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“Cronos Labs has launched a recruitment phase for its $100M accelerator program, aiming to support early-stage projects that promote the adoption of decentralized applications (DApps). However, this strategy can inadvertently lure scammers using government-owned website URLs to dupe victims and access their crypto wallet holdings.”

“Friend.tech, a Twitter-associated blockchain application recently outperformed several large-scale projects by marking a revenue of $840,889 over a 24-hour cycle. Within 30 days post-launch, its cumulative revenue ascended to $2.95 million. The app tokenizes crypto personalities on Twitter, enabling users to buy and sell ‘shares’ of these individuals.”

“The power of generative AI technology like GPT-3, impressive as it is, can be misused when deployed to create pseudo-human content in journalism. Although it can create grammatically flawless articles, these AI-generated pieces lack the crucial human touch.”

“The entrance of Web3 into the gaming industry, particularly with blockchain gaming, presents a mix of anticipation and skepticism. Simon Davis, CEO of Mighty Bear Games, sees the potential for player-owned economies underpinned by digital property rights. However, achieving Web3 dominance requires addressing user education, especially regarding private key holdership, and enhancing mobile-driven adoption.”

“Aurora Labs, building the largest L2 protocol on NEAR Foundation, commands significant influence, housing nearly half of NEAR’s Total Value Locked. Their compatibility with MetaMask, simplified transaction process and inherent interoperability position them favorably within the blockchain industry. However, areas of improvement include crypto onboarding and public image enhancement.”

Telegram’s wallet bot, Wallet, introduces a new feature, Wallet Pay, enabling encrypted in-app transactions supporting cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Tether, and Toncoin. The feature is available globally, but businesses must navigate their own local crypto regulations before adopting Wallet Pay.

“ConsenSys’ new layer-2 scaling solution, Linea, encourages developers to create or migrate decentralized applications for Ethereum. Powered by zero-knowledge proofs, Linea promises seamless Ethereum blockchain interaction, improved performance, better user experience, and lower transaction costs. Intertwined with MetaMask, it seeks to boost non-fungible tokens, blockchain games, and social media applications. Despite some initial access restrictions, Linea’s future looks promising.”

ConsenSys’ latest rollup network, Linea, aims to deploy a zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography framework to the Ethereum network, offering cheaper and faster blockchain transactions. Linea, compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, could transform the platform’s accessibility by reducing transaction costs. However, these newer ZK rollup networks, including Linea, still need to prove their presumed efficacy.

The blockchain-based trading card game Gods Unchained recently launched on the Epic Games Store, introducing its unique blend of NFTs and Ethereum layer-2 technology to 230 million customers globally. This partnership may signify further adoption and integration of blockchain gaming within mainstream platforms amid ongoing skepticism and regulatory challenges.

Polygon Labs introduces no-code AI platform, Polygon Copilot, to simplify understanding of Polygon (MATIC) for blockchain enthusiasts. This AI-powered guide extracts insights from public documentation and Web3.0 content, catering to diverse user needs in NFTs, DApps, gaming, DeFi, and social networks. Despite potential drawbacks, Polygon Copilot aims to bring accessibility to the complex world of blockchain technology.

Ribbon Finance has launched Aevo, a decentralized derivatives exchange offering Bitcoin perpetual futures and Ether derivatives. Aevo aims to attract users from centralized exchanges with its user-centric design, layer-2 Ethereum optimistic roll-up, and off-chain order book for convenient trading.

Web3-native gaming platform HyperPlay recently secured $12 million in Series A funding, emphasizing its commitment to fostering an open, developer-friendly environment. The platform features popular Web3 games and integrates traditional video game listings, catering to PC gamers seeking a comprehensive experience. However, potential challenges such as NFT integration and asset volatility persist in the emerging Web3 gaming sector.

Japan’s largest airline group, All Nippon Airways (ANA), embraces the blockchain future by launching an NFT marketplace on the Ethereum blockchain, called ANA GranWhale NFT Marketplace. The platform offers aviation photography, digital collectibles, and more, signifying ANA’s attempt to engage with customers and capitalize on the booming NFT market.

In a bet from five years ago, Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin needed to prove that five or more Ethereum-based dapps would maintain significant user activity. Blockchain data firms claim five dapps met these usage levels, but there is debate over qualification. The evolving landscape of cryptocurrency applications will continue to shape the industry, driven by innovative thinking and adoption potential.

San Francisco-based Magic has raised $52 million in a funding round led by PayPal Ventures, with participation from venture firms like Cherubic, Synchrony, and Northzone. Magic offers a wallet-as-a-service solution, widely used in retail, music, and gaming industries, enabling digital ownership opportunities and expanding functionality. The company aims to increase adoption in the European Union and Asia-Pacific region.

This crypto news roundup features Mastercard’s EVP on crypto and blockchain’s financial value, Ripple’s $1 billion expansion, and Biden’s crackdown on wealthy tax evaders. Other highlights include Binance’s rebuttal on mixed funds, Coinbase’s petition to the SEC, global crypto regulations, and ongoing vigilance against scams and cybercrimes.

$COPIUM, a meme coin with a 36% price increase since its Uniswap launch, sets itself apart with an upcoming NFT and token airdrop event, offering unique utility and lucrative prospects. Influential figures show interest, and its NFT ecosystem and strong community backing suggest promising potential in the crypto industry.

Crypto startup Openfort raised $3 million to develop its wallet-as-a-service software for game developers and publishers. Offering frictionless wallet technology via APIs, Openfort aims to simplify and enhance the gaming experience by abstracting cumbersome crypto transaction elements and supporting Ethereum-compatible networks.

Ledger, a Paris-based hardware wallet maker, faced backlash after introducing its “Ledger Recover” seed phrase recovery service, raising security concerns among crypto enthusiasts. Misunderstandings and poor communication strategy added to the chaos, highlighting the importance of clear communication in the evolving crypto space, where users possess varying technical expertise.

Web3 wallet Bitski has integrated with hardware wallet Ledger, enhancing security features and enabling users to securely connect their wallets to decentralized applications (dApps). The partnership supports user-friendly wallet experiences and provides a transaction simulator to help identify potential security risks. Users can switch between Ethereum and Polygon networks to purchase non-fungible tokens across both platforms.