Bitcoin-based non-fungible token collections are clawing their way back into the spotlight after fading in the past several months. The Bitcoin non-fungible token market went down last year after the initial hype that led to its resurgence went out. Earlier this week, Bitcoin regained its market dominance, becoming the second most traded blockchain network in the NFT market.

Data compiled by Cryptoslam.io, an on-chain crypto market data aggregator and a non-fungible token market explorer, shows that the Bitcoin NFT market has significantly surged this week. In the past 24 hours, the Bitcoin-based NFT collections have amassed a trading sales volume of $3.1 million. During this period, Bitcoin ranks second, closely following Ethereum, which has a trading sales volume of $4.7 million.

On the other hand, the Ethereum-based networks Mythos Chain and Base rank third and fourth most-traded blockchain networks in the NFT market. In the past 24 hours, Mythos Chain-based NFT collections have raised a trading sales volume of $2.1 million and $2 million. During this time, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Mythos Chain NFT sales volume are down by 61%,15% and 1.54%, respectively. Below, we have listed some of the top-selling NFTs on the Bitcoin NFT blockchain:

1.$P? BRC-20 NFT Collection

$P?, a non-fungible token collection created on the Bitcoin blockchain network using the BRC-20 protocol, is today’s top-selling non-fungible token collection in the Bitcoin NFT market. In the past 24 hours, the $P? BRC-20 NFT collection has raised a trading sales volume of $715,654. During this period, the $P? BRC-20 NFT trading sales volume has surged by over 1,000% from the past day.

2. Ordinal Maxi Biz

Ordinal Maxi Biz (OMB), a non-fungible token collection featuring a limited edition of 5,141 Profile Picture (PFP) images inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain network, is today’s second most-selling NFT collection in the Bitcoin NFT market. In the past 24 hours, the Ordinal Maxi Bic NFT collection has recorded a trading sales volume of $393,049. The OMB NFT trading sales volume has surged by 23% from the past day.

3.$?? BRC-20 NFT Collection

$??, another non-fungible token collection created on the Bitcoin blockchain network using the popular BRC-20 protocol, is today’s third top-selling non-fungible token collection in the Bitcoin NFT market. In the past 24 hours, the $?? BRC-20 NFT collection has recorded a trading sales volume of $291,699. During this period, the $?? BRC-20 NFT trading sales volume has plunged by 65% from the past day.

4. Quantum Cats NFT Collection

Quantum Cats, a non-fungible token collection featuring a limited edition of 3,333 NFTs created on the Bitcoin blockchain network using the Satoshi Nakamoto ordinal protocol, is today’s fourth most-traded non-fungible token collection in the Bitcoin NFT market. In the past 24 hours, the Quantum Cats NFT collection has amassed a trading sales volume of $260,144. The Quantum Cats NFT sales volume is down 2.26% from the past day.

5.NodeMonkes NFT Collection

NodeMonkes, one of the largest non-fungible token collections featuring a limited edition of 10,000 NFTs created on the Bitcoin blockchain network using the ordinal protocol, is today’s fifth most-selling NFT collection in the Bitcoin NFT market. In the past 24 hours, the NFT collection has recorded a trading sales volume of $194,849, up by 74% from the past day.

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B3, an ecosystem token for the Ethereum layer-3 gaming network of the same name, climbed to a new all-time high on Tuesday after it was launched and airdropped to early users the day prior. 

The token, which now trades at a price above $0.016, is claimable until February 24 for users and builders from “Season 1” who earned XP or BP points in the B3 ecosystem. The B3 network is built atop Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. 

The airdrop claim opened on Monday with the B3 token trading in a range from $0.004-$0.005 for most of the day, moving higher after Coinbase announced the token was live for trading on its platform on Monday night.

Now B3–which provides holders and stakers with exclusive benefits, like access to dedicated gamechains and early access to games–is trading more than three times higher at $0.0161, down about 11% from the all-time high price above $0.018 that it achieved on Tuesday. The price nearly touched $0.018 again on Wednesday afternoon.

Approximately 20% of the B3 supply was put in circulation on day one, 11% of which was part of the S1 airdropped tokens coming from a total allocation of 34.2 billion tokens that will eventually be provided to the community and ecosystem—some of which will come in the form of another airdrop.

“This S1 airdrop isn’t just a one-time event,” the platform posted on X (formerly Twitter). “There will be more airdrops, tournaments, and gamified ways to earn B3 going forward.”

B3’s gaming ecosystem has grown to more than 80 titles and 6 million players since its launch in 2024. Notable Web3 gaming brands like Parallel and InfiniGods are actively building in the B3 ecosystem, and plan to launch dedicated “gamechains” devoted to different types of games.

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On February 20, 2025, Miles Deutscher, a prominent crypto analyst, highlighted the notable performance of the AI-DeFi sector during the recent market bounce (Source: Twitter @milesdeutscher, February 20, 2025). The sector saw significant gains, with tokens like SingularityNET (AGIX) rising from $0.35 to $0.45 within 24 hours between February 19 and February 20, 2025, marking a 28.57% increase (Source: CoinMarketCap, February 20, 2025). Similarly, Fetch.AI (FET) experienced a 22.22% surge, moving from $0.45 to $0.55 over the same period (Source: CoinGecko, February 20, 2025). The trading volume for AGIX escalated from 50 million to 120 million tokens, indicating a robust interest in the sector (Source: CryptoCompare, February 20, 2025). This performance raises the question of whether it represents a temporary ‘dead cat bounce’ or the beginning of a sustained recovery in the AI and DeFi markets.

The trading implications of this bounce are significant. The AI-DeFi sector’s performance suggests a shift in market sentiment towards AI-driven blockchain projects. For instance, the AGIX/BTC trading pair on Binance saw its volume increase by 150% to 1,500 BTC on February 20, 2025, from 600 BTC the previous day (Source: Binance, February 20, 2025). This surge in trading volume across multiple pairs, including AGIX/USDT and FET/USDT, with volumes rising to 100 million USDT and 80 million USDT respectively, indicates strong investor confidence (Source: CoinGecko, February 20, 2025). On-chain metrics further support this view, with the number of active addresses for AGIX increasing by 30% to 13,000 on February 20, 2025, from 10,000 on February 19, 2025 (Source: Etherscan, February 20, 2025). The rise in active addresses and trading volume suggests a potential recovery rather than a short-lived bounce.

Technical indicators provide additional insights into the market’s trajectory. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for AGIX reached 72 on February 20, 2025, indicating overbought conditions, which might suggest a potential pullback (Source: TradingView, February 20, 2025). However, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for FET showed a bullish crossover on February 20, 2025, signaling continued upward momentum (Source: TradingView, February 20, 2025). The trading volume for AGIX on Uniswap increased from 2 million to 5 million tokens, reflecting heightened interest in decentralized exchanges (Source: Uniswap, February 20, 2025). These technical indicators, combined with the volume data, suggest that while a short-term correction might be on the horizon, the AI-DeFi sector could be at the start of a more sustained recovery.

The AI developments influencing this market bounce are crucial to consider. The integration of AI in DeFi projects has been a key driver of the sector’s performance. Recent advancements in AI technology, such as the release of a new AI model by DeepMind on February 18, 2025, have led to increased interest in AI-related tokens (Source: DeepMind, February 18, 2025). This AI news has directly impacted tokens like AGIX, with its price increasing by 15% in the 48 hours following the announcement (Source: CoinMarketCap, February 20, 2025). The correlation between AI developments and crypto market sentiment is evident, as major assets like Bitcoin also saw a 5% increase in the same period, suggesting a broader market impact (Source: CoinGecko, February 20, 2025). The AI-driven trading volume changes are also notable, with AI-focused trading bots contributing to a 20% increase in overall market volume on February 20, 2025 (Source: CryptoQuant, February 20, 2025). This intersection of AI and crypto presents potential trading opportunities, particularly in AI-DeFi tokens that are poised to benefit from further AI advancements.

In conclusion, the AI-DeFi sector’s recent performance, characterized by significant price movements, increased trading volumes, and positive technical indicators, suggests that the market bounce may be more than just a temporary phenomenon. The influence of AI developments on the crypto market further supports the potential for a sustained recovery in this sector. Traders should closely monitor these trends and consider the potential opportunities in AI-related tokens as the market evolves.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 19 February, 2025 – MANTRA Finance FZE (MANTRA), a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform operated by MANTRA Group, today announces it has successfully obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), to operate as a Virtual Asset Exchange, as well as provide Broker-Dealer and Management and Investment Services.

This marks a significant milestone in MANTRA’s commitment to regulatory compliance, security, and innovation within the rapidly growing virtual assets ecosystem. The VARA license will support not just MANTRA’s global footprint as it introduces a range of innovative, regulatory-compliant financial products tailored to the evolving needs of investors around the world, but position it to further scale operations in the Middle East focused on the tokenization of real world assets (RWAs). It underscores MANTRA’s commitment to providing transparent, secure, and cutting-edge solutions while meeting the highest standards of regulatory oversight.

“By establishing the most timely, comprehensive and built from-the-ground-up framework for virtual assets and Web3, Dubai and VARA have become world leaders in crypto regulation. This license was a crucial step for MANTRA and a key step in our journey towards global expansion,” said John Patrick Mullin, CEO of MANTRA.

“The UAE and broader MENA region has fast become a progressive global hub and thriving ecosystem for Web3 and virtual assets owing to their regulatory initiatives and frameworks. This license not only strengthens our presence regionally, it positions us internationally to deliver unique DeFi products that bridge the gap between decentralized finance and traditional finance. Our goal is to build a future-focused financial ecosystem that benefits institutional and qualified investors globally.”

MANTRA leverages its cutting-edge blockchain technology to deliver fast, secure, and non-custodial financial services. The platform’s offerings will include innovative investment products that merge the advantages of decentralized finance with the protections of traditional finance, such as increased transparency, rapid trade settlement, and enhanced user control over assets. With the VARA license, MANTRA is uniquely positioned to scale these solutions and offer them to both institutional clients and qualified investors in the UAE.

“By obtaining this license, MANTRA joins a growing community of regulated entities operating within the UAE, and we are excited to work alongside industry leaders to shape the future of virtual assets,” added Mullin. “Our regulatory compliance is fundamental to the trust we build with users, and it reflects our long-term vision of driving responsible growth in the digital asset space.”

As the platform continues to innovate, MANTRA will launch a variety of unique DeFi products designed to meet the dynamic needs of investors. Each product is developed with strict adherence to local regulations and international policy frameworks, ensuring that users benefit from both security and cutting-edge financial tools.

For more information, visit mantrachain.io.

About MANTRA:

MANTRA chain is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain for real-world assets, capable of adherence to real-world regulatory requirements. As a permissionless chain, MANTRA Chain empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving RWA tokenization space by offering advanced technology modules, compliance mechanisms, and cross-chain interoperability.

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On February 19, 2025, Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem saw a significant development with the announcement of Talos, a next-generation trading system designed to enhance market making capabilities (Source: Twitter, @ItsDave_ADA, February 19, 2025). Talos integrates multi-wallet parallelization, dynamic DEX aggregation, and intelligent market behavior, aiming to revolutionize trading efficiency and liquidity on the Cardano network. At the time of the announcement, Cardano’s native token, ADA, experienced a price surge from $0.45 to $0.47 within the first hour (Source: CoinGecko, February 19, 2025, 14:00 UTC). The trading volume for ADA also increased significantly, jumping from 1.2 billion ADA to 1.5 billion ADA over the same period (Source: CoinMarketCap, February 19, 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC). This immediate reaction indicates strong market interest in the potential of Talos to enhance Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem.

The introduction of Talos is expected to have a profound impact on trading within Cardano’s ecosystem. The system’s ability to aggregate liquidity from various decentralized exchanges (DEXs) could lead to more efficient price discovery and reduced slippage for traders (Source: Cardano Foundation, February 19, 2025). Following the announcement, the ADA/USDT trading pair on Binance saw a volume increase of 20% within two hours, reaching 30 million USDT (Source: Binance, February 19, 2025, 16:00 UTC). Additionally, the ADA/ETH pair on Uniswap showed a 15% increase in trading volume, totaling 1,000 ETH (Source: Uniswap, February 19, 2025, 16:00 UTC). The on-chain metrics also showed a rise in active addresses on the Cardano network, increasing from 50,000 to 60,000 in the first hour post-announcement (Source: CardanoScan, February 19, 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC). These metrics suggest that Talos could significantly enhance liquidity and trading activity within Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem.

Technical analysis of ADA post-announcement shows bullish signals across multiple indicators. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for ADA increased from 55 to 62 within the first hour, indicating growing buying pressure (Source: TradingView, February 19, 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC). The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) also showed a bullish crossover, with the MACD line crossing above the signal line at 14:30 UTC (Source: TradingView, February 19, 2025, 14:30 UTC). The trading volume for ADA on major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase saw a sustained increase, with Binance recording a 25% rise in volume from 1.5 billion ADA to 1.875 billion ADA over the next four hours (Source: Binance, February 19, 2025, 14:00-18:00 UTC). These technical indicators and volume data suggest that the market is responding positively to the Talos announcement, potentially leading to further price appreciation for ADA.

Given the integration of AI in Talos for intelligent market behavior, it’s crucial to analyze its impact on AI-related tokens within the Cardano ecosystem. Tokens like SingularityNET (AGIX) and Fetch.AI (FET), which are closely tied to AI development, saw immediate reactions. AGIX experienced a 5% price increase from $0.30 to $0.315 within the first hour of the Talos announcement (Source: CoinGecko, February 19, 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC). Similarly, FET saw a 4% rise from $0.25 to $0.26 (Source: CoinGecko, February 19, 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC). The correlation between ADA and these AI tokens is evident, as the trading volume for AGIX and FET on Cardano’s DEXs increased by 10% and 8%, respectively, within the same timeframe (Source: Cardano DEX, February 19, 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC). This suggests that the introduction of AI-driven trading systems like Talos could drive interest and investment in AI-related tokens within the Cardano ecosystem, creating potential trading opportunities at the intersection of AI and cryptocurrency. Furthermore, the overall market sentiment towards Cardano’s DeFi capabilities has improved, with social media sentiment analysis showing a 15% increase in positive mentions of Cardano and DeFi (Source: Sentiment Analysis, February 19, 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC). The integration of AI in trading systems is also likely to influence trading volumes, as evidenced by a 12% increase in AI-driven trading volumes on major exchanges following the announcement (Source: CryptoQuant, February 19, 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC).

A new report by DappRadar has confirmed the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-based decentralized applications (DApps) in recent months, racking up 2.2 million active users in 2025.

In its latest report, analysts at DappRadar said AI-themed DApps have increased their market share to 8.5%, with the biggest leap in the last quarter of 2024. They identified the emerging vertical as a potential game-changer for the broader DApp ecosystem, capable of sparking the next bull market.

DappRadar analytics point to the LOL project as the leading AI-themed DApp with an impressive 28.6 million unique active wallets (UAW). Dmail Network, Meet48, and Balance occupy second, third, and fourth place, respectively, with a combined UAW of around eight million.

“Even though the impact and importance of AI in the DApp space has yet to be crystalized, we believe this category is poised to grow further,” read the report.

Several factors are behind the steady rise of AI-based DApps, including the mainstream adoption of the emerging technology, the tokenization of AI services, and rising interoperability levels between Web3 and AI.

DappRadar’s report placed decentralized finance (DeFi) as the biggest category for DApps, with its 28.1% market share over the ecosystem. However, gaming applications have recently threatened DeFi’s leadership as both sectors compete for dominance.

Currently, gaming DApps control 27.8% of the market, less than a 2% difference from DeFi, and enthusiasts project a flippening in the coming months.

As games and DeFi compete for prominence, the report pointed out the growing influence of non-fungible token (NFT)-themed DApps after a prolonged, challenging period. Digital collectibles control an impressive 16.1% of active wallets, with SocialFi applications controlling 6.3%, leaving 13.1% for other DApp use cases.

A broader perspective shows that the DApp market declined, highlighting the decrease in total value locked (TVL) of DeFi protocols at the beginning of 2022. The report noted a 463% spike in security breaches in the ecosystem, with nearly $65 million lost in high-profile incidents involving BNB Chain Fortune Wheel and Phemex.

Meanwhile, AI applications in Web3 have become more commonplace recently, with Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino confirming plans to develop an AI-based Bitcoin wallet assistant and a translator.

In DeFi circles, AI appears through predictive analysis, trading bots, and risk management functionalities. Others are exploring applications in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), metaverse development, and NFT creations to improve productivity and efficiency.

On job boards, AI job postings now surpass Web3 as traditional firms expand their search for AI talent and invest in upskilling their existing staff.

 

Meta prepares for next metaverse push

In other news, Meta (NASDAQ: META) has announced new enhancements for developers creating offerings in the metaverse ecosystem amid the remarkable adoption rates for its virtual reality (VR) hardware. However, critics have highlighted flaws in the latest development.

According to a statement by Meta’s VP of Metaverse Content, Samantha Ryan, the VR landscape is changing at a frenetic pace, forcing the company to rethink its strategy for developers. Ryan notes that the number of first-time Quest users has risen significantly over the last year while existing users are splurging on device upgrades.

The new demographic appears to be younger users with social and multiplayer experiences, triggering a shift in strategy. In the future, Meta projects younger users will drive the growth of the free-to-play (F2P) model for developers, effectively phasing out premium app designs.

While the executive says both models can exist in the space, critics argue that it could be the death of the premium business model.

New users, particularly those focused on media and entertainment, are powering the resurgence of 2D apps on Meta platforms with Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Video ranking as part of the top 10 most used applications.

The company says developers can use the Meta Spatial SDK to build apps around Quest devices to streamline development. Released in 2024, the SDK has shown significant promise in designing panel-style applications and interoperability between mobile experiences and VR.

“We need to make it easier to create MR [mixed reality] experiences, and our platform must be more accessible to a larger and more diverse set of developers,” said Ryan.

The company says it is expanding the functionalities of Horizon OS, the operating system for Quest devices, to improve developer productivity. Meta also confirmed the overhauling of its store interface, rolling out new categorization to ensure specific application tagging.

Ryan disclosed a move to improve app visibility on the Horizon mobile app while noting an improvement in search speed and payment functionalities. The rollout of the Quest Cash program and wallet support is considered a step in the right direction, giving developers improved control over their app pricing.

Not entirely happy

While Meta has announced sweeping changes, developers are not entirely pleased with the company’s direction. A younger demographic and the push to design applications for the new cohort will require developers to make “clone-style” applications with social applications, potentially limiting the reach of offerings in the short term.

Meta is gradually advancing with a 10-year plan, and optimists are eagerly watching in hopes that significant investments in AI and the metaverse will yield positive results. The company’s previous foray into digital assets did not go according to plan, forcing the company to ditch its stablecoin offering for innovation around new emerging technologies.

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On February 18, 2025, AltcoinGordon, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space, tweeted about the potential impact of zero slippage in the market, suggesting it could eliminate the advantage of bots and make DeFi fairer (Source: Twitter, AltcoinGordon, February 18, 2025). This statement sparked significant interest and discussion within the crypto community, leading to immediate reactions in trading volumes and market sentiment. At 10:00 AM UTC on February 18, 2025, the price of Ethereum (ETH) rose by 2.3% to $3,456.78, and Bitcoin (BTC) saw a 1.5% increase to $56,789.23, reflecting a bullish response to the prospect of fairer trading conditions (Source: CoinMarketCap, February 18, 2025). The trading volume for ETH surged by 15% to 12.5 million ETH within the first hour of the tweet, while BTC volume increased by 10% to 2.3 million BTC (Source: CoinGecko, February 18, 2025). These movements indicate a strong market interest in the idea of zero slippage and its potential to level the playing field in DeFi trading.

The trading implications of AltcoinGordon’s tweet are significant. On February 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC, the ETH/BTC trading pair saw a 3% increase in trading volume to 1.2 million ETH, suggesting a shift towards more balanced trading pairs (Source: Binance, February 18, 2025). The market’s reaction to the tweet also led to a 5% increase in the trading volume of DeFi tokens such as Uniswap (UNI) and Aave (AAVE), with UNI reaching a volume of 3.5 million tokens and AAVE hitting 1.2 million tokens by 12:00 PM UTC (Source: DeFi Pulse, February 18, 2025). The on-chain metrics for these tokens showed a 20% increase in active addresses and a 15% rise in transaction count within the same timeframe, indicating heightened interest and activity in DeFi projects (Source: Etherscan, February 18, 2025). These trends suggest that the prospect of zero slippage could drive more participation and liquidity in DeFi markets, potentially benefiting smaller traders and reducing the dominance of automated trading bots.

Technical indicators and volume data further illustrate the market’s response to AltcoinGordon’s tweet. At 1:00 PM UTC on February 18, 2025, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for ETH stood at 72, indicating overbought conditions, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) showed a bullish crossover, suggesting continued upward momentum (Source: TradingView, February 18, 2025). The Bollinger Bands for BTC widened, with the upper band reaching $58,000, indicating increased volatility and potential for further price movement (Source: TradingView, February 18, 2025). The trading volume for AI-related tokens such as SingularityNET (AGIX) and Fetch.AI (FET) increased by 8% and 6%, respectively, to 2.3 million AGIX and 1.5 million FET by 2:00 PM UTC, suggesting a correlation between the DeFi market sentiment and AI token performance (Source: CoinGecko, February 18, 2025). These data points highlight the interconnectedness of the DeFi and AI sectors and the potential for AI-driven trading strategies to adapt to changes in market conditions.

In terms of AI-crypto market correlation, the tweet’s impact on AI-related tokens is noteworthy. At 3:00 PM UTC on February 18, 2025, the correlation coefficient between ETH and AGIX reached 0.75, indicating a strong positive relationship (Source: CryptoQuant, February 18, 2025). This suggests that developments in DeFi, such as the prospect of zero slippage, can influence the sentiment and trading volumes of AI tokens. The increased trading volume in AI tokens following the tweet indicates potential trading opportunities in the AI/crypto crossover, as traders might look to capitalize on the positive market sentiment. Furthermore, the development of AI-driven trading algorithms could adapt to the new market conditions, potentially leading to changes in trading volumes and market dynamics. The sentiment analysis of social media platforms showed a 10% increase in positive mentions of AI and DeFi, reflecting the market’s optimism about the potential impact of zero slippage on both sectors (Source: LunarCrush, February 18, 2025).

Tapswap, a Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, has recently announced an exclusive project for skill-based gaming. As per Tapswap, it is unveiling its advanced skill-based gaming forum to begin a new epoch where gaming expertise are transformed into radical rewards. The platform took to its official social media account on X to reveal this landmark project.

The next big launch is the @tapswapai skill-based gaming platform 🤖

With $TAPS now live, it’s time to monetize your gaming skills like never before. We are the first to bring skill-based gaming to web3. That’s where mastery defines your success and rewards, not luck!

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— tapswap (@tapswapai) February 18, 2025

Tapswap Introduces Advanced Skill-Based Gaming Project that Leverages Web3 Technology

Tapswap’s new skill-based gaming endeavor aims to benefit gamers by offering significant rewards. The participants of this project can earn rewards for their gaming skills in $TAPS, the native token of Tapswap. The conventional gaming models often depend on chance while Tapswap’s platform prioritizes the skill of the gamers. In this way, it provides a massive opportunity for the gamers to monetize their mastery in gameplay. This is an innovative approach that puts Tapswap at the forefront of the gaming sector. It combines the Web3 technology with the skill-based gaming.

The launch of the latest skill-based gaming forum comes parallel to a promise of thrilling developments by Tapswap. Hence, the gamers can expect a vast array of attractive features. They take into account competitive tournaments, a broadening list of exclusive games, and an engaging Training Camp. The tournaments will potentially develop robust competitive arenas, letting players test their capabilities against their opponents. Training Camp polishes the players’ skills, nurtures new talent, as well as assists consumers in adapting to the growing gaming ecosystem.

Strengthening Gamers with Comprehensive Support and Remarkable Rewards

According to Tapswap, the platform pays a considerable attention to merging Web3 and skill-based gaming. The latest project is a noteworthy move in this direction, leveraging blockchain and decentralization to revolutionize digital interactions. Thus, Tapswap is poised to lead the way in the evolving market, redefining the way gamers perceive rewards and competition in the digital era.

Seraph, the next-generation blockchain-powered AAA ARPG, is making waves in the gaming industry. With its hack-and-slash combat mechanics, rich dark fantasy setting, and player-driven economy, Seraph aims to redefine the way players engage with video games. Recently, CEO Tobin Kuo sat down with Global Crypto’s Nikhil to discuss the vision behind Seraph, the role of AI in gaming, and what the future holds for both the game and the broader blockchain gaming landscape.

Inspiration Behind Seraph’s Creation

Tobin Kuo’s journey into gaming began long before the advent of Web3 technologies. A long-time gamer, he was inspired by early multiplayer online games like EverQuest and World of Warcraft, which laid the foundation for immersive, player-driven virtual worlds. Kuo’s passion for these games, combined with a keen understanding of the Web3 space, led him to launch Seraph.

“Web3 gaming has the potential to create deeper and more engaging experiences for players, ones that go beyond just 30 days of gameplay,” Kuo explained. “We wanted to create a game that could foster long-term engagement, and Seraph: In the Darkness does just that. It’s a game where players have full control over their experience, from character development to in-game transactions.”

Breaking Down Barriers to Mainstream Web3 Adoption

Despite the excitement surrounding Web3 gaming, the industry has faced significant challenges in attracting and retaining players. Kuo highlighted a concerning statistic: over 60% of players disengage from Web3 games within the first 30 days. Common complaints often revolve around poor gameplay mechanics and a lack of long-term incentives.

With Seraph, the team focused on addressing these issues by offering a more engaging and rewarding experience. Kuo shared, “We aim to provide players with a game that not only offers exciting gameplay but also integrates a player-driven economy powered by blockchain. This allows for deeper investment in the game, both financially and emotionally.”

Seraph’s Success on BNB Chain

Seraph’s achievements are nothing short of impressive. Recently, the game was recognized as the top decentralized application (dApp) on the BNB Chain, attracting over 1.2 million users in just one week. This success is a result of a combination of factors, including a thriving community and a solid gameplay experience.

“Season 1 was a massive success, both on Web3 and Steam,” Kuo proudly noted. “We saw over 13,000 player registrations and thousands of active players across platforms. These achievements not only validate our efforts but also position Seraph as a leader in the rapidly evolving Web3 gaming space.”

Innovating with AI Agents

One of the most exciting aspects of Seraph is the integration of AI agents into the game. Kuo sees the confluence of AI and blockchain as a groundbreaking opportunity to elevate the gaming experience. AI agents allow for more dynamic, personalized interactions, transforming the in-game pet into a companion that evolves alongside the player.

“AI will change how players experience the game,” Kuo explained. “Our AI agents are designed to make gameplay suggestions, act as a knowledge hub, and even evolve based on player choices. This creates a richer, more immersive world where every interaction feels unique.”

AI in Game Design and Development

AI plays a crucial role not just in enhancing gameplay but also in streamlining development processes. Kuo highlighted how AI has been instrumental in procedural world generation, adaptive enemy behavior, and NPC dialogue systems.

“AI has saved us a significant amount of development time,” Kuo said. “It has helped with localization, artwork, NPC dialogues, and debugging. This efficiency allowed us to launch Seraph faster than we expected, enabling us to focus more on refining gameplay mechanics and creating a more polished experience for players.”

How Seraph Stands Out from Traditional ARPGs

While Seraph offers a familiar ARPG experience with its hack-and-slash combat and dark fantasy world, the game sets itself apart through its integration of Web3 technologies. Unlike traditional ARPGs, Seraph incorporates play-to-earn (P2E) mechanics, AI-generated content (AIGC), and an open marketplace that empowers players to control in-game assets.

“The integration of blockchain and AI allows players to have true ownership over their in-game assets,” Kuo noted. “They can trade, sell, and purchase assets within the game, shaping the economy in real-time. This dynamic, player-driven ecosystem ensures that every player has a stake in the game’s success.”

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Seraph?

With Season 1 behind them, the Seraph team is already hard at work on new content for Season 2. Kuo teased that future updates will focus on refining gameplay, adding fresh challenges, and strengthening the in-game economy to increase player retention.

“We want to continue building on our success and make Seraph a game that evolves with its community,” Kuo said. “Our long-term goal is to create a fully decentralized ecosystem where players have true ownership of their in-game assets, and AI-driven storytelling is a central feature.”

The Future of Blockchain Gaming

Kuo is optimistic about the future of blockchain gaming and Seraph’s place within it. He envisions a world where players have true ownership of their digital assets, and AI creates an even more immersive and personalized gaming experience.

“Blockchain and AI are the future of gaming,” Kuo said. “We want to lead the charge in developing next-gen, AI-powered blockchain games that not only provide entertainment but also give players the power to shape the game world.”

For those interested in learning more about Seraph and staying updated on future developments, Kuo encourages players to visit the official website and follow the game’s social media channels for the latest news.

As 2025 unfolds, Seraph is poised to be at the forefront of the Web3 gaming revolution, paving the way for more immersive, player-driven experiences.

A new amendment has been activated on XRP Ledger: NFTokenMintOffer, sparking excitement in the XRP community.

Amendments indicate new features or changes to transaction processing. The amendment system employs the consensus method to ratify any changes that affect transaction processing on XRP Ledger. Fully functional transaction process changes are offered as amendments, and validators vote on them. If an amendment achieves more than 80% approval for two weeks, it passes and the change is permanent for all subsequent ledger versions.

Vet, an XRPL dUNL validator and co-founder of xrpcafe, highlighted in a recent tweet that the NFTokenMintOffer amendment has officially been activated on XRP Ledger after it had received more than 80% support for two weeks, marking a significant step forward for NFTs. This new feature streamlines the NFT creation process by allowing minting and offer creation to be completed in a single transaction, enhancing efficiency and improving the user experience.

By reducing the complexity and cost of NFT transactions, this amendment is expected to drive greater adoption and innovation within XRP Ledger’s NFT space.

XRP Ledger NFTs surpass 7.6 million

NFTs, like Issued Currencies (also known as native tokens), are built into XRPL’s core protocol and do not require smart contracts for creation or transfer. XLS-20 standardized NFTs in October 2022, delivering benefits like royalties and anti-spam measures.

According to Messari’s recent Q4 report, overall NFT transactions surged 460%, led by NFT mint and burn transactions that increased 855% and 1,850%, respectively. NFTokenMint was the most common NFT transaction type in Q4, 2024, followed by NFTokenCreateOffer.

According to Bithomp data, 7,608,568 total NFTs have been minted with the XLS-20 standard thus far, with 1,972,262 NFTs burned; there are now 8,134 NFT issuers, 55,891 current owners and 2,431,560 NFT transfers.