Web3

Telegram is set to become a decentralized super app, similar to China’s WeChat. As businesses increasingly use it for marketing and support, could it become the all-in-one app for the West?

At this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival, Coinlive explores ZKPAY, an innovative payment method by PlatON, an open financial infrastructure led by the LatticeX Foundation. Using ZKP technology, it enables transactions independent of traditional banking systems and Visa's authentication, enhancing security, privacy, and transaction efficiency.

Pudgy Party will bring Pudgy Penguins into mobile gaming with a fun, teamwork-focused experience available globally in 2025. Built on the Mythos blockchain, it blends digital gameplay with real-world items and community engagement, making it accessible and customisable for players of all ages.

Ghost in the Shell enters the NFT arena with the "AnimeTraits" collection, launching exclusively on SORAH by Animoca Brands Japan on 31 October. Featuring 500 character NFTs from the series, each will be available for 0.018 ETH, giving fans a unique digital collectible from the iconic anime.

Space Nation Inc. revealed a live-action TV series directed by Independence Day director, with plans to fund much of the budget through a token-based economy following the success of 'Space Nation Online.' Is this an innovative funding model or a risky gamble?

Hamster Kombat has released a teaser trailer for Season 2 of its popular Telegram clicker game, aiming to engage its community. This season will focus on game development and publishing, allowing players to take on the role of CEO and create their own gaming studio.

Web3 projects are increasingly integrating Telegram into their user engagement strategies, as seen with the success of games like Hamster Kombat attracting over 300 million users. Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands, predicts that having a Telegram strategy will become essential for onboarding users and expanding reach in the Web3 ecosystem.

Ubisoft is set to launch its first web3 game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, on 23 October 2024, using blockchain technology through the Oasys platform. The game allows players to form teams of mythical Champions for strategic PvP battles, aiming to create an immersive gaming experience.