Weekly Roundup: Insights into Blockchain Gaming
Welcome to our weekly roundup where we provide context to the latest happenings in the realm of blockchain gaming. As we reflect on recent events, we delve into significant developments that have shaped the landscape.
Ronin Blockchain Opens Up
Sky Mavis has officially made its gaming blockchain, Ronin, open and permissionless. Prior to this expansion, several games and projects had already signaled their intentions to launch on the network, and many announced their integrations alongside this major rollout. One notable integration is that of Proof of Play, which has begun incorporating its infrastructure into Ronin, though specific details remain scarce. In a bid to stimulate activity around this launch, Ronin has also introduced a $100,000 prize pool dedicated to NFT trading. Coinciding with this expansion, the RON token has now surpassed the value of Axie’s AXS token.
Blocklords Expands AI Integration
In the intersection of web3 gaming and artificial intelligence, Blocklords has revealed a major enhancement to its AI agent capabilities. This new feature will allow players to design their own agents for assistance in trading and farm management. Additionally, the game will introduce AI-powered heroes and generals in its upcoming Battleborne mode.
TreasureDAO Launches AI Platform
TreasureDAO has unveiled its new AI platform called Mage, aimed at gamers and developers within its ecosystem, utilizing its native token, MAGIC. Recently, Jon engaged in a dialogue with TreasureDAO co-founder Karel Vuong regarding how this “decentralized gaming console” ecosystem distinguishes itself from other blockchain gaming ventures, as well as its aspirations for 2025, particularly with the launch of games on the newly established ZKsync-based Treasure Chain.
Launches Amid Market Challenges
Despite the ongoing downturn in token markets, two gaming projects, B3 and G7, managed to launch their tokens this week, with one exceeding expectations while the other fell short. The Sandbox continues to build on its success following a rewarding alpha season 4 at the end of 2024, recently releasing a significant update to its Game Maker tool. Version 0.11 introduces enhancements for multiplayer modes, pre-made templates, and expanded access to partner brands’ collections, including The Smurfs and Atari.
Market Sentiment and AI Innovations
As the week began amidst increasing economic uncertainty, cryptocurrencies faced further declines, with web3 gaming tokens not immune to the volatility. However, Planet Mojo has launched what it describes as a dual-reward ecosystem, allowing players of its Agents of Poker game to earn World Points for leaderboard rankings through various activities, including staking and competing against AI agents. Players can also earn AgentXP, which can be utilized to support and enhance AI agents.
Funding and New Developments
This week has been marked by various funding rounds as Mighty Bear Games announced the mint for its AI agent NFTs, AlphaGOATs, following a $4 million raise for its Telegram-based rewards platform, Goat Gaming. Additionally, Faraway Games kicked off its Rift Platform, enabling AI agents to participate in games and earn rewards.
Mythical Games Maintains Optimism
Despite the prevailing market sentiment, John Linden from Mythical Games expressed optimism about the year ahead in a recent interview. He shared insights about lessons learned from NFL Rivals, as well as excitement for the upcoming launch of FIFA Rivals. Linden also highlighted the success of four third-party games collaborating with Mythical to launch on its Mythos Chain.
App Tokens: A Response to Market Volatility
As gaming tokens continue to struggle, speculation remains a significant factor impacting their performance. To address pump and dump scenarios that threaten game economies, innovative tools like Limit Break’s Apptokens are gaining traction. These tokens are designed to allow developers to exert greater control over pricing and liquidity, ultimately shifting power away from speculators.
Additional Updates from the Blockchain Gaming World
As the month progressed, notable developments included DeepSeek’s introduction to the tech landscape, sparking widespread sell-offs, including in crypto tokens. The week also echoed a strong theme of AI integration, with Faraway Games announcing the launch of its Rift platform and Dacoco revealing Lynx, a language model trained on Alien Worlds lore. Sky Mavis also confirmed a collaboration with ArenaX Labs to introduce NRN Agents to Ronin, promising to enhance gameplay with autonomous AI agents.
Conclusion
As we continue to navigate the dynamic world of blockchain gaming, stay tuned for more updates as projects evolve and new innovations emerge. The intersection of gaming, AI, and blockchain technology promises an exciting future, and we look forward to sharing the journey with you.
