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Tezos Upgrades to Tallinn, Block Times Fall to 6 Seconds
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (370+ words) The Tallinn protocol upgrade marks Tezos' 20th major update since launching in 2018, and was implemented without a network fork. Tezos, a layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain network, implemented its latest protocol upgrade, Tallinn, on Saturday, which reduced block times on the base layer…...
DeFi Protocols Move Away From Discord as Scam Risks Rise
1+ week, 3+ day ago (598+ words) Ticketed help desks and live support are replacing always-on Discord channels at major DeFi protocols. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are abandoning public Discord servers, arguing that the platform has become more of a liability than a community hub." The shift…...
Ubisoft halts Rainbow Six Siege after hackers give each player $13.3M credits
3+ week, 6+ day ago (479+ words) A server-wide hack flooded Rainbow Six Siege with billions in credits, forcing an emergency shutdown and a major rollback operation. French video gaming giant Ubisoft has been forced to halt the live services of Rainbow Six Siege after hackers breached…...
ChronoForge to shut down amid funding collapse and Web3 gaming turmoil
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) ChronoForge's shutdown highlights mounting financial strain across Web3 gaming as shrinking budgets and dismal market sentiment take their toll. ChronoForge, a Web3 game studio developing a multiplayer action RPG centered on onchain asset ownership, is shutting down after months of operating with…...
Stablecoins break into top 3 growth drivers for Web3 gaming: BGA 2025 report
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (391+ words) Stablecoins rank among the top catalysts for Web3 gaming growth, signaling a shift toward fundamentals, monetization and payment infrastructure. Blockchain game builders are increasingly prioritizing fundamentals and infrastructure over token-fuelled growth cycles, with stablecoin adoption emerging as one of the top…...
Funtico unveils Earth Version 2, a Web3 Sci-Fi MMO bridging blockchain and AAA gaming
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) This content is provided by a sponsor November 12, 2025 " Web3 gaming studio Funtico has revealed new details about its flagship title, Earth Version 2 (EV2) " a large-scale sci-fi shooter designed to merge the depth of MMORPG gameplay with blockchain-powered ownership and player-driven economies. Built…...
YouTube’s ‘direct attack’ on Web3 gaming, riskiest crypto game tease: Web3 Gamer
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1013+ words) YouTube's latest content rules announcement hasn't gone down well with Web3 gaming creators, who say the platform is unfairly targeting them. "YouTube's new policy is a direct attack on Web3 gaming and CS skins," Gamer Leevai said in an X post. Fellow…...
The P2E apocalypse is gaming’s best news
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (769+ words) Play-to-earn gaming's collapse isn't a crisis; it's a necessary reset that will force developers to prioritize fun over financial extraction mechanics. Play-to-earn (P2E) had a moment " "had" its moment " but that's the problem. Its time has passed. The thrill was the…...
Tough year for blockchain gaming, but there’s a ‘shimmer of hope’
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (446+ words) Blockchain gaming has faced a challenging year for funding, according to DappRadar, but a Q3 uptick brings hope, while recent game releases could turn the tide. Blockchain gaming projects have struggled to attract funding this year compared to 2024, but analysts argue…...
The future of onchain entertainment starts with a paradigm shift in gaming
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (688+ words) This project's DAO uses its treasury to directly fund new games and features created by the community. The Dope World ecosystem is building a community-driven "digital theme park" of games on Starknet, using its DAO to fund and develop experiences…...