The mobile app market has long been dominated by tech giants like Apple and Google, who charge exorbitant fees to developers for hosting their applications on their platforms. However, APhone has recently launched AppNest, a decentralized app store that aims to disrupt this traditional model and provide a more developer-friendly and user-centric experience. The Platform
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The Bitcoin network has recently made a significant impact in the NFT industry, with data from NFT tracker CryptoSlam showing that Bitcoin-based NFTs have reached a total sales volume of $4.29 billion as of June 18. This surpasses the previous record held by the Ronin blockchain, placing Bitcoin third in the rankings behind Ethereum and
The Aavegotchi Rarity Farming Season 8 has just been announced, and it is set to bring a significant 150,000 GHST prize pool along with several new features tailored to enhance the competitive experience for participants. This season will introduce double-elimination tournaments, allowing teams to have two chances to compete before facing elimination. In addition, teams
The Vatican Library has recently unveiled an innovative project aimed at expanding the use of Web3 technology. This initiative involves granting non-transferable NFTs to backers of its manuscript collections, allowing them exclusive access to high-resolution images of these priceless artefacts. Italian supporters of the Vatican Apostolic Library are currently invited to participate in this groundbreaking
The integration of blockchain technology in mobile gaming is on the rise, as evidenced by the upcoming token launches by Telegram mini-apps Tapswap and Yescoin on The Open Network (TON). This shift is driven by the surge in popularity of clicker games on Telegram, which incentivize players with in-game rewards and the opportunity to earn
SnakeTON, a groundbreaking Web3 survival GameFi developed on the TON platform, is reshaping the gaming landscape within the Telegram app. With a staggering user base of 900 million, SnakeTON offers players a unique and immersive gaming experience like never before. By controlling snakes and engaging in various game modes, players strive to outmaneuver their opponents
The IOTA Foundation’s Web3 Identification Solution has been selected for the prestigious European Blockchain Sandbox program, marking a significant advancement in the realm of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures and privacy within the Web3 space. This decision holds immense importance in triggering discussions around regulatory considerations related to KYC and privacy, especially as decentralized finance (DeFi) gains
South Korea’s retail industry has been witnessing a significant shift as major players like Lotte, Hyundai, and Shinsegae have decided to exit the non-fungible token (NFT) market. This departure comes as a response to the slowdown in the NFT industry and a redirection of resources towards core business operations. Lotte Home Shopping, a prominent e-commerce
Parallel, a groundbreaking NFT-based card game powered by Ethereum, made a splash with its recent launch on the Epic Games Store. This strategic move places Parallel in front of a massive audience of over 270 million users, including 75 million monthly active users. The team behind Parallel Studios, consisting of industry veterans from renowned companies
Gamee, a hypercasual gaming ecosystem under Animoca Brands, initially operated its games on the social app Telegram. However, the recent surge in activity within the network can be attributed to several factors. A pivotal moment took place when Polygon was hacked for $15 million in early 2024, prompting the transfer of Gamee’s GMEE token to
