.”
The introduction of new game mechanics, including player-to-player trading and collaborative features, highlights the team’s goal of building upon the core gameplay to emerge as a social platform for creativity, collaboration, and community building.
As the underlying platform powering My Neighbor Alice, Chromia plays a critical role in supporting the game’s ambitious roadmap. Leveraging Chromia’s relational blockchain infrastructure, My Neighbor Alice is able to deliver secure, transparent, and scalable gameplay experiences while ensuring the integrity of in-game transactions and interactions.
“As the flagship game built on our platform, My Neighbor Alice is demonstrating that it is possible to deliver a feature-packed product that is 100% on-chain and does not rely on centralized servers to store game or user data,” said Chromia co-founder Alex Mizrahi.
Following the release of the new roadmap, the project will co-host the NFTVerse event in Paris on February 23rd alongside several leaders in Web3 gaming, including The Sandbox and Animoca Brands. Additionally, a special Twitter/X Spaces event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd at 11:30 AM CEST, offering insights from Riccardo Sibani and Game Director Steve Haßenpflug. Beta Season 1 is slated for launch in Q2, with continuous updates and new features anticipated throughout the year.
Users can stay connected with My Neighbor Alice to get the latest updates from the following official channels: Discord | Telegram | Telegram Announcement | Twitter | Linkedin
About Chromia
Chromia is a Layer-1 relational blockchain platform that uses a modular framework to empower users and developers with dedicated dApps chains, customizable fee structures, and enhanced digital assets. By fundamentally changing how information is structured on the blockchain, Chromia provides natively queryable data indexed in real-time, challenging the status quo to deliver innovations that will streamline the end-user experience and facilitate new Web3 business models.
About My Neighbor Alice
My Neighbor Alice is a multiplayer builder game built on Chromia’s Blockchain that offers a fully on-chain gaming experience on a charming virtual island. Integrating Blockchain technology allows players to own and trade virtual assets (NFTs). The game’s marketplace enables players to buy, sell, and trade these NFTs, creating a dynamic and player-driven virtual economy. Players can earn rewards, monetize their creations, and engage in community events, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration.
Contact
Fati Hakim
pr@chromia.com
Singapore, Singapore, February 20th, 2024, Chainwire
ZeroLend, one of the fastest-growing DeFi protocols in 2024 is set to launch its native governance token ZERO in Q1 2024. Securing 3 million USD at a 25 million valuation, ZeroLend announces the successful closure of its Seed Round, with the Private Round rapidly filling up.
Currently the largest protocol on zkSync and third-largest on Manta in terms of TVL, ZeroLend aims to lead these chains before moving to other L2s and becoming a dominant platform on these chains.
Impressive Growth Reflects ZeroLend’s Momentum
ZeroLend is one of the fastest-growing DeFi protocols this year, with a 1500+% growth in TVL from 3 million to 50 million.
Averaging around 100k Daily Active Users, ZeroLend’s Zero Gravity airdrop campaign is a pivotal part of its strategy, highlighting its integration with Pyth and potential future integrations with Manta and zkSync ecosystem partners.
These incredible growth metrics underscore the increasing popularity and trust users place in ZeroLend’s decentralized lending protocol.
Investors Rally Behind ZeroLend’s Vision and Growth
Building on this momentum, the recently secured seed and private round funding will fuel the development and expansion of ZeroLend, a project incubated by MahaDAO.
Some of the notable VCs in the Seed and Private round include Momentum 6, Blockchain Founders Fund, Morning Star Ventures, Banter Capital, Newman Capital, dVdT, Transform Capital, Cypher Capital, Bison Fund, Ozaru Ventures, iAngels, Krypital, Genblock, viaBTC, GBV and Asteroid Capital.
Apart from VCs, some of the angels include MrBlock from Curve Finance, Pranav Sharma from Woodstock, Michael from Boxmining, Avi Felman from GoldenTree, Nick Rose from Ethernity Chain, Ajeet Khurana from Reflexical, Vijay Pravin from Bitscrunch, Vijay Garg from Mapleblocks and Danish Chaudhary ex-Bitcoin(dot)com, amongst over 100 other VCs and angels
Airdrop Initiatives and Future Plans
As part of its commitment to user engagement and community involvement, ZeroLend is gearing up for a series of airdrop initiatives under its Zero Gravity Campaign to coincide with the launch of its native governance token ZERO.
This launch signifies a crucial step in ZeroLend’s journey, opening the gateway to a series of potential airdrops for ZERO holders.
An official statement from Danilo Carlucci fromi Morningstar Ventures says: “As an early investor, I’m impressed by ZeroLend’s substantial growth and its strategic initiatives like the Zero Gravity campaign and integrations with key partners. I see great potential for ZeroLend to continue its trajectory, becoming a significant player in DeFi across various Layer 2 solutions.”
About ZeroLend
ZeroLend is the largest lending protocol on zkSync and the third largest lending protocol on Manta, with a focus on DeFi, lending on RWAs, privacy and account abstraction.
Website: https://zerolend.xyz
Docs / Whitepaper: https://docs.zerolend.xyz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerolendxyz
Discord: https://discord.gg/zerolend
DefiLlama: https://defillama.com/protocol/zerolend
Contact
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gafoor@zerolend.xy
Tokyo, Japan, February 19th, 2024, Chainwire
Slash Fintech Limited is expanding the availability of the Slash Deposit feature, previously exclusive to Japanese users on Bybit, to all Bybit users worldwide. This move aligns with our goal of improving accessibility and user experiences in the crypto space. To mark this milestone, we are launching a Genesis NFT campaign in preparation for our upcoming token launch.
The Slash Deposit feature, introduced in September 2023 to a limited group in Japan, facilitates deposits with any token on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum One, Optimism, and Mantle Network. Processing over $13 million USD worth of deposits since its launch, Slash Deposit has garnered momentum, leading to its global expansion in partnership with Bybit.
With the Slash Deposit feature now available globally, users can manage their crypto assets on Bybit with enhanced flexibility and convenience. Whether users are seasoned traders or new to cryptocurrencies, Slash Deposit offers a secure and efficient solution for deposits.
To appreciate our community’s support, Slash is launching the Slash x Bybit Genesis NFT campaign. Users depositing $100 or more to Bybit using Slash Deposit can mint a limited-edition “Slash x Bybit Genesis NFT” on the Mantle Network. These NFTs will play a significant role in our upcoming token launch, symbolizing community participation and support.
The Slash x Bybit Genesis NFT campaign will run from February 19, 2024, to April 26, 2024. Each eligible wallet address can mint one NFT, with users able to claim their NFT within three business days after a $100 deposit.
About Slash Fintech Limited
Slash Fintech Limited commenced offering cryptocurrency payment service, “Slash Payment,” in August 2022. Any Merchant can get set up with Slash Payments with a few clicks and immediately start accepting payments in cryptocurrencies at no cost to the merchant. Slash Payment currently supports eight blockchain networks, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Astar, Arbitrum One, Optimism, and Mantle Network.
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