ChainGuardians is a decentralized sci-fi inspired gaming metaverse which combines traditional gaming concepts with blockchain technologies.

Combining Gaming, Play-2-Earn and the Metaverse The team behind ChainGuardians, a player-driven play-to-earn RPG game, is launching The Cryptoverse, a gaming-focused metaverse. The goal is to create the ultimate Metaverse to bring blockchain gaming to the masses. Unreal Engine 5, one of the most modern gaming engines on the market, is used to create Cryptoverse, a 3D virtual environment. Cryptoverse brings companies and players together in one interconnected environment that benefits both parties. Cryptoverse, like a gaming metaverse, include its social features, such as distinct social levels, gamification mechanics, and assets that participants may own, such as avatars, automobiles, buildings, and land plots, all driven by interoperable NFTs. The Cryptoverse is divided into eight zones, each represented by an archipelago of eight islands. Each Zone has its distinct look that is adapted to the needs of its residents. Each Zone’s gamers and residents have the freedom to personalise it to their taste, resulting in an organic and ever-evolving virtual environment. There is also a central zone, known as The Hub, where all Cryptoversians congregate. The Hub, which has a cyberpunk concept, will serve as a melting pot for all of the other Zones, with a distinctive, neon-infused, and flowing atmosphere. Sophisticated Dual Architecture SDKs allow builders to implement their animations and effects. In contrast, no-code tools and an advanced modding SDK  are available for the technically knowledgeable community to customise the in-game world. On the social layer, each land will leverage NFT sharding and combination capabilities and unique social engagement options like a karma-based reputation system and land clearance incentives to provide maximum flexibility. Understanding the Metaverse If the twentieth century was defined by mass production and the Internet, the twenty-first century may be known by the construction and expansion of the virtual world or Metaverse, which offers to be more immersive, interactive and collaborative than the Internet has yet to accomplish. According to predictions and predictions made by many entrepreneurs experimenting in this sector, Blockchain technology has emerged as the backbone of the Metaverse and a foundation for a sustainable environment for its players. Traditional jobs and activities may be affected by the Metaverse, but its impact on society and how people interact will be far more substantial. Customers will purchase digital avatars and virtual land and even host a party for loved ones using crypto tokens provided by corporations enabling these virtual connections. This means that artists will be paid in cryptocurrencies and will use the money they earn to buy physical goods. As a result of the Metaverse extension, the world economy will expand at a far faster rate. The Metaverse is still in its infancy, but digital goods like Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) draw investors and crypto enthusiasts alike. It’s just a matter of time until other organisations join Facebook in indicating that the Metaverse is the new future, resulting in an exponential extension of the Metaverse’s bounds and releasing massive quantities of value previously unknown to consumers and investors. Catch all the breaking news, and Don’t forget to like the story. and . Image credit: Javier Martínez sadeq shahsvan Disclaimer: The purpose of this article is to remove informational asymmetry existing today in our digital markets by performing due diligence, asking the right questions, and equipping readers with better opinions to make informed decisions. The writer holds Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Solana and Cosmos. The writer has a vested interest in the story.

ChainGuardians Team Launches Cryptoverse, a Gaming focussed Metaverse built on Unreal Engine 5 

Ishan Pandey: Hi Robbie, welcome to our series “Behind the Startup.” Please tell us about yourself and the story behind ChainGuardians ? Hi Ishan, thank you for inviting me to this interview. Mad respect to the Hacker Noon team and community. For myself: I’ve been in the crypto space since 2017 (pre-last bull run) and I’ve been here ever since. In the early days, I was heavily involved in building in Decentraland and partaking in consultancy work for a start-up focused on marketing/comms. In late 2018 I began working on ChainGuardians with Emma and Idon after falling in love with NFTs and blockchain gaming. My previous life was working in communications and education. Robbie Cochrane: Concerning : Idon and I first met when playing some very early blockchain games. We loved the potential but noted a massive issue with the immersive aspects of the gaming ecosystem as well as some fundamental tech challenges (note the resurfacing of one of the big ones this bull run: gas prices!). While these games had huge potential due to the traditional gaming challenges they tackled, there were still massive issues with the early games. Particularly concerning the ‘experience’ of the games; in other words, there were no high-quality collectible characters, there was no backstory/LORE and there was nothing beyond Simon minor game-play. We set out with the vision to bring more exciting gaming experiences to blockchain gaming and increase adoption. ChainGuardians (what we call Gen 0) Ishan Pandey: What was the driving force behind developing this ‘play to earn’ ecosystem? How will this model help diversify the use of blockchain beyond cryptocurrency? We believe play2earn is the future of gaming. We need to look at the macrocosm of societal development over the back decade, and blockchain is a part of that. It recognizes that players, audiences and communities are becoming increasingly sophisticated in understanding how they’re valuable towards organizations’ and companies’ growth. People are becoming wise because their time, energy and financial injection into any company are vital for monetization - why should gaming be any different? Play2earn will enable gaming ecosystems to flourish and develop with their communities in a way that they want it to and minimize the risk of their asset purchases going to nought, as is the case with all traditional gaming titles to an end. This play2earn model lends itself to blockchain adoption since it’s much easier for users to be rewarded for their time and energy spent within the ecosystem and is a significant part of how the ecosystem develops. Robbie Cochrane: Ishan Pandey: How will the traditional gaming industry be affected by introducing blockchain gaming and do you think this might lead to mass adoption of blockchain in the gaming industry? There are a huge number of variables that can affect my responses to this question, so to keep it short and sweet, and more in line with my ‘hopes’ than necessarily saying ‘I guarantee’ how space will develop, my answer would be that I genuinely believe that it would be a travesty for the average gamer to be prevented from the opportunity to explore play2earn. As such, I feel that every blockchain game in the space currently has a moral obligation to drive awareness to mass gaming audiences. We’re certainly trying to do our part through blockchain education and constantly developing more user-friendly web3 tools. If blockchain, in general, continues to become more mainstream, then naturally, more gamers will become familiar with blockchain gaming. People understand games, so it seems natural for many people to start learning about blockchain and assist with these educational practices. Robbie Cochrane: Ishan Pandey: What are the most significant issues with the gaming industry today and how can blockchain-based gaming combat them? One of the main issues is that players can spend thousands and tens of thousands of dollars/GBP/FIAT on gaming assets that simply when a new game is released. NFTs provide the opportunity for these assets to be interoperable across different gaming platforms as they are truly owned by the users and stored on the blockchain. Moreover, it’s always noteworthy that in any ecosystem which is not transparent (think of any traditional games whereby there is some sort of fungible currency), it’s impossible for players to truly ever understand the value of their assets, as well as the value of the time they spend in a game. People literally give up time from their lives for the game; in any other time and place in the world, people are rewarded for their time - so why shouldn’t this be true of games as well? The blockchain and ERC20s offer transparent gaming economies - which are player-driven - meaning that they can reflect on where they choose to spend the time in their lives. And what game. Robbie Cochrane: ‘die’ Ishan Pandey: ChainGuardians has managed to tap into breakthrough game economics by merging NFTs and DeFi. Please tell us how this has incentivized players/ desired customer base? NFTs and Defi are two concepts that lend themselves to play2earn; through participating in our ecosystem, users can reflect on how and why they will be rewarded, and what’s more, they’re able to compound their rewards further through utilizing blockchain technology. For example, users can stake an NFT to our NFT Mining Platform to earn CGC (in-game currency), at which point they can then exchange this for CGG (ERC20), at which point they can choose several options: redeem for NFTs and continue to play2earn, stake the CGG to earn APY, stake, or exchange to ETH or other pairs. Either way, the users are being rewarded or compounding their rewards. There are several ways that most gamers are motivated: play2win, play2earn, play2show and play for social purposes. Our gaming ecosystem is tailored towards capturing as many of these motivational scopes as possible. Robbie Cochrane: Ishan Pandey: ChainGuardians have been predicted to be one of the most significant NFT projects of 2021. Please tell us what more we can expect from the team moving forward and how the game will play out? Well, we better be sure not to disappoint anyone xD! Our roadmap is massive and very ambitious, but the high level I think we can summarise with the following: continued development of the NFT Mining Platform; additional features for the RPG as well as seasonal tournaments; continued development of world-class UI/UX (web3) tools and continued collaborations with top blockchain projects. We also have quite a few surprises up our sleeve, but we’d like them to stay that way for now. Robbie Cochrane: Ishan Pandey: According to you, what are the potential use-cases of gaming tokens and what is the best way to gamify the economic model? Gaming tokens can be utilized for almost an infinite amount of use cases. For example, our tokens are going to be used for governance, staking, assets, payments and more. Frankly, the best answer to this question is that the more use-case you can give a token, which is rewarding your community, the better. Robbie Cochrane: Ishan Pandey: I recently read that ChainGuardians has partnered with Covalent to scale its NFT Proof-of-Stake Mining Platform. Can you explain what an NFT PoS platform is and what it would be its application? The NFT PoS Mining Platform is best described as an idle game. Users can stake their NFTs on our platform and earn both CGC and other tokens from our gaming ecosystem partners. This is all in our development pipeline for the additional token rewards, however, our community members are already trying to stack as much CGC as possible in anticipation of the CGC: CGG exchange. Concerning our partnership with Covalent: given the extent of IP/data they maintain, it’s a no-brainer that we work with them. Robbie Cochrane: Ishan Pandey: Blockchain gaming is a relatively new concept in the industry. According to you, what major trends are we going to see in the gaming industry? I think, for now, the two will co-exist (traditional gaming and blockchain gaming), but in time, we’ll see more and more sophisticated gamers move into the blockchain gaming space. It’s a matter of audiences; huge numbers of gamers are children and younger adults, who probably do not have the education or understanding of how to interact with web3 tools or the blockchain for the moment in time. And until our industry/blockchain gaming platforms are set-up for mass streamlining, it’s unlikely that we’ll see many of this customer base crossover for the moment in time. That said, gaming has been around since I was a kid now, and the ‘older’/OGs will definitely continue to move across into this space, in my opinion. Within the next few years, I suspect we’ll see more and more of a customer base make its way over into the blockchain gaming space. Robbie Cochrane: The purpose of this article is to remove informational asymmetry existing today in our digital markets by performing due diligence by asking the right questions and equipping readers with better opinions to make informed decisions. The material does not constitute any investment, financial, or legal advice. Please do your research before investing in any digital assets or tokens, etc. The writer does not have any vested interest in the company.

The Future of Gaming is NFTs - Robbie Cochrane, Co-Founder of ChainGuardians

192 Stories To Learn About Nft Economy

Many people believe (incorrectly) that Cryptopunks were the first NFTs on Ethereum [Etheria was, but that's another article]. They were the first 10k generative profile pictures to be created, having been released in 2017 as a free collectible to anyone who cared enough about NFTs at that time to acquire one. Not long after the launch of Cryptopunks, another 10k generative project was released, in 2019, and up until 1.10.2022, the cryptoskulls did very little in the way of sales. At the time, the tech enabling NFTs was far less advanced than what we have today, and the 10,000 pixel-art skulls got very little traction. All 10,000 were manually minted by the developer and sold directly to collectors.  In fact, many of the OG NFT community members considered them to be a sub-par project, or an attempted "copycat" of the now-famous cryptopunks. To a few people, albeit mostly those of us who still refer to ourselves as 'trash artists', the skulls were an improvement to the cryptopunks. [bear in mind, that during the summer of 2020, a cryptopunk cost less than 1 eth, which at the time was around $400. Not only are skulls a pop-culture staple, the devs authorized the use of the IP of any individual's owned skulls, which had never been done prior. In addition to the IP rights, the cryptoskulls creators implemented a bespoke rarity determination system, which they called the "uniqueness index" (there were no rarity explorers for NFTs yet) and were among the first NFTs from which the funds were planned to develop a play-to-earn game. The depth of the project is actually quite incredible once explored, which we'll circle back to shortly, as to not derail the purpose of this article. Namely, I want to highlight the parabolic rise of the cryptoskulls in the second half of Jan 2022. As has been seen in recent months with a number of historic NFT projects; a once "forgotten" project can become a hidden gem at a moment's notice, should the right social media "influencer" make a point to discuss it. For nearly 2 years, the cryptoskulls averaged 0-2 sales per day, at prices less than the cost of the transaction fee required to complete the sale.  Then, as if rising from the proverbial dead, the CryptoSkulls got their day in the sun... or rather, their day on the moon. On Jan.10, 2022 , CryptoSkulls demolished the previous record for daily sales on OpenSea, with over 10,200 individual transactions occuring. 10,200+ sales, in a collection of 10,000 items; without considering the ~2000 still held by the project founder (which are planned to be committed to the CryptoSkulls DAO). Over the course of the next several days, the floor price of CryptoSkulls rose to nearly 5 eth; before a significant correction followed by a market-wide price dip which led many people to take profits on the skulls they'd collected for around $30 a year before. At the time of writing, the floor price of a cryptoskull is around 2 eth, depending on which platform you're browsing. The highest sale to date has been hit twice, with 2 of the Skull Lords, 10 hand-drawn NFTs that share the #1 rarity rank on platforms that quantify the rarities, being sold for 100 ETH each (approximately 250,000 US dollars). One such purchase was made by acclaimed entrepreneur and investor Gary Vaynerchuck; who is incredibly passionate about, and bullish on the future of the NFT industry. While the rarity explorers we're all familiar with at this point are seen as the authority on ranking NFT collections, the CryptoSkulls will forever hold their own exclusive rarity scale, calculated by the NFT index and other lesser known aspects of the project. At the risk of seemingly pumping my own bags (disclosure - I own approximately 25 cryptoskulls, most of which I'd acquired sporadically over the past 2 years), it seems that very few people have taken the time to DYOR on this OG NFT project. For example, 10% of the collection, or 1000 total skulls are classified as "game tokens", with the original intent being that these NFTs would be sold at a premium, with the revenue being utilized to develop the cryptoskulls game. In return, these items would be more powerful or have exclusive benefits within the completed game. There is also minor awareness of the fact that the project founder is not only still actively maintaining the community, but has been consistently working on the game's development since the project launched. With the recent hockey-stick pattern of sales, the royalties alone have produced millions of dollars in capital, and the game is well on its way to an initial public release. As a part of the game, Gold of Skulls, there will apparently be a play-to-earn mechanic, revolving around the $GSK ERC-20 token. If you hodl cryptoskulls, you may be able to claim a stipend of the token from the game's website. But that isn't the only under-realized benefit of cryptoskulls. In fact, it's likely that this will, for most people, be the first time hearing of this feature. And potentially it might be the first time hearing about the innovative token-mining system implemented by Chain Guardians; another blockchain gaming project; which extends through a wide ecosystem of projects and partnerships. Cryptoskulls, as well as assets from a number of additional NFT projects, can be utilized to mine the Chain Guardians governance token, $CGG. Each skull has an assigned hash rate when used to mine, and users can either join a mining pool, or mine on their own, all without the active assets leaving their own wallet. Overall, it's the author's personal opinion that the CryptoSkulls NFT collection is undoubtedly one of the most innovative projects in the space. Even moreso when considering the state of the NFT market in 2019, when the project was first launched. This opinion is supported by the fact that on more than one occasion, NFT collectors have sold CryptoPunks, Bored Apes, and Mutant Apes solely in the interest of having liquidity to accumulate more skulls. Keep an eye out for an upcoming NFThub child-project leveraging the right to utilize the cryptoskulls IP for any skulls owned by an individual or entity. All in all, it's safe to say that the CryptoSkulls are long overdue for blue-chip status... ahem. DANK RARES status, and that the general community sentiment seems to be that we're all quite skullish. Also published here.

An Analysis of the Cryptoskulls NFT Project in 2022

The company has the stated goal of creating a decentralized economy that allows gamers to earn digital currencies on the blockchain as they play. Exeedme was founded by Nuno Fernandes and Francisco Varela with the intention of creating a platform that would enable gamers to monetize their playing time, regardless of skill level. The company’s strategy is geared towards shifting focus from the industry’s current standard business model, Free2Play (which consists of purportedly offering games for free and then generating revenue through in-game purchases), to a Play2Earn philosophy, powered by blockchain technology. The Play2Earn model seeks to provide gamers with a means to generate revenue through their gaming, instead of merely participating as paying customers. Exeedme’s goal is to allow gamers to create an open market, reliant on decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens. There will be no traditional intermediaries, and gamers will be able to challenge each other and bet on themselves outside the scope of an overarching authority. Applications were opened for the first 100 users of the platform on Wednesday the 17th March at the end of the world’s first Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Blockchain Tournament. The tournament gathered eight elite blockchain projects that played against each other. Companies featured included Aleph.im, ChainGuardians, ChainLink, Ocean, Ferrum Network, Ultra and Umbrella. Utrust, the leading digital currency payments provider and Exeedme partner, would come out victorious. The first private beta for Exeedme’s platform went live on 20th March, and the first 100 users were rewarded with 500 EXEs (in-platform currency) to use at their leisure. Each user will also have the opportunity to invite up to nine others to join the beta, play, and earn cryptocurrency themselves. EXEs can be traded at any time for other liquid cryptocurrencies, and freely withdrawn from the platform. Exeedme also announced that their platform is the first Blockchain Play2Earn platform in history to integrate the Esports Integrity Commission’s integrity codes and standards. Nuno Fernandes, CEO of Exeedme, had some words for the occasion: “Transparency and fairness are the cornerstones of our company. We started the whole enterprise to provide gamers with a pathway to profitability in an industry that too often sees them as mere customers. We are committed to strengthening the integrity of the eSports world, and we want to promote fair play across all events and platform challenges. It stands to reason that we will always hold ourselves to the highest standards.” Nuno Fernandes, Exeedme CEO and co-founder, is available for further comments or interviews About Exeedme Exeedme is dedicated to to building a fair and trusted Play2Earn blockchain-powered gaming platform where all gamers can make a living doing what they love the most: Playing videogames.

Exeedme Launches the First Esports Integrity Commission Approved Play2Earn Platform

Online gaming is all the rage nowadays with its popularity soaring with each passing day. Something that has for long been considered a time-wasting indulgence for idle teens and unemployed young adults has inevitably morphed into a lucrative engagement for people of all ages. Fair to say, a hobby that was once looked down upon has magically transformed into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Currently, the gaming industry is valued at around $160 billion, more than twice the music and movie industry combined!! More interesting, it is estimated that there are more than 2.7 billion gamers globally. This loosely translates to every 1 in 4 people is a gamer. Mind-Boggling figures for an industry that hasn’t been taken with the seriousness it deserves. NFTs: an exciting proposition A common feature of RPGs is in-game assets and rewards that players can unlock or receive after successfully completing some predetermined milestones. Some games also require players to purchase certain assets that they will need as they progress to the next level. Sadly, under the centralised gaming environment, the players cannot trade these assets that they earn or buy throughout their progression in the game. Even more unfortunate is that the players can lose all their assets if the game developer deletes their accounts or the services just stop being offered. For example, if Fortnite goes bankrupt, servers shut down, everyone's avatar skins have nowhere to go! Blockchain-based games are changing this through an innovative solution known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). An NFT is a unique digital token that cannot be directly exchanged with another. Simply put, the owner of an NFT is guaranteed that they are the sole owner of that digital token as it cannot be replicated. These attributes make NFTs the perfect fit for the gaming world as they provide a means for creating and assigning value to various assets. This means crypto games assets like characters, weapons, properties, powers and other items can all be tokenised into NFTs. The game creators only develop a limited number of these assets making them highly valuable due to their scarcity and rarity. Adoption of NFTs in crypto games makes the experience more worthwhile as players can earn valuable digital assets that they can keep as collectibles to showcase their prowess or trade for cryptocurrencies. This proposition has made crypto-RPG games more interesting, which explains why many game developers have ventured into the space. There is also an influx of gamers and collectors exploring the thousands of crypto games due to their immense benefits. The player truly owns the assets they earn in games allowing them to: Transfer the NFT to another account Retrieve the NFT’s equivalent value from the game’s reserves Trade the NFT is secondary markets Use interoperable items in other supported games All games are not created equal with some offering more benefits and gaming options. As such, here we will review the top three Crypto-RPG games we found to be a cut above the rest. 1. ChainGuardians is the world’s first gaming ecosystem to marry blockchain and superheroes, resulting in one of the most immersive RPG experiences ever. They are focused on creating a player-centric economy by merging traditional RPG gaming concepts with NFT mining. This enables players to earn income by participating in games allowing them to turn their time and energy into valuable rewards. ChainGuardians Players get to assume the role of various superheroes in a fighting game where they get to annihilate gatekeepers through a turn-based strategy. The platform is interoperable meaning players can access it across multiple networks through browsers and via mobile app. ChainGuardians is premiering the world’s first NFT mining game enabling holders to stake NFTs to earn passive income. This new entrant has entered into a strategic partnership with some notable projects in the crypto space to accelerate its penetration and broaden choice for its gamers. My Crypto Heroes is one of the most popular RPGs in the crypto space, having amassed a large number of players since its launch at the end of 2018. It is an Ethereum-based role-playing battle game where players get to assume the character of historical heroes and proceed to fight with other players to earn rewards. My Crypto Heroes The players need to overcome the enemies and take back the captured heroes. They earn rare NFTs as they progress through the game. The game has gained popularity for its massive multiplayer format that allows players to assume various characters within the MCH Ecosystem. However, the recent rise in Ethereum gas fees is posing a challenge to the sustainability of the game. Splinterlands another interesting Crypto-RPG that provides players with a platform to battle out with each other in a fun environment. Splinterlands It is a collectible trading card blockchain game that combines the magic and mayhem reminiscent of the splintering days. Players engage in factions that battle for control, by harnessing and unleashing their primal energies in a truly rewarding environment. The game is quite different from other Crypto-RPGs, it is built on the HIVE blockchain (formerly Steem), a rarity in the Ethereum dominant space. Still, it is quite a lucrative engagement as it rewards players with in-game assets, airdrops, potion upgrades, and highly valuable card packs. Role-playing games are really enchanting with the ability to transport the player to different universes altogether through very immersive experiences. Now, with the adoption of NFTs, players have, for the first time, a real proposition to turn their passion into a rewarding undertaking. With a bubbling secondary market for NFTs and their increasing popularity, the possibilities are truly unlimited. It's really exciting to watch crypto-RPGs take gaming to the next level.

The Enchanting World of Crypto-Based RPGs and NFTs

Exeedme, a DeFi and NFT powered gaming platform that allows gamers to monetise their passion, will be hosting the first Blockchain CS:GO Live Tournament. Following the recent success of their beta testers competition in January, Exeedme have announced that they’ll be rolling out the real thing this Sunday, 28th of February. What is the Exeedme CS:Go Tournament? Eight different Blockchain projects will go head-to-head in a 3-week tournament in front of a live audience on Exeedme’s Twitch and Discord. The teams will be made up of five project and/or community members, and each team will pledge $200 worth of their native token to add to the $2000 prize pool. The event will serve as a springboard for each project – giving them exposure to different communities in the blockchain space, while building synergies with other projects, teams and communities. The audience will also be given the chance to participate by asking questions to the founders of each project in an open mic live AMA session. What’s up for grabs? The winning team will take home a grand prize of $2,000 worth of mixed tokens and 5 exclusive pieces of NFT gaming artwork. The live audience will also get the chance to win tokens and other freebies – just by showing up and watching the matches. Who’s playing? In the arena, there will be eight teams: : The number one decentralised oracle network that provides reliable, tamper-proof inputs and outputs smart contracts. Chainlink : A DeFi ecosystem that interoperates across blockchains and removes barriers to mass adoption. Ferrum Network : A decentralised data exchange that connects consumers and data providers, allowing people to unlock the value of their data. Ocean Protocol : A community-owned, scalable and cost efficient oracle for the DeFi ecosystem and the blockchain community. Umbrella Network : A platform that combines traditional gaming concepts with blockchain technology to enable player-driven economies. The ChainGuardians : A payment gateway that gives e-commerce businesses the power to accept digital currencies at scale. Utrust : A blockchain based entertainment platform providing a variety of games industry services. Ultra : Built for the DeFI ecosystem, aleph.im is a decentralized network that is dedicated to provide secure storage and computing to decentralized applications of all chains. Aleph.im The schedule In total, there will be seven matches, four quarter finals, two semi finals, and one final spread across 3 action-packed weeks. The first game will kick off next Sunday 28th February, with Ferrum Network facing the ChainGuardians, at 9pm GMT on Exeedme Twitch Channel. The final will be held on the 17th March. You can check the full Calendar at . www.exeedme.com/events Each match will be livestreamed on Exeedme’s twitch channel, with further announcements to follow on their Telegram and Twitter page. Why is this Event so important for the community? Exeedme founder, Nuno Fernandes said: “It is an honour to get such a wealth of blockchain projects to be part of this event and allow them to experience our platform first hand. This is a great opportunity for members of the crypto and gaming communities to come together, show off their skills, win NFT and crypto prizes, engage with project founders, and build relationships with the wider community.” Want a bit of the action? Be sure to follow their , and accounts and keep your eyes peeled for updates. Twitch Twitter Telegram

[Announcement] Exeedme launches the First-Ever Blockchain CS:GO Live Tournament

The world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is constantly developing and expanding, with new innovations and use cases emerging every day. In this article, we’ll explore what you should know about NFTs, the overlap with DeFi and Gaming protocols, and the exciting developments expected in the space in 2023. The Backstory of NFTs and Other Protocols NFTs gained widespread attention in 2021, thanks to high-profile sales like the $69 million sale of “ ” by digital artist Beeple. These unique digital assets have many applications, from digital art collecting to ticketing and gaming. Everydays: The First 5000 Days Despite a drop in sales due to market volatility in 2022, NFTs are here to stay and expected to reach new heights in 2023. NFT Protocols NFT protocols like ERC-721 and ERC-1155 enable the creation and trading of unique digital assets. These protocols allow creators to monetize their work and collectors to purchase and trade NFTs securely. Interoperability is also crucial in NFT protocols, allowing for cross-chain trading and ownership of NFTs. Cross-chain trading and ownership mean that NFTs can be traded and owned on different blockchain networks, making them more flexible and accessible to a larger user base. A real-world (loose) similarity is being able to use Euros across different countries. Gaming Protocols Gaming protocols like ERC-1155 and Enjin allow for the creation of blockchain-based games with in-game assets that can be owned and traded by players. These protocols enable the creation of novel forms of in-game economies and offer players more control over their virtual assets. DeFi Protocols DeFi protocols can provide liquidity for NFT and gaming protocols, creating new opportunities for creators and collectors. NFT and gaming protocols can also create alternative forms of in-game economies, transforming the traditional gaming industry. An example of a current centralized in-game economy is World of Warcraft, where the game's developers, Blizzard Entertainment, control the distribution of in-game items, currency, and other assets. Players earn gold and other rewards by completing quests and other in-game activities, but the value of those rewards is ultimately determined by Blizzard. The Overlap of NFTs, Gaming Protocol, and DeFi In recent years, we’ve seen a surge of innovation and growth in the areas of NFTs, gaming protocols, and DeFi. As these sectors continue to grow, we are now seeing an overlap between them, leading to exciting fresh developments and possibilities. Web3 Gaming and DeFi DeFi, or decentralized finance, refers to a set of financial applications built on blockchain technology that operate independently of traditional financial institutions. It is a new way of approaching finance, with no intermediaries and complete transparency. In the gaming world, DeFi is being used to create new ways for players to earn money and participate in the game's economy. One example of this is Axie Infinity, a blockchain-based game that uses its own cryptocurrency, AXS, to facilitate in-game transactions. Players can earn AXS by playing the game, and can then use it to buy and sell in-game items and creatures. This has created a whole new economy within the game, with players able to earn a living by playing Axie Infinity. Another example is The Sandbox, a virtual world where players can buy and sell virtual real estate using SAND, the game’s native cryptocurrency. SAND can also be staked to earn rewards, creating a DeFi aspect to the game. Web3 Gaming and NFTs NFTs have become increasingly popular in the gaming world, with many games now using them to represent in-game items, creatures, and even virtual real estate. This allows players to truly own their in-game assets and gives them the ability to buy, sell, and trade them in secondary markets. One game that has taken NFTs to the next level is Illuvium, a collectible 3D fantasy RPG. The game uses NFTs to represent creatures and allows players to evolve and upgrade them over time. These NFT creatures can also be traded in secondary markets, with some selling for thousands of dollars. Web3 Gaming, NFTs, and DeFi The overlap of web3 gaming, NFTs, and DeFi has led to some exciting new possibilities. One example is Yield Guild Games (YGG), a platform that allows players to earn money by playing blockchain-based games. YGG buys in-game assets from players and rents them out to other players, creating a revenue stream that is shared among its members. Another example is ChainGuardian, a blockchain-based game that combines elements of RPG and tower defense games. Players can earn CGG tokens by playing the game, which can be staked to earn rewards. CGG tokens can also buy in-game items, creating a DeFi aspect to the game. NFT Innovations in 2023 In 2023, NFTs are expected to see widespread usage in virtual events like concerts, eSports tournaments, and conferences held on metaverse platforms. NFT ticketing services will also become heavily adopted, making it easier for organizers to manage ticket sales and prevent scalping. PFP (Profile Picture) communities powered by NFTs could rise in prominence, offering loyalty memberships attached to exclusive collections from different brands and games. Music NFTs are poised to enter mainstream adoption, offering partial ownership of music tokens via certain marketplaces; this can link up to some amazing in-game airdrops. Using AI-enabled NFTs, game developers can monitor character behaviors and fine-tune game mechanics, thereby facilitating the creation of dynamic gaming experiences. Additionally, users can stay abreast of their GameFi NFTs' real-time valuations and make informed trading decisions. Conclusion NFTs have come a long way since they first emerged, and 2023 is expected to be a transformative year for the industry. NFTs offer limitless possibilities for creators, collectors, and users alike. Whether you’re interested in digital art collecting, gaming, or exploring new use cases for NFTs, there’s never been a better time to dive into the world of non-fungible tokens. : I used #chatgpt to flesh out the bones of this article, and then used my skills as a writer (and fact checker) along with to add a bit of flare to this article. End credits ProwritingAid I have been using ChatGPT to learn about new concepts like Web3 and blockchain more efficiently by summarising and comparing other blogs and articles. I have always found that the best way to consolidate knowledge is to write or talk about it and so the worlds of AI and tradition collide. 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What You Should Know About NFTs, Gaming, and Innovations in 2023

: Vested Interest Disclaimer The author is an independent contributor who received direct compensation from one or more companies mentioned in this story. HackerNoon staff has vetted the word quality, the grammar, and the storytelling, but all claims, conjectures, and forward-looking statements, if any, in this story lie with the author. Do your own research. Eizper Chain, a blockchain-based action multiplayer ARPG, raised $2 million through a seed round and an exclusive NFT offering. The Solana-based ARPG was able to raise seed funding from a number of well-known investors and venture capitalists. Huobi Ventures, Crypto.com Capital, Solar Eco Fund, and Petrock Capital were among the investors in the round, which Alameda Research headed. Nyan Heroes, ROK Capital, and a number of angel investors, including Jack Teoh, Ivan Lam, and Arnold Poernom also invested in the round. The popularity of the Action Role Playing Game is expanding, as seen by the strong backing from famous investors, venture capitalists, and angel investors (ARPG). This will be the first initiative in Indonesia to combine Free-to-Play and Play-to-Earn principles in blockchain gaming using Solana architecture. Evans Huangfu, Senior Investment Manager of Huobi Ventures, said: After investigation, we noticed that Indonesia is a very potential market. We believe that this solid team and high-quality games will bring something new to this inspiring market. We hope to cooperate and provide support as a strategic partner in the future. Gamers encounter various non-playable characters (NPCs) in the Adventure mode, each with their own personality and story. By conversing with these NPCs, you may set the stage for a narrative full of strange stories, twists, and turns, wants desires, dreams, and destiny. The Warrior’s Den in Windenfel allows competitive gamers to access the Player-vs-Player mode. It is recommended that you use your finest equipment and battle for gold and fame. The PvP feature will allow users to fight numerous creatures that inhabit the Eizper realm and challenge, other players. Players may undertake quests together, discover dungeons, or compete against other guilds in Player-vs-Player combat in Guild mode. Guild members may try out different weapons, armor, and skill crystals to improve their overall character and gameplay experience. What is the Crypto Gaming Guild all about? The two types of gaming guilds, traditional and crypto, are drastically different and are changing how blockchain games are played. The conventional version is bound to the game and may rise and fall with it. Still, the crypto version seeks to provide a platform for new players who can earn while playing and form a community limited to gaming and include crypto, Defi, and NFTs. Participants of a crypto guild may quickly move to something a little more beneficial for the organization if gaming loses popularity. As a result, the guild ensures that no one wastes time or potential if a better option exists. Whilst it’s still too early to tell how successful a Crypto guild will be, experienced investors are starting to realize that investing in these guilds is lucrative. As there are hundreds of potential games that could be the next Axie Infinity, it’s worth the investment in these guilds seeking the next Axie Infinity and ChainofGuardians, for example. Finding a game with equivalent, or even more, possibilities in the crypto market may be huge, and being at the pinnacle of such gaming for a guild may be enormous. While most non-fungible tokens aren’t worth much, a handful is. By playing numerous crypto games, a guild may get as many NFTs as possible from various sources, and most of them want to develop their NFT marketplace if they haven’t previously. With the issuing of tokens, crypto guilds have the power to address the centralization problem that ordinary guilds confront. Instead of just serving as social organizers, guilds now have a far more commercial purpose because of the digital commodities made accessible to members. Catch all the breaking news, and Don’t forget to like the story! Image credits: Hello I am Nick and . Sean Do

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