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Beyond Art: Unlocking the True Potential of NFTs

Beyond Art: Unlocking the True Potential of NFTs! Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have taken the world by storm, initially as digital art collectibles commanding jaw-dropping prices. But the utility of NFTs extends far beyond art, offering transformative possibilities across industries. Let’s explore how NFTs are redefining ownership, accessibility, and innovation. The Power of Digital Ownership At their core, NFTs are unique digital assets verified by blockchain technology. Unlike cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, which are interchangeable, NFTs are one-of-a-kind or limited-edition tokens that represent ownership of specific digital or physical items. This uniqueness makes them ideal for certifying authenticity and ownership, disrupting industries like gaming, real estate, and intellectual property. NFTs in Gaming Gaming is one of the most promising spaces for NFTs. With blockchain-backed digital assets, players can own in-game items such as weapons, skins, and characters. The...

Call of Duty cheaters targeted with crypto-draining software

Gamers downloading cheats for the first-person shooter Call of Duty are reportedly being targeted by crypto-draining malware that has so far compromised the details of more than 4.9 million accounts. Call of Duty cheat provider Phantom Overlay was made aware of the malware campaign this week after users started to make unauthorized purchases. Phantom Overlay provides a marketplace for Call of Duty gamers to buy cheat s, such as aimbot and player detection behind walls. As reported by malware sleuth VX Underground, an unknown entity is using malware to steal the credentials of cheaters before publishing them online. The culprit has also infected users with crypto-draining malware capable of stealing bitcoin from Electrum wallets. Well, they're presumably stealing more than just their Call of Duty-related accounts. Being a cheater does not mean you should have your wallet drained. Or maybe some disagree ¯_(ツ)_/¯ — vx-underground (@vxunderground) March 28, 2024 Most users...

Moxy launches token sale, ‘Battle of the Influencers,’ and esports platform

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Moxy.io, an esports platform, held a triple launch for its Moxy platform, MOXY–its native token, and a battle among top internet influencers on July 15. Moxy.io’s triple launch The launch marked the introduction of Moxy’s platform, a blockchain-powered platform that allows interested participants of the GameFi space, not just esports professionals, to play their favorite games competitively and earn rewards. The event also featured the public sale of the native token, MOXY, allowing gamer enthusiasts and potential investors to join the Moxy ecosystem. Moreover, those participating in esport competitions for tangible rewards must hold MOXY. You might also like: Moxy partners with Stainless Games to release Shock Rods A highlight of the triple launch was the highly anticipated “Battle of the Influencers” event. The esport tournament pitted top internet influencers for a share of the MOXY token reward pool. Notably, it aimed to demonstrate the...

dApp Store kit adopts new tech stack to power Web3 gaming development

Ready Games’ software development kit is touted to help improve Web3 gaming accessibility and user experience. dApp Store Kit, which was initially incubated by Polygon Labs, will integrate Ready Games’ mobile game development toolkit to help developers roll out Web3 games. dApp Store Kit’s toolkit for deploying EVM-compatible DApp stores will combine with Ready Games, allowing developers to integrate Web3 on-chain support. This will include the ability to integrate wallets and on-chain user profiles as well as a DApp Store frontend stack to launch Web3 games. The announcement highlighted the prevalence of ‘clunky user experience' on mobile Web3 games, which often require users to constantly switch in and out of games to interact with external wallet apps. Ready Games operates in the free-to-play gaming space, with studios representing over 2500 games and 80 million active monthly users set to feature their titles in the platform’s soon to be launch dApp Store. Related: What are ...