Welcome to the Tabi Bi-Weekly NFT Roundup, where we’ll explore some of the latest trending NFT news highlights.
Magical Bitcoin Makeover: TapRoot Wizards’ $7.5 Million Quest
Taproot Wizards has just pulled a financial rabbit out of the hat, securing a whopping $7.5 million to sprinkle on Bitcoin!
With Standard Crypto leading the charge,several investors like Collider Ventures, UTXO Management, and StarkWare joined forces to make the fundraise a success.
Taproot Wizards, bullish on Bitcoin for a whole decade, is not your average crypto project. Their NFT collection features wizard characters, brings back the nostalgia of Bitcoin’s early days as “magic internet money.”
Now, they’re on a mission to equip Bitcoin with the latest tech armor — Layer-2 rollups and zero-knowledge proofs. And it’s not all talk; they’ve already thrown some open-source rollup code into the ring to support scaling efforts.
But that’s not all. Taproot Wizards are encouraging devs to experiment to push the boundaries of what Bitcoin can do. Be it private payments, NFTs, decentralized identities — they’re bringing it all to the crypto sector.
https://twitter.com/TaprootWizards/status/1725163116059627761
Phantom Galaxies — Where Mechas Meet Magic — Launches Early Access on Steam
Phantom Galaxies just landed on Epic Games like a comet of fun, bringing mechas and multiplayer mayhem to your screens. Brought to users by Animoca Brands’ at Blowfish Studios, this free-to-play mecha combat game is gamers’ ticket to a year-long interstellar joyride.
The game thrusts users into battles across planets and space surfaces, and here’s the kicker — you can switch between ‘Humanoid’ and ‘Starfighter’ forms.
You can also customize your mecha’s capabilities with weapons and parts. Although Phantom Galaxies is currently giving users only a sneak peek into its gaming world, rest assured you’re in for a treat with regular content updates coming your way.
But users are not going to just play a game; they are owning it. Avatars, Starfighters, Personal Quarters — they’re not just pixels; they’re digital treasures that can be traded.
https://twitter.com/the_phantom_g/status/1724713909440204833
Animoca Brands and Ubisoft Form a Tag Team for a Metaverse Adventure
Animoca Brands and Ubisoft are teaming up for a Metaverse party!
Picture this: the Mocaverse (a playground for over 400 companies) is about to get a serious upgrade with the arrival of Ubisoft’s ‘Champions Tactics Grimoria Chronicles.’
In this virtual arena, Mocaverse players would become mythical Champions, engaging in battle-offs.
But here’s the kicker — Moca ID holders actively playing the game become the real winners. They earn ‘Realm Points,’ the golden tickets to a treasure trove of exclusive rewards from Animoca, Mocaverse, and their partner networks. It’s like winning the Metaverse jackpot!
As Animoca Brands and Ubisoft join forces, it’s not just about gaming; it’s about rewriting the rules of digital ownership and user interaction. This collaboration is the key to unlocking a new chapter in the Metaverse, where virtual and real-world rewards are as abundant as pixels in a high-res image.
https://twitter.com/animocabrands/status/1726937337488187871
SBI’s 100 Billion Yen Web3 Fund: Japan’s Digital Odyssey
SBI Holdings is diving headfirst into the digital sea with a whopping 100 billion yen fund to boost Web3, AI, and metaverse development. It’s like they’ve pressed the turbo button on Japan’s startup scene!
Picture this: SB will be playing digital parents to 150–200 startups.
From Web3 wonders to AI enchantments, each startup gets a sprinkle of yen dust, turning them into global contenders.
But why now, you ask? Japan’s startup game needed a power-up, and SBI is here to deliver. The Kishida Government sounded the startup alarm in 2022, recognizing the need for a Five-Year Plan.
With over 50 billion yen from heavy hitters like Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Mizuho Bank, this isn’t your average fund; it’s a digital revolution in financial form.
Web3 Winds Favor Sleek: $5 Million Fundraise Sets a New Digital Course
Sleek, the maestro of web3 networking, has just hit a high note with $5 million in seed funding.
Sleek, the virtuoso of social platforms, is dedicated to simplifying networking and bringing joy to the digital social space. How? Through the magic of the Sleek Card, a masterpiece empowering web3 professionals in the art of face-to-face networking.
The funding round was a grand performance with investors like Market Across, Spartan Group, Symbolic Capital, and a star-studded lineup. Binance Labs even joined the orchestra through the Binance Labs Incubation Program.
Since its debut in April 2023, Sleek’s symphony has conducted over 300,000 connections.
But the music doesn’t stop there. Sleek has partnered with the who’s who of the web3 landscape — Solana Hacker Houses, Coinfest, Digital Art Fair, and NFTNow. It’s like Sleek is the Mozart of digital networking.
Looking ahead to 2024, Sleek is composing an open marketplace, giving domain experts a chance to tokenize their knowledge. It’s not just a symphony; it’s a crescendo into a user-centric digital social landscape.
Saga’s Crypto Gaming Power-Up: $5 Million in Funding and Possible Airdrop
In a funding quest led by VC firm Placeholder, crypto gaming protocol Saga has triumphantly secured $5 million in a seed extension round, boosting its total funding to an impressive $13.5 million.
Ready to unveil its mainnet in January, Saga introduces a groundbreaking concept with its ‘chainlets’ feature, enabling limitless scalability for game developers launching their blockchains.
Co-founded by CEO Rebecca Liao, Saga’s mainnet launch aligns strategically with the crypto market’s upward trajectory.
Distinguishing itself from conventional platforms, Saga focuses on aiding projects in user acquisition rather than providing developer grants, emphasizing a more accurate test of market fit.
As Saga readies for the mainnet spectacle, it plans a selective token airdrop, rewarding contributors from the testnet and the broader community while avoiding speculative behavior.
Parallel’s Epic Odyssey: Beta Launch, Cosmic Challenges, and Legendary Rewards Await!
Parallel, the sci-fi trading card game, just scored a win by earning the prestigious approval of the Epic Games Store. It’s not just a stamp of recognition; it’s the launchpad for Parallel’s thrilling journey into the next stage.
Picture this: Epic Games, the gatekeeper of selectivity, welcoming Parallel into its realm. It’s like getting an exclusive invite to the coolest intergalactic party.
The beta promises an out-of-this-world experience, exclusive to Windows PC gamers lucky enough to secure their boarding pass by creating an account and receiving approval.
For players, the beta test would not just be a test run; it will be a cosmic exploration of the latest Parallel build. The devs have been on a mission, conducting regular maintenance while injecting new features into the TCG universe.
As for the game mechanics, players will dive into the challenge of conquering victories with different Parallels, earning rewards like packs, decks, and the elusive legendary card. When a user accumulates 25 wins across five factions, the player will be recognized as the TCG champion, thus getting rewarded with extra packs to fuel your competitive spirit.
But that’s not all. Parallel is unleashing cosmic cosmetics in its in-game and web stores — limited-time game accessories, comics, and apparel to let players personalize their cosmic journey.
GameFest 2023: Arc8 Unleashes a $34,000 Gaming Extravaganza with Elite Arcade and Exclusive NFT Prizes!
Arc8, the gaming virtuosos, have lifted the veil on the much-anticipated GameFest 2023.
This standout gaming event boasts dedicated leaderboards, daily tournaments, and an impressive $34,000 prize pool.
Prizes and Rewards:
The Elite Arcade 2+ Passes Tier introduces a prize pool exceeding $3,000 USD, featuring rewards such as 1x Unstoppable Domains NFT ($500), 10x Crypto Unicorns Mythic Lands, 5x Shadowcorn, 5x Rare Land, and 6x Benji Pass.
For Elite Arcade 5+ Passes Tier, where a total of $10,700 USD awaits winners, prizes include 1x Moca NFT, 2x Unstoppable Domains NFTs (1x $1,000 + 1x $500), 4x Highstreet NFTs, 7x KDArena NFTs, 10x Wanderers NFTs, 100x Crypto Unicorns, and Common Lands.
For the elite contenders in the Elite Arcade 10+ Passes Tier, the prize pool expands to $16,685 USD with treasures like 1x Moca NFT, 2x Unstoppable Domains NFTs (1x $2,500 + 1x $500), 1x KDArena NFT, 19x Shadowcorns, 40x Wanderers Planet Passes, and 100x Common Lands.
The summit of rewards awaits in the Elite Arcade 25+ Passes Tier, with an impressive $34,000 USD prize pool. Winners in this tier not only secure all previous prizes but also stand a chance to claim a Moca NFT exclusively reserved for this elite echelon.
For more details, check out the platform below and mark your calendars!
