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Could higher-quality gameplay and a completely free experience allow Web3 titles to attract more users? Play-to-earn games took the world by storm in 2021, and at their peak, some enthusiasts in South East Asia were able to supplement their incomes by getting involved. However, a crushing bear market and a series of hacks changed all that, and to make matters worse, the tokenomics within top-tier titles were unsustainable, meaning the rewards on offer had to be drastically reduced. Some gamers are also dismissive of the proliferation of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies, arguing that they take the fun out of the experience by making everything about money. Ubisoft is just one of the big brands that has faced negative feedback from its customers. Even for players who are open to nonfungible tokens, getting involved can be an expensive endeavor. In-game assets aren’t always cheap, especially when gas fees are factored in. And there’s also the risk of a disappointing return...

Partner with artists, set rules, promote online, donate funds, and engage a new audience with NFT treasure hunts. A conventional treasure hunt is a game where players use hints or a map to find hidden objects, which are typically tangible items, such as coins, toys or other rewards. The game typically takes place outdoors and calls for both physical effort and problem-solving abilities. However, blockchain treasure hunts are becoming increasingly popular as blockchain technology gains wider adoption and people become more interested in exploring new and innovative ways of using this technology. A blockchain treasure hunt uses the security and transparency of blockchain technology to create a new type of game that can be played by anyone, anywhere in the world. In return, players can be rewarded using cryptocurrencies or nonfungible tokens (NFTs). Related: NFT pricing strategy: How to price your NFTs This article will discuss the concept of a blockchain-based treasure hunt, steps to de...

The tournament, “0xMonaco: Battle of Titans,” is scheduled to kick off on Jan. 29 and will bring together developers from around the blockchain space. MatchBoxDAO — a collective of developer s, artists and designers building on-chain Gaming infrastructure with StarkNet — has announced the launch of MatchBox Arena, an esports experience specifically designed for developer participation. Dubbing it the “World Cup of the Web3 companies,” the team said the Gaming tournament is designed to find out which company has the best technical team.  We are finally launching: "Matchbox Arena" With the "Battle of Titans" as the first CTF competition released on the platform, we'll officially release "Matchbox Arena" tomorrow where the players will be able to upload their code.https://t.co/vGbEuyzus0 More info below — MatchboxDAO (@matchbox_dao) January 17, 2023 The tournament, titled “0xMonaco: Battle of Titans,” will bring together Web3 developers from c...

Investment firm Fidelity recently filed trademarks that showed its intentions to enter the NFT and metaverse space. In this week’s newsletter, read about investment giant Fidelity planning to enter the nonfungible token (NFT) space and how Italy’s NFT market will grow. Check out how North Korean hackers use phishing websites to target NFT holders and listen to a conversation with Crypto Raiders in the NFT Steez podcast. And, don’t forget this week’s Nifty News featuring Japanese gaming firm Square Enix investing millions in an NFT game developer.  Fidelity plans NFT marketplace and financial services in the metaverse On Dec. 21, investment firm Fidelity filed three trademark applications to the United States Patent Trademark Office. The trademark filings cover NFTs, NFT marketplace s and metaverse investment services, suggesting that the firm has plans to enter the space. One of the firm’s focuses appears to be the metaverse, showing that it may someday offer investment services w...