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cointelegraph.com > news > tezos-tallinn-upgrade-blocks-6-seconds

Tezos Upgrades to Tallinn, Block Times Fall to 6 Seconds

Tezos Upgrades to Tallinn, Block Times Fall to 6 Seconds4+ 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…...

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cointelegraph.com > news > defi-protocols-exit-discord-scams-support-channels

DeFi Protocols Move Away From Discord as Scam Risks Rise

DeFi Protocols Move Away From Discord as Scam Risks Rise1+ 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…...

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cointelegraph.com > news > ubisoft-halts-rainbow-six-seige-after-hackers-grant-every-player-2-billion-credits

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…...

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cointelegraph.com > news > chronoforge-shut-down-collapse-web3-gaming-turmoil

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…...

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cointelegraph.com > news > stablecoins-break-into-top-3-growth-drivers-for-web3-gaming-bga-2025-report

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…...

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cointelegraph.com > press-releases > funtico-unveils-earth-version-2-a-web3-sci-fi-mmo-bridging-blockchain-and-aaa-gaming

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…...

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cointelegraph.com > magazine > youtube-web3-gaming-content-cambria-yuga-labs-animoca-brands-gamer

YouTube’s ‘direct attack’ on Web3 gaming, riskiest crypto game tease: Web3 Gamer

YouTube’s ‘direct attack’ on Web3 gaming, riskiest crypto game tease: Web3 Gamer2+ 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…...

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cointelegraph.com > news > p2e-gaming-apocalypse

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…...

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cointelegraph.com > news > blockchain-gaming-q3-2025-investment-surge

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…...

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cointelegraph.com > news > the-future-of-onchain-entertainment-starts-with-a-paradigm-shift-in-gaming

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…...