ChainCatcher news, according to @aixCB_Vc, Virtuals Protocol previously announced the repurchase and destruction of approximately 13 million VIRTUAL (about 40 million USD) proxy tokens through the TWAP mechanism. Data shows that the top five benefiting proxy tokens and their allocation amounts are:GAME: 1.616 million VIRTUAL (about 4.736 million USD);CONVO: 1.107 million VIRTUAL (about 3.243 million USD);AIXBT: 882,000 VIRTUAL (about 2.584 million USD);SEKOIA: 712,000 VIRTUAL (about 2.088 million USD);MISATO: 690,000 VIRTUAL (about 2.023 million USD);ChainCatcher previously reported that Virtuals Protocol announced an update to the value accumulation mechanism to better support builders of the Virtuals ecosystem. The post-bonding tax will be allocated as follows: 30% to proxy creators, 20% to proxy affiliates, and 50% to proxy subDAOs for future governance decisions.

ChainCatcher message, according to Bithumb's announcement, GameBuild (GAME2) will be listed on the Korean won trading market, supporting the Ethereum network (other network deposits are not supported). The deposit function will be available within 2 hours after the announcement is made, and trading will start on January 15, 2025, at 18:00 (local time).

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Berachain ecosystem farming simulation game project Beratone has announced that it has raised $2 million in seed funding, led by Animoca, with participation from institutions such as SNZ, Citizen X, Avid3, Metazero Capital, Digits, and some individual investors.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Virtuals Protocol announced a joint initiative with Agentstarter and Animoca Brands, aimed at investing in and accelerating next-generation projects to promote the integration of agent-driven technology and gaming, with a focus on areas including: sentient AI NPCs, AI games, AI avatars, and more.

ChainCatcher news, the public beta of the full-chain AI match-3 game Crypto Rumble has ended on the Linea mainnet. During the public beta, there were 30,684 transactions and 15,399 game rounds. The official reward announcement will be released on January 13. The official version of Crypto Rumble will launch on Zypher Network's Zytron Layer3, where Zytron provides 0Gas fee SBTs for a seamless 0Gas gaming experience.It is reported that only 1,000 early bird players with a whitelist could participate in this public beta, with a prize pool reaching up to $50,000, along with additional rewards from multiple memecoin and NFT projects on the Linea chain. This public beta will test the game's stability and provide feedback for future version optimizations. Crypto Rumble is the first full-chain match-3 game developed on the Zypher Network game engine that combines AI and ZK, aiming to provide a fair and exciting competitive experience through innovative AI Agents and ZK verification mechanisms.

ChainCatcher news, the on-chain game ecosystem SEED has received strategic investment from the Sui Foundation. The focus of this collaboration is to build the next-generation on-chain game ecosystem that combines sustainability, scalability, and innovation.SEED has transitioned from a Telegram mini-program to an on-chain game ecosystem based on mass messaging services. With the help of VR, AI, and true on-chain logic, the next version of SEED will offer an immersive gaming experience connected to the blockchain.

ChainCatcher news, the music dance game "Audition" announces its entry into the Web3 field, launching an innovative version "Audition Rebirth." This upgrade includes three aspects:Web3 Fitness Ecosystem: Bluetooth fitness mat hardware, integrating entertainment and health.Celebrity Social Metaverse: Supporting virtual parties and idol interactions, building a global social experience.AIGC Technology: Players can create and trade digital content such as in-game clothing and props.It is reported that "Audition" is a music dance game with nearly 600 million registered users, and "Audition Rebirth" is currently in Beta testing.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju stated on his social platform, "The altcoin market is currently in a zero-sum PvP (player versus player) game. Although Bitcoin's market cap has doubled, the total market cap of altcoins is still below the previous historical high, merely rotating within the market without new capital inflow. Only a few altcoins with strong use cases and narratives will be able to survive."

ChainCatcher news, Sonic SVM (SONIC) and Galaxy Interactive announced the joint launch of the G.A.M.E. (Game, AI, Meme, Ecosystem) Fund No. 1, aimed at promoting the development of Web3 games, AI Agents, and TikTok Web3 application layers within the Sonic SVM ecosystem.The first round of funding has been confirmed for mobile casual gaming giant Gomble Games, which plans to become the first large casual game to expand into the Sonic TikTok application layer. Gomble Games has received support from Binance Labs and Animoca Brands, and in 2023, it ranked first and fifth in global mobile game downloads in South Korea and worldwide, respectively, with over 110 million unique users globally.

ChainCatcher news, the P2E platform Nakamoto Games announced the completion of a $10 million financing, fully funded by the venture capital firm Make It based in Singapore and New Zealand.This $10 million investment will drive a series of plans, including: expanding the team, scaling operations, increasing liquidity, and acquiring Web2 game studios.It is reported that Nakamoto Games is a blockchain-based gaming platform where players can earn cryptocurrency while playing games. Their goal is to become a comprehensive crypto gaming ecosystem that attracts both players and game developers.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Virtuals Protocol and Sovrun are forming a joint venture called "ReadyGamer," focusing on the integration of AI and gaming.

ChainCatcher news, Seraph officially announces that the token $SERAPH has been officially launched, marking an important development stage for its gaming ecosystem. The Seraph Foundation views $SERAPH as the key to the integration of blockchain, AI, and gaming, and is committed to creating an innovative Web3 gaming experience.At the same time, the Seraph game client is now available for download, allowing players to participate in the Genesis Season (Season 1) and start their gold mining journey. In addition, the $SERAPH trading pairs have been listed on the following centralized exchanges: Bybit, KuCoin, HashKey, MEXC, and LBank. The official recommendation is to use Bybit exchange to participate in the exclusive Launchpool mining event. Users can stake $SERAPH, $MNT, and $USDT to earn more $SERAPH rewards.