Metamask Partners with HyperPlay to Allow Users Launch Games Directly from their Wallets.
Web3 Weekly Roundup
Hello fren,
Welcome to yet again another episode of the ‘Web3 weekly roundup’.
A weekly newsletter where we bring you all the intriguing updates across the Web3 industry ranging from DeFi, NFTs, Airdrops, Latest trends and narratives, AI, Metaverse, Macro news etc.
But before we dive into all the details, let’s take a look at the major highlights :
Coinbase Layer-2 Blockchain Base Hits All-Time High in TVL.
Telegram-based ‘Tap-to-earn’ Game Hamster Kombat Hits 100 Million Players Ahead of Upcoming Token Launch.
Telegram Introduces a New In-App Currency ‘Stars’ for Telegram Apps.
Bitfinex Analysts Predict Bull Market Top May Occur Around Q4, 2024.
Metamask Wallet Partners with HyperPlay to Allow Users Launch Games Directly from their Wallets.
Now the highlights in detail :
Coinbase Layer-2 Blockchain Base Hits All-Time High in TVL :
Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain, Base, has reached an all-time high in total value locked (TVL) ahead of the release of Coinbase's smart wallet.
Base's TVL has skyrocketed by 465% in the last 90 days, outpacing competitors like Arbitrum and Optimism. The implementation of EIP-4844 in March, which introduced proto-danksharding and reduced gas costs, has contributed to the increased activity and TVL on Base.
Telegram-based ‘Tap-to-earn’ Game Hamster Kombat Hits 100 Million Players Ahead of Upcoming Token Launch :
Popular Telegram-based game, Hamster Kombat has attracted over 100 million players ahead of its upcoming token launch on The Open Network (TON).
The game has gained significant social media attention, with the largest Telegram channel and millions of subscribers on YouTube and Twitter. The team has set a target for the token launch in July, although it may be subject to change.
Metamask Wallet Partners with HyperPlay to Allow Users Launch Games Directly from their Wallets :
Ethereum wallet MetaMask has recently partnered with crypto gaming store HyperPlay to allow users to launch games directly from the MetaMask Portfolio interface.
This integration now makes it easy for users to access and play blockchain games available via HyperPlay. The collaboration aims to simplify wallet interactions for players and game developers, providing a convenient platform for purchasing games and making in-game transactions using existing cryptocurrency holdings.
Telegram Introduces a New In-App Currency ‘Stars’ for Telegram Apps :
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has announced the launch of a new in-app currency called Stars, which can be used to purchase digital goods and services within Telegram mini apps like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat.
The currency can be purchased with fiat currency through in-app purchases or within Telegram itself. Developers will soon be able to withdraw their Stars in Toncoin, and exchange it for other cryptocurrencies.
Bitfinex Analysts Predict Bull Market Top May Occur Around Q4, 2024 :
Some analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex have predicted that the crypto market may peak around Q4 2024.
According to the analysts, bitcoin historically reaches its market top when a specific ratio goes above 3.2 — suggesting that there might be room for further growth before the digital asset hits a peak.
Bitcoin is expected to reach new highs of at least $120,000 for this cycle, according to the analysts.
Now that’s just about it for the week! But we’ll be back with much more interesting updates in the coming week.
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Until we write to you again, do enjoy a remarkable week ahead!