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Paris, France, March 5th, 2024, Chainwire

Uniting Web3 Visionaries and Global Leaders

Following the success of its 2023 edition, the Proof of Talk summit, heralded as the Davos of Web3, is back for its second year and brings together thought leaders, investors, CEOs, founders, exchanges, digital asset managers, and regulatory authorities for networking and thought-provoking sessions. Held on 10 and 11 June at the historic Museum of Decorative Arts in the Louvre Palace at the heart of Paris, this summit has its sights on delivering a unique event with a highly-curated audience dedicated to shaping the future of blockchain and global policy.

Last year, Proof of Talk welcomed over 1500 ecosystem participants, including key figures from Binance, VanEck, Ripple, and the World Economic Forum, alongside CEOs and founders of leading blockchain companies and government representatives. After the event distinguished investor, venture partner, and Proof of Talk attendee Leeor Groen, Managing Director, Spartan Group, aptly noted that it was “where Web3 meets the spirit of Davos.” The summit facilitated crucial discussions on rebuilding trust within Web3, reflecting the industry’s need for a platform that encourages genuine engagement, meaningful connections, and strategic collaboration. 

With the SEC’s recent spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation bringing more clarity to the space in Europe, the stage is truly set for widespread blockchain adoption and development of digital assets beyond cryptocurrency. This year’s conference harnesses and reflects this revitalization and will assemble blockchain and Web3 professionals from around the world to engage with C-level executives, explore partnerships, and generate investment opportunities that will reshape industries and create new paradigms.

The highly-curated 2024 forum seeks to welcome over 2500 participants. Combined with a speaker lineup featuring CEOs, founders, and leaders of the Web3 and digital assets industry, the summit features impact-focused networking and a refined agenda. A few of the speakers include:

·     Joseph Lubin CEO and Founder at Consensys

·     Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton

·     Tim Draper, Founder, DFJ

·     Ophelia Snyder, Cofounder President, Ark 21 Shares

·     Mihailo Bjelic, Co-Founder, Polygon

·     Raoul Pal, Crypto Macro Economist

·     Yat Siu, Chairman, Animoca

·     John Wu, President, Ava Labs

·     Justin Sun, Founder, Tron

·     Marieke Flament, former CEO, Near Foundation 

·     Dominic Williams, Founder, DFINITY

·     Björn Wagner, CEO, Parity technologies and Polkadot

·     Jon Fink Isaksen, Head of Policy, Uniswap 

·     Matthew Siegel, Head of Digital Assets, Van Eck

·     Christopher Donovan, COO, NEAR Foundation

·     Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner, Generative Ventures 

·     Digital asset leads from over 30 major TradFi banks

·     Partners from 100+ attending VCs  

The summit’s agenda also actively reflects Web3’s growing importance, with over 20 panels, 10+ workshops, and over five keynotes and firesides on key topics shaping Web3’s future. These include real world asset tokenization, AI-blockchain integration, gaming evolution, and smart contract security.

Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder, Proof of Talk and Partner, X-Ventures: “We are overwhelmed by the positive feedback we received from our 2023 summit, with some attendees even sharing it reminded them of the World Economic Forum’s early days. We’re also delighted at all the interest from both speakers and potential sponsors for this year’s edition. Right now, the industry is on the brink of a new era, and we’ve harnessed this enthusiasm to curate an event with the most influential people from Web3, digital assets, and traditional finance to shape the agenda of the future. It’s important to provide an inspirational forum for these players, from founders and funds to legal experts and regulatory authorities, to engage in high-impact networking, share best practices, and have those necessary but tough discussions that will safely move the space forward. I’m proud to offer the industry such an exclusive experience at one of Paris’ most iconic locations, and am looking forward to seeing everyone in June!”

About Proof of Talk

Proof of Talk is setting a new standard in the Web3 conference landscape, positioning itself not just as another web3 conference but as a pivotal forum where the promise of decentralization comes to life. The summit uniquely combines the essence of traditional economic forums with the dynamic, decentralized Web3 community, fostering an innovative ecosystem of dialogue and action. It stands as a platform for change, where every voice, from the seasoned economist to the radical Web3 founder, contributes to a collective vision of a decentralized economic future. By facilitating engaging discussions and unparalleled networking, participants shape this new landscape. Learn more at www.proofoftalk.io

 About X Ventures

 X Ventures is a Germany-based digital assets investment fund dedicated to supporting and empowering entrepreneurs in the Web3 industry. Alongside its investment activities, X Ventures founded www.xschool.io, aiming to provide accessible education to future leaders worldwide.

Contact

Shanna Molina
Cognito
shanna.molina@cognitomedia.nl
+31 6 18 72 87 55

Palo Alto, California, March 1st, 2024, Chainwire

Using OpenRank, developers and web3 companies can build consumer apps where people can discover, use, fund, read, or buy something on-chain without worrying about getting spammed or scammed.

Karma3 Labs has raised $4.5M in seed funding led by Galaxy and IDEO CoLab Ventures to build OpenRank, a decentralized reputation protocol. Using OpenRank, developers and web3 protocols can power consumer apps, communities and marketplaces with an open ranking and recommendation layer that provides users with security and peace of mind when making decisions onchain, without having to trust centralized gatekeepers. Some of the early use cases of OpenRank include leveraging a community rating system for App Marketplaces like Metamask Snaps; Ranking and Recommendation APIs for Lens and Farcaster; On-Chain discovery feeds for consumer apps and wallets; and reputation-based voting and governance. 

Introducing trust and reputation mechanisms is critical to web3, just as it has been for web2, where there have been countless use cases in decentralized peer-to-peer utility. For example, Uber decentralized taxi services because of driver ratings; AirBnB decentralized hotels because of host ratings; eBay decentralized the shopping mall because of seller ratings; Reddit decentralized gated community forums because of user karma badges; Google allowed for the practical use of the decentralized web because of PageRank. However, none of these services were able to be fully decentralized because a single entity owned the reputation scores. To prevent centralized gatekeeping, there is a need for decentralized reputation mechanisms. Such reputation systems need to be open-source, permissionless, flexible to different contexts, and Sybil-resistant.

OpenRank solves for this in web3, creating a decentralized reputation mechanism that sets the foundation for a future where peer-to-peer interactions and collective community intelligence power a decentralized web of trust, rendering centralized gatekeepers obsolete. The protocol aims for a scenario where Twitter’s Community Notes like system was possible, but not owned by a single company, openly and cheaply accessible to any developer, who could define their own algorithm of choice.

“A decentralized internet characterized by fairness and transparency hinges on the existence of a robust reputation system,” said Sahil Dewan, founder and CEO of Karma3 Labs. “We believe that on-chain social and consumer experiences will need a decentralized reputation protocol and we’re excited to onboard builders and developers for OpenRank.”

OpenRank enables any developer to permissionlessly compute on Reputation Graphs for ratings, ranking or recommendation for their apps or communities. These graphs can be constructed using on-chain or any peer-to-peer social graph data. Using graph algorithms, like EigenTrust, the OpenRank will enable verifiable compute on these reputation graphs.

OpenRank leverages zero-knowledge proving systems for running graph algorithm computations. Developers can use any on-chain data that suits their application context without having to worry about the cost or verifiability of computing on the data. Consumer applications and marketplaces will be able to integrate context-specific, native rankings and recommendations seamlessly. Moreoever, developers can also leverage rankings and reputation from other ecosystems and communities to bootstrap their own reputation system. OpenRank believes that a reputation compute layer in web3 would allow a broader range of useful applications, including those that resist cryptographic or game-theoretic mechanisms of trust. To achieve this, the team needs a system that is resilient to Sybil contexts, provides scalable compute and can be permissionlessly used by any developer.

“OpenRank represents a pivotal advance in web3 social and on-chain interactions. We’ve seen the impact PageRank has had in web2 and there is a massive opportunity to build a similar reputation primitive on-chain,” said Mike Giampapa, General Partner of Galaxy’s venture team. “We’re excited for the future of Karma3 Labs and what they’ve built with OpenRank, and are proud to lead the company’s seed round.”

The fundraise was led by Galaxy and IDEO CoLab Ventures, with participation from Spartan, SevenX, HashKey, Flybridge, Delta Fund, Draper Dragon, and Compa Capital. Angel investors from Xooglers Fund and veterans from Coinbase, ConsenSys, IPFS, along with Andrew Hong from Dune Analytics and Liang Wu from the Harvard Crypto Lab also invested in the seed round. The raise enables OpenRank to broaden adoption across early use cases and help launch protocol v1 for developers, ushering in a new era of permission-less and verifiable reputation computation.

“Karma3 Labs and the OpenRank protocol for reputation and trust will enable radical innovation around choice, personalization and safety for a rapidly evolving internet. We are excited to see OpenRank already being implemented to enable open marketplaces, spam reduction and choose your own algorithms. This only scratches the surface of what’s possible and we look forward to working with the Karma3 Labs team to bring these possibilities to life,” said Joe Gerber, Managing Director of IDEO CoLab.

About OpenRank

OpenRank is a decentralized reputation protocol founded by Karma3 Labs. OpenRank introduces decentralized reputation mechanisms that set the foundation for a future where peer-to-peer interactions and collective community intelligence power a decentralized web of trust, rendering centralized gatekeepers obsolete. With OpenRank, we can build a more reputable world.

Contact

Karma3 Labs
hello@karma3labs.com

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, March 1st, 2024, Chainwire

Ondo launches native access to tokenized real-world assets on Sui

Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain that offers industry-leading performance and infinite scaling, has announced that Ondo Finance’s yield-bearing stablecoin alternative is now live on the network and available for immediate use by builders, developers and their end users. Ondo’s US treasury-backed and interest-bearing token, USDY, is the Sui Network’s first native dollar-denominated token. 

Ondo’s expansion to Sui offers key functionalities enabling builders and developers within the ultra-composable Sui ecosystem to create decentralized applications with significantly more features. Sui’s fast-rising DeFi TVL and volume, along with its adoption by leading projects, including some from other platforms, indicates a network that is experiencing growing demand for its next-generation financial applications. 

Ondo Finance is the third-largest platform bringing tokenized forms of real-world assets onto public blockchains with $185M in TVL. Ondo’s flagship Treasury-backed tokens and other tokenized real-world assets will create countless new opportunities for teams building on Sui. At inception, DeFi protocols with immediate integrations of USDY include Aftermath Finance, Cetus, NAVI Protocol, Typus Finance, Bucket Protocol, Turbos and KriyaDEX.

“I am extremely excited to bring the unique benefits of Ondo’s treasury-backed, yield-bearing USDY token to the builders and developers on Sui,” said Ondo’s founder and CEO, Nathan Allman. “The combination of our technologies offers this group, which is already creating apps at the forefront of DeFi, a unique opportunity to leverage Sui to advance the industry even further.”

The tokenized treasury-backed offerings that now live on the Sui Network represent tradable tokens backed by real-world assets, marking a significant step toward growing DeFi in the ecosystem and across the industry.

“Sui’s rapid growth in decentralized finance, exemplified by the significant assets and projects coming to the ecosystem, is a clear illustration that the network is ready to incorporate the latest in tokenized real-world assets,” said Greg Siourounis, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation. “Having a version of Ondo’s USDY that is native to Sui will unlock exciting new opportunities for Sui’s builders and developers and new features for the users of their applications.”

Contact

Sui Foundation
media@sui.io

Amsterdam, Netherlands, February 29th, 2024, Chainwire

Scantrust and LTO Network Partnering for Secure, Transparent items.

Scantrust’s innovative Secure QR codes, a well-known and proven tool against counterfeiting, can now be used in conjunction with LTO Network’s secure, transparent blockchain technology. This allows organizations that depend on critical documents and high-value, luxury goods to have additional options to establish and maintain a new level of trust and accountability.

Any item with Scantrust Secure QR codes can have their authenticity verified in a matter of seconds using a mobile phone. With the LTO Network, an additional, immutable digital audit trail for information can be added, creating a secure data anchor for government certificates, product and safety certifications, diamond certificates, warranty cards for luxury goods (e.g. watches) and any other high-value items.

The LTO Network blockchain also supports a new way to track supply chain information. By integrating blockchain for enhanced transparency and immutability, counterfeiters are blocked from easily faking the origin of the counterfeit items they sell. In an industry plagued by a $500 billion counterfeiting problem, these tools represent a significant step forward in protecting businesses and safeguarding consumers.

The option to integrate LTO Network’s technology with Scantrust Secure QR codes is part of a vision for a future where trust is built into the very fabric of our transactions and trades. For Scantrust, it’s an opportunity to expand their reach and further their mission of document security. For LTO Network, it’s about adding a powerful document security layer to their suite of privacy-focused solutions, offering their clients a comprehensive package for building trust in today’s digital world.

About LTO Network

LTO Network is a privacy-aware Layer-1 blockchain for Real World Assets, Data Security and Identity solutions. 

The platform is designed for business process efficiency and security. It combines a public layer for transparency and a private layer for data security, ensuring GDPR and MiCA compliance. This dual-layer approach makes it ideal for enterprises requiring data privacy and regulatory adherence.

LTO Network also offers tokenization of RWAs through their Ownables technology, enabling assets to be brought on-chain and allowing them to interact with the world of DeFi and Web3.

LTO Network’s KYC services help maintain compliance with anti-money laundering laws as well as offering proof of humanity services to protect Web3 and DeFi platforms from bots. 

ltonetwork.com

About Scantrust

Scantrust helps manage and resolve counterfeit product problems, address supply chain traceability and inventory management challenges, and provides tools for regulatory compliance related to product data requirements. Maintain and build your brand’s integrity, gather detailed consumer insights, and simplify your traceability regulatory compliance efforts. Learn more at www.scantrust.com

Contact

Shawn Naderi
LTO Network BV
shawn@ltonetwork.com

Singapore, Singapore, February 29th, 2024, Chainwire

In a monumental leap forward for the gaming industry, Roll1ng Thund3rz (RTz), the pioneering Web3 gaming company, proudly announces the launch of Web3War® v3.0. 

This latest iteration introduces game-changing features, with Skill2Earn taking center stage in Season 1, accompanied by the Ranked Matches and an enticing Season Pass.

Skill-to-Earn: A Paradigm Shift in Gaming Dynamics

Web3War®’s version 3.0 is not merely an update; it’s a major transformative experience for gamers worldwide. The implementation of Skill2Earn in Season 1 empowers players to monetize their in-game prowess. The Season Pass, a cornerstone of this release, can be acquired by staking $FPS tokens, establishing a direct link between player achievements and real-world rewards.

Valentin Cobelea, CTO and co-founder of Roll1ng Thund3rz, emphasizes the significance of Skill2Earn: “We believe in creating a gaming ecosystem where players are not just participants but contributors. Skill2Earn is a testament to our commitment to rewarding the dedication, talent and skills of our gaming community, ushering in a new era of interactive and rewarding gameplay.”

Unlocking a World of Possibilities: Season 1 & Season Pass Unveiled

Elevating the gaming experience to unprecedented heights, Roll1ng Thund3rz introduces the Season Pass, an intricate tapestry of 25 items that promise to immerse players in a world of digital ownership. 

By staking $FPS tokens, players gain access to this treasure trove, a series of items spread across 25 levels that unfold with each match played by gaining also Season XP. Delving into this trove, 15 items take the form of coveted skin NFTs, transforming the appearance of in-game weaponry with unparalleled style and rarity. Importantly, the Season Pass extends an inclusive touch, offering 2 of the 15 premium skin NFTs to all players, even those without the pass. 

Players must embark on regular or ranked matches or both, earning Season XP with every move, to unlock each level and claim their piece of the coveted Season Pass bounty. This dynamic system not only rewards skill and dedication but also crafts a unique journey for players, where progression becomes a tangible and visually stunning testament to their prowess within the immersive world of Web3War®.

Ranked Matches as Team-Based Showdowns

Web3War® version 3.0 introduces Ranked Matches across the game’s 12 meticulously crafted maps, providing players with diverse environments for intense team-based competitions. Whether engaging in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or 4v4 battles, participants can enter by paying a fixed access fee in $FPS tokens. The winning team claims an impressive 88% of the total access pool, adding a layer of competitiveness and stakes to every match; 2% being burned and the 10% going to RTz for development support.

Matt Dyer Reflects on The $FPS Token Listing 

Matt Dyer, the CEO of Roll1ng Thund3rz and Zilliqa blockchain, remarks on this highly important achievement: “The demand for $FPS tokens reflects the community’s confidence in Web3War®’s potential and the widespread adoption of blockchain gaming. Once more, we have demonstrated our unwavering commitment to fostering Web3 gaming adoption.”

FUS1ON Gaming Hub®: Revolutionizing Functionality and Web3War®’s Aesthetics

FUS1ON® Hub, the heart of the game’s digital marketplace, unveils a stellar update of its own. Boasting an extensive collection of more than 10000 new skin NFTs, FUS1ON Gaming Hub® takes customization to a whole new level, allowing players to express their individuality with unrivaled style. 

This update introduces a slew of features, including token swapping and seamless token transfers between player wallets. Navigating the Mark3t, FUS1ON Gaming Hub®’s marketplace for skin NFTs, has never been easier, thanks to the addition of Collections, ensuring a streamlined and immersive experience for all Web3War® enthusiasts. FUS1ON Gaming Hub® remains at the forefront of innovation, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality within the expansive universe of Web3War® – which can easily be reached not only on the Microsoft Store here, but also directly online at www.mark3t.store and www.fus1on.online.

Charting the Future of Gaming

Roll1ng Thund3rz has not only elevated Web3War® to new heights but has also set the stage for the future of web3 gaming with this major release which also well impacted the FUS1ON Gaming Hub® with the additional layers of technologies and security. As Skill2Earn takes center stage, players become active participants in an ecosystem that values skill, competition, and community engagement. Web3War® v3.0 is more than a game; it’s a testament to the studio’s commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining the gaming experience in its very own ecosystem.

As the gaming community eagerly dives into the immersive world of Web3War® v3.0 as a leading game in the FUS1ON Gaming Hub®, the collaboration of Skill2Earn mechanics, Season Pass incentives, and the strategic use of $FPS token underscores Roll1ng Thund3rz’s position as a pioneer in the rapidly evolving landscape of web3 gaming.

About Roll1ng Thund3rz 

Roll1ng Thund3rz is an integrated entertainment company that is part of the Zilliqa Group, building products for gamers, by gamers, using Web3 and blockchain technologies. With a focus on creating quality games and engaging experiences, Roll1ng Thund3rz is dedicated to advancing gaming by leveraging vanguard technologies to shape the future of the industry.

About Web3War®

Web3War® is the first-person shooter crafted by Roll1ng Thund3rz and secured by Zilliqa. W3W is a multiplayer, free-to-play, seasonal content-oriented FPS game that prioritizes fun and high-quality gameplay above all else.

Contact

Team
Marketing
Roll1ng Thund3rz
contact@rtz.gg
+6568172500

Singapore, Singapore, February 29th, 2024, Chainwire

BinaryX announced today the highly anticipated launch of their first Initial Game Offering (IGO) of the year, Project Matthew. Project Matthew is a space-building simulation game where players get to experience what it is like to work in space, officially known as the planet Matthew in the game. In the game, players work not as astronauts, but as builders and engineers that make space livable for a new civilization.

Own ERC-404 NFT tokens and exchange for in-game land

Players have the opportunity to own fractionalized ERC-404 NFTs that can be converted to ownership of in-game land, weapons, and other materials. ERC-404 tokens provide users with ample liquidity while also opening up different possibilities for their future ownership, including shared ownership of land, buildings and resources. 

The game, with its innovative use of ERC-404 tokens, is expected to promote collaboration, a sense of community, and open the game to a wider audience without compromising the exclusivity of in-game NFT ownership.

The Story of Project Matthew: A Space Building Simulator 

Humans discover a not-so-distant planet called Matthew with the potential to house living beings. As pioneers of space living, players will have the opportunity to design and manage their very own industrial plants, mine for resources, build robots that can help to work in the plants as well as fight other intergalactical forces, and construct their very own space city from the ground up. 

Lead A Virtual Army

Players can recruit a robot army with different skills and abilities, and challenge enemies on the battlefield to earn massive rewards. The battlefield is divided into different levels of difficulties. The more difficult the level, the greater the rewards.

Explore Space

Exploration is one of the primary ways to obtain rewards and resources in Project Matthew. The gameplay features a collection of neighboring and faraway planets waiting to be explored.

“Project Matthew is our first IGO project for the first half of 2024. We wanted our players to have the opportunity to experience living and working in space, and this game is the first ever simulation game in the Web3 space to offer a semi-realistic experience for that”, said Julio, Head of Investments at BinaryX. “We’re excited and geared up to support more quality games like Project Matthew on our IGO platform in 2024.”  

Users can participate in the IGO here

About BinaryX

BinaryX is a leading Web3 gaming platform dedicated to creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences like Ai Hero and Pancake Mayor,

Built on the BSC Chain, BinaryX leverages the latest technologies in blockchain and AI to provide over 100k players with unique opportunities to own in-game assets, participate in decision-making processes, and experience the true potential of Web3 gaming.

For more details and information about BinaryX, users can visit www.binaryx.pro  

Users can stay update on social media: BinaryX | Twitter | Discord | Telegram | YouTube | Medium

Contact

Kora
marketing@binaryx.pro