Author: chainwire

Dallas, Texas, February 5th, 2024, Chainwire

Nibiru Chain, a general-purpose layer 1 blockchain, has successfully closed its latest round of funding, securing $12 million to set the stage for an ambitious phase of growth. Venture investments included contributions from Kraken Ventures, ArkStream, NGC Ventures, Master Ventures, Tribe Capital, and Banter Capital. 

“Nibiru has taken all of the best in class technology and research developed over the past few cycles and packed them into the best new chain we have ever analyzed. They optimize for developers with a built-in dev toolkit, easy-to-use APIs, language SDKs, and a native oracle. MV Capital could not be more excited to be a partner with Nibiru as we move into the new level of adoption for crypto.” – Tom Dunleavy, CIO and Partner at Master Ventures Capital

Nibiru’s Community Sale on CoinList sold out its initial allocation of $3M in 9 minutes. An additional $3M extension sold out as well within 11 minutes. By the end, this sale had 842% in pre-funded excess interest, attracting 42,713 registrants and over 5,000 purchasers of the network’s staking and utility token, NIBI.

Onboarding Next Generation Blockchain Applications

Nibiru Chain stands out with its innovative tech and emphasis on developer and user-centricity. Key partners expressed their enthusiasm:

“We look forward to supporting the distinctive Layer 1 model Nibiru has designed, where the core primitives are built alongside the core foundation for maximum interoperability — all while incentivizing developers and users through its smart contract royalty mechanism.” – Brandon Gath, Managing Partner at Kraken Ventures

It’s the platform of choice for developers who prioritize security and performance. Boasting 40K transactions per second (TPS), 1.4s block times, and robust security, Nibiru Chain’s versatility spans multiple sectors including real-world assets (RWAs), gaming, DeFi, and more. Developers build on Nibiru Chain with confidence, leveraging CosmWasm smart contracts for enhanced security or the familiarity of the EVM.

Additionally, developers can leverage Nibiru’s “dev gas” royalty mechanism to ensure a sustainable model for long-term growth. At its core, Nibiru Chain is driven to create the optimal environment for developers and users.

“Nibiru’s integrated super applications, native oracle, and data-indexing significantly reduce the technical selection difficulties for Web3 projects while simultaneously lowering the likelihood of security incidents. This will heighten user and developer confidence and the consequent growth and prosperity of the Nibiru ecosystem. – Allen Su, General Partner at ArkStream Capital

Looking Ahead – Nibiru Chain’s 2024 Roadmap

In 2024, Nibiru Chain sets its sights on expanding the ecosystem. Key developments include several initiatives such as a gamified engagement airdrop, integration with major liquidity centers, listing on several top-tier centralized exchanges, implementing parallel optimistic execution, and achieving full EVM-compatibility.

This year is marked by the anticipated launch of Nibiru Chain’s flagship dApps such as Nibi-Perps, Nibi-Swap, and NUSD. These releases will mark major milestones in Nibiru Chain’s journey towards a user and developer-centric platform.

About Nibiru Chain

Nibiru Chain is a breakthrough L1 blockchain and smart contract ecosystem sporting superior throughput and unparalleled security. Nibiru aims to be the most developer-friendly and user-friendly smart contract ecosystem, leading the charge toward mainstream Web3 adoption by innovating at each layer of the stack: dApp development, infra, consensus, a comprehensive dev toolkit, value accrual.

For more information visit: Nibiru.fi

Follow Nibiru Chain on Socials

• Discord
• Twitter
• Telegram
• YouTube
• GitHub

Contact

Media
Nibiru Chain
Media@nibiru.org

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 31st, 2024, Chainwire

Heroes of Mavia, a groundbreaking Web3 AAA mobile base builder strategy game, is now available on iOS and Android app stores. This launch marks a new era in gaming, merging the thrill of strategy gameplay with the innovative aspects of Web3 technology.

After a successful private beta period of three months, which attracted over 350,000 waitlisted enthusiasts and showcased impressive engagement statistics such as 12k daily and 45k monthly active users, Heroes of Mavia is set to captivate the global gaming community. The game boasts a daily average playtime of 24 minutes and a remarkable 42% day 7 retention rate, indicating its compelling gameplay and engaging content.

Coinciding with this eagerly awaited launch, Heroes of Mavia introduces the “Mavia Pioneer Airdrop Program – Turbocharged.” This unique program offers early adopters, who download the game before the $MAVIA token launch on February 6th, an opportunity to participate in the $MAVIA airdrop, thereby immersing them in the world of Web3 gaming rewards.

The Heroes of Mavia community has experienced rapid growth, with its Twitter and Discord channels gaining 45,000 new followers and members in just two weeks, highlighting the game’s burgeoning popularity.

Heroes of Mavia is committed to bridging the gap between traditional gaming (Web2) and the new era of Web3 gaming. Each player is equipped with an in-built on-chain non-custodial wallet, facilitating the minting, purchasing, and trading of unique in-game items (NFTs). This feature not only enhances the gaming experience but also opens doors to the dynamic world of Web3.

The game’s recent partnership with Kick.com solidifies Heroes of Mavia’s position in the Web2 streaming world, broadening its appeal and influence within the gaming community.

Distinctively, Heroes of Mavia’s innovative Web3 model is built for sustainable growth, steering clear of the hyperinflation issues common in many play-to-earn projects. This approach promises a balanced and enriching experience for all players, whether they are long-time Web3 enthusiasts or new entrants to this exciting domain.

About Heroes of Mavia

Heroes of Mavia is a AAA mobile Web3 strategy game available on iOS and Android app stores globally. The game is backed by prominent investors such as Binance Labs, Genblock Capital, Delphi Digital, Mechanism Capital, Bitkraft, Animoca Brands among others. The native Heroes of Mavia tokens $MAVIA is set to launch on February 6th 2024.

To download Heroes of Mavia please visit: https://www.mavia.com/

Follow Heroes of Mavia 

Discord l Twitter

Contact

Nania Tran
Nania@mavia.com

Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands, January 31st, 2024, Chainwire

The QRDO Foundation, dedicated to the growth and development of the QRDO ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with EQ LAB, a leading blockchain developer lab, to launch the Warden Protocol. This initiative accelerates the upcoming launch of the Warden Protocol, an intent-based interoperability protocol built on Cosmos and based on the Fusionchain primitive. 

Introducing the Warden Protocol

The Warden Protocol is a modular intent-centric blockchain built on the Cosmos-SDK. At its most basic level, it enables users to create Spaces and Wallets on various blockchains and govern their activity through on-chain intents. Complex multi-leg transactions can be built, and cross-chain activity protected via complex intents, all enforced on-chain by the Warden Protocol.

For the builders in the space, Warden enables smart contracts to be deployed on Cosmos using Solidity and WebAssembly, and facilitates a modular marketplace of key management solutions, from HSM solutions to multi-party computation providers.

“The Warden Protocol is the next evolution in intent and interoperability primitives,” said a representative for the QRDO Foundation, “joining forces with the EQ LAB team enables us to achieve this ambitious vision and ensures that QRDO token holders see the realization of a truly decentralized and open, intent-centric interoperability and key management protocol.” 

Various applications have pledged their support to deploy on Warden, including:

• EQ.finance, a liquid staking hub for Cosmos that puts existing liquid staking tokens to work;
• WARDD, a USD-pegged decentralized stablecoin that provides Warden users with instant access to dollar liquidity; 
• Marginly, a pluggable protocol for decentralized funding pools that enable margin trading on any spot DEX; and
• SpaceWard, a SAFE-like platform for wallet management and governance.

EQ LAB will form the core contributor team to the Warden Protocol and will bring an extensive team of 15 core developers to the Warden Protocol. 

“We are very pleased to be helping to establish the Warden Protocol as Core Contributors”, said Alex Melikhov, founder of EQ LAB, “as an experienced team of qualified blockchain developers, we see a bright future in the Cosmos ecosystem, and we look forward to seeing incredible value unlocked for both the existing QRDO and Q token holder communities”.

WARD Token

The Warden Protocol plans to introduce the WARD token via a fair launch mechanism. This launch will take place without any pre-mine or investor allocations, with eligibility for both an airdrop and an incentivised WARD-swap extending first to existing QRDO holders. As a nod to the public goods done by various other Cosmos chains, TIA and ATOM stakers will also be eligible, as well as builders and users from other complimentary protocols and chains. Further details will be announced shortly. 

The Alfama testnet will go live in the coming weeks, with details for an incentivised testnet to be published shortly. 

Contact Information

Warden Protocol

Warden Protocol is a new modular intent-based blockchain based on CosmosSDK that allows users and builders to explore and build cross-chain securely. 

pr@wardenprotocol.org

www.wardenprotocol.org 

About EQ LAB

EQ LAB is an experienced software engineering house specializing in permissionless applications and protocols, acting as a technology partner in a plethora of projects on Cosmos, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polkadot, and other blockchain platforms. 

hello@eqlab.io 

www.eqlab.io 

About QRDO Foundation

QRDO Foundation has been established to focus on accelerating the adoption of open custody, security and interoperability protocols and nurture the value of the QRDO ecosystem.

Contact

PR Team
QRDO Foundation
pr@qrdo.org

NewYork, United States, January 31st, 2024, Chainwire

This week, the much-anticipated Bitcoin L2 solution Merlin Chain went live on its testnet, while its mainnet is scheduled to be launching within a month as well.

Bitcoin’s Network Congestion Dilemma and Scaling Solutions

The evolution of Ordinals over the past year has brought the attention back to the Bitcoin ecosystem after a long period. While enhancing the excitement of the bitcoin ecosystem, it has also increased the exhaustion of network resources. The increasingly high cost of transactions, coupled with the rising price of Bitcoin itself, has added further congestion to the network and discouraged new users from becoming interested in Bitcoin.

(Bitcoin Daily Average Transaction Fee $: YCharts)

The idea of developing an EVM-compatible L2 network has been recognized as the one that would deliver the results first due to the simpleness of its implementation path.

Merlin Chain is also one of the EVM-compatible L2 chains, being developed by Bitmap Tech (formerly Recursiverse) , the team that built BRC-420 protocols and Bitmap.game, and is highly valued by the community due to the team’s past successes.

BRC-420

The BRC-420 protocol supports the combination/recursion of any file format to form a more complex inscription. Whether it’s a character image, a game script, a virtual machine or an AI model, it can become an asset on Bitcoin.

Its core asset, the Blue Box, has risen from an inscription cost of $0.15 to an ATH floor price of $26,000, and other assets such as Mineral and This Song About NFTs are among the most actively traded assets on the OKX market. It now has 1000+ developers and 600+ collections, and has been an excellent performer even during the bear market, the price only going up and never falling.

Bitmap.Game

Bitmap.Game is a fully on-chain, fully decentralized, fair-launch metaverse project. It is based on the Digital Matter Theory that underlies Bitcoin, and is open-sourced so that it can be run or verified by any client, reflecting the concept of “client agnosticism” in fully onchain games.

During this time, Bitmap’s market capitalization has risen from $3 million to a ATH of $290 million. With more than 30,000 holders, Bitmap has surpassed the Sandbox as the metaverse asset with the highest number of holders across all blockchains.

Unlocking Bitcoin’s Potential Through Innovative Magic

Merlin Chain believes that L2 of Bitcoin should not just be about transferring money inexpensively, or just about being able to have the DApps, but should be about further innovating to unlock the potential of Bitcoin through its native assets, users and protocols.

For example, as Bitmap is a completely decentralized asset, how to make games based on it, so that Bitmap users can enter various meta-universes at a low cost; or for the DeFi protocols based on BRC-420, how to give two-way empowerment to NFT and FT; and for minting inscriptions, how to mint L1 assets on L2 in a more cost-effective and flexible way. Only these “Bitcoin-native” innovations can continue to empower the ecosystem, rather than replicating the way Ethereum works.

So far, Merlin Chain has built a powerful DApp ecosystem, the liquidity concerns have been effectively addressed, and is planning for further expansion.

Leveraging ZK-Rollup for Efficient and Secure Scaling

The diverse ecosystem and assets also imply higher throughput requirements and some safety risks. To solve this problem, Merlin Chain has adopted ZK-Rollup which enables the compression of a large number of transaction proofs into a simple check-sum to improve transaction efficiency and scalability.

The sequencer nodes on Merlin Chain are responsible for collecting and batching transactions, generating compressed transaction data, ZK state roots, and proofs via zkEVM. The compressed transaction data and ZK Proofs are then uploaded via the decentralized Oracle network to the taproot on Bitcoin L1, which is available to the entire network to ensure transparency and security.

The decentralized Oracle network nodes will be required to stake $BTC to prevent improper activities. Users can initiate challenges to the ZK-Rollup based on compressed data, ZK state roots, and ZK Proof. Successful challenges result in a rollback to the last verified state, and the forfeiture of the Oracle node’s locked $BTC, ensuring the system’s security and trustworthiness.

Through the integration of these technologies, Merlin Chain has shown its superior technical capabilities and is on track to build an efficient, secure, and native Bitcoin L2 solution.

Native Integration – Merlin Chain’s Bitcoin-Centric Approach

Compared to other Bitcoin L2s that are making attempts at the moment, one of the key features of Merlin Chain is that it is “Bitcoin Native”.

As a strong believer in Bitcoin for many years, Merlin Chain is extremely committed to the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem, and seeks to bring more users and assets to Bitcoin through their work, rather than serving other ecosystems in the name of Bitcoin. As such, Merlin Chain places a high value on the native bitcoin nature of its ecosystem’s projects and users.

Merlin Chain supports bitcoin-native wallets. Empowered by the Particle Network’s account abstraction, users can use their bitcoin wallets to seamlessly switch between L1 and L2 . Users can also experience $BTC swaps with other tokens, such as stablecoins, at any time without having to switch to an EVM wallet.

In addition, Merlin Chain will support most of the major protocols on Bitcoin L1, including, but not limited to, BRC-20, Bitmap, BRC-420, Atomicals, SRC20, and Pipe. All inscriptions on L1 will be automatically whitelisted by Merlin Chain, allowing users to safely and affordably trade on it.

In line with its pursuit of “Bitcoin Native”, Merlin Chain plans to adopt BRC-20 as its governance token. This makes a lot more sense than other Bitcoin L2s that are currently using Ethereum standard tokens as governance tokens. The token will be released through a fair launch, with the exception of a small portion that will be distributed to VCs and the team, which will be given a 48-month release period that will not start within two years, demonstrating the team’s and investors’ confidence in Merlin Chain.

Bridging the Gap – Simplifying Bitcoin Adoption and Fuel Growth

Another tricky issue for the builders in the Bitcoin ecosystem is the lack of new users and new money coming in. While the Ordinals things have continued to be on fire, the number of active address has not seen significant growth. It is just the same group of people involved in different projects. A very fundamental reason for this is the complexity of Bitcoin. As well as the need to download a Bitcoin wallet, inscribing is also not very easy to understand, and users will need to spend at least two blocks of their time inscribing, as well as three blocks of their time for confirmation, which is complicated and time-consuming.

(Daily Active Bitcoin Address: Glassnode)

Merlin Chain will solve this problem. Currently, Merlin Chain has been connected to 40 Ethereum chains, so for those users who are not familiar with Bitcoin, they can use their familiar wallets, such as MetaMask, and their familiar assets, such as stablecoins, $ETH, $BNB, etc. to interact on Merlin Chain. Users don’t need to know the principles behind Bitcoin, or even what BRC-20 and Atomicals are, before they can experience Bitcoin in its native manner in their familiar way.

For this purpose, Merlin Chain is going to integrate the first multi-chain inscription DApp, which will allow users to inscribe assets on other layers, including Bitcoin L1, on Merlin Chain. It will only take one block to wait for. At the same time, a launchpad will also be available on Merlin Chain, with a mechanism that allows every inscription launched on it to be valued at 100,000 FDV, allowing more users to easily purchase assets such as the BRC-20/ BRC-420/ Atomicals/ Runes at a very low price. Additionally, as part of its commitment to decentralization, Merlin Chain is going to release most of its governance tokens to the community.

Users can stay tuned for the upcoming mainnet launch – the future of Bitcoin is about to unfold with Merlin Chain at the helm.

About Merlin Chain

Merlin Chain is a Bitcoin Layer2 that integrates ZK-Rollup network, decentralized oracle network, and on-chain BTC fraud proof modules. Merlin Chain is committed to empowering Bitcoin’s native assets, protocols, and products on Layer1 through its Layer2 network, to Make Bitcoin Fun Again. Merlin Chainis a subsidiary product line of Bitmap Tech, a premier OG team boasting an overall market cap exceeding $500 million. The BRC-420 “Blue Box” collection under Bitmap Tech has become one of the hottest assets on Ordinals.

Users can start following Merlin Chain’s Twitter for more updates.

Contact

Jeff
Merlin Chain
bitmap@bitmap.tech

New York City, United States, January 30th, 2024, Chainwire

Developers can receive up to $50,000 USDC per project, plus dedicated tech support, introduction to accelerators and investors, marketing support and project consulting. 

Cartesi (CTSI), an app-specific rollup protocol with a virtual machine that runs Linux distributions, announced today an allocation for $1 million to the Cartesi Grants Program. The program is dedicated to fostering developer talent and enriching the Cartesi ecosystem by supporting new ideas & dApps, research & integrations, developer tooling and gaming. Independent developers, founding teams, DAOs, communities and collectives can apply starting today, Tuesday, January 30th and have the opportunity to receive up to $50,000 USDC per project, subject to community vote. Through this grants program, Cartesi aims to increase the number of long-term contributors and developers building novel applications on Cartesi. 

Areas of focus:

• New ideas & dApps: Applications and experiments built using the Cartesi framework that offers value to the broader ecosystem. Currently, Cartesi is supporting Complex Vouchers, an advanced voucher system for external interactions.
• Research & Integrations: Split into two tracks, Track 1 focuses on research and solutions that integrate Cartesi technology with other innovative technologies. For example, Cartenix uses the Cartesi VM and Nix Package system to leverage reproducible builds in a deterministic and verifiable environment. Having this on-chain provides a much higher level of security and trustlessness for developers.
• Track 2 is dedicated to in-depth research on topics identified as crucial for the advancement of the Cartesi ecosystem. For example, open-source research associated with RISC-V, ZK, and Cartesi.
• Developer tooling: Tools that simplify and enhance the experience for developers building on Cartesi. For example, Drand is a component of a larger set of tools for generating random numbers on Cartesi’s convenience layer. The goal is to create a framework for Cartesi that will make it easy for web3 developers to create dApps using Cartesi.
• Gaming: Games that uniquely leverage the capabilities of Cartesi, such as open-source games that can be reused and built upon, game frameworks, convenience layers, and other infrastructure contributions. Currently under development is Dazzle, a competitive online puzzle RPG that leverages Cartesi Rollups and the Cartesi Machine for high-stake, e-sport-like tournaments. 

“This grants program is designed to foster long-term collaboration within the Cartesi ecosystem and increase the convenience and scalability of dApp development for both developers and users,” said Hellenstans.eth, Grants Steward in the Cartesi ecosystem. “The grants program offers financial support and invaluable technical guidance to kickstart any developer’s project.”

Cartesi’s first dApp, Honeypot, launched on the Ethereum mainnet this past summer. This dApp is designed to encourage developers to challenge the security of Cartesi Rollups. The Honeypot fund constantly increases by a compounded 8% weekly and is currently unbroken, holding 139,861 CTSI. 

The Cartesi Foundation has committed $1,000,000 in total to the first two waves of the Cartesi Grants Program. During Wave 1, the Grants Program will allocate a maximum of $500,000 USDC, with a further $500,000 USDC available for allocation during Wave 2.

The Cartesi Grants Program’s goal for Wave 1 is to significantly ramp up in speed and scale in future rounds of grant funding by gathering feedback on the grant process and lowering friction for proposers looking to apply for grants. To review the list of projects approved for funding during the pilot, visit governance.cartesi.io. To find out more and apply, please visit the Cartesi Grants Program page on Charmverse. 

About Cartesi Foundation 

The Cartesi Foundation is a mission-bound organization dedicated to supporting the Cartesi technology and the decentralization of the Cartesi ecosystem. The Foundation’s mission is to be a supporting member of the Cartesi community, through fundings, education programs, grants, strategic alliances, and other focused activities. The Foundation is committed to supporting the development of the Cartesi ecosystem; bringing mainstream scalability and convenience to dApp developers and users. To learn more about Cartesi, visit https://cartesi.io/.

About Cartesi

Cartesi is an app-specific rollup protocol with a virtual machine that runs Linux distributions, creating a richer and broader design space for dApp developers. Cartesi Rollups offer a modular scaling solution, deployable as L2, L3, or sovereign rollups, while maintaining strong base layer security guarantees. To learn more about Cartesi, visit https://cartesi.io/.

Contact

PR Manager
Lauren Bukoskey
Serotonin
lauren@serotonin.co

Paris, France, January 30th, 2024, Chainwire

With a 150k-strong community, thousands of nodes around the world, a custom consensus technology, and its native MAS token, the award-winning Massa blockchain is launching with unique features such as Autonomous Smart Contracts, enabling decentralization and resilience.

Massa’s vision is to allow apps to be deployed on thousands of computers around the world and operate autonomously forever without relying on any external infrastructure, while being resistant to censorship and hacking.

After a successful mainnet bootstrap on January 15th, 2024, millions of blocks and close to 100,000 transactions have already been settled by the high-throughput L1 blockchain. Building on top of that backbone, Massa has laid down its strategy for ecosystem development and liquidity buildup.

The Massa Foundation was freshly created in Switzerland to handle the Massa ecosystem, orchestrate incentive programs, and fuel community initiatives of all sorts. Community members will be given a strong voice in the decision process through forums open to token holders, where proposals ranging from changes in network parameters to grants will be debated. As early as 2024, the foundation is expected to integrate community members into its board. The foundation will also organize various events such as the Massa Community Conference to bring the community together.

For the year 2024, the Foundation is allocating 2% of the MAS supply as grants for builders proposing projects that fit the ecosystem ideals and goals, with an emphasis on those that make use of the features unique to Massa. Dozens of projects are already building.

The community and public sales are starting as of January 30th on Republic and lasting 2 weeks, which may be followed by other launchpads and CEX/DEX listing announcements. Token holders can apply to the project’s liquidity incentives program, or easily run light nodes on their personal computers in order to obtain proof-of-stake block rewards.

• The Massa Foundation is allocating 1.7% of the MAS supply to be distributed in the next 6 months as liquidity incentives within a program that will be revealed step by step.
• The first step involves incentivizing users to bridge tokens towards Massa dapps by giving them an extra native yield on liquidity provider (LP) tokens. Users will be incentivized to provide liquidity through protocol fees, protocol token incentives, MAS token incentives and more to come.
• Providing liquidity for multiple days/weeks in a row will amplify the users’ incentive.

In short, bringing MAS or other crypto assets to Massa ecosystem apps such as the Dusa decentralized exchange will be heavily rewarded in multiple ways. This strategy is expected to significantly boost TVL, improve market liquidity and bootstrap the financial ecosystem in Massa.

• On the technical side, the Massa Domain Name System as well as the Decentralized Web feature will be deployed in 2024, enabling website front-ends to be hosted and accessed on-chain, thus removing the need for centralized domain names and web hosting servers that are the main targets for hacks and censorship.
• Umbrella Oracles (https://umb.network/) is deploying real-time price feeds on Massa
• Cross-chain integration through partnerships like Hyperlane (https://www.hyperlane.xyz/) will be a strong focus to anchor Massa into existing ecosystems
• EVM compatibility and account abstraction are also in the crosshairs of the team
• Massa’s flagship Autonomous Smart Contracts technology will be refined, allowing for dynamic self-evolving NFTs, self-rebalancing liquidity pools, and a wide range of new on-chain applications, while dropping the need for external automation providers like Gelato or Chainlink Automation.

All the information related to the public sale is available at https://massa.foundation

Massa Foundation: https://massa.foundation

Massa Labs: https://massa.net

Dusa DEX on Massa: https://dusa.io

About Massa Foundation

Incorporated in Geneva, Switzerland, the Massa Foundation is a vital component of the Massa ecosystem. Its main responsibility is fostering the ecosystem’s growth while safeguarding its core principle of decentralization. In its early stages, the Foundation will orchestrate various incentive programs to stimulate both the Massa community and the wider ecosystem, including bounties, grants, liquidity incentives.

Contact

Director
Sébastien Forestier
Massa Foundation
sf@massa.foundation

Sherman Oaks, United States, January 30th, 2024, Chainwire

Shurick Agapitov, a visionary author and the Founder of Xsolla unveiled his groundbreaking new book, “Once Upon Tomorrow,” today. This pioneering work offers a transformative and aspirational vision of the Metaverse, contrasting markedly with mainstream narratives. Agapitov’s book is a thought-provoking journey into the possibilities and potential of the Metaverse, providing a unique perspective diverging from the views often presented at industry conferences and by technology CEOs.

“In ‘Once Upon Tomorrow,’ I present a vision of the Metaverse as a vast, inclusive, and transformative space. It’s not just a digital frontier but a realm where creativity, innovation, and empowerment converge. This book is my invitation to creators, thinkers, and dreamers across the globe to join in shaping a future where technology amplifies human potential and fosters a world of limitless possibilities. The Metaverse, as I see it, is not about control or confinement but about unleashing the collective creativity and entrepreneurial spirit inherent in all of us,” said Shurick Agapitov, Founder of Xsolla and acclaimed author of “Once Upon Tomorrow.”

Once Upon Tomorrow” delves into the untapped potential of the Metaverse, highlighting its capacity to unite emerging and legacy brands, create unforgettable consumer experiences, and enrich cultures globally. Agapitov emphasizes the Metaverse’s role in democratizing opportunities and equal access to cutting-edge technologies. His vision extends beyond mere technological innovation, underscoring the Metaverse’s potential to empower and reward content creators across the globe. The book also highlights the significant impact of the Metaverse on education, offering hope and opportunities for both children and adults worldwide. Agapitov advocates for a decentralized Metaverse moving away from Silicon Valley’s dominance, placing control, profit potential, and freedom in the hands of creative communities.

“Once Upon Tomorrow” is more than just a book about the Metaverse; it’s a roadmap to a future where technology serves humanity in all its diversity, fostering financial, social, and creative inclusivity. Agapitov envisions a future where every consumer-facing industry, from fashion to healthcare and entertainment, is transformed. The book also explores the potential impact of the Metaverse on business-to-business sectors, education, city planning, inter-government relations, and non-profit efforts.

Agapitov’s insight into the evolution of technology, from the early days of Instagram and Snapchat to the future of immersive applications, is a key highlight of the book. He discusses the roles of various technology stakeholders, including internet hosting providers, website developers, cloud computing experts, infrastructure engineers, and the ongoing need for advanced networking and hardware. “Once Upon Tomorrow” is a visionary piece that invites readers to rethink the Metaverse and its limitless potential.

For additional information and to purchase please visit: onceupontomorrow.com

About Shurick Agapitov

As the founder of Xsolla, Inc., Shurick Agapitov is a highly respected innovator and advisor in gaming, Web3, Metaverse, and fintech. His trailblazing video game company integrates blockchain technology, providing developers with advanced tools and services for more effective game operations and sales. With a global presence, including offices in Los Angeles, Berlin, and Seoul, Xsolla, under Shurick’s leadership, is shaping the future of gaming and the Metaverse, fostering a more decentralized and inclusive industry.

For additional information about Shurick Agapitov please visit: themarque.com or LinkedIn.com 

Contact

Director
Derrick Stembridge
Xsolla
d.stembridge@xsolla.com
919-971-7855

San Francisco, Puerto Rico, January 29th, 2024, Chainwire

The tea Protocol has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Incentivized Testnet on February 21st, 2024. The tea Protocol seamlessly bridges Web2 open-source codebases to Web3 to enhance their sustainability and provide fair rewards to open-source developers. Additionally, tea provides developers access to its incentivized community of vulnerability reporters and is cross-compatible with major package managers including Homebrew, npm, APT, Crate, PyPI, RubyGems, and pkgx.

Beginning February 21st, 2024, any open-source developer can interact with The tea Protocol and begin earning rewards for their contributions. All community members, including non-developers, will also be encouraged to access The tea Protocol via a series of incentivized activities on the blockchain.

This critical step towards the launch of the tea Protocol will allow all participants to immerse themselves into the fully composable open-source ecosystem created by the tea Protocol.

The Incentivized Testnet: A Stepping Stone to Mainnet Success

The upcoming Incentivized Testnet marks a significant step in the tea Protocol’s journey toward launching a robust Mainnet on the Base blockchain. This Testnet phase is crucial for ensuring a thriving, efficient, and secure network for all participants.

Five Key Features of the Incentivized Testnet to Explore on tea.xyz

1. Waitlist Availability: The waitlist for the incentivized testnet, launching on February 21st, offers a limited opportunity for interested users.
2. Insight into $TEA Tokenomics: The economic model driving the protocol is detailed, offering clarity and depth of understanding.
3. Comprehensive Documentation Access: Extensive resources are available, providing a thorough understanding of the protocol.
4. Insight into teaRank for Projects: Projects can ascertain their position within the open-source ecosystem and understand their eligibility for rewards.
5. tea Points Accumulation: The ITN presents opportunities for both developers and non-developers to engage in challenges and quests, facilitating the accumulation of tea points.

Joining the Incentivized Testnet and exploring tea.xyz offers an opportunity to be part of a pioneering movement in open-source software. It’s a chance to engage with a forward-thinking community, understand tea’s tokenomics, and utilize the teaRank system for project visibility and rewards. 

A Message from Max Howell, tea’s Visionary Founder

Max Howell, the creator of Homebrew and the driving force behind tea, expresses his enthusiasm: “The launch of the incentivized testnet for the tea Protocol is a landmark achievement for open-source developers and advocates worldwide. With the incentivized testnet, tea is not only introducing a technological marvel but also reinforcing its commitment to revitalizing the open-source community.”

About tea

tea is a trailblazing web3 protocol built on Base, the layer-2 blockchain from Coinbase. It is designed to empower open-source software developers to capture the value they create. At the heart of the tea Protocol is the Proof of Contribution algorithm, which measures the value, position, and impact of open-source software projects. Proof of Contribution assigns a dynamic “teaRank” to each project which is used by the protocol to distribute rewards. Proof of Contribution ensures that every layer of a software project, especially foundational elements, is recognized and rewarded for its contribution and promotes healthy competition amongst projects to continually improve their codebase and usage by other projects within the ecosystem.

The communi’tea invites users to explore the forefront of open-source software through its platform. Detailed information is accessible at www.tea.xyz to learn more and connect with tea on Twitter, teaForum, Discord, and Telegram for the latest updates and discussions.

Contact

Head of Marketing
Dan Mulligan
tea
dan@pkgx.dev

Phoenix, United States, January 29th, 2024, Chainwire

Devour, the transformative next-gen web3 food ordering and engagement platform, today announced the addition of Paul Barron as a strategic advisor. Barron brings a wealth of experience and expertise across technology, media, and web3, making him a valuable asset to Devour’s leadership team.

Barron is the CEO and Analyst of the Paul Barron Network, a multimedia platform that educates and inspires audiences on the future of technology. With over 20 years of experience in computer science, consumer science, and digital media, Barron leverages his deep knowledge to produce engaging and insightful content across video, podcasts, research, and analytics. His focus areas include cutting-edge technologies like crypto and blockchain, AI, robotics, and consumer tech.

Beyond his media ventures, Barron is also the founder of Rever Networks, Inc., a company dedicated to bridging the gap between blockchain advancements and established brands. He is the creator of the Market Sentiment Index, a powerful sentiment analysis tool used by leading players in blockchain, crypto, gaming, and NFTs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Paul Barron to our team of advisors,” said Shelly Rupel, CEO of Devour. “His deep understanding of hospitality, gaming, and web3 perfectly aligns with Devour’s mission to redefine Gen Z experiences. Paul’s expertise of gaming trends, and his grasp of web3’s potential are invaluable assets as we shape the future of hospitality.”

Barron’s expertise extends beyond technology. He is a recognized thought leader in new media and consumer science, having received numerous awards and honors for his work. He has been featured in prominent publications and media outlets, and his advisory and consulting services are sought after by businesses across various sectors seeking to navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape, integrate blockchain solutions, and prepare for the future of Web3.

“Devour’s audacious vision of gamifying food and building communities through tokenized experiences is like rocket fuel for Gen Z engagement,” said Barron. “My expertise in bridging tech and consumer trends is a perfect match for their ambitious mission to meet Gen Z where they live, through tokenized campaigns and food-fueled gaming experiences”

Barron’s appointment as advisor underscores Devour’s commitment to building a best-in-class advisory board with the experience and vision to shape the future of web3. His diverse skill set and passion for technology will undoubtedly contribute to Devour’s continued success.

About Devour

Devour is revolutionizing the digital dining experience with a cutting-edge platform that seamlessly integrates web3 token-gated ordering, promotions, and crypto payments. Our DevourGO app, along with embeddable ordering and engagement solutions, caters to the preferences of over 200 million U.S. gamers. Our gamified loyalty, NFT-based competitions, and player rewards programs are powered by blockchain for a dynamic fusion of digital entertainment and the love of food. Join us in transforming how the digital generation engages with food, gaming, and entertainment.

Users can learn more at devour.io.

Contact

CEO
Shelly Rupel
Devour
shelly@devour.io