When people talk about web3 gaming, they usually think of tokens, economies, and speculation. But that’s missing the point. As many have pointed out, web3’s real magic for gaming is in going beyond play-to-earn. It’s about cryptography enabling fairness in ways web2 can’t. Web3 redefines what “fair play” means.

My vibecoding journey

I came to this realization by playing around with vibecoding. I set out to recreate simple games like blackjack and slots, but with a twist. I prompted the AI to make use of zero-knowledge proofs as a part of the game’s key components. 

To my surprise, they actually worked. My first attempt was a blackjack demo, but the proofs took thirty seconds to generate, which meant the gameplay was slow and clunky. No one wants to sit around waiting half a minute to see if they got lucky.

So I pivoted to vibecoding a slot machine game and tried implementing it with optimistic verification. This cut the verification time down to milliseconds, and suddenly, the game felt alive. It was able to prove fairness, and it was able to make it usable in real time.

The key takeaway from those experiments for me was that web3 gaming can already be about so much more than new monetization loops. It can unlock entirely new mechanics powered by cryptography, and the tech to do it is already here.

What ZK unlocks in games

ZK proofs transform how games handle randomness, strategy, and reputation. Take randomness, for starters. In online games and casinos, players have to trust the operator’s word that a shuffle or dice roll is fair. With ZK, fairness is provable. A casino or server can prove cryptographically that a deck was shuffled randomly without ever revealing the seed behind it. Every spin, roll, or deal can be verified by players in real time, eliminating the need for blind trust.

Then there’s strategy. In traditional games, if you want to prove you played by the rules, you often have to show your moves, which kills the element of secrecy and reveals your own gameplay quirks. ZK fixes this, too, by allowing players to prove they solved a puzzle or followed the rules of a strategy game without revealing how. In poker, for example, you can keep your hand hidden even from the backend server logic. In trading or finance, you can keep your strategy private while still showing that the results are valid.

Leaderboards are another obvious fit. Cheating and fake scores ruin online rankings. ZK proofs make scores verifiable, so a game can prove a player’s high score is authentic without exposing all the gameplay data behind it. That applies to reputation systems, too. Imagine proving your Uber rating is above 4.8 without exposing every review.

Why gambling is the first real use case

It’s no coincidence that gambling is one of the first industries testing ZK technology. Gamblers often rely on opaque infrastructure and the promise that regulators or auditors will keep things fair. But as the saying goes, “the house always wins.” What it doesn’t guarantee is that the house never lies.

With ZK, every game operation can come with an embedded proof of fairness according to custom parameters set by the game rules. You no longer have to trust that the shuffle or slot spin wasn’t manipulated because you can verify it yourself. Casinos, in turn, could benefit from using ZK proofs to streamline the process for audits and compliance checks.

If ZK can work in gambling, where money’s always on the table, it can work anywhere.

Beyond gambling: Fairness as a core web3 primitive

The implications go well beyond casinos, however. Verifiable randomness, private strategies, and provable scores are just the start. With scalable ZK-proofs, we can even create new genres of games and new types of applications that were previously unthinkable.

Competitive esports tournaments could use ZK to verify match outcomes and leaderboards. Social games could ensure rankings are tamper-proof. Reputation systems could allow users to prove credibility without exposing personal data. In DeFi, traders could protect their strategies while still proving they followed risk limits or achieved returns.

A fun vibecoding project crystallized what’s already in the back of many gamers and gamblers’ heads about web3: that its biggest contribution to the industry is perhaps embedded fairness.

While web2 gave us entertainment, web3 can give us entertainment we can trust. As zkVMs and ZK coprocessors mature, we’ll see entire genres of games built around trustless fairness. All of this lets “fair play” take on a whole new meaning. Fair play, guaranteed by math, is the real win condition for web3 gaming.

15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération – Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance

by Ed Gorman 20 Sep 15:52 PDT

The British skipper Sam Goodchild, who was a key part of the crew on Biotherm that won The Ocean Race Europe, followed up with victory in the two-handed Défi Azimut – Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours race today.

Sailing alongside Frenchman Loïs Berrehar, Goodchild skippered the Guillaume Verdier-designed MACIF Santé Prévoyance to win a light-airs Azimut 48 Hours from Teamwork-Team SNEF skippered by Justine Mettraux in second place.

It came just hours before the Biotherm crew, led by Paul Meilhat of France, confirmed their dominance of The Ocean Race Europe by winning the final coastal race at Boka Bay in Montenegro. Their performance in that race owed much to Goodchild who sailed as navigator on the first four legs of that race.

In the Azimut, Goodchild and Berrehar completed what was the fifth race win in a row for a boat which won the last Vendée Globe, when skippered by Charlie Dalin of France, and which has now won six of the nine races it has started since its launch in June 2023.

No surprise then to hear Goodchild describe it as “an incredible weapon” after reaching the finish of a 307-nautical mile course – out and back to Lorient – that they completed at an average speed of just over seven knots.

“For sure, we’re still learning the boat but we’ve got a great team and the boat is amazing,” said Goodchild, who took the lead midway through the race after an indifferent start. “As Jean-Yves Gau, the boat captain, reminded us when we stepped ashore – this was the fifth consecutive race win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance so yes, it’s an incredible weapon. But, for us, we only started sailing it not that long ago, so we’re learning every day,” added Goodchild.

For Swiss sailor Mettraux, the 48 Hours proved a welcome return to the podium after a race that she and Xavier Macaire of France led in the early stages. The understated Mettraux described this as a “solid result” at the end of a testing contest on flat water which saw them cross the finish line just one minute ahead of third-placed Charal, sailed by Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière of France.

“We only had proper breeze for the last two hours or so,” Mettraux said at the finish. “A few little stretches here and there. But never more than 10-12 knots. Very light, very unstable conditions, so you had to stay focused all the time. I think we got off to a pretty good start, with Xavier on the right side of the course, which allowed us to be in the game from the beginning.”

She was delighted to edge Charal for second place, especially given the fact that she and Macaire had to deal with a tack line failure on their J0 sail. “It’s great, it feels really good,” she said. “We knew we were taking on this challenge with quite a small team, so it’s nice to have a strong race here. We really wanted to do well and with Xavier, we didn’t let much slip, so it’s great to see it pay off.”

Mettraux and Macaire will now focus on the build-up to the Transat Café L’OR from Le Havre to Martinique, which starts at the end of October. “On the Transat, the conditions will be completely different, but at least we know we can really push the boat and keep it in the match at its full potential,” summarised Mettraux.

This race featured 12 IMOCAs and saw the competitive debut in the Class for several teams and boats, among them Armel Tripon and Tanguy Leglatin of France on Les P’tits Doudous, a new VPLP hull built from recycled carbon-fibre. Another newcomer was Nicolas D’Estais of France, sailing with Simon Koster of Switzerland, on Café Joyeux, the former Monnoyeur-Duo For A Job.

This pairing had a cracking race in a daggerboard-configured boat and were in contention for the podium before finishing fourth. An accomplished former Mini sailor, D’Estais loved racing this old IMOCA which won the daggerboard division in the last Vendée Globe and won that race overall in the hands of François Gabart in 2012-’13.

“This boat is really easy to get moving compared to the foilers, so we made the most of that,” said D’Estais at the finish. “What we take away is that it’s a great machine – there will always be conditions where we can really exploit it. It’s up to us to make the most of the conditions and to hang tough when it’s the opposite.” D’Estais could see the parallels with his old Mini yacht too: “Everything’s heavier – the sails, the ropes, everything’s heavier. But still, it’s basically just a big Mini,” he said.

And the Café Joyeux skipper, who started his professional life in management consulting before switching to sailing full time four years ago, was thrilled to get his new sailing project off to such an impressive start. “Above all, this is the achievement of a project that I managed to build with Café Joyeux over the past year,” he told the Class. “Just being on the startline was really the result of 12 intense months of work, with all the partners who came on board. So yes, it’s a great start, a really positive sporting introduction.”

And he and Coster are now also switching their focus to the Transat. “It’s going to come very, very quickly. This was only our sixth sail on the boat and there are still lots of things we need to improve – in terms of preparation and in getting to know the boat better. But I’m super-excited to set off on this race. We just can’t expect to finish this high every time. What matters is to make the most of it – we know we have a card to play,” D’Estais said.

Meanwhile, at Boka Bay, Yoann Richomme’s Paprec Arkéa was second in the coastal race behind Biotherm, which was enough to confirm them as runner-up overall, just ahead of Team Holcim-PRB skippered by Rosalin Kuiper. In fourth place, it was Team Malizia skippered by Boris Herrmann, which means they hold onto fourth place overall, one point ahead of Ambrogio Beccaria’s team on Allagrande MAPEI Racing. The final two spots in the overall ranking are occupied by Scott Shawyer’s Be Water Positive (6th) and Team Amaala skippered by Alan Roura (7th).

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have left their mark in the crypto ecosystem, whether it was the mania they spurred earlier this decade or the real-world use cases they have matured into since then. Their use cases were always known; now they’ve evolved into more than trendy JPEGs. Still, their primitive form that became a worldwide frenzy was the start of something revolutionary.

September 20, being International NFT Day, commemorates just that each year—digital ownership, creativity in online spaces, and the innovation advanced by blockchain technology. Happy International NFT Day!

The Birth of NFTs and Why Today Matters

To understand how September 20 became associated with NFTs, one does not have to look too far back. Dieter Shirley, Dapper Labs’ Chief Technology Officer, proposed the ERC-721 standard on this same day in 2017, which was the first time the term “non-fungible token” was used. This proposal, later officially recognized as an Ethereum standard in 2018, laid the foundation for a group of assets that could represent true uniqueness and ownership.

International NFT Day commemorates the first usage of the term in an online community, and, of course, the proposal that was responsible for bringing this token type to Ethereum. Shirley and Dapper Labs are also responsible for launching one of the most popular NFT collections, CryptoKitties, which was the first major project to highlight the potential of ERC-721.

So, What Are NFTs?

With the introduction of NFTs came a new kind of asset class that could assign verifiable ownership to digital items—music, images, collectibles, virtual real estate, documents, and so much more. This ability differentiates NFTs from the average crypto asset, like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

A bitcoin can be exchanged with another, just like how a dollar bill can be exchanged with another, which makes these assets interchangeable and fungible. NFTs, due to their uniqueness, cannot be interchanged, making them non-fungible.

This attribute ensures individuals can assert ownership over tokenized digital items as long as these artifacts have been transacted to their wallets. Furthermore, it also introduces scarcity, which opens up numerous use cases. For one, the NFT mania through 2020.

Nevertheless, experiments with NFT-like use cases existed much earlier, even before the introduction of ERC-721. For instance, projects like Quantum by Kevin McCoy and Anil Dash worked on similar use cases, but 2017’s developments formalized these assets on Ethereum and put them on the map.

Projects like CryptoKitties and marketplaces like OpenSea came together to merge viral collections with the infrastructure to buy, sell, and trade them. One could argue that this virality remained within the crypto niche, and they would be right. But NFTs made their way into mainstream culture not long after they garnered tremendous attention in crypto circles.

Beeple’s record-breaking $69 million art sale, global fashion houses collaborating with NFT projects, the world’s biggest musical acts releasing tokenized albums, and sports franchises launching digital collectibles launched this asset type into the stratosphere. While much of this was driven by speculation as people showed interest in NFTs offering explosive profit-making opportunities, they serve numerous other use cases today. They act as access tokens, community identifiers, and the building blocks for a new era of the internet.

How International NFT Day Is Celebrated

Considering the significance of these tokens, it is not surprising that they have a day reserved to celebrate the innovation they have brought thus far and the potential they hold for the future. The first-ever International NFT Day was celebrated in 2022, with Dapper Labs and other big-name partners like OpenSea and Animoca Brands coming together to make this more than a niche celebration.

The goal of this day, since its first iteration, has been to harness the power of NFTs to reshape the internet. And that is making the technology accessible for a plethora of use cases, demystifying it for easy adoption, and bringing diverse online communities together.

Celebrations often take different forms across the world, including meetups and workshops where artists, developers, and collectors exchange ideas and showcase projects. This does not have to be location-dependent, as many such celebrations also occur via livestreams, Twitter Spaces, and metaverse gatherings to gather communities from every part of the planet. Projects in the NFT vertical also release free or limited-edition mints to make International NFT Day memorable for those celebrating.

What to Expect This Year

Keeping in tune with how it has been every year thus far, meetups, panels, workshops, and free NFT drops are all expected. One can check out what the celebrations look like in their region or online at internationalnftday.org. This year’s discussions are expected to revolve as much around utility as art, given how rapidly the space has shifted as of late in the gaming, online commerce, and digital identity spaces.

For enthusiasts, artists, collectors, and anybody else, these gatherings and celebrations are the perfect chance to learn, connect, and participate in what is next for digital ownership. For those minting their first tokens, attending virtual panels, or simply keeping their eyes out for trending hashtags, today is all about community and shared innovation.

Why International NFT Day Matters

International NFT Day stands as a testament to how these assets and the technology powering them have reshaped culture. In just a few years, NFTs have expanded from their role as a niche blockchain use case to propelling art, entertainment, commerce, and identity.

The celebrations rightfully help push the boundaries of possibility, taking NFT utility to new heights and integrations that did not seem plausible in previous years. September 20 is more than these assets themselves—it is about what they can unlock with ownership, creativity, and community building.

The Hamster Kombat Daily Combo for September 20, 2025, is officially here, offering players another chance to unlock rewards and strengthen their progress inside one of the most popular Telegram-based play-to-earn games. With millions of active participants worldwide, Hamster Kombat continues to reinvent how users engage with Web3 gaming while blending entertainment, strategy, and cryptocurrency incentives.

Today’s Daily Combo tasks give both beginners and seasoned players the opportunity to earn more in-game coins and advance their virtual hamster-run crypto exchange. For many, this has become more than just a game—it is a new way to experience the mechanics of digital finance while earning rewards along the way.

What Is Hamster Kombat?

Hamster Kombat is a Telegram mini-app game that has quickly become a sensation across the global Web3 gaming community. Unlike typical play-to-earn models, Hamster Kombat introduces a lighthearted but strategic concept: players manage a hamster-themed virtual cryptocurrency exchange. Each day, they complete tasks, level up cards, and execute combos to unlock extra coins.

Launched as part of a new wave of Telegram-based mining and gaming projects, Hamster Kombat has attracted millions of daily users, largely due to its simplicity. Players don’t need specialized blockchain knowledge to participate. Instead, they are guided through intuitive gameplay that gradually introduces them to the mechanics of crypto-based gaming and reward systems.

At its core, Hamster Kombat gamifies financial learning. Players carry out marketing, legal, and operational “missions” using collectible cards. Each card represents a different aspect of running an exchange—ranging from public relations to compliance. Completing the right set of cards in the right sequence, known as the Daily Combo, earns participants bonus rewards and accelerates progress.

Today’s Hamster Kombat Daily Combo

For September 20, 2025, today’s Daily Combo is expected to unlock extra rewards for those who identify and execute the correct set of tasks. The combination typically draws from several categories of in-game cards, such as:

• Markets – tasks linked to trading activity

• PR & Team – tasks involving community and outreach

• Legal – compliance-related operations

• Specials – unique missions with larger rewards

While the exact combo will be revealed in the app, completing it on time ensures players gain exclusive in-game perks. Missing a daily combo means missing out on compounding rewards, making consistency one of the most important strategies in Hamster Kombat.

Why the Daily Combo Matters

The Daily Combo is more than just a mini-challenge. It is a mechanism designed to keep players engaged, motivated, and rewarded on a consistent basis. Every completed combo gives participants access to valuable in-game boosts, including:

• Extra coins to upgrade cards faster

• New multipliers for mining efficiency

• Opportunities to unlock rare cards

• Strategic advantages over other players

For many players, these combos create a competitive edge that compounds over time. Gamers who consistently log in and complete the Daily Combo often find themselves leveling up faster than casual players, which translates to higher rewards in the long run.

How to Play and Complete the Daily Combo

Participating in Hamster Kombat’s Daily Combo is straightforward, even for those new to the ecosystem. Here’s a simple step-by-step breakdown:

1. Open the Telegram Mini-App
   
   Launch the Hamster Kombat bot within Telegram and access the main game interface.

2. Go to the “Mine” Menu
   
   Within the app, enter the “Mine” section, which serves as the hub for daily tasks.

3. Identify the Daily Cards
   
   Look for three cards that refresh daily. These cards are chosen from categories such as Markets, PR & Team, Legal, and Specials.

4. Buy or Upgrade the Cards
   
   Use your in-game coins to purchase or level up the specified cards.

5. Complete the Combo and Claim Rewards
   
   Once all tasks are completed, the system automatically grants you bonus rewards. These may include coins, boosters, or progress points that speed up your overall journey.

The process is designed to be fast and interactive, requiring only a few minutes each day but delivering meaningful benefits to long-term players.

Why Hamster Kombat Became a Global Phenomenon

Hamster Kombat’s success lies in its ability to merge casual gaming with the principles of play-to-earn Web3 systems. Unlike traditional games, where rewards are often limited to in-game perks with no real-world value, Hamster Kombat integrates blockchain-inspired rewards, creating a bridge between gaming and crypto economics.

Several factors explain its global popularity:

• Accessibility: As a Telegram-based app, it requires no downloads outside of the messaging platform.

• Simplicity: Players can get started in minutes without needing deep crypto knowledge.

• Community Engagement: Millions of players worldwide share tips, strategies, and combos daily.

• Gamification of Finance: By simulating the operations of a crypto exchange, the game educates users about blockchain systems in an entertaining way.

The Bigger Picture: Learning, Earning, and Engagement

Hamster Kombat represents a new era of Web3 gaming where education and entertainment intersect. Players not only enjoy the fun of daily tasks and strategy but also learn about the dynamics of digital economies. In many ways, it mirrors real-world crypto exchanges, where decisions on compliance, marketing, and technology determine growth and success.

The Daily Combo, in particular, symbolizes the importance of consistency and decision-making. Just as in real financial systems, small, daily choices accumulate into long-term results. For Web3 enthusiasts, this gamified system serves as both practice and preparation for the broader world of decentralized finance.

Community Reactions

Across Telegram channels and social media, players eagerly share their predictions and results for each Daily Combo. Some have built communities around solving combos as quickly as possible, while others use it as an opportunity to teach newcomers about in-game economics.

The buzz surrounding Hamster Kombat continues to grow, with many speculating that the game could pave the way for future Telegram-based Web3 projects. Its ability to sustain engagement through simple yet rewarding tasks makes it a model for other developers.

Looking Ahead

With each passing day, Hamster Kombat evolves from a simple game into a broader Web3 ecosystem. As the player base grows, so too does the value of participation. Analysts predict that similar models will dominate the future of crypto gaming, combining micro-tasks, community-driven challenges, and blockchain rewards into one seamless experience.

The Hamster Kombat Daily Combo for September 20, 2025, is another step in this journey. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran player, today’s combo is a reminder that consistency, strategy, and engagement are key to maximizing both rewards and enjoyment in this rapidly growing ecosystem.

Conclusion

Hamster Kombat’s Daily Combo remains one of the most effective ways to earn coins and accelerate progress within the game. By completing today’s September 20 combo, players not only collect immediate rewards but also secure a stronger foundation for future growth.

As the game continues to attract millions of users worldwide, the significance of these daily tasks goes beyond in-game currency. They represent a new wave of digital engagement, where education, fun, and financial literacy come together in a single platform.

For now, the message is simple: log in, complete your Daily Combo, and keep moving forward. The rewards are waiting, and consistency is the ultimate key to success in Hamster Kombat.

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Erlin is an experienced crypto writer who loves to explore the intersection of blockchain technology and financial markets. She regularly provides insights into the latest trends and innovations in the digital currency space.

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Shiba Inu price is trading today at $0.00001318, recording a modest daily gain of 1.73%. The token’s 24-hour volume sits at $202.14 million, while its market capitalization holds at $7.78 billion. 

Despite this, Shiba Inu has already seen a 34.82% drop in value, which highlights its liquidity but also the persistent risk tied to its volatility. Consequently, investors are questioning whether the meme-driven altcoin can sustain momentum or if stronger projects now represent the best crypto to invest in.

This growing debate is pushing attention toward Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a new DeFi crypto presale that is rapidly selling out and positioning itself for a notable surge.

Shiba Inu Price Trends And Concerns

Shiba Inu has been showing steady trading activity, yet broader signals continue weighing on its outlook. Supply pressure has been evident in recent sessions, creating a ceiling that restrains upside moves. Moreover, while Shiba Inu news often emphasizes community milestones, the larger issue is utility. Investors are now asking, is crypto a good investment if it lacks clear adoption pathways?

In addition, meme tokens face challenges during phases of correction when crypto prices today show uncertainty. Whenever questions such as why crypto is down today arise, the lack of robust use cases becomes harder to ignore. 

Therefore, while Shiba Inu’s dedicated community remains strong, others are seeking tokens with more practical designs and measurable returns. This transition has set the stage for Mutuum Finance (MUTM) to attract those exploring which crypto to buy today for long-term growth.

Mutuum Finance Presale Momentum

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is currently holding Phase 6 of its presale at a price of $0.035. This marks a 250% rise from its first phase price of $0.01. Since the start of the presale, $16,000,000 has been raised, and the number of total holders has already reached 16,400. 

As Phase 6 is selling out fast, the chance to acquire tokens at this level is fading. Once Phase 7 begins, the price will increase by 14.3% to $0.04, before ultimately launching at $0.06. Those buying at the current phase are projected to secure returns of 340% post-launch, making MUTM one of the best cryptos to buy now according to many early investors.

Furthermore, the project has already finalized its CertiK audit with a strong Token Scan Score of 90 out of 100, signaling robust security. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has also rolled out a bug bounty program with $50,000 USDT set aside, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed promptly. 

Rewards span critical, major, minor, and low levels, incentivizing thorough security participation. To drive further engagement, a $100,000 giveaway has been launched, rewarding ten winners with $10,000 each in MUTM. Eligibility requires a minimum $50 presale entry, which encourages wider participation.

Lending Models And Protocol Features

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is developing a dual lending system that balances stable borrowing with flexible peer-to-peer lending. Through its Peer-to-Contract pools, stablecoins are deployed efficiently, matching supply and demand with dynamic interest rates. In contrast, the Peer-to-Peer function enables users to negotiate lending terms directly on speculative tokens, creating room for higher potential returns.

Additionally, Mutuum has introduced key safeguards to ensure liquidity and solvency. Overcollateralization, liquidation triggers, and borrow caps all serve to manage exposure and sustain healthy positions. Enhanced Collateral Efficiency for stable assets further improves borrowing limits while controlling risk. This structural framework strengthens its potential appeal for those investing in crypto with a focus on long-term returns.

The team has also launched a live dashboard with a leaderboard tracking the top 50 holders. Bonus token rewards are distributed to those maintaining positions in the ranking, providing another incentive for sustained participation. Consequently, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is cementing itself as not just a presale event, but a platform designed for utility and structured growth.

Linking Shiba Inu Uncertainty To Mutuum Opportunity

While Shiba Inu remains a significant meme-driven altcoin, questions continue over sustainability, especially whenever crypto charts reflect unstable momentum. 

Investors weighing what crypto to invest in today are increasingly shifting attention toward alternatives with more transparent utility. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), advancing rapidly through its presale phases and securing strong community engagement, is positioning itself as one of the best cryptocurrency to invest in during 2025.

As the current phase draws closer to selling out, and with stronger safeguards already in place, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is moving firmly toward its launch. Those following crypto news today will find that the comparison between Shiba Inu’s uncertain momentum and MUTM’s accelerating growth highlights a clear contrast. Investors wondering when Shiba Inu price will rally are seeing Mutuum Finance already building a case for an unstoppable surge.

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WebKey, a Web3 smart terminal and DePIN infrastructure, today announced a strategic collaboration with Salvo Games, a GameFi platform. By using this partnership, Salvo Games leverages WebKey infrastructure to ensure that its Web3 gaming operations are scalable, secure, and broadly accessible at reduced costs compared to depending on centralized infrastructure.

WebKey is not only a DePIN network that supports multiple blockchain ecosystems but also a Web3 launcher that aggregates multi-chain ecosystem applications, enabling Web3 customers to seamlessly move across different blockchain platforms. This significantly improves people’s flexibility and practicality in Web3 while using their mobile devices. On the other hand, Salvo Games is a cutting-edge decentralized gaming network powered by blockchain, enabling it to onboard Web2 users into Web3 games. By combining traditional and blockchain gaming, it runs a comprehensive platform that allows users to access in-game assets and immersive, AI-enhanced games.

How Does WebKey Come In This Collaboration?

With its Web3 enabler access and DePIN provider, WebKey plays a crucial role in its relationship with Salvo Games. With its Web3 cross-chain bridging solution, WebKey’s infrastructure allows Salvo Games users to efficiently access various applications across different Web3 and DeFi ecosystems. This integration simplifies the experience for Salvo Game players, allowing them to enjoy their gameplay while seamlessly navigating applications across the wider decentralized environment.

Web3 gaming platforms like Salvo Games have become sophisticated networks that operate tokenized economies and real-world rewards. They therefore require strong infrastructure to support efficient gameplay, secure transactions, and large-scale participation. This is where WebKey’s DePIN solution comes in.

Salvo’s partnership with WebKey is poised to bring unparalleled advantages of DePIN to its millions of Web3 game users across the world. Salvo is a gameFi network that runs its cloud gaming and facilitates the distribution of its decentralized games across different devices. By leveraging WebKey’s DePIN infrastructure, Salvo provides its game customers with high-performance, real-time game streaming experiences. This move enables it to offer a decentralized gaming service, an alternative to those run by traditional servers.

Using this partnership, Salvo leverages WebKey’s DePIN architecture to access computations it requires to power its cloud gaming network. By utilizing WebKey’s DePIN, Salvo efficiently meets GPU demand across various regions worldwide and, as a result, optimizes its customer experience. The DePIN enables it to handle more data-intensive workloads and scale its operations seamlessly while maintaining peak performance and minimizing operational/overhead costs.

WebKey and Salvo Games Advancing the Future of Decentralized Entertainment

By embracing this partnership, WebKey and Salvo Games provide a cost-efficient approach to high-quality gaming streaming to global users without undermining security. Instead of depending on centralized servers, Salvo capitalizes on WebKey’s DePIN network of distributed nodes contributed by participants. This allows Salvo game users to have an uninterrupted, quality experience while benefiting from widely accessible Web3 applications. The DePIN network ensures that the Salvo gaming ecosystem remains rapid, secure, and accessible, setting the foundation for a new era of decentralized entertainment.

Coinbase exchange has reordered its platform by delisting a major Ethereum decentralized finance (DeFi) token. As per an update on its official X handle, Coinbase said it has stopped all trading activity for MKR-PERP on its exchange.

Coinbase ends trading for Maker perp contract

Notably, MKR-PERP is the perpetual futures contract for Maker on Coinbase’s trading platform. By delisting the asset, no new position can be opened or closed by traders. Meanwhile, Coinbase said it has automatically settled any open position for the asset pair.

The final settlement price for these remaining contracts has been pegged at $1,814.05. The exchange arrived at this figure by considering the average market price of MKR 60 minutes before the delisting took place.

Coinbase has periodically carried out such delisting exercises to ensure that all assets listed on the exchange meet its standards. Although the reason for this current delisting was not stated, Coinbase’s action signals that MKR-PERP no longer meets its listing requirements.

It is worth mentioning that the automatic settlement would likely affect short-term traders and the liquidity of active investors. Regardless of the settlement, some users have reacted to the sudden halt. Some have alleged manipulations as traders were not given enough time to close their positions.

Others consider it a fair and transparent move given the compensation price for those trading the PERP market. Against general expectations, the price of Maker DAO has moved in the opposite direction.

The token was changing hands for $1,821.63, up by 3% in the past 24 hours. 

Related delistings are not uncommon on the broader crypto market. Binance recently announced it would delist BakeryToken (BAKE), Hifi Finance (HIFI) and others, effective as of Sept. 17. In a shocking turn of events, the token billed for delisting, like MKR, spiked in price, with BAKE posting a 170% increase while HIFI climbed by 28%.

Coinbase taps Google, Ethereum Foundation for AI payments

Meanwhile, in another development, Coinbase has teamed up with tech giant Google and the Ethereum Foundation. 

Google initiated the move to leverage Coinbase’s platform for interoperability of payments. Commenting on the partnership, Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, stated that it will open a new era for AI agents.

The goal for Google is to ensure that AI agents can settle financial transactions both on traditional trails and with stablecoins. It is Google’s way of staying ahead of innovations before they become widespread.

Coinbase exchange has reordered its platform by delisting a major Ethereum decentralized finance (DeFi) token. As per an update on its official X handle, Coinbase said it has stopped all trading activity for MKR-PERP on its exchange.

Coinbase ends trading for Maker perp contract

Notably, MKR-PERP is the perpetual futures contract for Maker on Coinbase’s trading platform. By delisting the asset, no new position can be opened or closed by traders. Meanwhile, Coinbase said it has automatically settled any open position for the asset pair.

The final settlement price for these remaining contracts has been pegged at $1,814.05. The exchange arrived at this figure by considering the average market price of MKR 60 minutes before the delisting took place.

A new study by the Defi Education Fund, conducted with Ipsos, shows that many Americans are frustrated with traditional banks. People want full control over their money and the ability to transact directly with others without relying on the “middleman”.

At the same time, there is excitement about crypto and DeFi as tools that could make finance fairer, more affordable, and safer.

The research reveals that crypto is reaching a wide range of Americans.

Nearly 18% have owned or used crypto, and 22% are curious to learn more about nontraditional finance like blockchain, crypto, or DeFi. This interest reaches across all age groups, races, genders, and education levels.

Rising Interest In DeFi 

Many Americans are curious about DeFi as it could offer better security and lower transaction fees

Around 42% said they would try DeFi if new laws made it easier to access. 40% of Americans would likely try out DeFi and among these potential users, 84% would use DeFi for online purchases, 78% for paying bills, and 77% for saving money.

Despite this interest, only 12% said they are very or extremely interested in learning about DeFi. Almost 4 in 10 Americans believe DeFi could help reduce high transaction and service fees that are common in the current financial system.

Crypto Policy In Focus 

This comes as lawmakers and industry leaders are actively shaping crypto policy.

More than 40% of Americans are open to using decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols if proposed legislation is made law, according to a recent survey. 

Crypto lobby group the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) found in a survey released on Thursday that many Americans “are curious about DeFi” as respondents signalled a low trust in the traditional finance system.

The survey was conducted by Ipsos between Aug. 18 and 21, with 1,321 US adults polled. Ipsos Public Affairs vice president Alec Tyson said the study found “emerging awareness of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance as many Americans express frustrations with current financial institutions’ ability to deliver security, personalized control and flexibility.”

40% of Americans open to DeFi 

The poll showed that 42% said they would likely try DeFi if proposed legislation were passed into law, split between 9% who said they were “extremely or very likely” and 33% who responded they were “somewhat likely” to try.

Congress is currently looking at bills that would define the legal status of many cryptocurrencies and specify how the country’s financial regulators divvy up policing the sector.

Two in five, or 40%, of the respondents said they’d “likely try out DeFi,” with 84% of those respondents saying they’d use it to make purchases online. 

Just 12% of those surveyed said they were very or extremely interested in learning about DeFi, while nearly 40% believed that DeFi can address the issue of high transaction and service fees in banking and traditional finance.

“I would keep more of my paycheck in my pocket. I wouldn’t have to rely on any of the financial institutions, on paying them fees,” said one respondent from Queens in New York City. 

Study shows mistrust of banks and TradFi

The DEF said the survey found that trust in traditional finance was “low across the board,” with the data revealing significant variations and areas of skepticism across the financial landscape. 

Less than half of those surveyed believe the current US financial system meets their financial needs, while just a quarter thought that the traditional system is designed to benefit ordinary people.

More Americans are interested in having “control over my money at all times,” and many are looking for ways to send or receive money without a middleman, the researchers stated. 

Financial surveillance and security are also major concerns, with only 29% of Americans surveyed believing that the US financial system is secure today.

Around three-quarters of those surveyed agreed that the current financial system needs to be upgraded to combat new threats, like cybercrime or AI.

DeFi still a nascent sector

“Desire for stronger security and lower transaction fees are among the top reasons that Americans are interested in DeFi, and Americans believe DeFi can alleviate friction points in finance today,” the researchers concluded. 

Last month, US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said there was “nothing to be afraid of” about crypto payments operating outside the traditional banking system.

DeFi is still a very nascent sector with total value locked across all protocols currently standing at $160 billion, according to DefiLlama, which is less than the market capitalization of Boeing.