LOAK Partners with Splinterlands to Create Video Game NFT with Waka Flocka Flame 5274

LOAK, Inc announced that they are partnering with Splinterlands and Waka Flocka Flame to create an exclusive NFT drop. The NFT will have dual-utility, acting as both a limited-edition playable card in Splinterlands, as well as a digital fashion piece that can be worn using Augmented Reality in Snapchat.

When the Waka Spiritblade NFT is exported to an external wallet, such as a MetaMask wallet, the NFT will become a video of the wearable Waka Flocka headpiece, with a scannable QR code allowing the user to wear the Augmented Reality NFT in Snapchat! Users can wear the headpiece as an AR filter and share it across various social media platforms.

This announcement follows the success of LOAK’s first two exclusive NFT drops with hip-hop artist Waka Flocka Flame and celebrity surfer Kalani Robb. The drops sold out in hours, confirming people’s eager interest in wearable NFTs and cementing LOAK’s position in the space.

Commenting on the launch, LOAK CEO Jacob Safar says, “We’re excited to come together with Splinterlands and be the first to bridge NFTs, gaming, and AR. We believe that developing new mediums for art, creativity, and collaboration empowers personal expression and fosters an innovative society. We hope to push this idea forward with Splinterlands’ first ever in-game celebrity feature, hip-hop artist Waka Flocka Flame. This partnership with Waka and Splinterlands is just the start.”

How To Purchase:
The Waka Spiritblade NFT will be released for sale at 12pm EST on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 in the Splinterlands store. The sale will be conducted in 2 phases. The first phase will consist of 500 cards being sold in the new Splinterlands’ Promotion Store. 480 regular foil cards and 20 gold foil cards will be sold. Upon purchasing a card, there is a chance that it will be unpacked as a gold foil instead of a regular foil card.

Once the first 500 NFTs are sold in the Splinterlands’ store, the last 500 NFTs will be released on Splinterlands’ AtomicHub storefront in order to highlight the collectible fashion portion of the NFT that also includes the Snapchat QR code. The timing, pricing, and other details of the sale on AtomicHub will be announced after the in-game sale is completed.

About LOAK:
LOAK is a digital merchandise company that empowers creators to develop exclusive NFT merch and connect with their global audiences. LOAK wearables are collectible pieces of fashion that can be worn in Augmented Reality and are minted on the blockchain as NFTs, guaranteeing permanent authenticity. LOAK is positioned at the intersection of art, technology, merchandise, and gaming; which has led them to produce wearable NFTs with some of society’s most talented and influential creators like Waka Flocka Flame, Kalani Robb, Splinterlands, Desiigner, Chase The Money, and many more.

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TRALA LAB Commits to zkSync to Revolutionize and Advance Global Gaming Industry 12373

TRALA LAB aims to leverage zkSync to accelerate new gaming era for millions of players

TRALA LAB has announced a strategic commitment to build on zkSync, a cutting-edge zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. TRALA LAB is a subsidiary of Joycity that has gained significant popularity in the global gaming market with blockbuster releases such as ‘Gunship Battle’ and ‘Freestyle’.

TRALA LAB has also entered into a collaboration with Matter Labs. Through the collaboration, TRALA LAB intends to leverage its comprehensive technical expertise and development support to publish a diverse range of AAA games on zkSync. Furthermore, the strategic collaboration between TRALA LAB and Matter Labs marks a significant step towards driving innovation and addressing key challenges in the global gaming market.

TRALA LAB is dedicated to revolutionizing the gaming landscape by addressing critical issues such as the lack of quality game content. With a focus on building long-term sustainable gaming platforms, TRALA LAB is set to onboard a range of AAA global game IPs, including highly successful titles like the Gunship Battle mobile game and the online sports game Freestyle, which recorded cumulative downloads of 150 million and 160 million respectively, across the world.

TRALA LAB aims to set new standards for quality game content while leveraging its established global marketing channels spanning 249 countries to introduce a new wave to the world stage. In addition to onboarding TRALA LAB’s games into the zkSync ecosystem, the strategic collaboration will involve collaborative efforts on the launch of TRALA’s gaming platform, utilizing the ZK Stack.

Rich Kim, Head of Web3 Entertainment and Media at Matter Labs, stated, “Joycity already has a proven record of being a successful global gaming company and owns numerous successful IPs. We are excited to see a variety of AAA games enter the zkSync ecosystem through TRALA in the future, and we also look forward to stimulating zkSync’s gaming ecosystem.”

TRALA LAB BD director Ivan Chung stated, “This collaboration with Matter Labs marks the first step in pioneering new avenues in the global gaming market, and we have high expectations for the synergy between TRALA LAB and Matter Labs. We are very pleased and excited to be able to contribute to the zkSync ecosystem through our games. Please keep an eye on us.”
About Trala

Trala Lab is an all-in-one blockchain gaming platform that aims to revolutionize the game industry by creating a simple and fun gaming experience. It provides an immersive and engaging environment for users to play, compete and interact with one another.

NobleBlocks: A New Approach to Scientific Publishing Through Decentralized Science (DeSci) 12114

NobleBlocks introduces a fresh perspective to scientific publishing with its blockchain-based platform, emphasizing Decentralized Science (DeSci). Striving for gradual and meaningful change, NobleBlocks offers an innovative solution to several longstanding challenges in scientific publishing, including inefficiencies, biases, and limited access to scientific research.

Addressing Scientific Publishing Challenges with Modesty and Innovation

Recognizing the intricate dynamics of scientific publishing, NobleBlocks introduces a thoughtful approach to enhancing accessibility and fairness in the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This is achieved through:

  • Decentralizing Scientific Publishing: Creating a more inclusive platform for researchers from diverse backgrounds to publish their work.
  • Efficient Peer-to-Peer Review Process: Streamlining the review process to ensure timely and objective evaluations of scholarly work.
  • Immutable Publication Records: Leveraging blockchain technology to maintain a permanent and unalterable record of publications.
  • Reduced Costs for Researchers: Lowering the financial barriers to publication, making it more accessible to a wider range of scientists.

Empowering the Scientific Community

NobleBlocks is more than a publishing platform; it is a network that fosters collaboration and social interaction among its users:

  • Social Peer Review Networking: Facilitating connections and discussions among peers to enhance the review process.
  • Collaboration-Focused Platform: Encouraging partnerships and collaborative efforts across various scientific disciplines.
  • Tokenized Rewards System: Recognizing and rewarding the contributions of reviewers and editors, fostering a community-driven approach.

A Multidisciplinary and Integrated Future

Embracing various fields, NobleBlocks encourages submissions from an array of disciplines, promoting a multidisciplinary approach to research. The integration of Web3 technology highlights the platform’s commitment to data ownership and user privacy, aligning with modern digital trends.

Future Prospects: AI Integration

NobleBlocks plans to incorporate AI to assist in managing the publication process more efficiently, further enhancing the platform’s capabilities.

Navigating New Paths in Scientific Publishing

While acknowledging the inherent challenges and risks associated with introducing new technologies, NobleBlocks is dedicated to navigating these challenges with a focus on responsible innovation and sustainability within the scientific publishing sector.

A Call to Join a Growing Scientific Network

NobleBlocks warmly invites researchers, academics, and innovators to participate in this evolving journey. Together, we aim to foster a more connected, accessible, and fair scientific publishing environment.

For more information about NobleBlocks and to join our network, please visit https://www.nobleblocks.com.

Introducing BounceBit Testnet Phase 2: App Store 11960

Following the success of BounceBit Testnet: BounceClub East-to-West Event launched on March 8, 2024, BounceBit announces the rollout of BounceBit Testnet Phase 2: App Store.

While the previously launched Testnet BounceClub Event will operate as usual without any changes, BounceBit Testnet Phase 2 highlights BounceBit App Store’s features and encourages developers to deploy on the BounceBit Testnet by submitting their decentralized applications (DApps) to the BounceBit App Store through GitHub pull request.

BounceBit Testnet Phase 2 mirrors the mainnet environment, offering developers, validators, full node operators, delegators, and users an early preview of the BounceBit Mainnet. This phase welcomes everyone to interact with the BounceBit PoS staking chain and the BounceClub ecosystem.

Here’s what you can expect from BounceBit Testnet Phase 2:

Deploy on BounceBit testnet

BounceBit Testnet Phase 2 offers developers the chance to get an early experience of deploying on the BounceBit chain by submitting their DApps to be listed on the BounceBit App Store. The BounceBit App Store features both in-house DApps and those built by community developers or external projects. To have your DApp listed on the BounceBit App Store, submit a pull request on BounceBit’s GitHub repository. The BounceBit team will then review and, if approved, list your DApp on the BounceBit App Store. DApps that are listed during Testnet Phase 2 will receive priority consideration for being listed on the BounceBit Mainnet App Store based on their performance.

For more details on the onboarding process, please refer to BounceBit’s official guide.

Stress-testing DApps

BounceClub owners and users are invited to participate in testing all DApps that are listed on the BounceBit Testnet App Store. BounceClub owners can select and add DApps to their BounceClubs, while BounceClub users can interact with the DApps when exploring different BounceClubs.

The BounceClub community plays a crucial role in evaluating the listed DApps’ performance and security, identifying vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. This Testnet Phase 2 contributes to the resilience and reliability of the BounceBit ecosystem, striving to maintain a smooth and secure environment for all BounceBit users.

Onboarding more validators

The BounceBit Testnet has kicked off with its first set of node operators during the BounceClub East-to-West Event. Currently, there are 24 active validators participating, with a combined staking amount totaling over 1000 $BBTC and over 283 million $BB.

For Testnet Phase 2, BounceBit aims to broaden the network by inviting more validators to participate. New validators will be guided through the onboarding process for Phase 2 via Discord.

Testing BounceBit’s tokenomics

BounceBit Testnet Phase 2 will continue the rigorous testing of BounceBit’s tokenomics, including token generation events (TGE), inflation rates, vesting schedules, gas fees, block sizes, and the validator slashing mechanism. Additionally, the BounceBit native LSD module’s performance will be observed continually.

About BounceBit

BounceBit is building a BTC restaking infrastructure that provides a foundational layer for different restaking products, secured by the regulated custody of Mainnet Digital and Ceffu. The BounceBit chain, designed as a showcase of a restaking product within the BounceBit ecosystem, is a PoS Layer 1 secured by validators staking both BTC and BounceBit’s native token – A dual-token system leveraging native Bitcoin’s security with full EVM compatibility. Critical ecosystem infrastructure like bridges and oracles are secured by restaked BTC. Through an innovative CeDeFi framework, BounceBit empowers BTC holders to earn yield across multiple networks.

zbyte’s SDK Launch: Igniting a New Era in Web3 Growth and Mass Adoption for Creators 11935

zbyte, the trailblazing Web3 infrastructure platform, announces the launch of its groundbreaking SDK, setting a new standard in the ease of blockchain development and accelerating the growth of Web3 ecosystems. This SDK launch is a pivotal step in zbyte’s mission to democratize blockchain technology, making it accessible and practical for creators, entrepreneurs, and developers across the globe.

Empowering Creators with Revolutionary Tools: The zbyte SDK is designed to remove the complexities traditionally associated with blockchain development. With zbyte’s innovative approach, wallet creation becomes effortless and seed phrase-free, seamlessly integrated into any existing web or mobile app with just a few lines of code. But that’s just the beginning. zbyte’s SDK empowers developers to deploy and invoke smart contract functions directly from within their web applications, all while managing gas payments seamlessly in dPLat. zbyte’s advanced gas manager ensures transactions are paid for correctly, significantly improving the success rate on blockchain and reducing errors and incomplete transactions. This launch represents a major leap forward in enabling a more inclusive and dynamic Web3 space.

The Power of the DPLAT Token: Central to zbyte’s ecosystem is the DPLAT token, The SDK will play a pivotal role in value accrual to the token.

Co-Founder Saurabh Radhakrishnan on the SDK Launch: “At zbyte, we recognize the complexities developers face with Web2 and blockchain technology, from intricate infrastructures to the decentralized nature and security demands of blockchain. To tackle these hurdles, we’ve crafted an integrated platform that simplifies the development process. Our low-code/no-code environment and intuitive tools allow developers to quickly create blockchain applications, while our SDK ensures a smooth transition from prototype to production, providing the necessary APIs and tools to scale and enhance their projects. The multichain capabilities of dPlat currently encompass Polygon and Avalanche, with support for additional blockchain networks on the horizon. This dual integration provides developers with a robust foundation for building their applications, offering compatibility with two prominent blockchain ecosystems and our roadmap includes plans to expand compatibility for a multitude of other blockchain networks. We aim to make blockchain development straightforward, enabling developers to realize their innovative visions with ease and confidence.”

The SDK-propelled ecosystem is already growing: There are developers, creators, and even companies building on zbyte’s decentralized platform. Over a dozen dApps are set to go live and promising entities like IDLink, The F* Word, and UGCVerse have launched their businesses leveraging zbyte’s infrastructure with many more in the pipeline.

ID Link’s partnership with zbyte is transforming luxury fashion by introducing a product passport that offers detailed insights into the lifecycle of each item, fostering transparency and consumer involvement in sustainable practices. Dea Baker, co-founder of ID Link, emphasizes this collaboration as a paradigm shift, letting customers make informed choices and actively engage in the circular fashion movement with zbyte’s innovative technology.

UGCVerses’s is redefining digital engagement, creating a dynamic space where virtual items evolve into real-world interactions, reshaping brand relationships with the digital generation. Lian Pham of UGCverse says “Our vision is a journey beyond mere transactions, focusing on meaningful connections that resonate with a new generation”. We are thrilled that it is powered by zbyte’s innovative technology to bring virtual and real experiences together.”

The creators are coming: zbyte is revolutionizing the transition from Web2 to Web3, serving as the ‘easy button’ for all creators, including authors, designers, artists, musicians, and developers. With a strong pipeline of 25 entities and many upcoming dApps, zbyte is set to significantly help the diverse community of creators, streamlining their journey into the Web3 space.

Rosmon Sidhik, CTO & co-founder of The F* Word, emphasizes the synergy between fashion designers and tech developers facilitated by zbyte: “Our partnership with zbyte has been instrumental in bridging the creative and technological worlds, providing an intuitive platform for fashion designers and developers alike.”

About zbyte

zbyte is a premium AI-enabled, Web3 infrastructure platform driving the acceleration of Web3 adoption by providing an easy-to-use dApp creation platform that supports multiple public blockchains. Existing skillsets can fuel a dApp economy by leveraging Web2-friendly programming languages, systems, and user experiences. The increased proliferation of dApps will attract more end-users and blockchain transactions, increasing the scale and adoption of blockchain-enabled applications.

zbyte offers an array of features and functionality to enable seamless adoption of Web3 such as an API-first approach, multiple Layer1 blockchain support, connectors to Web2 systems, usage of dapps without gas fees, portability of digital assets across chains, inbuilt ZKP-based privacy, and more all in one package. Aggregating point solutions in the Web3 industry into one platform enables dapp adoption, leading to more blockchain transactions and developer migration from Web2 at scale.

Ankr Bolsters Web3 with Expansion of DePIN Network and Introduction of New Partners 11949

In a landmark move for the blockchain industry, Ankr, a pioneer in the development of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), is thrilled to announce an ambitious expansion of its network through strategic partnerships with leading Ultra Sound Infrastructure providers. This expansion is set to redefine the standards of a decentralized Web3, reinforcing Ankr’s position at the forefront of leveraging idle cloud computing resources to support blockchain ecosystems.

Since its inception in 2017, Ankr has distinguished itself as the first DePIN in the blockchain space, utilizing its innovative approach to democratize the internet and pave the way for a more resilient and efficient Web3 infrastructure. Today, Ankr’s commitment to enhancing performance and decentralization through its network brings forth a suite of benefits, including increased node availability, access to high-performance archive nodes, and extended geographic coverage to address gaps in node resources.

“As pioneers in the DePIN landscape, we’re excited to expand the availability of high-performance decentralized nodes through our Ultra Sound Infrastructure network. Looking ahead, we will continue to develop a cohesive DePIN experience for all network participants,” said Stanley Wu, Co-founder and CTO of Ankr.

The addition of seven new providers, including IoTex, Gateway, Storj, Clover, Tencent Cloud, Mind Heart Soul, and Ankr Labs, marks a significant leap forward in the decentralization of Ankr’s network. This expansion not only strengthens the infrastructure but also broadens support for on-chain AI and a variety of other innovative use cases, demonstrating Ankr’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the blockchain community.

“At IoTeX, our mission is to build a modular ecosystem where projects can easily develop DePIN initiatives. This partnership with ANKR will open up a new set of tools for DePIN builders. By enabling both IoTeX and ANKR’s infrastructure to be readily available for any project, we are positive that many new DePIN projects will come to the surface given the easiness and efficiency that these partnership tools bring to the table.” said Qevan Quo, CTO of IoTex.

Ankr’s DePIN is instrumental in serving the vast and growing needs of the Web3 ecosystem, facilitating seamless interactions between decentralized applications (dApps), developers, and enterprises across various blockchains. Through its robust network of nodes, Ankr ensures reliable performance for transactions, wallet balance queries, and smart contract executions via RPC (Remote Procedure Call) requests, with enhanced core RPC services thanks to partnerships with major cloud providers like Tencent Cloud.

This expansion guarantees amplified performance for Ankr’s RPC service customers, offering:

  • Increased accessibility of nodes to serve RPC traffic
  • Utilization of high-performance archive nodes
  • Filling geographic gaps in node resources for broader coverage
  • Unmatched speed, reliability, and efficiency across the network

Moreover, Ankr’s infrastructure plays a pivotal role in supporting on-chain AI by providing high-performance computing, data availability and integrity, and ensuring decentralization and privacy. This facilitates AI applications in predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and natural language processing directly on the blockchain. Beyond AI, Ankr’s global node infrastructure supports a wide range of use cases, from Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to gaming, metaverse experiences, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).

The ANKR token, integral to the Ultra Sound Infrastructure program, sees expanded utility as the exclusive payment method for accessing the highest tier of infrastructure, including archive nodes. This enhancement solidifies the ANKR token’s critical role in Web3 operations, acting as a “gas” payment for multi-chain infrastructure and providing a gateway to the highest-quality Web3 infrastructure.

With these strategic partnerships, Ankr embarks on the next phase of its global infrastructure expansion, aiming to further decentralize the web and make high-quality, distributed network resources universally accessible. This initiative not only extends Ankr’s reach but also calls upon stakeholders across the web3 space to contribute to building a decentralized, secure, and efficient digital future.

Ankr is committed to continuous growth and laying the groundwork for the sustainable development of a decentralized internet. With the introduction of new DePIN partners, Ankr looks forward to expanding its high-quality distributed network and invites those interested in joining this revolutionary journey.

About Ankr

Ankr is an all-in-one Web3 developer hub that provides a full suite of tools to build Web3 apps and power them with high-performance connections to 46+ blockchains, leveraging idle cloud computing resources globally. As the approved infrastructure partner for building dedicated L2 rollups and sidechains on ecosystems like Optimism, zkSync, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, and Avalanche, Ankr simplifies blockchain development for all use cases. Ankr creates new blockchains for projects while satisfying every requirement for infrastructure and engineering, such as validators, RPC nodes, block explorers, testnets, staking platforms, and more, for completely custom blockchain solutions.

UniDex successfully migrates to its new protocol token Molten 11935

UniDex has migrated to its new protocol token, Molten, as proposed in its recent governance vote. Molten now serves as the primary governance token for the product ecosystem and the native gas token on the Molten network.

UniDex recently introduced its Omnichain OFT Molten token as the first stage of its governance proposal. The new Molten token is designed to gradually replace the existing UniDex token. It offers a 1:1 migration with no set time limit to migrate the older UNIDX token.

The new token symbolizes the initial step towards the novel ecosystem to be developed around the Molten token for its forthcoming L2, known as the Molten Network. This token will function as the native gas token on the network, ensuring that all transaction fees are paid in Molten.

Molten aims to address the scalability issues previously encountered by UniDex, in addition to its native use for gas. The new Molten token enables bi-monthly epochs, during which Molten holders determine the quantity of new Molten entering circulation.

This inflation could incentivize usage across the Molten ecosystem, offering rewards for trading, liquidity incentives, grants, and more. Transaction fees collected from protocol usage will burn the Molten, offsetting inflation in a manner similar to Ethereum following its EIP-1559 upgrade.

Molten is much more than just a token; it powers the ecosystem behind the Molten network. The Molten L2 aims to build an ecosystem of interconnected Perp DEXs. Molten has eliminated all forms of oracle MEV, allowing builders to safely deploy leverage protocols without needing to run centralized backends. This means faster trades, more decentralized protocols, and better UX for traders.