Exploring New Trends in Rewarded Play
Reading Time: 10 minutes In today’s issue, we explore how rewarded play is evolving, talk game tech in our latest podcast and round up the best articles and news from the last week.
Emergency Pod: SEC vs OpenSea
Reading Time: 46 minutes On August 28th, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Wells Notice to OpenSea, notifying the largest NFT marketplace that it is under investigation for operating as an unlicensed exchange, labeling the NFTs traded on the platform as securities. Founder & CEO of OpenSea, Devin Finzer, posted that “[t]his is a move into uncharted territory….
Animoca Brands and the Motorverse
Reading Time: 43 minutes Animoca has been an unwavering Web3 cheerleader since day one, with a stated goal of leveraging blockchain technologies to “deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world and to help to establish the open metaverse.” The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of both original and licensed IP, and his its finger in…
Web3 Innovation with Mirai Labs
Reading Time: 41 minutes One of the biggest web3 hits of 2022, the horse racing game Pegaxy, generated over $200 million in sales, second only to Axie Infinity during that period. After building heads down during the crypto bear market through the end of the 2023, the company behind Pegaxy, Mirai Labs, is ready to ride again, now with…
AdTech Evolution: Navigating the Privacy-First Frontier
Reading Time: 26 minutes Between Apple’s policy changes and growing government regulations, privacy concerns have sparked a significant shift in AdTech strategies. This episode investigates the potential for privacy-focused ads, exploring how companies are adapting to new regulations while still striving for effective targeting. Host Devin Becker is joined by Geeshan Willink, CEO of Nefta, to dig into the complexities of maintaining anonymity…
Which Gaming Blockchains Are Winning?
Reading Time: 13 minutes In today’s issue, we explore the current state of web3 gaming blockchains, discuss toy companies’ expanding influence in gaming, and bring you a fresh batch of curated Content Worth Consuming.
Supercell’s Latest Investment in Web3
Reading Time: 10 minutes Today, we look into Supercell’s first investment in web3 games since 2022, talk more web3 in our latest podcast episode, and bring you some fresh Content Worth Consuming.
Guild of Guardians, Immutable’s Next Web3 Flagship Game?
Reading Time: 38 minutes Guild of Guardians is Immutable’s second major game after Gods Unchained, and is one of the most anticipated web3 games of 2024 – Immutable has called it their new “flagship game” and has been preparing for a global May 15th launch. After starting out as a real-time RPG, the game pivoted to a more casual…
Naavik’s Best of 2024 (So Far!)
Reading Time: 5 minutes Today we look back at the year so far and resurface some of our very best content. In our latest podcast, we explore cats, mechs and esports in web3, plus we also round up the best Content Worth Consuming from the last week.
Nyan Heroes: Cats, Mechs & Esports in Web3
Reading Time: < 1 minute Nyan Heroes is a team-based hero shooter featuring small cats piloting giant mechs. The studio was founded in Singapore in 2021 and is staffed by industry veterans from hit franchises like Marvel’s Avengers, Destiny, and Halo. Combining web3 and web2 elements, the game aspires to competitive gameplay and has already secured partnerships with top names…
